Los Angeles Lakers: Compiling an all-time starting 5

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NBA Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James . (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

LeBron James, small forward

‘KING-TUT’ in stature and appearance; the ‘KING’ himself is widely regarded as the greatest player on the planet. Honestly, LeBron is the best all-around player in NBA history. He’s exemplified strong exuberance and leadership on every franchise he’s been a part of.

Talk about basketball IQ. There’s no one in the league better at surveying the floor than King James. A scoring machine.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, power forward

He’s known for his famous ‘skyhook’ shot which became his signature trademark after leading the Lakers’ to five NBA championships in 14 seasons. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a mismatch in the 1970s with immense height at 7-foot-2. Former legends Michael Jordan and Julius Erving consider him the best center of all-time at the collegiate and professional levels.