Who's the greatest Laker of all time?

#1 Kobe Bryant

Who is the number 1 greatest basketball player of all time?

Tim Duncan. Tim "The Big Fundamental" Duncan is the greatest power forward to ever play in NBA history. He was selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 1997 and would play his entire 19-year career with the Spurs. Duncan wasn't a flashy player but he was incredibly efficient both offensively and defensively.

Who is the best Laker center of all time?

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. There is no question that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest center that has ever played in a Lakers uniform.

Who was better Magic or Kobe?

While Magic's intangibles place him ahead of Kobe, Kobe's tangible qualities put him ahead of Magic. Magic Johnson is one of the best all-around players of all-time, as he averaged 19.5 PPG, 11.2 APG, and 7.2 APG. However, one can argue that Bryant's on court play is even more impressive.

Who was better than Magic Johnson?

When it comes to individual accolades, James has won more than Magic and that is mainly shown by the number of MVP awards and Finals MVP awards. But it is also fair if Magic wins the argument for having a better team career because he was the architect for a Lakers team that won 5 NBA titles in 9 years.

Who was better Jordan or Bird?

Bird's career stats aren't as glamorous as Jordan's because his points per game average isn't as high, but his all-around game was better. Remember, this is about the best player ever, not scorer, winner or clutch performer. What he lacks in scoring by six points, Bird makes up in other categories.

Who was better Magic or Jordan?

Overall, Magic was not just a better teammate than Jordan was, but also the better player as he saved the NBA along with Larry Bird, redefined the point guard position, was the greatest team player ever, had the best performance of all time, dominated the league's best era and was the best player on the league's ...

Who is better Kobe or Duncan?

Bryant beats Duncan in terms of scoring, assists, steals, three point percentage, and free throw percentage, but Duncan beats Kobe in rebounding, blocks, and field goal percentage. Yet, when putting everything together in terms of awards, championships, and winning teams, the winner in that category is Duncan.

What Laker has the most rings?

LeBron James has the most championships among active players. He has won four championships with three teams: the Miami Heat (2012 and 2013), the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016), and the Los Angeles Lakers (2020).
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Is Kobe or Magic the greatest Laker?

Right before Kobe Bryant's farewell game, Magic Johnson gave a heartfelt speech for the Mamba calling him the greatest Laker ever. The Los Angeles Lakers are the most accomplished organisation in the entire association.

Who is the Lakers Big 3?

One by one, the Lakers' Big 3 of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook sat at the post-game podium Tuesday and explained how they will make this new partnership work.

Who is better MJ or LeBron?

LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.

Who is better Kobe or LeBron?

Kobe has won the league's scoring title twice, LeBron has led the league in scoring just once (though it must be mentioned LeBron narrowly missed out on his second last year, when Kevin Durant edged him by just . 4 points per contest). Yes Kobe once scored 81 points in a single basketball game.

Who is the greatest white basketball player of all time?

1. Larry Bird. Bird, a 3-time champion with the Boston Celtics, was one of the league's premier players in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for 14 seasons, winning 3 NBA Finals MVP awards, three regular-season MVP awards, 1 All-Star Game MVP award.

What player has the most championships?

Many fans realize that the great Bill Russell holds the NBA record with 11 championships as a player. But which other players dot the list of athletes with the most rings in league history? (Most, but not all of them are former Boston players. Four non-Celtics have won at least six NBA titles.)

Who was better than Tim Duncan?

But on defense, it's Duncan who really shines. His 93.5 career defensive win shares have been bettered by just four other players in NBA history: Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon and Wilt Chamberlain. Bryant resides behind those players and 41 other ones.

Who is better Tim Duncan or Shaq?

Shaquille O'Neal has a 33-29 winning record over Tim Duncan. They each won 15 games in the Playoffs.

What were Kobe's last words?

Kobe shared some last words of wisdom and motivation before his heartbreaking death. “Hello everyone, I'm so sorry can't be with you tonight,” he said in a video posted on Twitter.

Did Jordan ever beat Magic?

It was Michael Jordan's first NBA Finals appearance, Magic Johnson's last, and the last NBA Finals for the Lakers until 2000. The Bulls would win the series, 4–1. Jordan averaged 31.2 points on 56% shooting, 11.4 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.4 blocks en route to his first NBA Finals MVP Award.

Did Jordan ever beat Larry Bird in the playoffs?

Michael Jordan didn't win in the playoffs versus Larry Bird in his career. Not what you're looking for?

Who is the richest player in the NBA?

Michael Jordan's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1.5 Billion dollars, making him the richest NBA-player in the world.