SportsHoopla's top 10 NBA players

[trojanfan12]

ok, so you discredit peoples top tens and then can't even give one of your own, makes sense.

Maybe those other peoples top 10's were stupid?

 

[TJL]

Maybe those other peoples top 10's were stupid?

Most looked like yours.

 

[msgkings322]

Most looked like yours.

 

[trojanfan12]

Most looked like yours.

Ah, so they were stupid. Just as I thought.

 

[wildturkey]

1. Jordan
2. Magic
3. Kareem
4. Lebron
5. Wilt
6. Bird
7. Kobe
8. Duncan
9. Shaq
10. Hakeem

And I'll put Russell at 11 for his 11 rings.

 

[Bojack_Horseman]

1. Jordan
2. Kareem
3. Lebron
4. Magic
5. Wilt
6. Shaq
7. David Robinson
8. Hakeem Olajuwon
9. Kevin Durant
10. Bird

That's what mine is for now. Let's see what Durant and Lebron do with the rest of their careers.

 

[msgkings322]

1. Jordan
2. Kareem
3. Lebron
4. Magic
5. Wilt
6. Shaq
7. David Robinson
8. Hakeem Olajuwon
9. Kevin Durant
10. Bird

That's what mine is for now. Let's see what Durant and Lebron do with the rest of their careers.

OK points for originality with Robinson and Durant, but...

 

[True Lakers Fan]

When reading the history of Bill Russell and his hostile nature toward the fans in Boston, I can see why many people tend to discount what Russell accomplished in Basketball. On the one hand, he clearly was the victim or racism, but on the other hand, I think he over-reacted quite a bit and alienated himself from those that would have promoted the case for him being the goat. Even in the early stages of the NBA, however, he was the first black to be drafted by the NBA, won 11 championships, 5 MVP awards, 12 time all star appearances, 3 NBA First team and 8 times 2nd NBA team and numerous other awards and yet most people don't even consider him in the top ten.

 

[tlance]

When reading the history of Bill Russell and his hostile nature toward the fans in Boston, I can see why many people tend to discount what Russell accomplished in Basketball. On the one hand, he clearly was the victim or racism, but on the other hand, I think he over-reacted quite a bit and alienated himself from those that would have promoted the case for him being the goat. Even in the early stages of the NBA, however, he was the first black to be drafted by the NBA, won 11 championships, 5 MVP awards, 12 time all star appearances, 3 NBA First team and 8 times 2nd NBA team and numerous other awards and yet most people don't even consider him in the top ten.

Bill Russell was a pioneer and perhaps the most important player the league has ever seen. He doesn't get the love on here because of his size and the era he played in. The game has come a long way since then and there are wing players today bigger than he was.

 

[gordontrue]

Bill Russell was a pioneer and perhaps the most important player the league has ever seen. He doesn't get the love on here because of his size and the era he played in. The game has come a long way since then and there are wing players today bigger than he was.

Yep. I noticed the other day that the first ever NBA scoring title went to a white, 190 lb, 6'4" power forward (Joe Fulks). That says it all.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

MJ
LeBron
Magic
Kareem
Russell
Shaq
Wilt
Duncan
Bird
Kobe

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Bill Russell was a pioneer and perhaps the most important player the league has ever seen. He doesn't get the love on here because of his size and the era he played in. The game has come a long way since then and there are wing players today bigger than he was.

Some one had to be the first black that stood up to the system and call them out for their arrogance and be the first to set new records. Clearly he deserves some love because he set the bar so others could reach it and then raise the bar

 

[bksballer89]

So based on everyone's list, seem like we all agree lbj is the best player in the league since mj

 

[Bojack_Horseman]

OK points for originality with Robinson and Durant, but...

They rank #4 and #8 on all-time player efficiency rating. That has a lot to do with it.

Championships and individual awards factor in too.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I do. But probably around 8th at this moment

You are definitely in the minority

 

[Shanemansj13]

1. Jordan
2. Magic
3. Kareem
4. Lebron
5. Wilt
6. Bird
7. Kobe
8. Duncan
9. Shaq
10. Hakeem

And I'll put Russell at 11 for his 11 rings.

And I will put Russell at 111 bc of his rings and being a role player lol

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

You are definitely in the minority

Amongst the 20 or so regular members of the SportsHoopla NBA boards, yes.

Generally? Probably not.

 

[tlance]

Amongst the 20 or so regular members of the SportsHoopla NBA boards, yes.

Generally? Probably not.

So literally all but 1 person that has made a list here has LeBron in the top 4, and you still think you aren't the minority?

I really can't understand the argument against. It is nonsensical. The man has been the best player in The league for nearly a decade. How many other players in the history of the league can say that? Maybe 2 or 3, and only one since 1980 when the league really started getting good.

 

[tlance]

1. Jordan
2. Kareem
3. Lebron
4. Magic
5. Wilt
6. Shaq
7. David Robinson
8. Hakeem Olajuwon
9. Kevin Durant
10. Bird

That's what mine is for now. Let's see what Durant and Lebron do with the rest of their careers.

I like the aggressive KD ranking. Too high for my taste now, but I think he may end up a bit higher than that when his career is over. 2 more Finals MVP awards would get him there for me.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

So literally all but 1 person that has made a list here has LeBron in the top 4, and you still think you aren't the minority?

I really can't understand the argument against. It is nonsensical. The man has been the best player in The league for nearly a decade. How many other players in the history of the league can say that? Maybe 2 or 3, and only one since 1980 when the league really started getting good.

In the latest ESPN poll, out of 80,000 votes, 60% pick Kobe over Lebron. Is Kobe a top 3 player?