— Friedell, 17.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.1 Steals PG, “Big Game James” cemented his moniker with one of the all-time great Game 7 performances in league history — 36 points on 15-for-22 shooting, 16 rebounds and 10 assists — to cap the 1988 Finals and earn Finals MVP. NBA Comparison Animation by Rebound Rewind. Twelve of those 50 players not only don't make our top 50 but don't make our top 74. ESPN's NBA expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups, taking into consideration both total career value and peak performance. Bill Russell Charles Payne/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images. With the NBA's 74th season on hold, we ranked the top 74 players of all time, with one "Last Dance" Bull making an appearance in today's selections. Payton made nine All-NBA appearances and peaked at third in MVP voting in 1997-98, capping his career with a championship as a reserve for the 2005-06 Heat. The World-Wide Leader In CAP! Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. A winner of four championships with the Spurs, the Argentine also won a gold medal for his country at the 2004 Summer Olympics — the only time the United States hasn’t won gold since NBA players began participating in 1992. He remained a force during his NBA career: He’s one of just four players to lead the league in field goal percentage for at least four straight seasons (Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal and DeAndre Jordan). To identify the top 74 individual seasons in NBA history.. The list features current and past NBA … His unstoppable skyhook allowed him to score more points than anyone in league history, and while he wasn't flashy, there has arguably never been anyone better. Sports Quiz / ESPN's Top 74 NBA Players of All-Time Random Sports or NBA Quiz Can you name the ESPN's Top 74 NBA Players of All-Time? — Andrew Lopez, Mutombo knew how to celebrate, from his unforgettable moment of pure joy when he lay on his back, holding the basketball out after helping Denver stun top-seeded Seattle in 1994, to his trademark finger wag following many of his 3,289 rejections — second only to Hakeem Olajuwon. Starting in his third year, Cousy led the NBA in assists per game every season from 1952-53 through 1959-60, while also ranking as one of the league’s leading scorers over this period and winning MVP in 1956-57. He'll forever be on the short list of players you'd want to take the last shot with the game on the line. — Bontemps, 1990-2003 Seattle SuperSonics; 2003 Milwaukee Bucks; 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers; 2004-05 Boston Celtics; 2005-07 Miami Heat, 16.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6.7 APG, 1.8 Steals PG, Few players in NBA history have played with as much swagger as Payton, who talked trash to Jordan as a rookie and later helped contain Jordan in the NBA Finals with the Sonics at his Defensive Player of the Year peak. In a new poll conducted by ESPN that ranked the top 74 players … -- McMenamin, 1984-93, 1995-98 Chicago Bulls; 2001-03 Washington Wizards, The greatest player of all time. [/quote] Maybe so but in Reggie’s defense how many p by bennyokc Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . — Ohm Youngmisuk, Not many players are talented enough to end a team’s season with a 37-foot buzzer-beater and bye-bye wave to the crowd, and then go drop a fire hip-hop track in the studio with the same swagger. ESPN has added a new wrinkle to the great NBA debate about whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the best player of all-time.. Recommended to you based on your activity and what's popular • Feedback — Kevin Pelton, The Spanish big man became one of the most productive offensive threats of his era, earning two NBA titles as a member of the Lakers while becoming a force down in the paint. — Lopez, 1970-74 Atlanta Hawks; 1974-79 New Orleans Jazz; 1979-80 Utah Jazz; 1980 Boston Celtics, With his fancy passing and ballhandling, as well as his willingness to shoot from anywhere on the court, Maravich’s style of play would have seemingly fit perfectly in today’s NBA. Mourning was twice named Defensive Player of the Year in his first eight seasons, and he averaged 21.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.8 blocks at the peak of his game from 1998-2000, his only two All-NBA seasons. The star player on Blazers teams that averaged 60 wins and made Finals appearances in 1990 and 1992, Drexler was an All-NBA first team pick in ’92 and a 10-time All-Star. — Youngmisuk, 18.2 PPG, 3.0 APG, 1.1 Steals PG, 1.8 3s PG, The greatest shooter of his era, Miller became the NBA’s career leader in 3-pointers during the 1997-98 season and held the record more than a decade, even as 3-point volume increased. — Pelton, 1992-95 Charlotte Hornets; 1995-2003, 2005-08 Miami Heat; 2003-04 New Jersey Nets, Playing with a perennial scowl and ferocious intensity, Mourning followed Mutombo and Patrick Ewing in the lineage of intimidating Georgetown big men. Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships, winning six Finals MVP awards and five regular-season MVP honors while becoming a global icon on and off the floor. Jordan - 12.47 2. -- Ohm Youngmisuk, The greatest winner in basketball history, Russell claimed 11 titles in 13 years by turning the Celtics into a defensive juggernaut. Without Johnson and his rivalry for the ages with Bird and the Celtics, the NBA may not be where it is today. Former Golden State Warriors Bernard King (No. ESPN’s panel of NBA experts are revealing their top 74 players in the league’s 74-year history. The stretches when he was able to stay on the court — both early in his career with Portland, and then later with the Celtics, with whom he won the 1986 title — were enough to merit inclusion here. 74. To celebrate the NBA’s 74-year history, ESPN has decided to set the world on fire by ranking the best 74 players in league history, combining both current and past players. Still, the seven-time All-Star played six more seasons, winning a championship with the Heat in 2006. Only #s 74-41 are ranked at the time. Lillard is making a strong case to become the greatest player in Blazers history, with many years seemingly ahead of him. He was known as "The Big Fundamental," dominating for nearly two decades on both ends of the floor with textbook simplicity, such as his midrange bank shot and perfect position defense. — Lopez, “The Truth” may not have looked flashy doing it, but he was one of the most durable and smooth scorers of this century. The 6-10 big man flourished in his first season with the L.A. Lakers, making a strong Defensive Player of the Year case for the league’s third-ranked defense in terms of efficiency. Still, Drexler’s career stands out in its own right. The 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball Association History (also referred to as NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team or NBA's Top 50) were chosen in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A five-time All-NBA selection, Webber … All-time NBArank: Nos. Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant? It is always nice to be nominated, but there can be only a select few who make the cut. ESPN Top 74 NBA players of all time- Updated Posted by QJenk on 5/11/20 at 10:26 am. — Lopez, 2012-13 New Orleans Hornets, 2013-19 New Orleans Pelicans; 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers, 24.0 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 1.4 Steals PG, 2.4 BPG, Davis, 27, makes this list off the promise of what’s to come — not that his career averages through his first eight seasons aren’t already significant. — Youngmisuk, 1965-67 San Francisco Warriors; 1968-69 Oakland Oaks (ABA); 1969-70 Washington Capitols (ABA); 1970-72 New York Nets (ABA); 1972-78 Golden State Warriors; 1978-80 Houston Rockets, Known for his underhand free throw approach, the Hall of Fame sharpshooter led the Warriors to a title in 1974-75 and was one of the most consistent scorers in the game. Old school or new school? O'Neal became an All-Star 15 times and earned the 1999-2000 MVP award. Dave McMenamin: I remember how big of a deal the NBA at 50 celebration was for the league's golden anniversary in 1996. re: ESPN Top 74 NBA players of all time- Updated Posted by southdowns84 on 5/13/20 at 2:26 pm to Boomshockalocka Top ten single season VORP of all time: 1. The focus on Miller’s longevity — he was still a key starter for a competitive Pacers team before retiring at age 39 — may have overshadowed his peak performance. 74 through 41. In case anyone wants something to argue over. Top 50 NBA Players of All Time in NBA History (Updated List) McGrady earned seven trips to the All-Star Game and won two scoring championships while striking fear into the hearts of opponents each night with his explosive ability. Despite winning 12 fewer games, the Celtics would break through as champions the following season and add another title in 1976. -- Dave McMenamin, Perhaps the only perceived knock on Duncan's game was that he was boring. Stephen Curry slid in at No. — Lopez, Twenty-two seasons, spanning four decades. Which player most deserved to make the top 74 but didn't? Gervin managed to make the unorthodox look so smooth, scoring prolifically and efficiently on a shot diet that consisted primarily of off-dribble jumpers launched from all kinds of creative angles, funky floaters and, of course, finger rolls flipped over the outstretched arms of would-be shot-blockers. -- Bontemps, 1969-75 Milwaukee Bucks; 1975-89 Los Angeles Lakers, No one in NBA history can match Abdul-Jabbar's lengthy list of achievements. An All-Star in all 13 of his full seasons, Cousy later paired with Bill Russell to help the Celtics win the first six of their 11 championships in the Russell era. Our list begins with Nos. ESPN has ranked its Top 74 NBA Players of All-Time, and four Hoyas have made the list. And as expected, basketball fans are tearing the list apart from top to bottom, pick by pick. -- Tim MacMahon, Bird and Magic Johnson revitalized the NBA -- and the Celtics-Lakers rivalry. Carter is the only player in NBA history with at least 2,000 3-pointers and 800 blocks in his career. 1963-64 Boston Celtics; Regular season: 15.0 PPG, 23.7 RPG | Playoffs: … But he still managed to make eight All-Star appearances — seven of which came with a Pistons team that mostly toiled in obscurity in the ’70s — before winning five straight division titles with the Bucks in the early 1980s. He also proved to be arguably the greatest foil of LeBron James‘ career, besting him in both the 2008 and 2010 NBA playoffs — eventually winning a title in ’08 and falling one game short of doing so in ’10 — alongside Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. After missing nearly the next two seasons, King tried to revive his career in Washington. Allen was a part of the Big Three that led the Celtics to an NBA championship in 2008 and he added a second title with the Heat five years later. — Eric Woodyard, An injury in the Elite Eight in 1970 while playing for St. Bonaventure led to the first of Lanier’s eight knee surgeries during his career, and it sapped him of some of the athleticism that made him the No. — Friedell, 2008-19 Oklahoma City Thunder; 2019-20 Houston Rockets, 23.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 8.3 APG, 1.8 Steals PG, 1.1 3s PG, In a purely statistical vacuum, Westbrook is as impactful a player as the league has ever seen. -- Bontemps. His chase-down block in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals to help complete a 3-1 comeback against a Warriors team that won 73 games will forever encapsulate his will to win. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the only players since English to score 20,000 points in a single decade were Karl Malone in the 1990s and Kobe Bryant in the 2000s. These debates rage on endlessly in every corner of NBA fandom, and our experts have done their best to answer them, ranking the greatest players in the league's 74-year history. — Bontemps, Over the three-year stretch from 1973-74 through 1975-76, only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was more valuable than McAdoo, who averaged 32.1 PPG and 13.8 RPG, was the 1974-75 MVP and finished second to Abdul-Jabbar the other two seasons. LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain? — Pelton, 1996-2003 Milwaukee Bucks, 2003-07 Seattle SuperSonics; 2007-12 Boston Celtics; 2012-14 Miami Heat, 18.9 PGG, 4.1 RPG, 3.4 APG, 1.1 Steals PG, 2.3 3s PG, Allen sits atop the NBA’s career 3-point field goals list with 2,973. Bird led Boston to five NBA Finals and three championships with a blend of shot-making, passing and his feel for the game. The charismatic Johnson took the "Showtime" Lakers to nine NBA Finals, and they won five titles. ESPN, continuing with its Top 74 series, released No. -- Bontemps, 2003-10, 2014-18 Cleveland Cavaliers; 2010-14 Miami Heat; 2018-20 Los Angeles Lakers, Standing 6-9 and weighing north of 250 pounds with a 40-inch vertical, James' game is built on power, but his passing ability might be his strongest skill. The NBA 's 50 greatest players list has been cause for some controversy among fans. ESPN Top 74 NBA players of all time- Updated - [quote]Also, there's no way Reggie Miller is a top 50 player. Scottie Pippen played a key role in "The Last Dance," but how high did he land on our ranking of the greatest players in NBA history? The 74 Greatest in NBA History. — Dave McMenamin, 1968-73 Baltimore Bullets, 1973-74 Capital Bullets, 1974-81 Washington Bullets, Despite his 6-7 stature, Unseld was as immovable as one of the many D.C. monuments. A six-time All-Star and one of the game’s most respected global ambassadors, Gasol is a virtual lock to head into the Hall of Fame whenever his career officially ends. Being in the conversation as the best player of all time means being part of an exclusive club -- no disrespect to those who just missed out on the top 10. The Detroit Pistons have had many great players to wear their uniform. The only reason he doesn't rank higher on lists of the all-time greats is he won "only" two NBA championships. His fast breaks and no-look passes catapulted the NBA from an era when Finals games weren't televised live to the global game it is today. That means we have 38 from the original list chosen by the league and 36 new faces, which speaks to the advancements in the league in the past two decades but could also suggest … Such an endeavor is difficult if for no other reason than attempting the impossible task of making cross-generational comparisons among stars and, in this case, seasons. In a gradual countdown starting with Nos. He led the Bullets to four NBA Finals appearances, delivering the only NBA championship to the nation’s capital after he was Finals MVP in 1978. — Youngmisuk, Rodman might be remembered by many for the bright hair colors, who he dated and the endless tattoos, antics and controversies. This NBA video ranks the top NBA Player from every country across the world! The list of 10 through 1 crowns the exceptional performers who have their own cases to be the greatest ever. On March 12, 1985, Larry Bird put on a shooting clinic for the ages, scoring a Celtics-record 60 points in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. — Royce Young, 1950-63 Boston Celtics; 1969-70 Cincinnati Royals, “The Cooz” helped usher in a new era of ball handlers with his slick dribbling and fancy passing, unheard of in the NBA at the time. *NOTE: I don't necessarily agree with this list. 74-41 , followed by Nos. The fun-loving big man used his outsize personality to become a global pitchman and analyst after retiring. With three consecutive seasons averaging a triple-double — and an MVP award in 2016-17 — all Westbrook is missing to elevate into the top 25 discussion is that one, shiny thing. 1 8. On Monday, the worldwide leader published a collaborative piece featuring bytes from many of its most respected staffers. Of course Michael Jordan, Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are … 1 pick in the 1970 NBA draft. The debate over whether that stubborn single-mindedness helped or actually hurt his team will be part of NBA chatter forever. Miller led the league in true shooting percentage twice and saved his biggest games for the playoffs, particularly at Madison Square Garden against the rival Knicks with Spike Lee courtside, engaging Miller in trash talk. (1:37). — MacMahon, 1982-94 Atlanta Hawks; 1994 LA Clippers; 1994-95 Boston Celtics; 1996-97 San Antonio Spurs; 1999 Orlando Magic, 24.8 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.3 Steals PG, More than just a dunker, the “Human Highlight Film” was one of the top scorers of his era. — Lopez, 1970-80 Boston Celtics; 1982-83 Milwaukee Bucks, One of just 11 players to have won both MVP and All-Star MVP in the same season, Cowens led the 1972-73 Boston Celtics to a franchise-record 68 wins before they were edged out by the Knicks in a thrilling, seven-game East finals. — McMenamin, 1968-71 San Diego Rockets, 1971-72, 1981-84 Houston Rockets; 1972-73 Baltimore Bullets, 1973-74 Capital Bullets, 1974-81 Washington Bullets, After Hayes helped halt Lew Alcindor and UCLA’s 47-game winning streak while at the University of Houston, “The Big E” entered the league in 1968 and promptly led it in scoring with 28.4 points per game. Sports Quiz / Top 74 NBA Players of All-Time Random Sports or NBA Quiz Can you name the Top 74 NBA Players of All-Time? The Oakland, California, native already has a Rookie of the Year trophy, a first-team All-NBA selection and five All-Star appearances among his career accomplishments. 40-11. The 12-time All-Star eventually joined forces with Wes Unseld to form a Hall of Fame frontcourt for the Bullets, who reached three NBA Finals and won the championship in 1978. — Pelton, Your email address will not be published. He averaged 11 or more rebounds in his first 10 seasons and three or more blocks in eight of his first nine seasons. Barry earned the 1965-66 Rookie of the Year award and became the league scoring champ a year later, averaging 35.6 points. He later missed almost two seasons, requiring a life-saving kidney transplant in 2003. Rodman won five NBA championships playing an integral role for two of the greatest teams in NBA history (the Pistons and Bulls). These debates rage on endlessly in every corner of NBA fandom, and our experts have done their best to answer them, ranking the greatest players in the league’s 74-year history. The seven-time All-Star was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. Dikembe Mutombo makes the list at 73, Alonzo Mourning is 63rd, Patrick Ewing 37th, and Allen Iverson … Reed swept that season’s MVP awards, winning honors for the regular season, Finals and All-Star Game. Defying doubts about his ability to share the ball with Walt Frazier as part of the so-called “Rolls-Royce backcourt,” Monroe sacrificed scoring for team success and helped the Knicks to back-to-back Finals his first two seasons, culminating in the 1973 title. More than anything, Duncan was one of the best winners, leading the Spurs to five titles and 1,001 regular-season victories, the most for any player with one team in NBA history. — Pelton, 1997-2000 Toronto Raptors; 2000-04 Orlando Magic; 2004-10 Houston Rockets; 2010 New York Knicks; 2010-11 Detroit Pistons; 2011-12 Atlanta Hawks; 2013 San Antonio Spurs, 19.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.2 Steals PG, 1.2 3s PG, The Hall of Fame swingman became one of the most accomplished scorers of his generation, averaging almost 20 points a night over a 15-year career that started with a jump to the league straight from high school. But fans won’t forget his duel with Larry Bird in Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals. It was the same season he earned his only All-NBA first-team honor. 41-74 on Monday and 11-40 on Tuesday. Required fields are marked *. ESPN’s NBA expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups, taking into … Two of those players rank among ESPN’s top 74 players of all-time. A three-time NBA champion and the first player to be voted unanimous MVP, Steph Curry was ranked by ESPN as the 13th-best player in league history. For better and worse, we published out the full list of ESPN’s top 74 greatest NBA players of all-time a few days ago. These debates rage on endlessly in every corner of NBA fandom, and our experts have done their best to answer them, ranking the greatest players in the league’s 74-year history. Before we reveal the full list, we wanted to say that, as we’ve discussed ad nauseam, these types of lists are always going to ruffle feathers, but we have a feeling that this latest list is not going to make anyone happy whatsoever – especially Kobe … Undersized for a center at 6-foot-9, Cowens became a fan favorite in Boston by compensating with skill, quickness and hustle. He played at least 72 games in each of his first 20 seasons. — Lopez, English racked up a league-high 20,916 points in the 1980s as a part of the Nuggets’ high-scoring attack. His game transcended the sport. 74-41 | Nos. Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain? — Tim Bontemps, Parker was a relatively small point guard who did a lot of his damage in the paint, using his quickness to penetrate and his pretty, feathery, teardrop floater to finish over the trees. ESPN’s NBA expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups, taking into consideration both total career value and peak performance. Carter will likely be remembered for two things in his NBA career: his dunks early on and his longevity late. Barry earned 12 All-Star selections and the 1974-75 Finals MVP award. Those qualities also helped him earn five MVP awards and 11 All-NBA selections. 69), Robert Parish (No. Lopez: It feels like Chris Webber should be on the list. The Spurs tried to replace Parker by wooing Jason Kidd in free agency after the Frenchman started for a title team in his second season. He was the league MVP in three consecutive seasons (1984-86), something only Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell had accomplished. English was named to the All-NBA second team three times during that stretch, including during the 1982-83 season when he lead the league in scoring. ESPN’s NBA expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups, taking into consideration both total career value and peak performance. Russell's defensive acumen and determination made him the perfect foil for Wilt Chamberlain, as well as one of the players from his era who wouldn't have looked out of place in later generations. He was a key figure on three title teams for the Celtics and he added another title in his final season while playing for the Bulls. He persevered and became a pillar for a franchise that won three more rings. The 74 Best NBA Players Ever. He won a record six MVP awards and was a 19-time All-Star. Dave McMenamin: I remember how big of a deal the NBA at 50 celebration was for the league's golden anniversary in 1996. Also a prolific scorer all-around, Allen is one of five Celtics with a 50-point playoff game and was the last Sonic to score 50 before the team moved to Oklahoma City. These 50 players were selected through a vote by a panel of media members, former players and coaches, and current and former general … He won a long-awaited championship after rejoining college teammate Hakeem Olajuwon with the Rockets in 1995. That means we have 38 from the original list chosen by the league and 36 new faces, which speaks to the advancements in the league in the past two decades but could also suggest … 1959-62 Philadelphia Warriors, 1962-65 San Francisco Warriors; 1965-68 Philadelphia 76ers; 1968-73 Los Angeles Lakers, Chamberlain was truly ahead of his time. In each of his first four seasons, Hayes averaged no less than 25.2 points and 14.6 rebounds. Scoop Jackson explains why Wilt Chamberlain's legacy extends far beyond his historic 100-point game on March 2, 1962. Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant? Maravich averaged 24.2 points per game during his 10-year career and only had the 3-point line for his final season, when he shot 10-for-15 from deep in limited action for Utah and Boston. The goal? Wilkins’ Hawks didn’t advance far in the playoffs; they kept running into the Celtics, Pistons and Bucks in the 1980s. Until LeBron James came along, Bird was hailed as the best small forward ever. "Mamba mentality" became more than a kitschy catchphrase after Bryant died; it is now a blueprint for how to chase your dreams. — Pelton, 1974-79 Portland Trail Blazers; 1979-84 San Diego Clippers, 1984-85 LA Clippers; 1985-87 Boston Celtics, Despite being named to this list, Walton’s career is one of the ultimate NBA “what-ifs.” He was the hub of one of the iconic teams in NBA history, the 1977 champion Trail Blazers, and he won an MVP award the following season, but a series of foot injuries robbed him of a chance to be one of the truly all-time great players. — Bontemps, 1983-95 Portland Trail Blazers; 1995-98 Houston Rockets, 20.4 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 5.6 APG, 2.0 Steals PG, Drexler had the misfortune of being compared to his contemporary Michael Jordan, most famously in the 1992 Finals. During his age-34 season in 1990-91, King averaged 28.4 points for the Bullets — the second most in a player’s age-34 season or beyond, trailing only Michael Jordan in 1997-98 (28.7), per ESPN Stats & Information. ESPN recently ranked the Top 74 players in NBA history, a list that resulted in immediate reaction following the release of their much-debated Top 10. Edit: Forgot the Link #s 40-11 #s 10-1 A couple of picks I thought were notable: 72. -- Friedell, Flashback: Larry Bird sets Boston record with 60-point performance (1:37), Ranking the top 74 players of all time: 10-1, Steph now 2nd all time in 3s, gets visit from Miller, Heat to use COVID-sniffing dogs to screen fans, LeBron, AD 'still have trouble' with Kobe's death, 'Winning time': Kyrie's heroics help Nets halt skid, Cousins flashes past dominance with 28-17 game, Lue searches for closure 1 year after Kobe's death, Celtics rookie Pritchard out at least two weeks, 'His winning formula is amazing': Ben Simmons' fourth-quarter breakout showcases his full potential, Kings drag Knicks with ultimate fashion burn before win over New York. Jordan's brilliance on both ends of the court defined a generation of basketball and set a new standard for players following in his footsteps. #espn #nba #alltime Want me to react to a certain video? by margettsjames Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . He led the lead in scoring in 1985-86, when he finished second in MVP voting. — Lopez, Reed was the central figure in one of the most memorable moments in NBA history: He limped out of the locker room for the start of Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals and played on a torn thigh muscle, helping the Knicks win their first championship. But “The Worm” was a Hall of Fame rebounder, defender and agitator. -- Tim Bontemps. — Nick Friedell, After four years as the leading scorer on Bullets teams whose accomplishments have been forgotten by history, “Black Jesus” was traded to the rival Knicks months after the Bullets upset them en route to the Finals. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year made rebounding an art, leading the NBA for seven consecutive seasons from 1991-92 to 1997-98. — Youngmisuk, 1976-80 Golden State Warriors; 1980-94 Boston Celtics; 1994-96 Charlotte Hornets; 1996-97 Chicago Bulls, No one in NBA history has played in more games than “The Chief,” who was the first to play 21 seasons. — Bontemps, One thing “The Iceman” could do was finger roll, but that iconic shot was just one trick in his deep repertoire. Twelve of those 50 players not only don't make our top 50 but don't make our top 74. Ginobili popularized the Eurostep in the NBA, and his willingness to come off the bench for the Spurs played a big part in both the longevity of his career and San Antonio’s longevity as a championship contender. These debates rage on endlessly in every corner of NBA fandom, and our experts have done their best to answer them, ranking the greatest players in the league’s 74-year history. The four-time MVP and three-time champion has reinvented how an athlete's prime should be viewed; he had the Lakers in the thick of a title hunt as a 35-year-old playing in his 17th season.

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