4. Kurt Rambis
There is no question that power forward is not the deepest position on the Lakers charts, and coming in at number four on our list is Kurt Rambis. For eight years Rambis patrolled the court, providing toughness and tenacity that blended perfectly with the hard hitting NBA of the 1980’s. Rambis won four championships with the Lakers in the eighties, quickly becoming a fan favorite due to his undying energy and competitive spirit. A favorite amongst Lakers fans, Rambis provided plenty a spark plug for several championship teams.
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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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Good article…
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Go go go pau gasol…I hope he’ll be able to play on the opening night…
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