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.

5. Magic Johnson

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Magic was the face of the Lakers and the NBA during much of the 1980s when he won five NBA titles and led the “Showtime” teams in legendary showdowns with Larry Bird and the Celtics. The Hall of Famer was a three-time NBA MVP and is regarded as one of the best point guards ever to play the game.

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