I went ahead and joined another Laker fan page on FB and yes it's full of international superficial Laker fans with delusions and strange perspectives, but there are good posts now and then and even some intelligent comments once in a while.
One topic making the rounds right now is WHO IS THE LAKERS TOP 5 ALL-TIME? There is a jazzy picture (if I could ever figure out how to insert pics here) that shows Magic at #1, Kareem at #2, Logo at #3, Kobe at #4 and Shaq at #5. I think, all things considered, this is a pretty strong list. When you factor in West's influence on the Laker franchise as a player, scout, coach, LOGO and GM (including mentoring Mitch and giving us Pau), he maybe should be #1 or #2.
Elgin, Wilt, Mikan . . . they come in later, for sure. What's your order, and why?