Los Angeles Lakers review Mike Higgins' career history

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers review Mike Higgins' career history
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The Los Angeles Lakers continued their retrospective look at players by examining Mike Higgins, who wore jersey No. 55. Higgins played for the Lakers during the 1989-90 season, participating in six games and averaging 1.7 points per game. The player entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent after a successful college career at the University of Northern Colorado. Following his brief spell with the Lakers, he had limited success in the NBA and went on to have a notable overseas career, including winning a title in the Continental Basketball Association with the Omaha Racers.

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  • Mike Higgins played six games for the Lakers in the 1989-90 season.
  • He averaged 1.7 points and 0.5 rebounds during his NBA career.
  • Higgins had a successful college career before joining the NBA.
  • He later won a title in the CBA with the Omaha Racers.
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A look at Mike Higgins' time with the Lakers.

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