Top 5 Lakers Point Guards

Written by Daniel Buerge on 09/15/2009 in Editorials - 19 Comments

4. Brian Shaw Our fourth pick is former Lakers PG and current Lakers assistant coach, Brian Shaw. Shaw was a wonderful on-court general and off-court leader, and was a player on three NBA Championship teams and a coach on the 2009 Championship team as well. Shaw has been a regular on the Lakers sideline for over a decade, and is credited with mentoring Kobe Bryant and other Lakers guards into becoming true NBA stars. Although Shaw bounced around the NBA for much of his career, once he became a Laker he knew he was home. Known for his clutch shots and veteran presence, Shaw was a key member of the Lakers for multiple championship runs.

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TradeMark310

Pretty good list. You are right, besides the obvious Magic at one and D Fish at two, the others are tougher to rank. Shaw had less impact at PG then Nick the Quick, but Nick hurt us with a lot of his antics, so I agree fully with this list!
TradeMark310

Pretty good list. You are right, besides the obvious Magic at one and D Fish at two, the others are tougher to rank. Shaw had less impact at PG then Nick the Quick, but Nick hurt us with a lot of his antics, so I agree fully with this list!
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Elvin Kay

I could make a case for Ron Harper as he was instrumental (like Shaw) for bringing in a championsip with clutch shots. I would always remember his bread and butter shot was on the left baseline, something he developed to become an asset for the Lakers.

Shaw just had a thriller 3 because the stage was slowly being set for a dramatic finish – then again most Laker playoff championship runs end in a dramatic fashion. The only case against it would be their 15-1 year were people slightly panicked after Game 1 vs the Sixers. However, our depth and size would be too much for AI’s one man offensive show.
Elvin Kay

I could make a case for Ron Harper as he was instrumental (like Shaw) for bringing in a championsip with clutch shots. I would always remember his bread and butter shot was on the left baseline, something he developed to become an asset for the Lakers.

Shaw just had a thriller 3 because the stage was slowly being set for a dramatic finish – then again most Laker playoff championship runs end in a dramatic fashion. The only case against it would be their 15-1 year were people slightly panicked after Game 1 vs the Sixers. However, our depth and size would be too much for AI’s one man offensive show.
Michelle

I miss Nick Van Exel. My favorite Laker of all time.
Michelle

I miss Nick Van Exel. My favorite Laker of all time.
mike

i would’ve liked to see eddie jones on the SG list. He is one of my all time favorite lakers, but the guys on the list deserve it.

or mike penberthy…
mike

i would’ve liked to see eddie jones on the SG list. He is one of my all time favorite lakers, but the guys on the list deserve it.

or mike penberthy…
http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_J Jay A

Good article…only thing I disagree with is that Fisher wasn’t really the main ballhandler. Kobe’s usually the one making the decisions, and handling the ball.
http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_J Jay A

Good article…only thing I disagree with is that Fisher wasn’t really the main ballhandler. Kobe’s usually the one making the decisions, and handling the ball.
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I totally called your 5th pick!!! Nickkk van exel!!
http://myspace.com/nayokay okaynay

I totally called your 5th pick!!! Nickkk van exel!!
Jade Marcos

oOOo van axel, my very first PG love. then D. fish came & took ur spotlight away. haha! very nice choices nation. i couldnt agree more.
Jade Marcos

oOOo van axel, my very first PG love. then D. fish came & took ur spotlight away. haha! very nice choices nation. i couldnt agree more.
@Rak_33

Nick Van Excellent!!!!! I loved that guy he was deadly from anywhere beyond the arc
@Rak_33

Nick Van Excellent!!!!! I loved that guy he was deadly from anywhere beyond the arc
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