The Lakers have won 17 NBA titles and have appeared in the NBA Finals 15 other times These appearances include eight NBA Finals appearances in the 1980s. The Los Angeles Lakers have won an impressive 17 NBA championships throughout history earning. As the Minneapolis Lakers they won five titles in six seasons 1949 1950 1952 1953 and. Better source needed The Boston Celtics and the MinneapolisLos Angeles Lakers have won a combined total of 34 NBA championships with 17 apiece in their. The Los Angeles Lakers have won a total of 17 NBA Titles in 1949-1950 1952-1954 1972 1980 1982 1985 1987-1988 2000-2002 2009-2010 and 2020..