US media commented on the top ten superstars in the Lakers history: Gasol s Browser lost, James ranked 9th, No suspense

As a giant team in the NBA league, the Lakers have a long history and are brilliantly star-studded. From Minneapolis to Los Angeles, the Lakers have many epoch-making superstars, such as Kobe, Magic, Chamberlain, James, etc. It is precisely because of the existence of these players that the Lakers have such a high exposure rate and 17 championship trophys.

Recently, the US media "FW" ranked many superstars in the history of the Lakers and selected the top ten superstars in the history of the team. This ranking has attracted widespread attention and heated discussion. Let’s take a look at the specific rankings.

1. Kobe Bryant

Kobe is a legend in the history of the Lakers. He is known for his top scoring ability and gorgeous and elegant style of play. His "Mamba spirit" has inspired countless fans. In his 20-year career, Kobe won five championship trophys for the Lakers, twice as the finals MVP, and once as the regular season MVP, countless honor records of all sizes.

2. Magic Johnson

In the 1980s, the Magic led the Lakers to win the championship five times and led the SHOW TIME era, pushing the viewing of basketball games to a new height. In addition, the Magic was elected as the MVP in the Finals three times and the MVP in the regular season three times, and is known as one of the greatest point guards in history. If it weren't for health problems at its peak, the magician's resume would have been even more brilliant.

3. Kareem Abdul Kareem

Jabbar is famous for his iconic "Sky Hook" shooting moves and is also one of the greatest centers in NBA history. In the 14 seasons he played for the Lakers, Jabbar and the Magic led the team to win the championship five times, were elected as regular season MVP three times, and 1 finals MVP.

4. Shaquille O'Neal

O'Neal was the core of the Lakers' inside line from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. He led the Lakers to win the championship for three consecutive years, was elected as the MVP in the Finals three times and the MVP in the regular season one time. It is no exaggeration to say that because of O'Neal's existence, the Lakers were able to return to their peak.

5. Jerry West

West is known for his outstanding scoring ability, accurate shooting and comprehensive skills. He is one of the greatest guards in NBA history. West devoted his 14-year career to the Lakers and led the team to win a championship trophy, once elected as the MVP in the Finals, 14 All-Stars, and 10 selected for the Best Team.

6. Elgin Baylor

Baylor can be called the most tragic uncrowned king in history. He led the Lakers to the finals in 8 career times but failed to win the championship. Despite this, he is still regarded as the best small forward in history, with an All-Star 11 times and an All-Star 10 times.

7. George McCann

McCann is the first superstar in NBA history. As a center, he led the Lakers to win five championship trophys and was elected as the regular season MVP once. To some extent, McCann was the true founder of the Purple Gold Dynasty.

8. James Worthy

"Cobra" Worthy played for the Lakers for 12 seasons and was also a core member of the SHOW TIME period. He helped the Lakers win three championships, win one finals MVP, and was selected into the All-Star lineup 7 times.

9. LeBron James

As the NBA facade of this era, James has played for the Lakers for 7 seasons so far, and led the team to win the championship in 2020. He was also elected as the MVP in the Finals. However, his rankings for the Lakers have sparked some controversy, and some fans believe he should be ranked higher.

10. Wilt Chamberlain

Chamberlain played for the Lakers for 5 seasons, helping the team win one championship and winning one finals MVP. Although Chamberlain was at the end of his career when he joined the Lakers, he still performed extremely well and became a part of the Lakers' glorious history.