From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal to Pau Gasol, these trades have defined generations of Lakers basketball.

The Lakers acquired Luka Doncic and the Mavericks picked up Anthony Davis in one of the most stunning trades in NBA history.

From Jerry West to Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant, the franchise has consistently prioritized players who control the floor and ...