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Theo Ratliff: A Look Back at His Single Lakers Season
11 Jun
Summary
- Theo Ratliff played one season for the Lakers at age 37.
- He averaged 0.2 points and 0.5 blocks per game.
- Ratliff's lone season was the Lakers' 80th year in existence.
The Los Angeles Lakers franchise, with roots tracing back to the 1946 Detroit Gems, has seen 506 players wear its jersey through the 2024-25 season. During the team's 80th anniversary, a look back at these players includes notable figures and brief contributors.
One such player was veteran center Theo Ratliff. In the summer of 2010, he joined the Lakers at 37 years old, hoping to aid their pursuit of a championship. Ratliff, a former prolific shot-blocker, had previously led the league in blocks per game three times.
During his sole season with the Lakers, which was also his final year in the NBA, Ratliff's statistics were modest. He averaged 0.2 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.5 blocks in 7.1 minutes across 10 regular-season games.
His brief appearance occurred as the Lakers were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. Ratliff concluded his 16-year career with averages of 7.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.
