People need to realise Laffite is Chief of Staff for his intellect not PL.
Yall obssesed with calling the BBPs = WBPs.
But they had a clear structure of Marco > Ace > Jozu > Vista when they were introduced. And that went with their number heiarchy.
Oda didnt give the BBPs random positions, Shiryu isnt above Burgess....because he hasnt proved himself above him. ( even if he were stronger).