2007-05-25 09:38:24 · 20 answers · asked by Mike F 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
1. Bill Russell
2. Wilt Chamberlain
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Not far behind is Hakeem Olajuwon
2007-05-25 14:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by celticpal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The all time 3 would look like this:
1. Bill Russell - The man won more championships than any other player. He also did this in head to head competition with Wilt Chamberlin. Greatest defending, rebounding big man, and a proven winner. All his rings give him the nod for #1
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - I know a lot of people would say Wilt Chamberlin because he scored 100 points in a game, but NO ONE has scored more points in their career than Kareem. Had the most ustoppable move in the hook shot, was a great player in college (won a ton of NCAA championships), and with the Bucks and the Lakers.
3. Shaquille O'Neal - While Chamberlin has the more impressive stats and records held, I would say that Shaquille's 6 championship appearances with 3 different teams, and 4 victories with 2 different teams (3 of these in a row) would have to take precendent. This was also done in the modern era, when there was a lot more parity in pro sports. Also, Shaquille was a better passing big man than Wilt, and in his youth could run the floor like a small man.
2007-05-25 16:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Garrett Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilt Chamberlin
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Bill Russell
2007-05-25 17:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by chuckisin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many here seem to agree on my first two choices - Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The third selection on the list seems to be where we differ the most.
I'm going to say Hakeem Olajuwon. I saw him play in college some and the guy was completely dominant. Shaq is a physical freak, but I can't respect a guy that is that lousy a free-throw shooter. Plus, I'm not sure that in days past, when basketball WASN'T football, that he would have thrived as much as he does in this day and age.
2007-05-25 16:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by lmnop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Mike F,
They would be:
Wilt Chamberlin: 100 point game, a bunch of rings, and some impressive stats- making him one of the greatest basketball players of all-time.
Bill Russell: Greatest defensive center and he has more championship rings than any other center.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar: All time leading scorer in NBA history and has won championships and MVPS at every level: High School, College, and NBA.
That's my thoughts:
Nickster
2007-05-25 16:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Nickster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilt Chamberlain. Kareem Abdul- Jabaar. Shaquille O'Neal.
2007-05-25 17:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by erjs11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Hakeem Olajuwon
2) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) Bill Russell
4) David Robinson
5) Patrick Ewing
2007-05-25 17:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by verndragonx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill Russell
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Hakeem Olajuwon
2007-05-25 16:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by ragefury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to compare era's but If they were all in a draft this year every Gm would take
Shaq first then I'd go Wilt and Kareem
2007-05-25 17:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Shaq
2.Wilt Chamberlain
3.Bill Russel
2007-05-25 17:32:18 · answer #10 · answered by Isaac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋