2. A.C. Green
The NBA’s Iron Man was drafted by the Lakers in 1985 and quickly blended in with the defending champion Lakers. His unselfish nature and ferocious rebounding propelled the Lakers to championships in 1987 and 88, before returning for one more title run in 1999-2000. Green played in a NBA record 1,192 consecutive games, many of which were with Los Angeles. His mental and physical toughness were key contributing factors to the Showtime era.
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Happy Hairston belongs top 3 on this list (with Mik and Pau). He averaged a double double in 5 of his 6 Laker season (missed with 9.8 ppg in the other), topping out 20.6 and 14.9. Two top 10 finishes in rebounding. Shot in the high 40’s and low 50’s, with one top 10 finish. Above average PER every year, topping out at 20.0. Solid defender. Blows away the likes of AC, Big Shot and Clark Kent:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hairsha01.html
I’d make a lesser case for Rudy LaRusso, a consistent role player on a bunch of West champs. Averaged between 12.3 and 17.2 pts and between 7.8 and 10.4 reb in his 8 Lakers seasons, with PER’s a little below to a little above average every year. Can’t speak to his defense, a few years before my time.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/larusru01.html
I’d probably put him #4, but Horry and Green are in his range too so would have to dig a bit to really decide.
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