Los Angeles Lakers: 10 best power forwards in team history

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4. A.C. Green (1985-93, 1999-2000)

Consummate role player and NBA iron man A.C. Green served two stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, and both of them resulted in championships.

Green’s first run in L.A. began as a first-round draft pick in 1985, and lasted until 1993. During that time, Green helped the “Showtime” Lakers win back-to-back titles in 1987 and 1988 and make it to the NBA Finals in 1989 and 1991.

He also began a streak of consecutive games played that would turn into an NBA record of 1,192 appearances without missing a day of work. Over the course of his career, Green only missed three games.

In his first eight seasons with the Lakers, Green averaged 11.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, shooting 50.7 percent from the field. He led the team in rebounding six times. He was an All-Star in 1990 and an All-Defensive Second Team selection in 1989.

Green was cut by the Lakers in 1993, but returned for the 1999-2000 season.

At 36 years old, he started every game at power forward, averaging 5.0 points and 5.9 rebounds and helping L.A. — this version of the team being led by Shaq and Kobe, not Magic and Kareem — win another championship.

Green wasn’t re-signed and went on to finish his career with the Heat, playing for former Lakers coach Pat Riley.

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