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Lakers Top Ten: Who’s the best player in franchise history?

By Keith Rivas

Dec 30, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) walks off the court during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) walks off the court during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Jul 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jul 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY NETWORK /

It goes without saying that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the best players in NBA history.

While Kobe Bryant may have had a flashier game, Abdul-Jabbar proved he belonged by playing in an arguably tougher era of basketball.

His focus was more on two-point shot success, to which he out-performed Kobe Bryant.

He made 9,934 two-point shots in his career, but also didn’t let his offensive abilities limit his game.

Abdul-Jabbar also leads the team all-time offensive and defensive rebounds. This is complimented by him also leading in all-time blocks.

He out-lasts Bryant in several statistical areas, but again played in a different era of basketball and that has to be taken into consideration.

Abdul-Jabbar was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995.

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