Despite having had some of the best players in NBA history, only 2 players in Lakers history have led the league in assists.

Jerry West had a terrific 1971-72 season: he led the league with 9.7 assists, was sixth in points and led his team to an NBA-record 33 wins in a row and the championship. Magic Johnson, whose career average of 11.9 assists per game is the best in NBA history, led the league 4 times.

Los Angeles Lakers Regular Season Assists Leaders:
Player	Season	Assists Avg.	Total Assists	Points	Rebounds
Magic Johnson	1986-87	12.2	977	23.9	6.3
Magic Johnson	1985-86	12.6	907	18.8	5.9
Magic Johnson	1983-84	13.1	875	17.6	7.3
Magic Johnson	1982-83	10.5	829	16.8	8.6
Jerry West	1971-72	9.7	747	4.2	25.8

related: complete list of NBA Assists Leaders