Top 10 NBA Superstars Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
Grant White
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D'Angelo Russell
While D'Angelo Russell didn't succeed like some of the other names on this list, he's been a formidable scoring presence in the league for ten years. After drafting him in the first round seven years earlier, Los Angeles re-acquired Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves partway through the 2022-23 season.
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Luka Doncic
A new chapter was written in the long history of the Los Angeles Lakers fleecing the league. LA acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, securing the perennial MVP candidate for years to come.
Kobe Bryant
The Lakers' most recent dynasty was built on the back of Kobe Bryant. However, Los Angeles traded for their franchise superstar at the 1996 NBA Draft, acquiring Mamba from the Charlotte Hornets.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's ascent up the all-time NBA scoring list was made possible by his tenure in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee Bucks dealt Abdul-Jabbar to the Lakers for a haul of unproven talent.
Anthony Davis
The Luka Doncic trade would not have been possible without the Lakers' earlier acquisition of Anthony Davis. After being acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans, AD had several productive, if not MVP-caliber, seasons in LA.
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain made history on a few occasions throughout his career. One of those distinguishments came when he was the first reigning MVP traded in the offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers would go on to win a Championship with Chamberlain, punctuating his Hall of Fame career.
Russell Westbrook
The Los Angeles Lakers were desperately trying to recapture the glory of their 2020 NBA Championship when they acquired Russell Westbrook ahead of the 2021-22 season. Unfortunately, Westbrook fizzled in SoCal before getting traded less than two seasons later.
Dwight Howard
For years, the Lakers chased the void left by Shaquille O'Neal's departure. Dwight Howard was one of those big men the Lakers acquired in a trade with the Orlando Magic.
Steve Nash
The Lakers gave up a haul of draft picks to acquire Steve Nash in a sign-and-trade deal with the Phoenix Suns. Mired by injury, Nash could not recapture the glory of his MVP campaigns with the Lakers.
Pau Gasol
Before Dwight Howard arrived, Pau Gasol was the interior presence in the Lakers' frontcourt. The Memphis Grizzlies failed to build their team into a contender despite acquiring several highly-touted prospects and a couple of first-round picks from the Lakers.
D'Angelo Russell
While D'Angelo Russell didn't succeed like some of the other names on this list, he's been a formidable scoring presence in the league for ten years. After drafting him in the first round seven years earlier, Los Angeles re-acquired Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves partway through the 2022-23 season.
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Luka Doncic
A new chapter was written in the long history of the Los Angeles Lakers fleecing the league. LA acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, securing the perennial MVP candidate for years to come.
