“A team will always appreciate a great individual if he’s willing to sacrifice for the group.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Six-time NBA MVP, five with the Lakers

“I never think that there’s something I can’t do, whether it’s beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right.”

Magic Johnson
Winner of five NBA Championships as a Laker

“Confidence is a lot of this game—or any game. If you don’t think you can, you won’t.”

Jerry West
Played all 14 years of his career with the Lakers

“I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate or hitting the game-winning shot.”

Kobe Bryant
Played key role in leading the Lakers to three consecutive NBA titles [2000-2002]

“I thrive on challenges, and there is no more imposing challenge for someone in my profession than winning an NBA title.”

Phil Jackson
Led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles and the Lakers to three

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