G- Ervin “Magic” Johnson: 1979-1991, 1996
It goes without saying that Ervin “Magic” Johnson is not only one of the greatest Lakers of all-time, but also one of the greatest NBA players of all-time. He played 12 full seasons, reaching the NBA finals nine times, winning five of them. He was a 12-time All-Star, a member of 10 All-NBA Teams (9x First Team, 1x Second Team), and was the league MVP three times.
Magic was not only the face of the Lakers, but also the face of the entire NBA. When you thought about basketball, you thought about Magic. From his iconic game seven performance in the 1980 NBA finals, to his magnificent All-Star Game MVP in 1992, Johnson was performer throughout his entire career.
He led the NBA in assists three times,
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Although the Baylor never won a championship, his teams were still extremely successful, winning the second most games during the span of his career. At the time of his retirement, he held the Lakers single game record for points scored, scoring 71 on November 15, 1960 against the New York Knicks.
F- James Worthy: 1982-1994
Worthy was never the Lakers’ best player, but he was still among the most impactful players in franchise history. He was the perfect compliment to play alongside Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Worthy was a seven-time All-Star, a member two All-NBA Third Teams, and won the 1988 NBA Finals MVP. During the 1988 finals, Worthy averaged 22 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, but what was most impressive was his game seven performance. In that game seven, Worthy erupted for 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists. At the time it was just the second time in NBA history that a player recorded a triple-double in a game seven of the NBA finals.
In his 12 seasons, the Lakers made nine playoff appearances, winning three championships. Worthy finished his career with averages of 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per