Of the thousands of men who have played in the NBA over the past six decades, most have been forgettable. Many have been excellent at one or two skills. Some have been champions. Only a small group have become legends. It's tough to rank those all-time greats based on their talent, their intangibles and their accomplishments. But here goes. Let the debate continue.
The NBA has a rich history, dating back nearly 68 years, full of decorated organizations and players. During that time, we've seen our fair share of greats come and go, but which players in the game's history stand out above the rest? To decide that, we'll look at various criteria including statistics, team success and individual accolades.
Do any current superstars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James make the cut? Let's take a look at the 10 greatest players in NBA history and find out.
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Bill Russell (1956-69) |
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-89) |
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Kobe Bryant (1996-present) |
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Larry Bird (1979-92)v |
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Magic Johnson (1979-96) |
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Michael Jordan (1984-2003) |
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Oscar Robertson (1960-74) |
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Shaquille O'Neal (1992-2011) |
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Wilt Chamberlain (1959-73) |
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Tim Duncan (1997-present) |
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