Headlining the starting lineup is the 1986-87 league MVP version of Johnson and two of the Lakers’ biggest free agent acquisitions: 2018-19 LeBron James and 1996-97 Shaquille O’Neal. Adams notes that selecting James for this lineup is essentially a no-brainer:
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The rationale behind choosing a younger Shaq came down to two attributes: athleticism and agility.
A 24-year-old Kobe Bryant and 26-year-old Jerry West round out an all-time starting lineup that epitomizes the “Showtime” brand of basketball.
To complete the roster, Adams calls back to LA greats from the past such as Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in addition to a star of the future in Lonzo Ball.
One thing is for sure: An all-time Lakers roster of any sort is sure to provide entertainment with Magic running the offense.
