The Los Angeles Lakers have 16 world championships to boast alongside their rich history of coaches and players. Many Hall-of-Fame players and coaches have graced the Forum or Staples Center and have led their teams to a championship. However, star players can not do it alone and need the help of their role players throughout the season.
The three-peat championship Lakers teams provided many role players who understood their roles. For instance, current Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue was brought in to defend the speedy guards that Derek Fisher would have trouble guarding. Aside from Allen Iverson’s baseline crossover, Lue was would pester his defenders constantly and allow Fisher and Kobe Bryant to rest on the defensive end.