2007-03-27 03:41:07 · 13 answers · asked by don_keidic 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
In may opinion, these are my top ten. It is very difficult to compare athletes from different eras, but my judgement is based on the game before all the "sissy" rules were invoked.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar~ The games greatest center and the master of the "Sky Hook"
Larry Bird~ The "Hick from French Lick" will be one of the game's purest shooters
Wilt "The Stilt" Chamerlain~ His 100 point scoring performance against the New York Knicks in '62.....need I say more!
Julius "Dr. J" Erving~ He helped to revolutionize the play above the rim....one of the greatest dunkers of all-time with the signiture "Tomahawk"
Earvin "Magic" Johnson~ One of the most unique and successful players to every play the game....won championships at every level (high school, college, professional, international)...also my all-time favorite, he made it a dream to play point guard!
Michael "Air" Jordan~ Simply the games most dominat and unstoppable force...he left the game as the greatest and will be for a very long time
William "Bill" Russell~ The centerpiece of the Celtics Dynasty that won 11 Championships during his 13 year career...his shot blocking and man-to-man defense make him one of the best defenders to play the game
Jerry "Mr. Clutch" West ~ One of the games deadliest shooters and tenatious defenders made him a complete player...his ability to perform in the clutch situations made him the perfect "go to guy"
John Stockton~ one of the best point guards of all time, holding the NBA record for career assists and steals. He is the only player to actually look half-way decent in the "short" shorts.
Oscar "The Big O" Roberston~ The only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season. One of the most versatile players of all-time.
2007-03-27 04:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kris P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In no particular order:
1) Wilt Chamberlin
2) Bill Russell
3) Kareem Abdul Jabbar
4) Magic Johnson
5) Michael Jordan
6) Oscar Robertson
7) Pistol Pete Maravich
8) Kobe Bryant
9) Larry Bird
10) Jerry West
2007-03-27 14:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by Nickster 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Michael Jordan
2. Wilt Chamberlain
3. Kareem Abdul Jabar
4. Oscar Robertson
5. Larry Bird
6. Julius Erving
7. Earvin "Magic" Johnson
8. Pete Maravich
9. Bob Cousy
10. Moses Malone
2007-03-27 05:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by tmapes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order of position
1.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (holds so many all time records)
2.Wilt Chamberlan (100pts in a game, unbelievable)
3. Bill Russell (ummm how many championships)
4. Shaquille Oneal (completly dominated in his prime, still do)
5. Michael Jordan (the greatestplayer of all time?)
6. Jerry West (you see the guy in the NBA logo, thats him)
7. Magic Johnson ( for a 6 9 PG, exciting, and smart)
8. John Stockton (all time assists leader)
9. Bob Cousy (real old school, but ahead of his time)
10 is a tough one cause their all good players but im onnago with LarryBird, their isnt a better shooter in the other 9, plus he is a Legend, the Jordan, Magic, Bird era changed the gameof the NBA
HARD TO LEAVE OFF:
Oscar Robertson
2007-03-27 04:41:07 · answer #4 · answered by ceebee1113 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Micheal Jordan, Wilt Chamberlin, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bean Bryant, Pistol Pete Marovich, John Stockton, Shaq Oneil, Oscar Robertson .
2007-03-27 03:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by Wang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Earvin Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Julius Erving.
2007-03-27 03:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by Iwannanewcar 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All these people who didnt include Kobe in their top 10 havent been watching basketball the last 10 years I guess.
He is in the top 5 maybe top 3 ever.
MJ, Kobe, Larry Legend, Magic, Duncan, Oscar, Kareem, Wilt, Pistol, Dr. J. No particular order.
2007-03-27 06:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by BIGBOI 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Magic, Larry Legend, MJ, Wilt, Russell, Kareem, Shaq, Bob Cousy, the Logo Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor (in no particular order) and the Big O (he averaged a triple double for an entire season).
2007-03-27 03:49:47 · answer #8 · answered by elsydthegreat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jordan, Magic, Bird, Wilt, Pistol Pete, Shaq, Bill Russell, Dr. J, Kareem, Oscar Robertson
2007-03-27 03:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by Vinny G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not saying that these guys were the best ever but I'd like to put them on a team together to see what damage they could do.....
Starters....
Point Guard - Magic Johnson
2 Guard - Michael Jordan
Small Forward - Scottie Pippen
Power Forward - Charles Barkley
Center - Wilt Chamberlain
Reserves....
1. Isaiah Thomas
2. Dwayne Wade
3. Larry Bird
4. Tim Duncan
5. Shaquille O'Neal
6. Julius Erving
2007-03-27 03:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by Daniel B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋