A rich long history of 74 years, full of decorated organizations and players- NBA has seen it all. During this period, we have witnessed that many greats came, conquered and left.
But who was able to stamp his authority above the rest? Yes, we’re talking about the best NBA players of all time
In 1996 National Basketball Association celebrated it’s 50th anniversary. To honor the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of NBA, they chose 50 greatest players of the game’s history.
A panel of former players and coaches, current and former general managers and media members selected them. They were later assembled in Gund Arena Cleveland, during the half time ceremony of the 1997 All-Star game.
It remains as one of the most iconic tributes we’ve seen in sports history. No doubt these players form a surreal collection of talent representing past and present.
Yeah, those legends were greeted with tremendous applause from the crowd. But numbers, lists are always controversial, aren’t they?
However, there were many who believed that some deserving NBA players didn’t make the cut. Some other guys would have been right at the bottom of the list.
Once Dwyane Wade made a comment about LeBron James that he will never be able to surpass Michael Jordan as the NBA’s greatest player of all time. We can debate about this all day long.
All these make me thinking why not go and update the list since a number of great players have come along in the recent years. It is a no brainer that every basketball fan loves to argue about who ranks where among the game’s very best
A bit tricky to rank those legendary players. Infact not an easy task to make a list of best players in NBA history given the fact that, these iconic players played basketball in different eras with different technologies and rules.
A list is a matter of perspective and opinions from critics. It is never too late to go back and do some adjusting with list of greatest NBA players of all time. Actually, this is just about the perfect time for new players to consider as we have just started the 2019-20 NBA season.
According to an individual’s skill, greatness and accolades here is an attempt to make a list of best NBA players. A well compiled list of superstars really
Will superstars like Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan be able to make the cut? Who will be number second on the list? Don’t ask me who is the first pick?
Because he is the chosen one and will likely to be in that place for years to come. Still if you don’t know, probably it’s time to leave the earth. I will be much happier if I can manage an Oscar award for you!
Let’s Take a Look at the Top 100 NBA Players of All Time:
1. Michael Jordan
2. LeBron James
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. Shaquille O’Neal
5. Tim Duncan
6. Magic Johnson
7. Bill Russell
8. Wilt Chamberlain
9. Larry Bird
10. Hakeem Olajuwon
11. Kobe Bryant
12. Oscar Robertson
13. Jerry West
14. Karl Malone
15. Julius Erving
16. Moses Malone
17. Kevin Garnett
18. Dirk Nowitzki
19. David Robinson
20. Dwyane Wade
21. Kevin Durant
22. Isiah Thomas
23. John Stockton
24. Stephen Curry
25. Chris Paul
26. Charles Barkley
27. Scottie Pippen
28. Bob Pettit
29. Elgin Baylor
30. John Havlicek
31. Jason Kidd
32. Dominique Wilkins
33. Elvin Hayes
34. Rick Barry
35. Steve Nash
36. Patrick Ewing
37. Clyde Drexler
38. Allen Iverson
39. George Garvin
40. Bob Cousy
41. Russell Westbrook
42. Kevin McHale
43. Paul Pierce
44. James Harden
45. Willis Reed
46. Ray Allen
47. Gary Payton
48. Walt Frazier
49. Dwight Howard
50. Carmelo Anthony
51. Tracy McGrady
52. James Worthy
53. Nate Archibald
54. Anthony Davis
55. George Mikan
56. Bill Walton
57. Pete Maravich
58. Alex English
59. Alonzo Mourning
60. Dave Cowens
61. Bernard King
62. Wes Unseld
63. Bob McAdoo
64. David Thompson
65. Tony Parker
66. Adrian Dantley
67. Reggie Miller
68. Vince Carter
69. Dennis Rodman
70. Jerry Lucas
71. Chris Mullin
72. Chris Webber
73. Pau Gasol
74. Robert Parish
75. Kawhi Leonard
76. Antis Gilmore
77. Grant Hill
78. Chris Bosh
79. Yao Ming
80. Joe Dumars
81. Hal Greer
82. Dave Bing
83. Chauncey Billups
84. Sidney Moncrief
85. Mitch Richmond
86. Manu Ginobili
87. Nate Thurmond
88. Bill Sharman
89. Bob Lanier
90. Dikembe Mutombo
91. Tim Hardaway
92. Dolph Schayes
93. Paul Arizin
94. Shawn Kemp
95. Lenny Wilkens
96. Dennis Johnson
97. Penny Hardaway
98. Kevin Love
99. Ben Wallace
100. Gail Goodrich