Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking The 10 Best Big Men In Franchise History

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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One of the most recognizable players in the history of basketball, Abdul-Jabbar played the last 14 seasons of his storied career in Los Angeles and was the greatest big man in Lakers history.

During his first season with the Lakers, Kareem averaged 27.7 points and 16.9 rebounds per game, earning his fourth NBA MVP award.

With the Lakers in the 1980s, Kareem played in eight NBA Finals series, winning five of them. He was never the primary option on offense because of Magic Johnson, but his constant scoring and famous sky-hook made him a very tough player to defend.

Kareem’s best ability, however, was his durability. Until the end of his career, he played in at least 76 games per season, often having to defend younger and quicker players at the age of 40.