Lakers rumors: How “Showtime” lineup matches up versus Golden State

Jun 1, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 1, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 1, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 1, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The latest Lakers rumors looks at what it might take to eliminate Golden State.

Would the “Showtime” Lakers actually beat the Warriors head to head? Team president Magic Johnson thinks that they’d sweep Golden State.

After having a few of the most successful and jaw-dropping seasons in league history, it’s a question worth asking about the Warriors. Some argue that this team is becoming or already has become a dynasty.

However, considering they just have one ring to show for it, that’s a whole different argument. Looking at how they’d face off against the Lakers from the mid-1980s, things would get pretty heated.

Here’s a look at all starting five match ups and who has the edge at each position.