3Peatkb24 wrote:I have seen tons of lists over the last few days and most have LeBron over Kobe which really irks me. Another reason why I can never root for him. If he keeps winning 99% of the media will put LeBron at #1 eventually. There is a real strong chance that the Cavs could Repeat and then 3Peat if they stay healthy. After beating a 73 win team on their home floor in Game 7, the sky is the limit!
I will defer to Tate somewhat with this list because it's my all-time list, including players that played in the 50's and 60's to who I have seen live:
1. Michael Jordan
2. Magic Johnson
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. Wilt Chamberlain
5. Kobe Bryant
6. LeBron James
7. Shaquille O'Neal
8. Bill Russell
9. Tim Duncan
10. Larry Bird
11. Oscar Robertson
12. Hakeem Olajuwon
13. Jerry West
14. Moses Malone
15. Elgin Baylor
16. Karl Malone
17. Doctor J
18. John Havlicek
19. Isiah Thomas
20. Dwyane Wade
-Guys in Bold I never seen live. George Mikan, Charles Barkley, and Dirk Nowitzki are my 3 Honorable Mentions! Of course I know Tate will have West and Elgin much higher but this list is basically just opinion from what I have seen and going by a ton of criteria like Stats, MVP's, Championships won, Longevity, and I even sort of factored in who I would Draft over other players. There really is no right answer but out of all the players I have listed here, they are all Great in their own way and that is fact at least.
I probably should mention John Stockton eventhough Ken thinks he is a dirty prick LOL. He is the all-time Assists and Steals Leader which are 2 very important stats, plus he did play in 2 Finals as well. See I love players who are clutch too when it comes to the Playoffs like James Worthy and Reggie Miller as well. Reggie never won a Ring so he wont make many Top 50 list even but other than Steph Curry he is the best shooter I have ever seen regarding making 3's, Worthy is #50 on Bill Simmons updated list.