HD420ev Chamberlain . Best NBA Players of All Time: Top 30 Basketball Players, Ranked | Complex The 30 Best NBA Players of All Time, Ranked By Adam Caparell, Zion Olojede, Angel Diaz, Zach Frydenlund Jun 17,. not now. Sure, his game has holes, and Bucks haters will say their run to the title wasnt the hardest. Shouldnt that tell you something? The arena on Biscayne will always reside in Wade County. 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. I was surprised Dennis Rodman didn't make it. To me, thats absolutely silly for a guy who still managed to win just as many or more titles than Bird, LeBron, Wilt, Magic, and Shaq. Presumably because he wasn't high enough in any one of those statistics to make the list. Larry stayed with the Pacers as an advisor and continued serving until July 2022; he stepped back from maintaining an active role with the Indiana Pacers. Now just look at the NBA today. Bill Russell was one of the most successful players in NBA. KObe has more rings and achievements but statistically wise Lebron has better stats. He was the gold standard and wholly worthy of being cast as the leagues logo, even if he not so secretly disdains the honor. After signing for the Lakers, Abdul-Jabbar became a Showtime Lakers captain, leading the team to 5 titles in 14 seasons. Kemp got destroyed by injuries man, Ben Wallace maybe but steve kerr is a role player, I'm sorry but Allen Iverson should be way higher. Right now he is 11th All-Time in scoring. Similarly, he is the only NBA player selected in the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams for 13 successive years (1997 to 2010). He helped the Sixers make the Finals during his first season in the modern NBA, but lost to Bill Waltons Blazers in six games. All with a smile on his face and a cigar about to be lit. Can we have a complete change on this quiz? ZF, How much of an explanation do you need here? You have entered an incorrect email address! But it didnt stop him from averaging 24.3 PPG and 10.0 RPG for his 13 seasons. There's not much I could write here that hasn't already been said, but I am happy that there seems to be very little controversy among this group that he's #1 of all-time, and I really have a hard time imagine his accomplishments ever being eclipsed. Ervings career numbers are just as impressive as his plays. 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. 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. over 4 years laterapparently I still feel the same way. 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. As a rookie, he went to a team that had finished with the 2nd-worst record in the NBA and led them to the best record in the NBA. ZF, While we can argue all day and night about the value of the triple-double in todays position-less game, when Oscar Robertson became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double over a season it was nothing short of monumental. A former professional basketball player and coach is considered one of the best NBA players and the most incredible power forward of all time. For this list, he lands at No. 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. Theres absolutely nothing left for Steph to accomplish and thats why he ranks in our top 10 list. Then I saw you rank Wilt Chamberlain above Shaq and Russell which is correct and I dont care what anybody texts here For myself, Ill never forget Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals. I was about to bitch slap the author of this article when I saw Tim Duncan at number 10 and then Shaquille ONeal on this list thinking oh great he has Shaquille above Kobe and Kobe not on the list According to CNN, the auction house statement marks it as the most valuable Bryants memorabilia ever sold at an auction. I remember Artis Gilmore. The Big O was a nightmare matchup because he scored in ways few were able to figure out. More quiz info >> Start Quiz Comments (119) In the 2005-06 season, he was the leagues leader with the highest points average with 35.4 PPG. The GOAT, no question. Worst NBA players: The top 10 10. Defenses have to stay up on him full-court, which his handles and elusiveness make impossible to do. He was named to 14 NBA All-Star and 10 times All-NBA First-team selections. You cant deny how dominant of an offensive force the Greek Freak is in the paint, how incredible of a defender hes worked to become, and how inspiring his journey from a skinny kid in Athens to NBA superstar is to millions of basketball fans. AD, Theres really only one thing KawhiLeonardhas left to accomplish in his career. Three NBA Championships, 3 League MVP awards, 12 All-Star Game appearances and 10 All-NBA selections followed. Every analyst, player, coach, and fan has their own opinion. he will never pass jordan, even if he gets to 6 rings. That's really not an accurate statement at all. Pleasee try guys. Shaq, obviously a member of the NBA 75 team,is one of the most skilled bigs ever to touch a basketball and weve all seen the video of him cooking MJ in a one-on-one before the All-Star Game. About This Quiz. Magic started as a center and played all positions, registering 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists. Many NBA fans worldwide love Magic Johnsons trademark smile and passion for basketball. Detroit won back-to-back championships in the middle of what many call the toughest era of NBA basketballand made Jordan scratch and claw for years before he finally got the Bulls over the hump. . AC, Elgin Baylor never won a ring. LeBron is better then Jordan. Ha! 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. Onto the final 3, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ranks third on our list of best NBA players of all time. They couldnt guard him. There's little doubt Dirk Nowitzi is the Mavericks' best and most important player of all time. Small correction: neither of the Gasol brothers are active in the NBA anymore. Let me know if I misspelled any names or duplicated players. After missing out on his first season, he again claimed the NBA ring and Finals MVP the following season. People could argue it but its pretty fair and pretty much on point in order of ranking with arguably some exceptions. A member of the NBA 75 team, people forget that he dominated for years as a 66 power forward. You can call him a snake, a cupcake, or whatever, but you cant deny the numbers hes consistently producedit earned him a spot on the NBA 75 team. Or Charles Barkley. 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. AC, Bostons had more than its fair share of Hall of Famers roll through the old Boston Garden, but nobody was as lethal a scorer or as clutch at the end of games like Larry Legend. interesting that 75 total spots (top 15 in each category) are comprised of only 50 different players. But the debate on a GOAT is a never-ending cycle. Career Stats: Points: 19.0 Rebounds: 10.8 Assists: 3.0. Quiz by MitchellOakes Rate: Nominate Last updated: November 3, 2012 You have not attempted this quiz yet. No Jack Sikma. Robinson was a guy who really did it all, and his numbersprove that. Just because Larry Bird was a better all-around player and a legend, doesn't mean that the statistics are misleading. The toughest debates may not be the obvious ones. Its impossible to talk about Abdul-Jabbar without mentioning his signature shot, skyhook. Guys. The Admiral was able to do it all and then some. Just look at the accolades. He was truly ahead of his time. https://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/342321/nba-top-10-league-leaders-of-the-2010s. If Bird wasnt Mr. DIY, its staggering to think what else he couldve done since he was never quite the same after that andhorribly hobbled his final few years in the league. Thats a fitting tribute to a record consecutive 18-time all-star starter and joint 4 times all-star MVP. But #1 is Bill Russell, who is 2nd on the above list. 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. And I think you recently rectified that situation to boot. Unpopular Opinion: Kobe is better than Tim Duncan for one reason. For Jordans individual career, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009 and a Dream Team member in 2010. The same thing bothered me with counting Schmidt when we typed in Smith on baseball quizzes, but at least there, it's not *not* counting some other Schmidt. You cant deny how dominant of an offensive force the Greek Freak is in the paint, how incredible of a defender hes worked to become, and how inspiring his journey from a skinny kid in Athens to NBA superstar is to millions of basketball fans. Nor did we particularly labor over why Tim Duncan, for instance, deserved top 10 status over Kevin Garnett and Kevin Durant (for now). 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 Jordan is the name that comes to mind when basketball comes. That is the best 100 NBA performances quiz. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Sure, he played with some other legendary Lakers and the 1-8 record in the Finals stands out. Think you know your NBA MVP candidates? Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lilliard do belong on this list. His dunking skills were insane, or rather "Vinesane . After winning his first NBA championship, his journey toward being the greatest began. Kareem Abdul Jabbar was the leading scorer in the history of the NBA, with 38,387 points in 20 seasons, until LeBron James broke the record on February 7, 2023. On April 16, 2003, Jordan played his final NBA game and received a three-minute standing ovation from his teammates, his opponents, the officials, and the crowd of 21,257 fans. 2 scorer in NBA history and averaged 25.0 PPG over his 19 seasons in the league. 1999-2013. He also won league MVP for 3 consecutive years, which only Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlian have managed to achieve. He was overshadowed by Duncan, whose numbers are slightly better, but Garnett was by far the more fun player to watch. Of course he made the NBA 75 squad. If you look at the number of rebounds players have had divided by the number of minutes they have been on the court, Rodman is #5. In 251 playoff games, he averaged 19.9 PPG and 11.0 RPG. 5-on-5 debate: Will Curry pass Magic as the best PG ever? AC, Way more than just a sidekick to you know who, Scottie Pippens greatness is sadly taken for granted by many, including those who saw it with their own two eyes along with the ones basing their assessments solely on what they saw in The Last Dance. They haven't proved themselves as hall of fame players. I know a few random players from the last 20 years, but not nearly enough. Having to argue how Stockton, a 2009 inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is inarguably one of the greatest point guardsgets laborious. The 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, also referred to as NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, were chosen in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA). I forget Barkley on EVERY NBA quiz that I dothe one time i actually remember to try himhe's not on there. 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. Likewise, in the same season, on March 2, 1962, Chamberlian scored 100 points against New York Knicks highest-ever scored by any NBA player in a single game. Curry just revolutionized the 3 point shot no one has ever did. So who do you think is the best? Location: Atlanta, Georgia Team Names: Atlanta Hawks, St. Louis Hawks, Milwaukee Hawks, Tri-Cities Blackhawks Seasons: 74; 1949-50 to 2022-23 Record: 2881-2953, .494 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 48 Championships: 1 More Franchise Info A Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee in 2001, Julius Erving introduced his former teammate before Malones enshrinement speech and Dr. J joked with the audience that evening, Just think about the sound of that name. I can only assume that's who shplody was referring to. Says something about the danger of relying too much on statistics, which recognize Mookie Blaylock and Shawn Bradley, over performance. James is lucky he plays in a soft era, because had he played in the Jordan era he would have gotten his butt kicked by the Pistons, Knicks, Celtic, Lakers and the Bulls. He is, without a doubt, thegreatest shooter of all timeafter becomingthe careerleader in made 3-pointers. 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). In his 20th NBA season, LeBron nailed a 21-foot shot late against the Oklahoma City Thunder by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbars record of 38,387 points on February 8, 2023. In 2016, Shaq was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. I think Kawhi could end up in the Nos. No one besides Jordan can top him, and even that's close. 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). Each level has 18 players which you have to guess right. Jack Sikma is Good but the NBA produced SO MANY talented BIg Man and Power Forwards so I think he shoudn't really be in top 100 maybe top 30 centers but not top 100 players. When you get Billy Cunningham but miss Dr. J. Garnett, Kobe and Duncan have retired, making them no longer 'active' players. Kevin love and gasol shouldn't be in here. He can shoot from anywhere on the court, he can get to the rim at will, and if you end up contesting his shotit probably wont matter because he can shoot over you with ease. This quiz is really out of date. Still, Malone is the No. Probably, his unblockable shot made him score many points. | Privacy Settings This is the first NBA quiz to utilise all 500 answer spots, it took a while to make so a good rating would be appreciated. ZF, The NBAs all time leading scorer and inventor of the most lethal shot in Association history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar skyhook-ed his way to 38,387 career points. To create All-Time #NBArank, we put together a ballot with the 150 greatest players ever. Duncan, known as the The Big Fundamental, ruled both ends of the floor for 20 years with his textbook basketball skills like midrange bank jump shot and perfect positioning in the defense. 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. | View Desktop Site. he was a great player, and i agree he's top 100 all time. AD, Karl Malone falls into a long list of players from the 90s who were really good but ultimately overshadowed by Michael Jordan and theBulls. Here's a greatest ever quiz without any opinion, based solely on career win-shares: http://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/103225/top-50-nba-players, this quiz is an outrage how is LeBron so damn high he is a bum he is basically the smartest kid on the shortbus. The NBA merged with the ABA in 76 because of the Doctor (there were a bunch of other great playerstoolike George Gervin) and he continued to take another league by storm after winning two chips with the Nets in the ABA. Anthony Bennett Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports The 2013 NBA Draft might have the distinction of being the worst in modern history. Onto his 20th season in the NBA, LeBron James has not slowed down since making his debut. Gretzky won 10 NHL scoring championships from 1981 to 1994, and never had fewer than 130 points in those heralded seasons.. His signature play of tapping the ball to a teammate helped him invent the fast break. The most avid NBA fans among you should take my. What a waste of a name if he didnt make it. Malone made that name synonymous with rebounding, winning, and ultimately, immortality. A guy this young isnt supposed to have so many accolades on his, , especially after he entered the league as such a project. 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. 15-20 range when its all said and done, but this seems like a fair spot to start. Magic made the game funthats what made Magic so special as a player. ZF, Crazy that Chuck is now underrated. You guys just hatin. Later, in 2010 as a Dream Team member, he was seated again in the Hall of Fame. Talking about it, Wilt is responsible for many NBA rule changes like offensive goaltending, extending the lane, and revising regulations regarding free throws and inbounding. Wedding, Kids & Girlfriends. I hate lebron but he's in the goat talks. 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. tim duncan is definitely better than kobe, This list is in serious need of an update. 1 spot on this list when his career is over. First, Carmelo Anthony is now ahead of Olajuwon in points. The numbersshow that Malone is easily a top 20 player in NBA history. And though Wade played for the Bulls and Cavs later in his career, hell always be rememberedas a member of theHeat. We can talk about the way Kobe impacted the game and the culture of basketball but that shouldnt even be a measurement. This might shock you: Elgin Baylor. 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. Werealreadyseeing Stephs impact on basketballas kids start launching from deep earlier than ever in their young careers and on the league with NBA teams putting the mid-range jumper out to pasture and fully embracingthe 3-pointer. Although ranked second in our list by the end of his career, James may take the number 1 spot. In his 20th NBA season, LeBron nailed a 21-foot shot late against the Oklahoma City Thunder by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387 points on February 8, 2023. If he brings home another title in Brooklyn, he could be pushing top 10 by the end of his career. Tim Duncan, Popularly Known As The Fundamentalist (Source: NBA.com). Surprising the best rebounder of all time isn't on here. It upsets me that people might be shocked that Allen Iverson is included on this list. Tim Duncan over Kobe Bryant? 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. The greatest player ever to play basketball is Michael Jordan. All other big man bow down to The Captain. Keith Durant Duran Durant Kevin Durant Ant Durant 3/10 mavs.com This player is regular for Dallas Mavericks. KD has only averaged under 25 points per game ONCE in his 12 seasons and that came in his rookie campaign. Charles Barkley played 16 seasons in the NBA. 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. Hope they make a new list. Second, Paul is ahead of Robertson in assists. Despite going to nine NBA Finals with the Lakers, West won only one title in 1972. What a joke! 11-time NBA All-Star. One of the most memorable games was replacing the injured Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the NBA finals during their rookie season. He has the full offensive package with no weaknesses. Is this quiz updated after every season or during the season? Larry Bird Retired From NBA In 1992 (Source: NBA.com). And no soulwill ever approach his 23,924 career rebounds. I realize that this is not the quizmaster's list, but Aldridge should be on here over Blake Griffin (the most overrated basketball player in the world). A member of the leagues 75th anniversary team, Curry is easily one of the most influential players to lace em up. He was the first player to achieve 20 RPGs in his 10 out of 13 seasons. .. The best of the bunch, though, is "Vinsanity.". But Malones accolades compare quite favorably. 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. The moments he delivered in South Beach will live in basketball infamy. RIP Mamba. He is one of the players whose career stats and achievements are one of the greatest. He averaged24.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.2 APG, 2.0 SPG, and 1.7 BPG. Olajuwonwas not only the MVP for both of those NBA Finals appearances, but he also took home a league MVP in 1994, appeared in 12 All-Star games, isthe NBAs all time leader in blocks with 3,830, and is a member of the NBAs 75th anniversary team. I'll give you a hint: you think he's overrated. I guess you're just not a Big Baller (TM). Nowitzki ahead of Barkley, Robinson, Ewing? Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. Test your knowledge in Allstar NBA players. La dunk de la mort is my favorite play in basketball history, and I cannot imagine anything will ever top it. 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. 24) sold for $5.8 million, which he wore in the 2008 playoffs. There are no specific criteria for calling one the greatest. 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. Open a modal to take you to registration information, Button that open a modal to initiate a challenge, Remember to keep discussions respectful and follow our, Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield, Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield, Last Letters Minefield: Countries of Asia, Continents by Number of Countries in Order, The Hardest NBA Chain Quiz (300 Questions). I was told that he was the greatest basketball player ever. You should also add Giannis Antetokounmpo. Or Elgin Baylor. Dominant seems like the only adjective to describe Shaqs career. He would have been a border line All-Star. AI is unquestionably a top 30 NBA player ever. Dirk brought about change that fundamentally altered the way the NBA is played. Not only did Russell win 11 NBA titles, the last two were as player-coach and hes undefeated in Game 7s, going 10-0 when its win or go home time. There just aren't that many players to choose from. It was either a bucket or a foul. After retiring from his NBA, Duncan became assistant coach of the Spurs for the 2019-2020 season and left on November 12, 2020. Jordans brilliance set a standard for future-generation players in the league. To me the most surprising thing about this list isn't the placement of players or omissionsbut the fact that Vince Carter is still ACTIVE!! 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. Chuck played bigger than he was and was way more athletic than he was perceived. In Robinsons case, his greatness was never flashy, but his presence and play helped propel the San Antonio Spurs dynasty, which was of course then carried on by Tim Duncan. 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. Bird filled up a box score but he was never strictly a numbers guyhe was just a winner who made ridiculous passes, had a knack for seeing everything unfold seconds before anyone else on the court, and always made the key play that either sealed the deal or keyed a game-defining run. 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. No one can dethrone the legendary Michael Jordan. think something's wrong with the light blue background, Russel Westbrook is still active, he has no background, Wonder how high KD will be in points after this year just reached 15th, Countries by First Two Letters in 90 Seconds. 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? Next on the list is the late Wilt Chamberlian. 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. After resigning from his head coaching position at the end of the 2000 season. AD, To me, Kevin Durant is the most skilled offensive player ever to play the game. He is probably the best player in the NBA, and his legacy backs the facts. Before joining the Lakers in 2018, LeBron appeared in 9 consecutive finals. He had to get famous. I'll appreciate it. Lets look at who takes the crown of the greatest. I only see one player listed on four of the five lists-- Olajuwon. Who do I think was the greatest? AC, Flash! Spurs coach Gregg Popovich put it best when the franchise retired Duncans jersey. And nobody on this list comes close to what Russell,and obvious NBA 75thanniversary team member,has done. I assume the only reason that Dennis Johnson is 82% and Magic Johnson is 90% is because the quiz accepts "Magic". AC, You want to talk about underrated? He is absolutely as successful then as he is today. A great player, and his numbersprove that Johnsons trademark smile and for! 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