Remember every player is in their prime.
Here are the rosters for your consideration:
TylersLakers:
Spoiler:
PG: Nick Van Exel
One of the most exciting Laker guards in history. Really helped transition the franchise after Magic Johnson and kept the Lakers exciting. Knows how to get up and down. Best season: 2000-2001 -- 17.7 PPG, 8.5 APG
SG: Trevor Ariza
The glue guy to the 2009 Championship. During the season made highlight plays, athletic, defended, and come playoff time -- you could not leave him open. Best time: 2009 NBA Playoffs -- 23 GS, 11.3 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 47% 3PT, 50% FG
SF: Jamaal Wilkes
Stu Lantz has an absolute hard-on for this man. The man with the "Silk" jump shot. His jersey was retired by the Lakers this season. Best season: 1980-1981 -- 22.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 53% FG
PF: Happy Hairston
Needed a good physical 4 next to Kareem. Managed to snatch him up. One of the best players on the team that won 33 games in a row. Best Season: 1969-1970 -- After coming to the Lakers from Detroit, in his first 55 games with LAL, he averaged -- 20.6 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 49% FG, 80% FT
C: Kareem Abdul Jabbar
In the argument for the greatest player and Laker of all time. The NBA's current all time leading scorer and has the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. Best Season: 1971-1972 -- 34.8 PPG, 16.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 57% FG
Sixth Man: Cliff Robinson
Don't get confused with the gangster Clifford Robinson. This Clifford Robinson was good. Best Season: 1982-1983 -- 18.0 PPG, 11.1 RPG
Head Coach: Mark Jackson
A great PG in his playing days, a master motivator. Inspiration. Ask his current players, they play their ass off for him. Led a young GSW team to the playoffs this season without one of their top players in David Lee.
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Why TylersLakers?
My plan of attack going in once I got Kareem Abul Jabbar was surround him with another Laker jersey that's currently retired (Wilkes) and an exciting guard in the back court (Van Exel). Once those three positions were filled, I wanted roleplayers who could come in and be dogs defensively and do the intangibles (Hairston, Ariza). Kareem proved during the Showtime Days that he could fit in just fine with an up-tempo attack, and Van Exel knows how to push the pace and excite the crowd with Ariza on the wing. When in the half court, there's no better option than Kareem on the block, or a wide open Wilkes jumper. The answer is simple -- two Laker jerseys that are retired, two of the biggest fan favorites, with a member of the biggest win streak of all time mixed in. Add in Clifford Robinson's 17 PPG and 8 RPG career average and it's over.
One of the most exciting Laker guards in history. Really helped transition the franchise after Magic Johnson and kept the Lakers exciting. Knows how to get up and down. Best season: 2000-2001 -- 17.7 PPG, 8.5 APG
SG: Trevor Ariza
The glue guy to the 2009 Championship. During the season made highlight plays, athletic, defended, and come playoff time -- you could not leave him open. Best time: 2009 NBA Playoffs -- 23 GS, 11.3 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 47% 3PT, 50% FG
SF: Jamaal Wilkes
Stu Lantz has an absolute hard-on for this man. The man with the "Silk" jump shot. His jersey was retired by the Lakers this season. Best season: 1980-1981 -- 22.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 53% FG
PF: Happy Hairston
Needed a good physical 4 next to Kareem. Managed to snatch him up. One of the best players on the team that won 33 games in a row. Best Season: 1969-1970 -- After coming to the Lakers from Detroit, in his first 55 games with LAL, he averaged -- 20.6 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 49% FG, 80% FT
C: Kareem Abdul Jabbar
In the argument for the greatest player and Laker of all time. The NBA's current all time leading scorer and has the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. Best Season: 1971-1972 -- 34.8 PPG, 16.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 57% FG
Sixth Man: Cliff Robinson
Don't get confused with the gangster Clifford Robinson. This Clifford Robinson was good. Best Season: 1982-1983 -- 18.0 PPG, 11.1 RPG
Head Coach: Mark Jackson
A great PG in his playing days, a master motivator. Inspiration. Ask his current players, they play their ass off for him. Led a young GSW team to the playoffs this season without one of their top players in David Lee.
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Why TylersLakers?
My plan of attack going in once I got Kareem Abul Jabbar was surround him with another Laker jersey that's currently retired (Wilkes) and an exciting guard in the back court (Van Exel). Once those three positions were filled, I wanted roleplayers who could come in and be dogs defensively and do the intangibles (Hairston, Ariza). Kareem proved during the Showtime Days that he could fit in just fine with an up-tempo attack, and Van Exel knows how to push the pace and excite the crowd with Ariza on the wing. When in the half court, there's no better option than Kareem on the block, or a wide open Wilkes jumper. The answer is simple -- two Laker jerseys that are retired, two of the biggest fan favorites, with a member of the biggest win streak of all time mixed in. Add in Clifford Robinson's 17 PPG and 8 RPG career average and it's over.
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Simba248
Spoiler:
PG: Sedale Threatt
Specialized in playing tough fast handed defense, hence nicknamed "The Thief". Very sharp and accurate passer, also an efficient scorer when his number was called.
SG: Kobe Bryant
No explanation needed. Simply one of the greatest of all time.
SF: Jim Pollard
Exceptional all around athlete, primarily known for his leaping ability. Extremely versatile player during the era who could play multiple positions.
PF: Lamar Odom
Extremely skilled passer, versatile, and high IQ basketball player with an ability to play 3, 4, or the 5. Too strong and lengthy for opposing threes, too quick for opposing fours and fives. Poses match up issues.
C: Vlade Divac
Widely regarded as one of the passing big men to ever play the game. He was more mobile the most centers and a good shooter from distance, also was very discipline and fundamentally found.
6th man: Donnie Freeman
Career 18.9 ppg. 4x ABA all-star.
HC: Mike Brown
One of the best defensive coaches in the game today. Career 65% win percentage, and has never failed to make the playoffs in his 7 seasons as a hc.
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My goal was ultimately to surround Kobe with players who can compliment him. This squad is full of efficient scorers who excel as passing the ball and playing unselfish basketball. Versatility could pose alot of matchup issues, and make the team a really tough cover. There might not be a lot of defensive standouts on my roster but I expect Mike Brown to mask that with his defensive expertise. All in all I think this team has a alot of potential to succeed on both ends of the court as long as guys play within the scope of their roles
Specialized in playing tough fast handed defense, hence nicknamed "The Thief". Very sharp and accurate passer, also an efficient scorer when his number was called.
SG: Kobe Bryant
No explanation needed. Simply one of the greatest of all time.
SF: Jim Pollard
Exceptional all around athlete, primarily known for his leaping ability. Extremely versatile player during the era who could play multiple positions.
PF: Lamar Odom
Extremely skilled passer, versatile, and high IQ basketball player with an ability to play 3, 4, or the 5. Too strong and lengthy for opposing threes, too quick for opposing fours and fives. Poses match up issues.
C: Vlade Divac
Widely regarded as one of the passing big men to ever play the game. He was more mobile the most centers and a good shooter from distance, also was very discipline and fundamentally found.
6th man: Donnie Freeman
Career 18.9 ppg. 4x ABA all-star.
HC: Mike Brown
One of the best defensive coaches in the game today. Career 65% win percentage, and has never failed to make the playoffs in his 7 seasons as a hc.
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My goal was ultimately to surround Kobe with players who can compliment him. This squad is full of efficient scorers who excel as passing the ball and playing unselfish basketball. Versatility could pose alot of matchup issues, and make the team a really tough cover. There might not be a lot of defensive standouts on my roster but I expect Mike Brown to mask that with his defensive expertise. All in all I think this team has a alot of potential to succeed on both ends of the court as long as guys play within the scope of their roles
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