Kurt Rambis

Kurt Rambis was a gritty and hard‑working power forward best known for his four NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during the Showtime era.

Key Achievements

• 4× NBA Champion as a player with the Lakers (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
• 2× NBA Champion as a Lakers assistant coach (2000, 2001)
• Respected for his defense, rebounding, and hustle plays throughout the 1980s

College Career

Rambis played at Santa Clara University, where he became the school’s all‑time leading scorer and earned conference honors before being selected in the 1980 NBA Draft.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 880
• Points per game: 5.2
• Rebounds per game: 5.6
• Assists per game: 1.1

Off the Court

Nicknamed “Clark Kent” for his black‑rimmed glasses, Rambis went on to work as a coach and executive after retirement, remaining a key figure in the Lakers organization.