This was just the start for Magic, who at his size, completely changed the way the basketball world looked at guards. And though this isnt all that important, Dirk was able to do it with the same franchise for his entire career. West legitimately did it all, including leading the league in scoring during the 1969-70 season and assists during his lone championship season. HD420ev Chamberlain . That really shows you how hard it is to rank these guys. Unpopular Opinion: Kobe is better than Tim Duncan for one reason. Got #100 first, made me laugh; totally didn't expect him, but I always type Kemp first. Maybe, just maybe LeBron James surpasses him in another four or five seasons, but its going take a herculean effort on The Kings part to supplant the greatest center ever whose longevity is practically unrivaled. Its still bewildering to watch old highlights and see how smooth Olajuwon, atrue dominant force on both sides of the ball, was able to move in the paint for a player his size. Mike has more rings but that's because the NBA is so much more competitive then it was 25 years ago. i dont see curry thats how yuo know this list is cap, Not to be rude to all the Steph or Stephen Fans whatever Steph or Stephen is not really good hes only good because of the threes are making, please dont take this personally or to the Steph Curry fans. The moments he delivered in South Beach will live in basketball infamy. One of the most memorable games was replacing the injured Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the NBA finals during their rookie season. In 2016, Shaq was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2008, Kobe won his careers first and only MVP award. Small update needed when you get a chance. Hes an enigma in some ways. Dethrone Jordan?? To create All-Time #NBArank, we put together a ballot with the 150 greatest players ever. But only Westbrook has put up the seasonal averages (three times) to match Robertsons brilliance and Russ isnt anywhere near the offensive juggernaut Robertson was. NBA MVP. ZF, Dr. J was everyones Michael Jordan before Michael Jordan. Pleasee try guys. Here's another hint: he's from French Lick, IN. In the 2005-06 season, he was the leagues leader with the highest points average with 35.4 PPG. As he told us in arecent interview, you cant talk basketball without mentioning the king of Miami-Dade County. O'Neal became an All-Star 15 times and earned the 1999-2000 MVP . Defenses have to stay up on him full-court, which his handles and elusiveness make impossible to do. Similarly, he is the only NBA player selected in the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams for 13 successive years (1997 to 2010). Threw in Bol for a laugh as time was running out for an undeserved point. There has been a total of 4374 players that have played in the NBA, can you name the top 500? Thats a league MVP award, but I dont think we should knock him for that if thats missing from his rsum when he ultimately retires. Despite going to nine NBA Finals with the Lakers, West won only one title in 1972. Bird retired because of lower back issues, not because he planned to do so. Russell made over 1 rebound for every two minutes that he spent playing. This is why people no longer watch ESPN, besides their political nonsense! Fast breaks and no-look passing alley-oops took Lakers basketball to the next level. Almost up until deadline, we debated whether Shaquille ONeal, inarguably one of the best big men in NBA history and a true disruptor on the court, deserved to be ranked higher than the late, great Kobe Bryant. Since he wasnt flashy, often was called dirty, wore those short shorts, wasnt an athletic outlier,and benefited immensely from playing his entire career with Karl Malone, his brilliance is easily forgotten. Thats a fitting tribute to a record consecutive 18-time all-star starter and joint 4 times all-star MVP. No one can dethrone the legendary Michael Jordan. Although ranked second in our list by the end of his career, James may take the number 1 spot. ZO, Call it an overreaction if you foolishly insist, but with all the accolades and the company he now keeps after that epic run through the 2021 NBA Finals, Greek Freak absolutely belongs on thislist. To be honest with you the bunch of players that are active would be easily ranked in top 100 in history, guys like Curry, Durant, Paul or Wade are some of the best in history and guaranteed hall of famers. And while he will forever live in the shadow of MJ, real ones know Jordan doesnt ascend to Zeus status without Pippen doing all the dirty work and turning out to be the perfect complementary player. Today's Top Quizzes in Basketball Browse Basketball Top Contributed Quizzes in Sports 1 2 Les quipes de F1 depuis 1990 3 Everyone to play under Kane Williamson's Test captaincy 4 2022 World Cup Stars 5 Most headed Premier League goals 6 NBA Logic Puzzle 2.0 7 Road to Qatar 2022 8 AC, As someone who has LeBron James as No. Barkley couldnt be stopped offensively either, beating out Jordan for the 93 MVP and taking his new team the Suns to the Finals where he lost to Jordans Bulls in six. Top Contributed Quizzes in Sports 1 2022 World Cup Stars 2 Name Just One - 10 to 1: Sports 3 NBA Logic Puzzle 2.0 4 Sorting Squares: Sports Teams by League 5 NBA Chain Quiz (Medium Difficulty) 6 Name Just One - 10 to 1: NFL 7 World Cup Champions by Poster 8 Sorting Squares: Sports Teams by League II 9 Gardiens vs Mbapp 10 Who cares? The No. Active players indicated by a light blue background. He played all five positions in the game and led the Lakers to their first title in nearly a decade. Later, Magic went on to win 4 more NBA titles and 3 Finals MVPs in his career. Blocks and steals werent tallied back then, but there are researchers that claim Russell averaged anywhere between 8-12 blocks per game. AC, Zekes legacy has been somewhattarnished over the yearsby the opinions of his peers and the off-the-court issues he brought on himself while in theKnicks front office. The list is endless, controversial, and versatile, including historical players like Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. Seconded. The Big O was a nightmare matchup because he scored in ways few were able to figure out. Top 10 NBA Players Of All Time Top 10 NBA Players Of All Time This is my opinion of the top 10 NBA players ever. But Robertsonbroke the mold almost 20 years before Magic Johnson made his debut. Onto the final 3, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ranks third on our list of best NBA players of all time. A Dream Team member andtwo-time gold medal winner who was skilled enough to be considered one of the 50 greatestby the NBA in 1996,andone of the 75 greatest players ever in 2021, Pippen did so much more than his averages indicated (16.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 5.2 APG). No guard has ever dominated the league like he did, which helps his case when you see him on the top of everyones list. He is 19 times NBA All-star, most in NBA history. With five championships, three MVPs, nine-time All-NBA firstteam selections, and inclusion on the NBAs 75th anniversary team, Magic hadone of the best careersin league history. He dropped over 30,000 points in his career, won anMVP award, made 14 All-Star appearances, earned a spot on the NBAs 75thanniversary squad,and racked up countless other honors over his career. People could argue it but its pretty fair and pretty much on point in order of ranking with arguably some exceptions. Besides his playing style, Bird dominated opposition players with his confidence and swagger. He's on the top-75 anniversary list, but not on this top 100? For myself, Ill never forget Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals. Hell then pull-upfrom halfcourt and make it 43.5 percent of the time. Now hes the first unanimous MVP in league history (which is pretty stupid, but still) and has four rings to go with another MVP. But never forget what the GOAT, Michael Jeffrey Jordan, told us in the documentary: Everybody said I won all these championships, but I didnt win without Scottie Pippen and thats why I considered him my best teammate of all time. If ya dont know, now ya knowwwww.Pippens numbers will likely never wow you because he wasnt the scorer Jordan was. And I blank on Steph Curry. Worst NBA players: The top 10 10. Talking about his accolades and resume, one can write a whole book of 200 pages. A member of the leagues 75thanniversary team, he long agoreached a different plane of basketballgreatness that only himself and Jordan occupy. ZF, How much of an explanation do you need here? Jordans jersey from his opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals was sold as the most expensive memorabilia in history for $10.1 million in September 2022. Thanks more power jetpunk!. Were cool with what we came up with knowing the next time we update it Kevin Durant couldsneakinto the top 10. Test your knowledge in Allstar NBA players. Healmost averaged a triple-double his rookie season before his iconic campaign during the 1961-62 season when he was good for 30.8 PPG, 12.5 RPG, and 11.4 APG a night. I had the same reaction. Only one thing the perfectly describes Shaquille ONealis dominant; with his 2.15 m height and 300 lb, his raw strength, speed, explosiveness, and skills dominated the opposition. @texasforever, I think you commented about LeBron too soon. Sadly, on October 12, 1999, basketball legend died at 63 due to congestive heart failure. I absolutely can live with this list. Disrespect to the history of the NBA. do you want him to be first or he should not be first or second. Considering I know hardly any NBA history, 67-100, I'll take that. Oscar Robertson once asked. It was either a bucket or a foul. I was told that he was the greatest basketball player ever. Regardless of whether you consider Baylor a champion or not, know that another immortal on this list thinks Baylor deserves way more props than he receives. They couldnt guard him. In 2021, Kobe Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Besides, Magic has been league MVP 3 times, named to 12 NBA All-Star, and 9 times All NBA First Team honor. I'm not really an NBA fan, but I've always been a sports fan in general and have always known the "big names" of the day, at least for the last 25 years or so. larry bird should be 1st all the way boston celtics the best all the way you already know but RIP BILL RUSSEL AND KOBE BRYANT. A three-time champion who won three consecutive MVPs in the mid-80s, and obviously made the NBAs 75th anniversary team, Bird knocked down daggers like it was nothing and loved ripping out the hearts of his rivals while talking some of the most underrated trash. Anthony Bennett Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports The 2013 NBA Draft might have the distinction of being the worst in modern history. He was a two-time NBA MVP, appeared in 14 All-Star games,made firstteam All-NBA an insane 11 times, and is a member of the 75th anniversary team. Russell raised the NBA defensive play bar to a new height due to his shot-blocking ability and man-to-man defense during his playing time. The Mound Round of Rebound was a beast on the boards, averaging 11.7 for his career even withhis down years in Houston. I assume the only reason that Dennis Johnson is 82% and Magic Johnson is 90% is because the quiz accepts "Magic". As each individual involved in this incredibly difficult and necessary endeavor lobbied for the player they thought deserved proper billing, we quickly realized it was going to be hellacious coming to a consensus. Jordan is the name that comes to mind when basketball comes. .. Just think about how incredible it is that in his first season in the league, Magic started Game 6of the NBA Finals at center and dropped 42 points. Where's Lillard? In his 20th NBA season, the Lakers star made history. Nobody could.AC, The Admiral. Bird's main reason for not appearing on these lists is the short length of his career. The description needs to be updated to be accurate. He was one of the first players to take full advantage of newly formed 3-pointers. Anybody else going to averaged 22.9 RPG during their career like Wilt did? LeBron joined Miami Heat in 2010 to form BIG 3 alongside Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh after winning back-to-back MVPs. 1. Please update that list, those stats are from 2 years ago at least. Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Retired At The Age Of 42 (Source: Wikipedia). Still, Malone is the No. Learn how your comment data is processed. Nicknamed " the Hick from French Lick " and " Larry Legend ", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. If your team doesnt have a big man that can shoot from 3, youre not winning anything. Probably agreed with half of it, but was so respectful he wouldnt say anything until later. After hashing things out, Pop often let Duncan have his way. It was the third anniversary team in the league. If anything, this quiz shows how overrated Larry Bird was. The three-time MVP and 1983 Finals MVP was a 13-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA selection, member of the NBAs 75th anniversary team, and a rebounding machine practically unrivaled during the 70s and 80s. AC, The. Like Magic Johnson before him, Garnett raised the bar as to what a man of his sizecould do on the court. This is the Best Top 10 i have seen very Good your Top 5 is on Point. Hes still in the top five in assists (he averaged 13.9 apg in 85) and still gets under MJs skin. Six times Malone, nicknamed the Chairman of the Boards, led the NBA in rebounds and for 14 straight seasons, he averaged double-digits cleaning up the glass. So who do you think is the best? He also made 11 NBAAll-Star teams, won threeMVP awards across the NBA and ABA, andmade the 75th anniversary team. Having to argue how Stockton, a 2009 inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is inarguably one of the greatest point guardsgets laborious. I created a quiz for every player who has ever received an MVP vote (over 275 players!). Then I saw you rank Wilt Chamberlain above Shaq and Russell which is correct and I dont care what anybody texts here Before Dirk, rarely did you ever see a 7-footer in the NBA launching from deep. A two-timechampion,MVP, 10-time All-Star,Defensive Player of the Year, four-time first team All-NBA guy cant crack the top 20. Can we have a complete change on this quiz? Zeke not being on the Dream Team is the biggest snub ever, no exaggeration, but he rightfully earned a spot on the NBA75 team. Career laurels: 11 NBA champion (1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969); 5 NBA Most Valuable Player (1958, 1961-1963, 1965); 12 NBA All-Star (1958-1969); NBA All-Star Game MVP (1963); 3. I'm happy with the 4 points that my limited knowledge of basketball, NBA Jam, common last names, and reading the comments was able to cobble together for me. Also see Top 100 Baseball Players Quiz by Quizmaster Rate: Featured Quiz Last updated: December 14, 2021 You have not attempted this quiz yet. Hesone of the best big men ever. Jerry West was that lethal shooting the ballan absurd 47.4 percent for his careerand retired after the 1974 season ranked in the top 5 in points scored, points per game, free throws made, and assists. However, theres no denying what he did on the court asthe leader on two of the most hated championship teams in NBA history. Sure, Duncan benefited greatly from playing alongside the legend David Robinson and future Hall of Famers Tony Parker, Manu Ginobli, Pau Gasol, and Kawhi Leonard. Pippen is inarguably one of the greatest defenders in NBA history having made 10 All-Defensive squads (8 First-Team selections) during his 17-year career and regularly stifled the oppositions best player like it was nothing. In 2008 and 2009, Bryant led the Lakers to back to the back championship and was named Finals MVP both years. Nowitzki ahead of Barkley, Robinson, Ewing? But one of the greatest guards ever made the All-Star team each of his 14 seasons in Los Angeles, made 12 All-NBA squads,was a five-time All-Defense selection, and a no-brainer to make the NBAs 75th anniversary team. In 251 playoff games, he averaged 19.9 PPG and 11.0 RPG. what is the argument that Moses Malone could possibly be ranked higher than Karl Malone? Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Accomplishments: 13-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA, two-time All-Defensive team, four-time MVP, 1972 Finals MVP, 1959-60 Rookie of the Year, 11-time rebounding champ, seven-time scoring champ . He and Larry Bird literally saved the league in the 80s and while they couldnt have been more different stylistically theres no argument whose influence on the game of basketball was greater. Take Kobe's 2006 lakers team with Kwame Brown starting and replace Kobe with Duncan, I think not only would that team fail to make the playoffs but would be a top 7 worst team in the league. There are no specific criteria for calling one the greatest. Knock us all you want, but well rest easy knowing Antetokounmpo belongs here as a newly minted NBA immortal. BODY. For Jordans individual career, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009 and a Dream Team member in 2010. He played at the highest level on both sides of the floor and like Bill Russell before him knew exactly what he had to do to help his team win day in and day out. That said, I was completely shocked that Larry Bird didn't end up in the top 15 of any category at the end of his career. Everyone's got biases, and it makes sense for ESPN to be biased in favor of the modern day since actively promoting the people playing now is good business for them. You guys just hatin. He had issues with his ankles early in his career forcing us to wait to see the greatness that we caught glimpses of during his time in college at Davidson. KD has only averaged under 25 points per game ONCE in his 12 seasons and that came in his rookie campaign. Whenever there is a debate about a GOAT, one name is King James. It all started in a YMCA in Springfield, MA for Americans privileged enough to join the club, but basketball games soon began popping up all over the country. In 2017, after receiving Life Time Achievement Award, he pointed at Shaq, Robinson, Kareem, Mourning, and Mutombo and said, I would kick your ass.. Member of the NBA 75thanniversary team. Tim Duncan over Kobe Bryant? Robinson was a guy who really did it all, and his numbersprove that. 2 scorer in NBA history and averaged 25.0 PPG over his 19 seasons in the league. @callofduty45, The original comment here wasn't about Lebron being considered better than Jordan. Same thing goes for Bradley, he was one of the top shot blockers in his day. | Privacy Settings I love Manu Ginobili as much as the next guy, but he does not deserve to be on this list. I can only assume that's who shplody was referring to. But now that hes earned his first championship, Antetokounmpos entered rarified air. The Dream Shake will forever be one of the most iconic moves in NBA history and for that, we will always be thankful for Hakeem Olajuwon. | View Desktop Site. Without Magic Johnson, there would not have beenShowtime Lakers. He has the two Defensive Player of the Years, the two Finals MVPs, hes put a franchise on his back en route to an NBA title, he made the NBAs 75thanniversary team, and hes pretty much won his entire career. Lonzo Ball didn't work for any of these categories. I'm sorry, is this a 100 Greatest Players in Argentina list? If he brings home another title in Brooklyn, he could be pushing top 10 by the end of his career. But you can only dominate the competition in front of you and the NBA did its best to reign in The Big Dipper, who rightfully earned a spot on theNBAs 75thanniversarysquad,when opponents couldnt. Obviously, Leonards regular-season rsum isnt as strong as others on this list due to injuriesand being in that Spurs system, buthis playoffperformances smokes a lot of people on this list as well. Theres virtually no formula to stop him. He was a swimmer and didnt start playing basketball until later as a teen. He was truly ahead of his time. Maybe we have Robinson too low, but when you get to this point, and youre comparing ultra great players to ultra great players, its basicallylike splitting hairs. Why didn't they just type "Malone?' Instead, the politicking and petty attacks on each others basketball intelligence got really heated, over multiple Zoom calls and text threads, when we tried to properly rank Shaq and Kobe and a bunch of point guards toward the bottom of our30 Best NBA Players of All Time list. After winning his first NBA championship, his journey toward being the greatest began. AC, Some of us are willing to die on the Wilt Chamberlain Belongs on the NBAs Mt. We have put together a quiz that will tell you the current basketball player that you most closely resemble. In fact, it was Magic that he moldedhis game after as a youngster, which led to KG being one of the most versatile big men the NBAhas ever seen. My guy was brought to tears when he looked back at how maniacal he was towards his teammates. It upsets me that people might be shocked that Allen Iverson is included on this list. It is now current. Besides that, he won 4 MVPs. 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