What are your top 5 best NBA players of all time in order?

[Keepitreal007]

My list:

1: Michael Jordan

2. Wilt Chamberlain

3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

4. Bill Russell

5. Magic Johnson

[TadCurious]

1. Michael Jordan
2. Lebron James
3. Kareem Abdul Jabbar
4. Larry Bird
5. Kobe Bryant

[Keepitreal007]

Great list! What makes you out Bird on there above Wilt or Russel? James I struggle with 😂. I think Kobe would be my 6 and James at least in my top 10.

[TadCurious]

Bird was a better all around player than Russell or Chamberlain. (Although you could possibly say the same about Kareem, whom I have above Bird.) It's not an exact science and on a different day I might have a different list below the top 2 spots. I'm very confident in my #1 and #2.

[Keepitreal007]

I hear ya. My issue with LJ is he takes days off whenever he wants too and he chased rings in Miami. I won’t argue he’s a great player though. Love Bird he’s in my top 15.

[TadCurious]

I'm not a fan of Lebron by any means. But I have to acknowledge his ability in his prime. He could play any position on the court and like Jordan could take over a game.
And cases can be made for Steph Curry and Kevin Durant for inclusion in a top 10 list.

[Keepitreal007]

Those are good points.

[TadCurious]

Thanks for MHO! 🏀

[USLegionary]

1. Wilt Chamberlain

2. Larry Bird.

3. Magic Johnson

4. Micheal Jordan

5. LeBron James

6. Copy Bryant

[Keepitreal007]

Great list! I’m actually shocked you have Bird 2 and Jordan 4. What makes Bird you’re #2?

[USLegionary]

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