Five “most important” Lakers historically

[Lakers are the Best]

Celtics
1. Auerbach
2. Russell
3. Pierce
4. Bird
5. Hondo

Lakers
1. George Mikan brought what 5  titles?
2. Kobe is next
3. Magic
4. Kareem
5.  West because he was a great player and GM for them

I like the way you think. Our top 5 are identical.
Yes, Mikan brought 5, plus one additional uncounted NBL title in 1948, before the NBA was founded.

I don’t see how Kobe rates above Magic.  The kid road Shaw’s coattails to three titles and then contributed to breaking up a dynasty,  whereas Magic was the man for all five championships that he won.

We have the same top 5, but my order might be:

1) Magic clear number 1
2) Kareem
3) Mikan
4) Kobe
5) West