His numbers and accoladeslook unreal in 2020. He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, where he plays both power forward and center alongside LeBron James. There isnt an NBA player that has the same skillset as Durant. He is followed by Anthony Davis in second place, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is third. For you guys, know theres still never been a player quite like him. Even despite losing in the second round to the Boston Celtics this season, Giannis became the first NBA player in history, Few guys in the league have everaffected the game in all facets like Antetokounmpo does, even if that 3-point shot forever remains a work in progress. Accomplishments: 13-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA, eight-time All-Defensive team, 1974 Finals MVP, eight-time NBA champion. Oh my, yes. I think Kawhi could end up in the Nos. Accomplishments: Seven-time All-Star, six-time All-NBA, seven-time All-Defensive team, 1975 All-Star MVP, two-time NBA champion. If it wasnt for Michael Jordan retiring for the first time and transitioning to baseball, Hakeem would most likely not have won a title with the Rockets, but that doesnt take away his greatness. During his early years in the NBA, Kevin Garnett was undoubtedly one of the nicest players in the league. Accomplishments: 14-time All-Star, 12-time All-NBA, 2006-07 MVP, 2011 Finals MVP, 2011 NBA champion. Read Kareem Abdul-Jabbars Britannica essay on the New York Rens. We all know Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and at least a handful of other stars can mess around and get a triple-double practically whenever they want. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Top 50 NBA Players of All-Time By Jason Guilbault | Aug 28, 2021, 12:34pm 1. The Celtics had played for 10 seasons before Russell joined the team, never once reaching a championship series in that time. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Having to argue how Stockton, a 2009 inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is inarguably one of the greatest point guardsgets laborious. So for better or worse, here are the best30 players in NBA history, assiduously ranked. At 6'4 and 147 kg, his body is very impressive. 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. Shouldnt that tell you something? 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. One of the most ebullient personalities to ever play in the NBA, Johnsons charm was a major factor in the massive increase in the leagues popularity during the 1980s. And the best part? Accomplishments: 13-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA, three-time All-Defensive team, 2006 Finals MVP, 2010 All-Star MVP, 2008-09 scoring champ, three-time NBA champion. Career Averages: 19.0 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 3 apg Career Year 2002-03: 23.3 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.9 bpg The Big Fundamental. AI is unquestionably a top 30 NBA player ever. Stats: 23.9 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 2.3 APG in nine seasons with New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2012-13 to 2018-19) and Los Angeles Lakers (2019-20 to 2020-21)*. Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant defined the 2000s. [Haynes] DeMar DeRozan's daughter, Diar, was escorted out of Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday by Bulls' security and led to team bus with her father after NBA notified team of severe online threats directed at the nine-year-old, sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. You could quibble about Olajuwononly winning his two NBA titles while Michael Jordan was retired, but if you do, you dont understand how hard it is to win a championship. Easy Money Sniper, KD Trey Five, Slim Reaper. Stats: 16.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6.7 APG in 17 seasons with Seattle SuperSonics (1990-91 to 2002-03), Milwaukee Bucks (2002-03), Los Angeles Lakers (2003-04), Boston Celtics (2004-05) and Miami Heat (2005-06 to 2006-07). David Robinson is a true generational talent comes in at No. But now that hes earned his first championship, Antetokounmpos entered rarified air. Stats: 15.0 PPG, 15.0 RPG, 2.7 APG in 14 seasons with San Francisco/Golden State Warriors (1963-64 to 1973-74), Chicago Bulls (1974-75 to 1975-76) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1975-76 to 1976-77). Tim Duncan Tim Duncan, probably the most incredible power forward of all time, takes the number 10 spot on our list. Magic Johnson was born on 14 August 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. Accomplishments: Five-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA, 10-time NBA champion. For 38 years, Abdul-Jabbar has remained the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Kobe Bryant* 33643: 5. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, widely regarded as one of the most important centers and players of all time, stands out among the NBA's all-time greats. Some just stand out more than others. 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. AD, Theres really only one thing KawhiLeonardhas left to accomplish in his career. Magic Johnson 5. 20 Best NBA Players Of All Time - #10-6 10. During his 14 years in the NBA so far, he is averaging 13PTS, 2RB and 2AST. He was truly a one of a kind and easily one of the most entertaining playerson and off-the-courtthat the NBA has ever seen. Stats: 16.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.2 APG in 17 season with Chicago Bulls (1987-88 to 1997-98; 2003-04), Houston Rockets (1998-99) and Portland Trail Blazers (1999-00 to 2002-03). Accomplishments: 12-time All-Star, 12-time All-NBA, 1950-51 rebounding champ, 1955 NBA champion. But Malones accolades compare quite favorably. Stephen A's top-5 NBA players all-time | Stephen A's World ESPN 8.91M subscribers Subscribe 8.7K 347K views 1 year ago Stephen A. Smith ranks his top-5 NBA players all-time and. When people knocked him for not winning championships early in his career, they overlooked that he almost single-handedly took an overmatched Cleveland Cavaliers squad to the 2007 NBA finals at just 22 years old. AC, Flash! Hes made five All-NBA squads, four times hes been named to one of the NBAs All-Defense teams, hes an All-Star MVP,was the Most Improved Player of the Year in 2017, and was named to the leagues 75thanniversary squad. Accomplishments: 18-time All-Star, 15-time All-NBA, 12-time All-Defensive team, 2007-08 MVP, two-time Finals MVP, four-time All-Star MVP, two-time scoring champ, five-time NBA champion. Accomplishments: Seven-time All-Star, five-time All-Defensive team. Stats: 20.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 6.0 APG in 12 seasons with Detroit Pistons (1966-67 to 1974-75), Washington Bullets (1975-76 to 1976-77) and Boston Celtics (1977-78). 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). 6'9, 250, power forward, NBA: 2009-Let's stick with combine numbers for Blake Griffin. ZF, The rare legend that bounced around the NBA during his days in the league, know that Malone playing for seven different franchises in the Association shouldnt distract from the fact he is easily one of the best centers of all time. AD, To me, Kevin Durant is the most skilled offensive player ever to play the game. The Big O was a nightmare matchup because he scored in ways few were able to figure out. Anthony Marshon Davis Jr., who was born on March 11, 1993, is a 6'10" NBA player. Stats: 12.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 8.7 APG in 19 seasons with Dallas Mavericks (1994-95 to 1996-97; 2007-08 to 2011-12), Phoenix Suns (1996-97 to 2000-01), New Jersey Nets (2001-02 to 2007-08) and New York Knicks (2012-13). Its time for BritannicaOK, one editor at Britannicato jump into the perpetually unresolved greatest ever in [insert sport here] fray. has been obsessively watching sports for nearly three decades and arguing about them with friends for nearly as long. Stats: 21.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 2.4 BPG in 17 seasons with New York Knicks (1985-86 to 1999-00), Seattle SuperSonics (2000-01) and Orlando Magic (2001-02). For a player of his weight, his power and agility are almost unstoppable for a defense. The Admiral was able to do it all and then some. Stats: 17.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 3.7 APG in 21 seasons with Minnesota Timberwolves (1995-96 to 2006-07; 2014-15 to 2015-16), Boston Celtics (2007-08 to 2012-13) and Brooklyn Nets (2013-14 to 2014-15). And I didnt even mention how magical he was during the 2011 NBA Finals when his Mavs upset LeBron James and theHeat. For perspective, only eight NBA players can claim over 200 win shares in their career. 2. Stats: 27.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 6.7 APG in 14 seasons with Los Angeles Lakers (1960-61 to 1973-74). For myself, Ill never forget Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals. From opening a school in his hometown to building his own media empire, LeBron has consistently done everything weve expected from him and then some. He won the Defensive Player of the Year in 2008, the same year he won his onlychampionship in Boston,made the All-Defensive team 12 times, and easily earned a spot on the leagues 75th anniversary team. And nobody on this list comes close to what Russell,and obvious NBA 75thanniversary team member,has done. Compared to most of the guys on this list, though, Curry was a slow starter. AD, If you know The Big Fundamentals backstory then you know the idea that he would become one of basketballs greatest power forwards is preposterous. Top 10 Best NBA Players of All Time. He averaged24.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.2 APG, 2.0 SPG, and 1.7 BPG. *All stats/accomplishments for active players are entering the 2021-22 season. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Who else is going to average 50.4 PPG for a season like Wilt did in the 1961-62 season? Oh, and while this has nothing to do with his ranking on this list, its still incredibly awesome and noteworthy that he has successfully fought off HIV for over two decades, helped de-stigmatize AIDS through his high-profile advocacy, and launched a second career as an entrepreneur who opens businesses predominantly in poverty-stricken areas in efforts to spur urban revitalization. Adam Fromal is a syndicated writer and Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report. Accomplishments: 17-time All-Star, 17-time All-NBA, six-time All-Defensive team, four-time MVP, four-time Finals MVP, three-time All-Star MVP, 2003-04 Rookie of the Year, 2007-08 scoring champ, 2019-20 assists champ, four-time NBA champion. Larry Bird 7. 37 Dirk Nowitzki. Accomplishments: 14-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA, nine-time All-Defensive team, five-time MVP, six-time Finals MVP, three-time All-Star MVP, 1987-88 Defensive Player of the Year, 1984-85 Rookie . Stats: 7.3 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 1.8 APG in 14 seasons with Detroit Pistons (1986-87 to 1992-93), San Antonio Spurs (1993-94 to 1994-95), Chicago Bulls (1995-96 to 1997-98), Los Angeles Lakers (1998-99) and Dallas Mavericks (1999-2000). Bill Russell 3. If your team doesnt have a big man that can shoot from 3, youre not winning anything. AC, The. Shaquille O'Neal 8. John Stockton is the NBAs leader in assists and steals; hes a 10-time All-Star, made 11 All-NBA teams, was a five-time All-Defensive squad, and obviously earned inclusion on the NBAs 75thanniversary squad, meaning his rsum runs longer than his (questionable) 61 frame. Averages: 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists. He was truly ahead of his time. Accomplishments: 19-time All-Star, 15-time All-NBA, 11-time All-Defensive Team, six-time MVP, two-time Finals MVP, 1969-70 Rookie of the Year, two-time scoring champ, four-time blocks champ, 1975-76 rebounding champ, six-time NBA champion. Taking up the final spot in the place for the tenth best player in NBA history, is 'The Dream'. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. sports Basketball. Position: Point guard Career Per-Game Stats: 10.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.1 blocks Accolades: One-time NBA Champion, Two-time All . In addition to his unprecedented prowess at putting up points, Chamberlain was also the only person to grab more rebounds per game than Bill Russell (22.9), all while averaging more minutes played per game than any player in league history (45.8). Stats: 17.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.0 APG in 11 seasons with Washington Capitols (1950-51) and Boston Celtics (1951-52 to 1960-61). Height: 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Weight: 135 lb (61 kg) Bill Russell might have more titles, Wilt Chamberlain might have all those untouchable records, but Abdul-Jabbar was offensively skilled in ways Russell never was and retired as the league leader in nine statistical categories thanks to an impressive staying power Chamberlain couldnt match. He is now the highest-paid NFL player ever, with an average salary of $51,000,000. Stats: 17.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 1.7 BPG in 13 seasons with Boston Celtics (1980-81 to 1992-93). 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, 1967-68 assists champ, two-time NBA champion. Accomplishments: 11-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA, 1980-81 MVP, two-time NBA All-Star MVP, 1983 NBA champion. And no soulwill ever approach his 23,924 career rebounds. Quite possibly. 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. He was the gold standard and wholly worthy of being cast as the leagues logo, even if he not so secretly disdains the honor. AC, Elgin Baylor never won a ring. Praise or pillar the selections as you see fit. Just look at the accolades. Rushmore hill because nobody changed the game like Wilt the Stilt did. Stats: 19.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 11.2 APG in 13 seasons with Los Angeles Lakers (1979-80 to 1990-91; 1995-96). 0. We all know what hes done and will continue to do for at least a few more years. List of Best NBA Players: 1) Michael Jordan A name that revitalized Basketball in the world, Michael is perhaps the most recognizable face of Basketball excellence. It was probably like watching an alien. As a result of a tie in the voting, the 75th anniversary team includes 76 players. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Clutch. Malone won one championship, three MVP awards, and one NBA. We could go through all the stats and the awards to prove why James should be where he is on this list, but theres really no need. Show some respect. Stats: 27.4 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 4.3 APG in 14 seasons with Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1958-59 to 1971-72). The list of the top 10 greatest basketball players of all time is incomplete without Larry Bird. Even more impressive for the context of Olajuwonscareer is that he did all of this while big men ran the NBA (outside of Michael Jordan). Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Stats: 25.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 9.5 APG in 14 seasons with Cincinnati Royals (1960-61 to 1969-70) and Milwaukee Bucks (1970-71 to 1973-74). 2 scorer in NBA history and averaged 25.0 PPG over his 19 seasons in the league. Its the playoff excellence that helps elevate Duncan above the more physically and athletically gifted contemporary power forwards like Karl Malone and Kevin Garnett. Crafted NBA. Not only were Robinsons numbers at an elite level, but he brought an athleticism to the center position that was rarely seen for his era and thats why hes on the NBAs 75th anniversary team. Jordan never took a game off, he was a maniac for better or worse. Stats: 24.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 6.6 APG in nine seasons with Portland Trail Blazers (2012-13 to 2020-21)*. A guy this young isnt supposed to have so many accolades on his rsum, especially after he entered the league as such a project. Stats: 16.1 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 2.9 APG in 12 seasons with Detroit Pistons (1962-63 to 1968-69) and New York Knicks (1968-69 to 1973-74). But if you hold being a third or fourth option in the Spurs system against him, you also have to consider the other sidewhat if he got the keys to a team earlier than he did? Accomplishments: Six-time All-Star, six-time All-NBA, 2012-13 Rookie of the Year. Others argued it should be about the numbers andthat awardsdont always end up belonging to the most deserved individual. Johnsons otherworldly passing set the stage for the Showtime L.A. Lakers teams that captured five championships during his 13 years with the franchise. Tim Duncan, the best rebounder the games seen since Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, finished 9,000 boards behind Chamberlain despite playing five more seasons than the legendary lothario. From 2011 thru 2018, Griffin averaged 21.6 PPG and 9.3 RPG while earning five All-Star selections and a spot on the Clippers' Mount Rushmore as one of the best players at his position in the . Accomplishments: Five-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, 1974-75 MVP, 1972-73 Rookie of the Year, three-time scoring champ, two-time NBA champion. NBA 75 honoree, five-time champion, three-timeFinals MVP, two-time regular-season MVP, 15-time All-Star,15-time All-NBA and All-Defensive team selection later, Duncan played all 19 seasons inSan Antonio and consistently put up numbers like he was a robotwith the personality, as portrayed by the media,to match. While he was at Duke in 2003-06, he averaged 20PPG. Stats: 13.1 PPG, 10.5 APG, 2.2 SPG in 19 seasons with Utah Jazz (1984-85 to 2002-03); NBA's career leader in total assists and steals. Karl Malone 16. The most notable of his scoring feats came on March 2, 1962, when he put up an astounding 100 points in a game, an NBA record that will likely never be broken. Durant is still the youngest scoring champ in NBA history, with four scoring titles to his resume. Iowa City, IA(PSF)-A few weeks back, I gave the world my top 10 NBA players of all time, starting from one through five. From dropping 41 in back-to-back games to the block in Game 7, LeBron leveled up in 2016. Accomplishments: 11-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA, 2013-14 MVP, 2007-08 Rookie of the Year, two-time All-Star MVP, two-time Finals MVP, four-time scoring champ, two-time NBA champion. All-Time Points Leaders. Welcome to the ultimate database of every NBA player. Accomplishments: 10-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, two-time NBA champion. An average male aged 20 or older in the United State stands just 5'9.5"whilethe typical height of an NBA athlete is usually around 6'7", but varies year to year. NBA MVP. You could go on and on with former and current NBA stars talking about why Iverson was so great and means so much to them. Yes, they played the kind of slow-paced ball that put most fans to sleep by the third quarter, but there was often a thing of pure beauty hidden among the tire-fire of a 7871 final score: Tim Duncans bank shot. Kobe Bryant 9. Most important player ever? AC, Some of us are willing to die on the Wilt Chamberlain Belongs on the NBAs Mt. Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player that the NBA has seen and won six championships with the Chicago Bulls. Michael Jordan is the best in the top 10 basketball players of all time. The winning, the endorsements, the shoes, the legacy. My guy was brought to tears when he looked back at how maniacal he was towards his teammates. Stats: 24.6 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 3.6 APG in 20 seasons with Milwaukee Bucks (1969-70 to 1974-75) and Los Angeles Lakers (1975-76 to 1988-89); NBA's career leader in total points. 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