Fav Five Friday - Lakers

This morning is a rather solemn morning. I’m going to try to make this quick because I have a funeral to attend. My roommate from college lost her father unexpectedly and I must go pay my respects. Leo McNally was the biggest Lakers fan on earth and I will spend the rest of my days trying to find a bigger fan than Mr. McNally. So in honor of Leo McNally, a wonderful man, today I will list my Fave Five Lakers of all time. Please understand. I am a diehard Celtic-lover-Laker-hater so this is a stretch for me. This is for you Leo!

5. James Worthy

Mr. Cool Breeze James Worthy. With his fly fish eyed goggles and his daisy dukes he was a demon on the court. Only Mr. Worthy could wear daisy dukes and still look like a man.

4. Rick Fox

This former Celtic turned Laker turned Celtic makes the list because he's pretty darn good looking and he’s a pretty decent actor. He wasn’t half bad on the court either.

3. Pat Riley

You cannot find someone more fitting to coach a team such as the Lakers than Pat Riley. In addition to his basketball knowledge and ability to win championships, he looked very Hollywood doing it. He made it look easy.

2. Magic Johnson

This is a stand up guy with a million dollar smile. Magic sometimes stumbled over his words but you can’t help but love him. He’s like a big teddy bear. What he has done post basketball is amazing. Bringing business and economic growth to the inner cities one neighborhood at a time. Laker haters can’t help but love Mr. Magic.

1. Shaquille O’Neal

Mr. Personality. I like Shaq so much, I almost cheered for the Lakers when he played with the organization. Instead I opted to personally cheer for him. His personality is just THAT big. He makes me laugh and I love the charitable work he does. I think he’s just a big kid at heart.

Well, that was for you Mr. McNally. I may even wear purple and gold to the homegoing service. Rest in peace.