Greatest Laker ever?

[Killswitch]

Because of the dynasty teams, they're the only ones where the answer isn't obvious. Take the Celtics, for one: Bird, McHale, Cowens, Hondo, Cousy etc were all great, but nobody fucks with Russell's eleven rings.

 

[PHX]

Magic Johnson for me. I mean Kobe is obviously up there and probably by the end of his career I might say him but for now Magic has always been the face of the Lakers for me.

 

[Phenomenal1]

Magic Johnson is the obvious choice. Sure he could have spread AIDS to other players and all but Kobe ****d a white girl. Thats much worse

 

[SAIYANS]

If you are talking about players you can make an argument for Kobe and Magic based on resumes and the record book.

When I think of who I would call Mr. Laker though, it is Jerry West and it isn't close. He is the logo of the NBA. He traded for Kareem. He traded for the picks to get Magic. He put showtime together and added Worthy/Scott to keep it going. He brought Shaq to LA. He talked every GM in the draft into not picking Kobe so he could have him. He also would bring Horry, Fox, and Fisher to the team in 96 as well. Then he talked Phil Jackson out of retirement and brought him to LA. Lastly, he trained Mitch.

 

[Ghetto Anthony]

Meh. I always think Kareem when I think greatest Lakers.

 

[SAIYANS]

The only thing I think that hurts him in the debate is that he was a Buck.

 

[Killswitch]

Mr. Logo is the ultimate Laker. Carried the team on his shoulders, later became coach, GM, VP and the architect of the Shaq Kobe era. Greatest player...Kareem for his longevity and consistent quality. If only Magic didn't retire early.

 

[SAIYANS]

Kareem had longevity true, but Kobe has been a Laker longer than any of them so you can't really solely use that.

 

[MrMister]

There's no clear answer to this question as they have some legitimate iconic players.

I'll go Magic though.