Everyone knows that Bryant and Shaq was one of the best duos ever in the game and some of the best Lakers to put on the jersey. I myself am not a Lakers fan but respect is due where it's earned. The argument when I was growing up was who is better, Shaq or Kobe.
I decided to expand that a bit, who are the top five Lakers ever, in my opinion. In order from best to fifth best.
- Jerry West. I mean he is the logo after all. What he accomplished scoring wise as a pure shooter with no three-point line, is simply amazing. Plus he did that thing that wasn't offense that no one in the NBA does anymore, what was it, oh yeah... defense. He was darn good at it.
- Magic Johnson. The NBA was dead in the 80's and him and Larry Bird brought it back. Johnson will forever be remembered for having AIDS but he was a true point guard even if he didn't fit the stereo type physically.
- Kobe Bryant. I am not a fan of his off the court problems but he is one amazing athlete. The ability he has to take over the game is amazing. Every time he shoots it seems like it goes in. He won't be the points leader, but he will be darn close when it's all said and done. I go on all day about him since I have been alive to watch him play, unlike most of the others on this list.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. I mean, he does lead the NBA in all-time scoring. Plus he was a beast. 'Nuff said.
- Shaq. He didn't play his entire career with the Lakers and that hurts him. Plus he had an unfair advantage. Just look at him! Plus this didn't help his cause.
