What makes the Lakers better than the Celtics, according to Team's legend

The Los Angeles Lakers have changed the history of the sport once Jerry Buss got his hands on the franchise, but their history is so rich that they are also one of the most decorated teams in the NBA. 

The biggest rivalry in the sport is between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics; both are tied for seventeen championship titles each. But there is something that makes the Lakers unique above any other franchise, including the Celtics. 

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In the most recent and final episode of the documentary film "Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers." Jerry West described it perfectly: "If you look at those retired jerseys up there, I don't think another franchise in all of basketball has had numbers up there like those numbers. Not any team. Not the Celtics… no one."

The Lakers legend Jerry West is correct, as some names are: Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Gail Goodrich, and others. Also, soon up there will be Pau Gasol's jersey and, probably in the future, names like Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

What makes Jerry West an authorized person to make such a statement

Jerry West is not only one of the most iconic Lakers legends but also one of the greatest players in the NBA; there is a reason why he is the league's logo. So to make a statement like this is not a thing that anyone could make quickly, but the west is an authorized legend.