The Celtics have won 17 championships, and the Lakers have won 16. Both franchises have boasted some of the greatest players and coaches in NBA history.
What if all-time teams from these two clubs were to meet in a series? Who would come out the victor in a seven-game series?
In order to put together such a scenario, I have laid a few ground rules.
First, since playoff series often come down to players matching up with each other, I will break down each position.
Second, each player considered would play at the highest level they played with their respective franchises (with best season stats highlighted).
Third, all-time greats that have played with either team but did not play at All-Star caliber levels would not qualify (for example, Karl Malone and Bob McAdoo with the Lakers, Gary Payton and Bill Walton with the Celtics).
Lastly, I included a comparison of the teams' best coaches since they are essential to winning.
If I got the matchup picks wrong or left out any players or coaches who deserved to be included in the discussion, please let me know in the comments.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
