Lakers fast break the top 10 shooting guards in the nba draft with rafael barlowe. That excitement is capturedand that tradition continuedin the nba. Aug 06, 2015 dwyane wades 200506 season is something the likes of which we seldom see in the nba. Ranking top 10 shooting guards in nba history orlando magic. The lakers had to learn a few lesson before they could make history in the 2000s. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting guards is actually a pretty good book. We have looked at the five greatest point guards in lakers history.
Wing defense is a weakness for the lakers, and smaller 3point shooting guards are a. A hall of fame shooting guard, sam jones was one of the best at finding ways to score, whether it be with the jumper or getting to the rim off the dribble. The 25 greatest shooting guards of all time yardbarker. Rafael continues our countdown with a look at the top 10 shooting guards headed to the nba draft.
Point guards shooting guards small forwards centers. However, wed be remiss if we didnt note that the lakers were looking at other options at shooting guard well before daniels was waived, so if he didnt leave, he was going to be shown the. Founded in 1947, the lakers are one of the nbas most famous and successful franchises. Clayton geoffreys, scott clem, calvintir books, llc. Who are the best shooting guards in celtics history. John havlicek stole the ball and preserved a big celtics. One of the greatest shooting displays in nba history. The complete history is a treasure trove for fans of the purple and gold. The lakers spurs series in the conference finals was the most lopsided conference finals series in nba history, with the lakers winning by an average of 22 points per game. Troy daniels asked lebron james and anthony davis for. The dodgers could be in the midst of a world series push and. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting guards, youll read about the inspirational story of basketballs star, kobe bryant.
A flashy guard, van exel was known for his shooting streaks, buzzerbeating shots, and speed. In fact, even the ambitious title doesnt do the set justice, as the opening 2002 documentary traces the franchise to its minnesota roots and a vintage 1953 feature shows the games first dominant big man, george mikan, in action. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting guards basketball biography books ebook. However, the suns went on to win three straight games. Jun 24, 2019 if you guys are new to the channel, feel free to check out my other videos on who the lakers should sign which includes the shooting guards, small forwards, power forwars and centers. We have looked at the five greatest point guards in lakers history, and now it is time to rank the top five shooting guards the franchise has ever seen. Lakers fast break the top 10 shooting guards in the nba. They are second in nba championships only to the boston celtics, winning 16 championships to the celtics 17 nba titles. Authentic commemorative 2page spread of an editorial graphic made up of every shot kobe bryant made while in a lakers uniform.
As of summer 2012, the lakers hold the alltime records for wins, winning percentage, and nba finals appearances. Then our espn expert panel voted on thousands of headtohead matchups, with voting based on both peak performance and career value. Basketball is known for its fastbreaking, buzzerbeating action, and creative education is known for its stellar sports publishing. After winning the first game in phoenix, they found themselves trailing in the series 31 after impressive performances clarification needed by lakers shooting guard kobe bryant. Kobe bryant is among basketballs absolute greatest players, and his importance to the sport is undeniable. History, biography and winning mentality of the legendary great basketball player ever lakers basketball shooting guards. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kobe bryant. Hes an enigma for defenders, one of the deadliest and most unique offensive players. As a player, he won three nba championships with the lakers during their showtime era in the 1980s. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting guards basketball biography books 4. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting guards, youll read about the inspirational story of basketballs premier shooting guard, allen iverson. Very few teams in nba history have begun the season better than the lakers.
Best shooting guards in lakers history, ranked mike cruz. Michael cooper the lakers selected cooper with the 60th pick in the 1978 nba draft. Im back with another painstaking look into the history of the. Allen iverson redefined the shooting guard position role in the late 1990s and entering in the 2000s. The lakers 46point victory tied for the fifth largest margin of victory in franchise history as the golden clad lakers held the hawks to franchise lows for points in a first quarter 7 and half. With the second most titles in league history, the hollywoodbased. Byron anton scott born march 28, 1961 is an american professional basketball former head coach and player. Kobe bryant was the face of the lakers dynasty for the past two decades and for good reason. Celtics starting center daniel theis reads childrens books for the boston childrens museum and your. Best guards in lakers history orange county register.
Kobe bryant no longer nbas top shooting guard, general managers say. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting guards, details the inspirational story of basketballs legendary star, kobe bryant. Five shooting guards the lakers should sign after the. Five shooting guards the lakers should sign after the anthony.
Lakers general manager rob pelinka, whom former president of basketball operations magic johnson repeatedly gashed as a backstabber before quitting, has done pretty well for himself since magic left. Each nba teams alltime starting five, and which current players are most likely to eventually make the cut theres no live basketball to watch, but that doesnt mean that the. Learn more about bryants life and career, including his awards and various statistics. On may 5, 2018, lebron james hit a gamewinning floater as time expired to give the cavaliers an important 30 lead in the series against the raptors. Kobe bryant said lakers dont win 5 titles without michael. The cs would go on to yet another nba finals victory over the lakers. Sep 14, 2015 michael jordan and kobe bryant are the best two shooting guards in nba history. Kobe bryant has been the face of the lakers dynasty for the past two decades and for good reason. Read on your pc, mac, smartphone, tablet or kindle device.
It should be noted that notable guards are excluded from the list. The similarities and differences between kobe and michael. Ben leibowitz uses statistical analysis to point out the thirdbest at the position. In the 1960s, the lakers reached the nba finals six times, but lost every series to the boston celtics, beginning their long and storied rivalry. Top 5 shooting guards in lakers history page 5 of 5. Mar 25, 2015 plenty of bigname shooting guards have dominated the nba throughout its history. A history of hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the national basketball association. Jan 26, 2019 the best shooting guards in the nba right now, ranked.
Now, thats one of the great sports stories in the history of american sports, russell said. The pandemic responsible for interrupting the boston celtics regular season has left an indelible mark on the nbas history. Kobe bryant no longer nbas top shooting guard, general. Five point guards the lakers can target to replace lonzo ball. As the new nba season approaches, its time to rank the leagues 30 starting shooting guards for the upcoming 201718 campaign. The nbas top ten shooting guards of all time sportige. The lakers lost the first game of the nba finals to philadelphia, but that only proved to be a temporary blip, as they swept the next four games to claim their second. When ranking the best shooting guards in celtics history, a. Starting with the point guards, we will be giving you 50 of the best lakers to do it, all across five comprehensive lists. Shooting guards are an intricate aspect of a title team and coaches rely on these players to score points when needed. Five shooting guards the lakers should sign after the anthony davis trade 2019 nba free agency. Watts avocado consumption and other nfl subjects for the florida timesunion, houston. With that said, and on a 1to10 scale, its time to dive in and chat about the nbas very best shooting guards, their top achievements and whether or not theyve known nelly for 20 years.
Young played college basketball for the usc trojans and was a twotime firstteam allconference selection in the pac10. Each nba teams alltime starting five, and which current. He was the youngest starter in allstar game history. Its the first time in the 12year history of the survey that bryant did not rank no. The lakers are known for high powered offenses and shooting guards have been the center pieces to most of those attacks. Players like sam jones, hal greer and bill sharman thrived during the early years of the leagues starstudded. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting guards audio download. Includes news, scores, schedules, statistics, photos and video.
Daniel theis reads kids books for boston childrens. Some of the greatest players in nba history have worn the lakers jersey including elgin baylor, jerry west, gail goodrich, james worthy and four of the nba s most valuable players kareem abduljabbar, magic johnson, shaquille o neal and kobe bryant. Michael jordan is the undisputed greatest shooting guard to ever play the position as of the spring of 2019. Years later, you can still hear the relief in russells voice. Ranking 70 greatest shooting guards in nba history. The best shooting guards in the nba right now, ranked. A true shooting guard kobe bryant commemorative sports page. One of many riveting reads in the basketball biography books series. Top 5 shooting guards in lakers history lakers nation. Michael jordan, magic johnson and many others are among players who have signed some of the nbas strangest contracts.
Produced in the times pressroom and printed on broadsheet poster paper. Boston celtics starting shooting guard jaylen brown has taken big steps forward in the 201920 nba season. Eighteentime allstar, scorer of 81 points in a single game, mvp, and one of the best shooting guards in nba league history. He plays both shooting guard and small forward positions.
Nov 06, 2010 continuing our best ever posts, here the top 10 shooting guards in nba history, from the black and white days of maravich and monroe to kobe bryant whos still dominating today. Ranking all 30 starting shooting guards for 201718. Nicholas aaron young born june 1, 1985, nicknamed swaggy p, is an american professional basketball player who last played for the denver nuggets of the national basketball association nba. A true shooting guard kobe bryant commemorative sports.