Mel McCants reflects on brief Lakers career during 80th season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Mel McCants, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1989-90 NBA season, is highlighted as part of the team's jersey history. After a successful college career at Purdue, where he averaged 12.4 points and 5.2 rebounds, McCants went undrafted and signed as a free agent with the Lakers. He appeared in 13 games, averaging 1.7 points and 0.5 rebounds before continuing his career in the Continental Basketball Association. The Lakers are currently celebrating their 80th season since their founding in 1946.
- •McCants played 13 games for Lakers in the 1989-90 season.
- •He averaged 1.7 points and 0.5 rebounds in his lone NBA season.
- •McCants had a successful college career at Purdue, winning Big Ten titles.
- •The Lakers celebrate their 80th anniversary this season.
- •He joined the Sioux City Skyforce after his time with the Lakers.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers jersey history No. 49 — Mel McCants
"A look at Mel McCants' time with the Lakers.
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