NBA fans have been having debates about the Best Basketball players of all time. Some experts have come up with a list of some of the outstanding players in the history of the league. The list mentioned below is based upon the player’s career value and performance.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan holds the title of an all-time greatest player in the history of this sport. His excellent skills have led to his team winning multiple championships. Other than that he holds numerous awards to his name. His game has set up a benchmark for the new players entering the sport.
LeBron James
The player makes it to the list of top players because his power during the game is unmatched. The way he passes the ball is his strongest skill and makes him stand-out from the rest of the players. He also holds a couple of championships and has shown remarkable comebacks in many games.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The game of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is unmatched and the number of awards he holds is more than any other player in the history of the NBA. He also has the honor of scoring more points than any other player.
Bill Russell
Bill Russell makes it to the top 10 list since he is the greatest winner in the history of the sport. His defensive play is remarkable and this attribute has helped him win many awards.
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson is a revolutionary player who changed the dynamics of this sport by taking the NBA to the point where it stands today. There was a time before him where the finals weren’t shown live on television to now becoming a global game.
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt holds incredible average points and total score in a single game which he maintained throughout a season. The reason why he is a little low on the list is that he only won two championships.
Larry Bird
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are revolutionary players of the NBA. He won the most valuable player award for three back-to-back seasons which makes him a part of the top players’ list. Before LeBron James started his career Bird held the title of best small forward in NBA.
Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan was considered a boring player other than that his positions, shoots and, the defense were on point. It was because of him that his team won five titles.
Kobe Bryant
He has won numerous titles and awards playing under the same franchise. After his demise, his approach to the game serves as a benchmark for other players. He was one of those players the team can count on in time of need.
Shaquille O’Neal
O’Neal is a part of the Hall of Fame and has won many awards. His friendly nature made him a part of the NBA ever retiring as an analyst and global pitchman.
