5 UNC Tar Heels Who Became Great Los Angeles Lakers

Posted Nov 13, 2014
Throughout their history, the Los Angeles Lakers have found success in many of the North Carolina Tar Heels they've acquired. This past offseason, the Lakers signed Ed Davis and Wayne Ellington, former Tar Heels who were a big part of the team's 2009 NCAA Title. Despite the Lakers' early struggles, Davis and Ellington have been bright spots, however, both have a ways to go before making the list of the top five Tar Heels who became great Lakers. (Rant Sports)

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