5 greatest L.A. Lakers players to never win a championship

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By Kit Espina

Published Nov 4, 2023

The Lakers may have a record-tying 17 NBA Championships to their name, but some of the franchise's greatest players failed to capture a title in L.A.

Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones were promising prospects for the Lakers but were ultimately traded away before the team won a championship.
Adrian Dantley had a successful career with the Lakers but never won a championship, eventually finding success with the Utah Jazz.
Karl Malone joined the Lakers in hopes of winning his first championship but fell short and retired without a ring, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the best players to never win a title.