As we head into the next Los Angeles Lakers season, and a new era in Lakers basketball, the staff here at Lakers Nation has decided to take a look back and rank the 10 greatest Lakers of all-time.
The staff put together a list of the most significant figures in franchise history based on accolades, achievements and statistics. While there were many deserving candidates, the group was ultimately narrowed down to 10.
The rankings were determined by solely focusing on each individual’s accomplishments with the Lakers. Without further ado, here’s selection no. 3.
Francis Dayle “Chick” Hearn
Seasons with Lakers: 42
Accolades: 3,338 consecutive games called (1965-2002), Gowdy Award Winner (1993), American Sportscaster Hall of Fame (1995), National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame (1997), Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2003), Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
No matter how many people come after him, there will forever only be one voice of the Los Angeles Lakers and his name is Chick Hearn.