Founded in 1948, the Lakers have won 17 NBA championships, the second-most in the league behind the Boston Celtics.
Each of these players had a significant impact on the team and the league, and their legacies continue to be celebrated by fans and analysts alike.
The team continued their success in the 2010s with the arrival of superstar LeBron James, who led the team to NBA championships in 2020 and 2023.