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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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Shaquille O’Neal

Sep 09, 2016; Springfield, MA, USA; Shaquille O Neal speaks at the Springfield Symphony Hall during the 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 09, 2016; Springfield, MA, USA; Shaquille O Neal speaks at the Springfield Symphony Hall during the 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the bigger parts of the team’s three-peat at the start of the century, Shaquille O’Neal transformed Lakers basketball.

His greatest downfall, of course, happened to be teammate Kobe Bryant, who didn’t always share the fondest memories of the big man.

Regardless, O’Neal let his presence be known while wearing purple and gold.

Beginning his career in 1993, Shaq played three years in Orlando before coming to Los Angeles.

In his time with the Lakers, the former LSU phenom won three straight NBA Finals MVP awards (’00-’02).

O’Neal had the third-most offensive rebounds for a Lakers player with 1,957 throughout his time with the team. He is also seventh overall in team points, with 13,895.

The 2016 Hall of Fame class included Shaquille O’Neal’s name.

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