THE HISTORY: THE GREATEST LAKERS OF ALL TIME
Mitch Getz
June 25, 2009
BIG GEORGE, WILT, KAREEM AND SHAQ. ASSEMBLING THE LIST OF THE GREATEST LAKERS BEGINS BY FEEDING THE POST
THE BENCH
WILT CHAMBERLAIN
C
1968-73
Aging and often injured in L.A., Wilt earned the Finals MVP award with a 24-point, 29-rebound game against the Knicks that clinched the 1972 title.
GAIL GOODRICH
G
1965-68, 1970-76
He played taller than his 6' 1" height, leading the Lakers in scoring three consecutive seasons (1971-72 through '73-74).
A.C. GREEN
F
1985-93, 1999-00
The reliable power forward led team in rebounding five times and holds NBA record for consecutive games played (1,192).
GEORGE MIKAN
C
1948-54, '55-56
Tremendously agile for a big man, Mr. Basketball led the Minneapolis dynasty to five titles during a six-year span (1949, '50, '52, '53, '54).
SHAQUILLE O'NEAL
C
1996-04