Start back when Jordan was playing and now a list of top ten both list new and old school.
2007-04-24 06:39:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
Since MJ to present day; my top 10 are as follows (in no particular order):
Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Karl Malone, Hakeen Olajuwon, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwayne Wade, and Allen Iverson
Since the inception of the NBA in the 1940's to MJ; my top 10 are as follows (in no particular order):
Moses Malone, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Earvin Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and Julius Erving
2007-04-24 07:24:54 · answer #1 · answered by bballgirl2k1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you limit yourself so much? The NBA has been around for a lot longer than sincd 1984 (when MJ came into the league) and there were much better players then. Anyway.... going by YOUR parameters and in no particular order other than my brain's:
1. Kareem Abdul Jabbar
2. Hakeem Olajuwon
3. Michael Jordan
4. Charles Barkley
5. Larry Bird
6. Dominique Wilkins
7. James Worthy
8. Magic Johnson
9. Karl Malone
10. John Stockton
No one in the league now except for maybe Shaq can be in that top 10 at this point.
Your limitations leave off such "old school" greats as Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, Jo Jo White, Jerry West, etc.
2007-04-24 10:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by BillH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Michael Jordan
2. Magic Johnson
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabaar
4. Karl Malone
5. John Stockton
6. Oscar Robertson
7. Bill Russell
8. Wilt Chamberlain
9. Larry Bird
10. Pete Maravich
2007-04-24 07:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Chris E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If George Mikan isn't on any of those lists, then they are just not right. He was voted the most dominant NBA player of the early part of the 20th Century for Pete's sake.
In no particular order:
1. Michael Jordan
2. George Mikan
3. Oscar Robinson
4. Magic Johnson
5. Larry Bird
6. Kareem Abdul Jabar
7. Bill Russell
8. Wilt Chamberlin
9. Hakeem Olajawon (sp)
10. Julius Erving
There is not a player in the NBA today that could touch any of the players that I just mentioned. Any of those guys in their prime would leave these present day players in the dust.
2007-04-24 07:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Robert G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kobe Bryant Dwayne Wade Lebron James Yao Ming Steve Nash Tim Duncan Kevin Garnett Tracy Mcgrady Dirk Nowitski Shaquille O'neal Hon. point out: Baron Davis Paul Pierce Gilbert Arenas Chauncy Billups Shawn Marion Amare Stoudemire
2016-10-13 09:18:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson, Elvin Hayes, Kobe Bryant
2007-04-24 07:31:46 · answer #6 · answered by regjazz11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a toughy! There have been a lot of great NBA players through the decade. I will give you top 5 retired and top 5 current, how can you compare talent of today with the talent from back then? Its a totally different game now.
Retired:
1. Dr. J
2. Jordan
3. Magic
4. Wilt Chamberlain
5. "Pistol" Pete Maravich (dont hate)
Current:
1. Kevin Garnett
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Shaq
4. Tim Duncan
5. Steve Nash (again, dont hate)
Those are my picks. It is tough to judge but as far as overall talent and the ability to change a game I think these are the best choices.
2007-04-24 07:02:33 · answer #7 · answered by nmw0917 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in any particular order.
1. Michael Jordan
2. Gnarls Barkley
3. Larry Bird
4. Magic Johnson
5. Dwayne Wade
6. Kobe Bryant
7. Carmelo Anthony
8. Lebron James
9. Dr. J
10. Steve Nash
And I really wish I had an 11th spot for Spud Webb.
And even only that is hard... because you have Kevin Garnett... and so many great players still. Such as Amare Stoudamire... it's hard to have a top 10 all time, too many great legends, and too many great players still playing.
2007-04-24 08:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by Jordan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Magic Johnson
2. Larry Bird
3. Michael Jordan
4. Dominique Wilkins
5. Isiah Thomas
6. Shaquille Oneal
7. Charles Barkley
8. Hakeem Olajuwon
9. Karl Malone
10. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
This is based on whom I have watched played, Thats why I left out legends like Wilt,Bill Russel, Jerry West, Pistol Pete, Ocar etc... Ive never watched them enough to compare them to these other players, other then stats, and stats do not always tell everything, about how great a player was.
2007-04-24 07:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by 229Time 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Top Ten:
1.Michael Jordan (he only reached this height when got others involved)
2.Wilt Chamberlin (when rules are made against you because you are too good then you are top 3 all-Time)
3.Bill Russell
4.Rick Barry
5.Magic Johnson (HIV cut it too short but still remarkable)
6.Jerry West (they made the NBA emblem after him)
7.Pete Maravich (played on horrible teams but did amazing things)
8.Hakeem Olajuwon (most nimble 7+ player ever)
9.Larry Bird (They call him the LEgend for a reason
10.Shaquille O'Neal (like him or hate him he is unstoppable)
2007-04-24 07:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by bdough15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋