Ranking the 20 greatest players to ever play for the Lakers

Where does Kobe Bryant fit in on the list? Let’s count ’em down and find out.

The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most storied franchises in not only the NBA but all of sports, have had several Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famers don the purple and gold. This is a list of the best players to ever play for the team — not the greatest Lakers of all time.

Where does Kobe Bryant fit in on the list?

Let’s count ’em down and find out.

20. Jamaal Wilkes

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The Hall of Famer won two titles during his eight years with the Lakers and won another one with the Warriors in his first NBA season, when he was named Rookie of the Year.