Steve Mix's brief stint with Lakers highlighted in jersey history
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Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Steve Mix, who was a fifth-round pick by the Detroit Pistons in 1969, joined the Los Angeles Lakers late in the 1982-83 season after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks. Mix played one regular-season game, scoring nine points, and appeared in eight postseason games with a playoff average of 0.9 points in 3.3 minutes. His time with the Lakers coincided with the team being swept in the NBA Finals by his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Mix concluded his career with averages of 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in regular-season play over his NBA tenure.
- •Mix joined the Lakers during the 1982-83 season.
- •He played one regular-season game, averaging nine points.
- •Mix contributed in eight postseason games that year.
- •The Lakers were swept in the NBA Finals by the 76ers.
- •Mix averaged 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds over his career.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers jersey history No. 50 — Steve Mix
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