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Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the five dynasties in franchise history

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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1. The Showtime Lakers

The Showtime Lakers are not just the best dynasty in franchise history. They are not just one of the best dynasties in NBA history. They are not just one of the best dynasties in American sports history. They are one of the best dynasties worldwide in sports history.

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You do not even have to be a basketball fan to have heard about the Showtime Lakers. This was the most successful period in Lakers’ history and paved the way for the dynasties that followed.

In terms of NBA history, the only dynasties that could make the case for being more successful are the Bill Russell Celtics (although not as memorable) and the 1990s Chicago Bulls, who ironically kickstarted their dynasty by defeating the Lakers in their last NBA Finals appearance until Kobe and Shaq.

Just look at the Hall of Famers that suited up for the Lakers during this time. Magic Johnson is my pick for the best point guard of all-time and many would agree. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is easily a top-five NBA player of all-time and I legitimately think he could make the case for the best basketball player of all-time.

James Worthy is a Hall of Famer, Jamaal Wilkes is a Hall of Famer, Bob McAdoo is a Hall of Famer. Even the guys who did not make the Hall of Fame or get all-star appreciation were great. Byron Scott is one of the best role players in league history while Michael Cooper is arguably the most forgotten-about role player in NBA history.

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The Showtime Lakers won five championships and had more star power from top to bottom than any other team in league history. When assembling the greatest basketball teams of all-time, the Showtime Lakers are high on the list.

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