Greatest 2nd option of all time

[Hey Yo]

magic contributed more to the offense than kareem and so hes the 1st option

Usually when this question is asked, it's referring to scoring or go to guy in that situation.

KAJ was pretty much that option for the majority of his career.

Magic was a great 2nd option until about 1986-87. That's when he became first option.

[knicksman]

Usually when this question is asked, it's referring to scoring or go to guy in that situation.

KAJ was pretty much that option for the majority of his career.

Magic was a great 2nd option until about 1986-87. That's when he became first option.

but i have my own definition and its who contributed more to the offense and its magic. So it was his team from their 2nd year onwards. coz if we follow your definition then theres just no way pgs can be first options

[fpliii]

but i have my own definition and its who contributed more to the offense and its magic. So it was his team from their 2nd year onwards. coz if we follow your definition then theres just no way pgs can be first options

Magic wasn't the PG his first four years...Nixon was.

[dreamwarrior]

1st option means they get the ball first. Shaq always got the ball first. If he got doubled he'd kick it out to Kobe.

[T_L_P]

The Kobe-Shaq duo was interesting. While Shaq was generally the bell-cow from '99-02, Kobe was the main reason that the Lakers beat the Spurs in '01 and '02, and was their best player against SA in '03.

Do you mean Kobe was the best Laker, or the best player in the '03 series out of everyone?

[LAZERUSS]

Do you mean Kobe was the best Laker, or the best player in the '03 series out of everyone?

He was the best PLAYER in '01 and '02, and the best Laker in '03. And, BTW, in '08, best PLAYER.

[T_L_P]

He was the best PLAYER in '01 and '02, and the best Laker in '03. And, BTW, in '08, best PLAYER.

Agreed, though Duncan played every bit as good as Kobe in '02. The late 4th quarter issues he had don't help, but in terms of overall production Duncan was clearly the best player.