Who is the greatest LA Lakers player of all time?

Showtime legends, three-peat champions, and modern superstars battle for the crown in a franchise spanning over six decades of gold and purple glory. Where do you stand?

1

Kobe Bryant

Lakers icon for 20 seasons, five-time NBA champion, 2008 MVP, and 18-time All-Star widely regarded as the franchise's greatest player.

2

Magic Johnson

The face of Showtime Lakers, five-time champion, three-time MVP, and the player who transformed the point guard position.

3

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Six-time NBA champion, six-time MVP, and all-time scoring leader whose unstoppable skyhook made him one of basketball's greatest centers.

4

Shaquille O'Neal

The dominant force behind three consecutive championships (2000-2002), a 15-time All-Star who redefined the center position.

5

LeBron James

Led the 2020 NBA championship during the bubble, the only Laker to win MVP awards with multiple franchises.

6

Jerry West

The NBA's logo, 14-time All-Star known as 'Mr. Clutch,' who won the 1972 championship and later built the dynasty as an executive.

7

James Worthy

Three-time champion nicknamed 'Big Game James' for his Finals performances, 1988 Finals MVP and cornerstone of the Showtime Lakers.

8

Wilt Chamberlain

All-time scoring and rebounding force who won the 1972 championship with the Lakers and averaged 50 points per game in the 1961-62 season.

9

Pau Gasol

Spanish big man who won back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010 alongside Kobe Bryant, a six-time All-Star.

10

Byron Scott

Three-time champion and reliable shooting guard in the Showtime era, later returned to coach the franchise.

11

Anthony Davis

Eight-time All-Star power forward who was instrumental in the 2020 championship alongside LeBron James.

12

Derek Fisher

Five-time champion and clutch performer best known for his 0.4-second shot against the Spurs in the 2004 playoffs.