The Greatest Lakers Of All Time
Who are the greatest Los Angeles Lakers of all time? The best Lakers include players from both the LA Lakers and the Minneapolis Lakers. These are some of the best basketball players in the NBA since the Lakers were first established as a club in 1947. Vote for those players you believe to be the best Lakers to move them up the list. If you don't see your favorites, add them to the bottom - or better yet, rerank them to create a personalized list of your own.
Think Magic Johnson is better than Kobe Bryant? Is Shaq one of the Lakers' greatest players? Where do Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Jerry West stack up? Though he's nearing the end of his career, will Lebron James go down as one of the greatest Lakers after winning a championship in 2020? Could Anthony Davis leap from them all?
Maybe this list of the best Lakers' players of all time will help us finally make a definitive decision. Whether you've been a fan of the team your whole life, or just enjoy watching top players compete against other super stars, you've probably got some sort of opinion on these famous Lakers players. Vote and make your voice heard!
- 1Shooting guard
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Simply known as the "Black Mamba," Kobe Bryant's ability to score with ease and clutch performances made him one of the greatest Lakers ever. Dedicating twenty years to the franchise, Kobe bagged five championship titles and secured an eternal place among Laker legends.
- 2Point guard
- Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Lansing
As the quintessential point guard, Magic Johnson was truly a master of his craft. With his uncanny court vision and ability to make his teammates better, it's no wonder he led the Lakers to five NBA championships. In short, Magic's impact on the game will forever be etched in Laker lore.
- 3Center
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar single-handedly redefined what it meant to be a dominant big man in the NBA. His skyhook was and still remains virtually unstoppable, contributing to his all-time scoring record. This six-time champion and 19-time All-Star wore purple and gold with unmatched pride and excellence.
- 4Center
- Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
The behemoth that is Shaq had an undeniable presence in the paint, mercilessly bulldozing through opponents. His partnership with Kobe during the early 2000s paved the way for a Laker three-peat, forever cementing his status as one of LA's finest big men.
- 5Point guard, Shooting guard
- Birthplace: Chelyan, West Virginia
Laker great, Jerry West, left an indelible mark on the franchise, earning him the moniker, "Mr. Clutch." His prolific scoring and silky-smooth playstyle brought a title to the organization in 1972. Moreover, his contributions even extended beyond the court as a successful executive.
- 6Center
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Few could measure up to the immense talent of Wilt Chamberlain. His sheer dominance on both ends of the floor was pivotal in the Lakers' championship run in 1972. Safe to say, Wilt's contributions to the Lakers will long be cherished.
