10.Hakeem Olajuwon:
Hakeem Olajuwon, also known as “The Dream,” is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Rockets and led them to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.
He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA Finals MVP and the NBA MVP in 1994. He is one of only four players in NBA history to win the NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP awards in his career. He was also known for his exceptional footwork, which earned him the nickname “The Dream.”
He is considered one of the best defensive centers of all time and was a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He was also known for his work ethic and his humility. He is considered a cultural icon in Africa and Nigeria, his home country.
9.Shaquille O’Neal:
Shaquille O’Neal, also known as “Shaq,” is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played for six teams in his 19-year career in the NBA, but is most well-known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002 and was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2000 and 2001.
He was also a 15-time NBA All-Star and a four-time NBA champion. He was known for his size, strength, and physicality on the court, as well as his charismatic personality off the court.
He is one of the most dominant centers in the history of the game, and his presence in the paint was often overwhelming for opponents.
He was also a skilled rebounder and shot blocker, and he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice. He was also known for his philanthropy and community service.
8.Tim Duncan:
Tim Duncan is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs and is considered one of the greatest power forwards of all time. He won five NBA championships with the Spurs and was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1999, 2003, and 2005.
He was also a 15-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA MVP. He was known for his consistency, work ethic, and his ability to make his teammates better. He was a fundamental player, with a great understanding of the game, and his basketball IQ was considered one of the best in the league.
He was also a skilled shot-blocker, rebounder, and passer, and he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team 15 times. He was also known for his humility and his dedication to the game.
7.Wilt Chamberlain:
Wilt Chamberlain is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers during his 14-year career in the NBA. He is considered one of the most dominant and physically gifted players in the history of the game.
He is most well-known for his 100-point game in 1962, which remains the most points scored in a single game by an individual player in NBA history. He was a 13-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA champion. He led the league in scoring for seven seasons, in rebounding for 11 seasons, and in minutes played for three seasons.
He was also a skilled passer and shot-blocker, and he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team once. He was also known for his intelligence and his work ethic.
6.Bill Russell
Bill Russell is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and one of the best defensive players and rebounders in the history of the game.
He played for the Boston Celtics for his entire 13-year career in the NBA and won an unprecedented 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons. He was also a 12-time NBA All-Star and a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player. He was known for his shot-blocking, rebounding and leadership skills.
He led the league in rebounding four times and was the first player in NBA history to average over 20 rebounds per game for a season. He was also known for his ability to make his teammates better and his ability to lead his team to victories.
He was also known for his work off the court, particularly his activism and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
5.Larry Bird:
Larry Bird is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played for the Boston Celtics for his entire 13-year career in the NBA and won three NBA championships.
He was also a 12-time NBA All-Star and a three-time NBA MVP. He was known for his shooting accuracy, his passing abilities, his basketball IQ and his competitive spirit. He led the league in free-throw percentage four times, in three-point field goal percentage three times, and in minutes played once.
He was also a good rebounder and defender, and he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice. He was also known for his work ethic and his humility.
He is considered one of the most iconic and popular players in the history of the game, and his rivalry with Magic Johnson in the 80’s helped to popularize the NBA.
4.Magic Johnson
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers for his entire 13-year career in the NBA and won five NBA championships.
He was also a 12-time NBA All-Star and a three-time NBA MVP. He was known for his court vision, his passing abilities, his leadership skills, and his ability to play multiple positions. He led the league in assists for four seasons, in steals for two seasons, and in minutes played for one season.
He was also a good rebounder and defender, and he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice. He was also known for his work off the court, particularly his philanthropy, business acumen and his activism.
He was also a great ambassador for the game of basketball and helped to popularize the NBA.
3.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is known to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers during his 20-year career in the NBA. He is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points, and he won six NBA championships, two with Milwaukee and five with the Lakers.
He was also a 19-time NBA All-Star and a six-time NBA MVP. He is considered one of the most skilled centers to ever play the game, thanks to his patented skyhook shot, which he used to great effect throughout his career.
He is also known for his intelligence, his work ethic and his activism, particularly in relation to racial and social justice.
2.Lebron James:
LeBron James is considered one of the most skillful basketball players of all time. He is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He has won four NBA championships, four NBA MVP awards, and two Olympic gold medals.
He has also been named to the All-NBA First Team 16 times, tied for the most in NBA history, and has been named to the All-Defensive First Team three times. He is also the first player in NBA history to record at least 35,000 points, 9,000 rebounds and 9,000 assists.
He is known for his exceptional all-around game, ability to play multiple positions and his ability to make his teammates better. He is also known for his work off the court, particularly in his philanthropic efforts and social activism.
1.Michael Jordan:
Michael Jordan is believed to be the greatest in NBA history. He played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards during his 15-year career in the NBA. During that time, he won six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and ten scoring titles.
He was also a 14-time NBA All-Star and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Jordan’s scoring, defensive and leadership abilities, as well as his intense competitiveness, earned him the nickname “His Airness” and made him one of the most popular and successful athletes of his generation.
He is also considered as one of the most marketable athletes of all time.
