Top 5 Lakers Point Guards

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

1. Earvin “Magic” Johnson

One of the greatest players ever to grace the NBA hardwood, Magic Johnson led his Lakers to five NBA championships in the 1980′s and captured the heart of basketball fans everywhere with his beaming smile. Johnson’s rivalry with Larry Bird was also a driving force of the Lakers/Celtics rivalry of the 80′s as well. Johnson won three NBA Most Valuable Player awards and a twelve time NBA All-Star. There is no doubt that he is the best PG in Lakers history, and arguably the best of all time.

The Lakers are perhaps the most prestigious team in NBA history, and these five guards have been crucial elements to their success throughout their history. However, it is difficult to claim five players as better than others, so if you feel we have left a player out or perhaps put an undeserving guard in, let us know.

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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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