The top five centers in Los Angeles Lakers history

The Lakers have boasted some of the best centers throughout their storied history.

2. Shaquille O’Neal

Before Shaquille O’Neal came to Los Angeles in 1996, he had played four seasons with the Orlando Magic and was one of the best players in the game.

He had even went to the NBA Finals, although he and the Magic were swept by the Houston Rockets in 1995.

But during his time with the Lakers, O’Neal’s legacy skyrocketed. He went from being a talented player to being a top 10 player ever. O’Neal, who played eight seasons with the Lakers, won three of his four championships in Los Angeles.

Perhaps the most physically dominant player ever, O’Neal knew how to use his body to create space and posterize hapless opponents.

O’Neal averaged 27.0 points per game and grabbed 11.8 rebounds while with the Lakers. He ranks second in franchise history for blocks behind Abdul-Jabbar, and he’s seventh on the Lakers’ all-time scoring list.

A 2016 Hall of Fame inductee, O’Neal’s ability to impose his will on opponents made him the best big man of his era.

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