Who are the top 10 NBA players of all time? It's very hard to tell as there are so many great talents in the basketball court. This article will rank these athletes on the basis of their accomplishments and talent.
1- Michael Jordan: Micheal Jordan was the most amazing player in the history of basketball. Every time Jordan came to the field he defied gravity with his trademark Nike Airs basketball shoes. He was one of the most decorated and celebrated player in the history of his game. He was a player of Chicago Bulls.
2- Kareem Abdul Jabbar: Kareem Abdul Jabbar was the highest scoring player in NBA history with 38,387 points.
3- Wilt Chamberlain: Chamberlain is the only player to score 100 points in a single game and is one of two players to grab more than 50 rebounds in a single game. Chamberlain also enjoys the honor of being the only player to score more than 4000 points in a single season.
4- Magic Johnson: Magic Johnson had to be featured in this list. Known by his teammates as the creative passer, Johnson was one of the most unselfish players in the game and inspired every one of his teammates to perform better. He held 5 NBA titles and was also rewarded 3 NBA finals MVP rewards.
5- Bill Russell: Bill Russell is more popular for his defensive skills than his offensive play. He was also an incredible rebounder. He finished his basketball career with over 21,000 points and shares the title with Stilt for playing more than 50 rebounds in a single game.
6- Oscar Robertson: He had a season average of 30.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.7 assists he doubled in his debut season.
7- Larry Bird: Larry bird was a delight to watch, he started his career with Boston Celtics and was part of one the greatest rivalries in the history of basketball. He led Celtics to 3 NBA titles in the 80's and won the honor of the MVP finals.
8- Julius Erving: Erving populalry known as Dr. J in basketball was considered as one of the most athletic and dynamic player of his era. He is fondly remembered for his incredible dunking ability which gave him the name of Doctor. He has scored 30,026 points and was 5th in the NBA scoring.
9- Shaquille O'Neal: O'Neal is one of the dominant players to ever step foot in the court. He is always panned by critics as the worst free throw shooters in this history of this game. Despite so much Shaq made it to the list for one simple reason. His height 7'1'' and weight which was over 300 pounds, Shaq is unstoppable in basketball.
10- Kobe Bryant: Kobe Bryant was born to be a star. He holds the record of being the youngest player to score 10,000 career points and also the youngest to score 20,000 points. He holds two MVP titles and has won 3 championships for his team and he also scored 81 points in a single game against the Raptors which is considered the second best in NBA history.
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