The 100 GREATEST NBA Players of All-Time

A breakdown of the 100 greatest players in NBA history according to the author of "The All-Time Greatest NBA Book" series.
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[@billsikes4007]

Your top ten, and reasoning, is why I put this list as the best I've seen.

[@aaroncreatingrealms8175]

Hakeem Olajuwon is easily ahead of Durant and ITS NOT HIS FAULT HE LOSS EARLY IN PLAYOFFS HIS TEAM SUCKED I also think he ahead of Curry and Shaq he did most with less like look at his playoffs number from 86 to 95 ridiculous 9 year run

[@nyccblood8759]

He competition was drunks and coke heads

[@johnnieclemons2921]

Absolutely, over Durant and curry.

[@KrispyKleenex365]

Moses malone, Kareem, Ralph Sampson, Charles Barkley, Kevin Mchale, Karl Malone, Robert Parish, Patrick Ewing , David Robinson, Alonzo Mourning, Dikimbe Mutombo, Arydas Sabonis, vlade Divac , Kevin Willis, Manute Bol, Cliff Robinson, Elden Campbell, Mark Eaton, Brad Daugherty, Jack Sikma Were not considered legitimate competitors?? 🤨

[@almostawesome5934]

@@nyccblood8759L take

[@TheCosmosAwaits]

@@johnnieclemons2921not curry but definitely durant

[@andreperesdemedeiros8441]

Awesome video, continue with this work man

[@basketballuniverse6492]

Thank you for watching the video! 🙏

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

This was a good list and breakdown. ❤❤❤❤

[@jukeboxygo4353]

am I the only one whos thinking "ok, the older generation players were good, but I would like to see them guard westbrook, kyrie, or doncic." they cant, but the older generations can be guarded by modern day players

[@Ari19904]

This man seriously put KD over Hakeem 😂

[@NotGord]

My problem with ranking Bill Russel so high is that he won his championships in a league that had between 8-14 teams during this 11 rings. It was so much easier to win back then, his 11 rings would probably be worth like 3 modern ones. Yet no one talks about this.

[@ELECTRICchair1]

Winnings winning

[@lakilakila]

Less team also mean less chance to play in NBA. I think it wasn't easier in the 50s to be Champion than today for a regular men. Let's not minimize the old achievements and old folks.

[@cobra7282]

His team won 3 of his 11 titles playing a grand total of 10 playoff games. He also had by far the most stacked team of the era in a time when there wasn't very many teams.

[@leebrandt8597]

I can't be pleased with any list that doesn't include Larry Bird in the top 5. Here's the list of legendary players who named Larry Bird in their top 5 ever list: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, James Worthy, Michael Cooper, Isaiah Thomas, just to name some

[@michaelhays]

It's hard to put him above any of the top 5 in this list, but he should definitely be above at least Kobe, and probably Wilt too

[@leebrandt8597]

@@michaelhays Nah, look at the list of basketball legends I mentioned who put him in the top 5 or top 3 ever. I'm sure those players know more about basketball than you and I

[@billsikes4007]

3 championships and 2 championship MVP's, that's why.

[@billsikes4007]

@@michaelhays Over Kobe? Uhmmm no.

[@michaelhays]

@@billsikes4007 Nah sorry bro, Kobe is at best #9. Probably out of the top 10 at this point

[@zlatkok6362]

Enterteining video i watch it all the way you have perfect time to represent one player no to long no to short

[@basketballuniverse6492]

Thank you for watching the video! 🙌

[@yezzir8929]

Great video! You forgot to mention that Jordan never resorted to conspiring with other players behind the scenes to create Super teams in order to have the best chance to win Championships like Lebron did who still failed more than not!

[@dionysise5008]

I'm watching the game since 1987. I will enjoy the list and maybe comment afterwards

[@impassable]

Im sorry but if Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic aren't top ten then you need to rethink the list

[@MrBiscuit75]

Havent watched yet but im excited to see where Bob Pettit, George gervin and hakeem Olajuwan land. They never get the love they deserve especially the dream.

[@emersontanega166]

The most precise

[@basketballuniverse6492]

Thank you for watching! 🙏

[@ghostme1635]

Giannis had one of the most dominant finals performances of all time as finals mvp.... 2x league mvp.. In a few years he will be cemented in the top 10. Guaranteed

[@nevohyams]

you're damn right Tim Duncan was disrespected here

[@HelloMotto-im4jg]

Wilt and Bill top 2 guys ever. No other player in history are greater nor bring more production at scoring and passing as much as they are greater and bring more production at rebounding and defense. And they did it in an era with the hardest rules, pace to keep up with, most competitive n hof legends at a single time etc…. Wilt Bill Kareem Bird West Top5 ever objectively when it comes to what they bring to the table peak or no peak against any given comp under any given circumstances

[@ShadowWizard224]

My top 5 most skilled players ever: Pistol Pete: There are things that he did on the court with the ball that players today still can’t do. His ball handling, passing, and shooting was absolutely phenomenal and he dedicated his entire life to the game and did it all without a three point line. Averaged over 30 points for the hawks and still has the scoring record for college which will literally never be beat🔥🔫 Larry Bird: This guy could barely jump an inch off the ground and he still averaged 10 rebounds a game for his entire career. Won three 3 point contests and one of the most underrated passers and facilitators of all time. Only player ever to average 24/10/6. Hit a game winner over MJ and Scottie with a hurt back! This man was COLD 🥶 🦅 MJ: This man shows the difference between talented and skilled. He always had talent but had to develop his skillset overtime because he kept losing to the Celtics, pistons, and rockets. Once he mastered his craft and became the most skillful player in the game people feared him and he ended up three peating twice. The greatest two way player of all time. Showed off his skills multiple different ways by winning multiple different titles and people were generally afraid of being on the court with him. Averaged 30 points a game his entire career and would of been on 50% shooting if he didn’t join the wizards. Mid range was flawless and unstoppable 👌 Kobe: Nobody mirrored MJ the way Kobe did. He could score from anywhere on the court and his handles and passing skills were incredibly remarkable. Go look earlier in his career and you will see all kinds of no look passes, through the legs, 360 dunks, fake outs, ankle breakers, etc… Kobe had it all and almost three peated twice just like Jordan if it wasn’t for the 2008 loss to the Celtics. Mamba was feared for a reason 🐍 Kareem: The Sky Hook is the most skillful shot in the history of basketball and Kareem was the only one to master it fully. Nobody can stop it. He could do it with both hands from both sides of the key and even 20 feet out. Had the leading scoring record for nearly 40 years and he mainly used one single shot to make it happen. When people know what you are going to do and still can’t do anything to stop it that’s when you know you are skilled 🥽 🏀

[@OT519]

Best skilled players with no Kyrie Irving ? FOH

[@lukacalov1988]

Also Kevin Garnett isnt even the best Kevin that played PF for the celtics

[@getabuck]

Moncrief over Dumars is questionable

[@nataliapaembonan785]

Kulius irbing has 3 conference final, but have 4 trip to the finals? How could it be?

[@zlatkok6362]

Pretty good list but first thing i notice in mine opinion Kidd is way to low and harden way to high

[@Ivan_YT_7]

Jordan is only better than LeBron because of playoffs but this list is still perfect💯

[@BigAl96-vj6uq]

The best player by year born like 1920-2000 Are Bob Cousy,Oscar Robertson,Walt Frazier,Julius Irving,Michael Jordan,Kobe Bryant,LeBron James,Devin Booker and Anthony Edwards

[@willieluncheonette5843]

I'm too lazy to watch this but I hope Bernard King and Calvin Murphy are here somewhere. They weren't in the top 75 selection two years ago

[@IamSSAINVINCIBLEx]

Wade and Dirk should swap ranks. Wade was more productive as an overall player

[@ELECTRICchair1]

Dirk beat Dwayne on top of building a franchise and being the influence of worldwide talent today. Where they don't know dwade they know dirk and dwade is a sussy dude 😢

[@ghostme1635]

The top 5 are the right people....just the wrong order

[@louishkf819101]

It is not right to place Klay Thomas beyond Vince Carter. You should take a look to VC's career total points and games played. I am sick for over~ratings 3 point shooters even some of them are without any dominant career records, MVP or champ in these days.

[@eternalELITE940]

w video FIRST

[@eternalELITE940]

but bron is better that jordan my opinion

[@h.s936]

Duncan to low

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

Pippen to should be top 25

[@mattcomer6379]

Where does Neil Johnston rank???

[@joshuawarrenger6302]

Paul pierce is too hight wtf

[@albertbaez888]

I believer had lebron been able to beat the Mavs his first year in Miami His case for goat would be very compelling But he didn’t so

[@user-fp2gr4ic3x]

WILT CHAMBERLAIN!!! THE GOAT!!!l imagine him in his prime today! with modern shoes, trainingmethods, right food and so on.... he would by far be the best nba player today!!!!!

[@davidbalderas2375]

What about Dikembe Mutombo? Easily a top 10 defensive player of all time

[@nooby2907]

pretty sure he mentioned him

[@michaelhurley9999]

No David Thompson??

[@lukacalov1988]

Ok grant hill over chris bosh... Im out

[@h.s936]

Isiah Stockton Drexler should be higher

[@louishkf819101]

Why nearly all of you place some shooting guys without any MVP or Champ over some big men with several DPOYs and a champ like Ben Wallace? I totally disagree this arrangement. But, noboby jumps out and think about this, strange!

[@ryanjones1938]

Another stat sheet guy. The worst team can make the best player in the league average.

[@jedi_417]

Kobe at 7 is a sin.

[@alexmichael4348]

Agreed. Kobe is way too high on this list. Shouldn't have even cracked the top 100.

[@swagginoutmusic]

dikembe is top 25 argue with a wall

[@hanheter6690]

Nice list but lebron is waaaay to high on this list my friend

[@leofernandezsauca4024]

Imagine putting john stockton over kawhi and harden pffffffff and cousy was npc guard

[@kennylynch8575]

no KD's #2

[@khaliyoung960]

Duncan @ 10 is blasphemous

[@glennnot5719]

J.Butler don't need be on dis list, he gay! And D. Wade he a creep.

[@h.s936]

Russell way to high...

[@grindhardtrey]

Throw the list away

[@edriq8651]

Top 75 Players All Time Based On My Data Teacher 1. Michael Jordan 2. LeBron James 3. Kareem Abdul Jabbar 4. Magic Johnson 5. Bill Russell 6. Kobe Bryant 7. Larry Bird 8. Wilt Chamberlain 9. Shaquille O'Neal 10. Tim Duncan 11. Oscar Robertson 12. Hakeem Olajuwon 13. Kevin Durant 14. Stephen Curry 15. Moses Malone 16. Julius Erving 17. Dirk Nowitzki 18. Jerry West 19. Giannis Antetoukounmpo 20. Kevin Garnett 21. Karl Malone 22. David Robinson 23. Charles Barkley 24. Dwyane Wade 25. Isiah Thomas 26. Elgin Baylor 27. Allen Iverson 28. Steve Nash 29. Bob Pettit 30. John Havlicek 31. John Stockton 32. Chris Paul 33. Kawhi Leonard 34. Scottie Pippen 35. Patrick Ewing 36. Jason Kidd 37. Bob Cousy 38. James Harden 39. Rick Barry 40. Elvin Hayes 41. Dominique Wilkins 42. George Mikan 43. Willis Reed 44. Anthony Davis 45. Russell Westbrook 46. George Gervin 47. James Worthy 48. Gary Payton 49. Nikola Jokic 50. Paul Pierce 51. Kevin McHale 52. Wes Unseld 53. Clyde Drexler 54. Dwight Howard 55. Dave Cowens 56. Walt Frazier 57. Ray Allen 58. Pau Gasol 59. Bob McAdoo 60. Sam Jones 61. Tracy McGrady 62. Reggie Miller 63. Carmelo Anthony 64. Dennis Rodman 65. Hal Greer 66. Klay Thompson 67. Pete Maravich 68. Chris Bosh 69. Vince Carter 70. Bill Walton 71. Damian Lillard 72. Kyrie Irving 73. Dikembe Mutombo 74. Tony Parker 75. Tiny Archibald

[@kaan4943]

Giannis aint top 20 yet imo

[@edriq8651]

@@kaan4943 But He Has Accomplished Enough To Make The Top 20 8x All Star 1x Champ 2x MVP 5x All Defense 7x All NBA 1x DPOY 1x Finals MVP

[@Zack-uw1re]

@@kaan4943you’re right he’s top 15

[@bloodcoyote4323]

1. Michael Jordan 2. Kobe Bryant 3. Kareem Abdul Jabbar 4. Magic Johnson 5. Tim Ducan 6. Hakeem The Dream 7. Shaq 8. Larry Bird 9. LeBron James 10. Bill Russell 11. Steph Curry 12. Wilt Chamberlain 13. Oscar Robinson 14. Julius Erving aka DrJ 15. GEORGE ice man Girvin 16. Kevin Durant 17. Isiah Thomas 18. Dwayne Wade 19. Jerry West 20. Charles Barkley 21. Kevin Garrnet 22. Karl Malone 23. David Robinson 24. DIRK N. 25. Reggie Miller 26. Paul Peirce 27. James Worthy 28. Kevin McCail 29. JOKER 30. Greek Freak 31. Allen Iverson 32. Ray Allen 33. Tracey McGrady/Elgin Baylor 34. Joe Dumars 35. Tony Parker 36. Kyrie Irving 37. Patrick Ewing 38. Clyde Drexler 39. Scott Pippin 40. Kawi Lenard 41. John Stocken 42. Melo 43. Dennis Rodman 44. Clay Thompson 45. Gary Payton 46. Jason Kid 47. Willis Reed 48. Chris Paul 49. Vince Carter 50. Dominique Wilkins 51. Russell Westbrook 52. Pistol Pete 53. Chris Webber 54. Steve Nash 55. James Harden

[@edriq8651]

@@bloodcoyote4323 The List Trash

[@TheDanielDreamer]

kobe is above lebron hands down

[@redbogaming6009]

Kobe fans are so insecure

[@redbogaming6009]

You can put lbj at 30 and Kobe at 29 and he would be happy. It just shows how insecure they are

[@eternalELITE940]

kobe fans...

[@footyroll8678]

exactly lol idk why kobe fans even comapre kobe to bron. bron is litteraly miles better and no bron fan even takes time to debate kobe vs bron. its like so far in the past and not worth it. its almost like a disrespect@@redbogaming6009

[@alexmichael4348]

😂

[@kennylynch8575]

LBJ is not #2 he's around 5 or 6

[@footyroll8678]

wat more he has to do lol. he has everythign to be 2 or even 1

[@kennylynch8575]

@@footyroll8678 4 win's 6 looses N finals

[@footyroll8678]

4 1st 6 2nd. getting to finals is another reason why he should be 1 or 2. how tf yall take an achievemnt and use it against him its funny@@kennylynch8575

[@footyroll8678]

plus who even deserves to be ahead of him but jordan doesnt even make sense@@kennylynch8575

[@antarioivey6322]

Yeah don’t ever talk hoops again lol.

[@just2slick195]

Duncan really bettee then malone or hakeem?

[@mjg6233]

Shitted on lebron just to big up Jordan is crazy

[@joe-zf7fx]

Lebron overrated as hell

[@footyroll8678]

why cause you dont like him being better than your fav player? lol

[@lakilakila]

1 Bill Russell 2 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3 LeBron James 4 Wilt Chamberlain 5 Michael Jordan 6 Tim Duncan 7 Kobe Bryant 8 Karl Malone 9 Bob Cousy 10 Shaquille O'Neal 11 Hakeem Olajuwon 12 John Havlicek 13 Dolph Schayes 14 Larry Bird 15 Bob Pettit 16 George Mikan 17 Magic Johnson 18 Kevin Garnett 19 Moses Malone 20 Oscar Robertson 21 Jerry West 22 Chris Paul 23 Elgin Baylor 24 David Robinson 25 Dirk Nowitzki 26 Charles Barkley 27 Kevin Durant 28 John Stockton 29 Gary Payton 30 Elvin Hayes 31 Stephen Curry 32 Jason Kidd 33 Russell Westbrook 34 Dwight Howard 35 Giannis Antetokounmpo 36 Paul Arizin 37 Dwyane Wade 38 Allen Iverson 39 James Harden 40 Patrick Ewing 41 Scottie Pippen 42 Walt Frazier 43 Neil Johnston 44 Sam Jones 45 Tom Heinsohn 46 Bill Sharman 47 Rick Barry 48 Steve Nash 49 Isiah Thomas 50 Ed Macauley 51 Julius Erving 52 Dikembe Mutombo 53 Willis Reed 54 Hal Greer 55 Vern Mikkelsen 56 Kawhi Leonard 57 Dave Cowens 58 Dominique Wilkins 59 Bailey Howell 60 George Gervin 61 Nikola Jokić 62 Ben Wallace 63 Damian Lillard 64 Jerry Lucas 65 Carmelo Anthony 66 Dennis Rodman 67 Slater Martin 68 Anthony Davis 69 Jim Pollard 70 Andy Phillip 71 Joel Embiid 72 Clyde Drexler 73 Kevin McHale 74 Bob Davies 75 Bob McAdoo 76 Robert Parish 77 Tiny Archibald 78 Clyde Lovellette 79 Larry Foust 80 Harry Gallatin 81 Paul Pierce 82 Tracy McGrady 83 Carl Braun 84 Wes Unseld 85 Joe Fulks 86 Adrian Dantley 87 Rudy Gobert 88 Arnie Risen 89 Lenny Wilkens 90 Dennis Johnson 91 Nate Thurmond 92 Paul George 93 Draymond Green 94 Dave Bing 95 Walt Bellamy 96 Alex English 97 Alonzo Mourning 98 Jack Twyman 99 Ray Allen 100 Mitch Richmond Calcul based ont the sum of following achievement : MVP 10 pts MVP FINAL 7 pts 1st TEAM 7 pts 2nd TEAM 6 pts 3rd TEAM 5 pts ALL STAR 4 pts 1st SCORER 5 pts 2st-5th SCORER 4 pts 6th-10th SCORER 3 pts 11th-20th SCORER 2pts 1st PASSEUR/REBONDEUR 4 pts 2st-5th PASSEUR/REBONDEUR 3 pts 6th-10th PASSEUR/REBONDEUR 2 pts 11th-20th PASSEUR/REBONDEUR 1pts DEFENSIVE PLAYER 5 pts 1st DEFENSIVE TEAM 4 pts 2nd DEFENSIVE TEAM 3 pts Champion 5 pts Final (lose) 1 pts Reality can hurt ^^ PS : For trophy which didn't exist or stat I calculated them forthe past in order to have the exact same number of point to share each year.

[@bloodcoyote4323]

1. Michael Jordan 2. Kobe Bryant 3. Kareem Abdul Jabbar 4. Magic Johnson 5. Tim Ducan 6. Hakeem The Dream 7. Shaq 8. Larry Bird 9. LeBron James 10. Bill Russell 11. Steph Curry 12. Wilt Chamberlain 13. Oscar Robinson 14. Julius Erving aka DrJ 15. GEORGE ice man Girvin 16. Kevin Durant 17. Isiah Thomas 18. Dwayne Wade 19. Jerry West 20. Charles Barkley 21. Kevin Garrnet 22. Karl Malone 23. David Robinson 24. DIRK N. 25. Reggie Miller 26. Paul Peirce 27. James Worthy 28. Kevin McCail 29. JOKER 30. Greek Freak 31. Allen Iverson 32. Ray Allen 33. Tracey McGrady/Elgin Baylor 34. Joe Dumars 35. Tony Parker 36. Kyrie Irving 37. Patrick Ewing 38. Clyde Drexler 39. Scott Pippin 40. Kawi Lenard 41. John Stocken 42. Melo 43. Dennis Rodman 44. Clay Thompson 45. Gary Payton 46. Jason Kid 47. Willis Reed 48. Chris Paul 49. Vince Carter 50. Dominique Wilkins 51. Russell Westbrook 52. Pistol Pete 53. Chris Webber 54. Steve Nash 55. James Harden

[@nathanrobinson3653]

Sad list, though I appreciate seeing Russell near the top. Larry Bird at #8 :( Only player with 24-10-6 for a career. He is ranked 61st in Overall Defensive Rating in the history of the league (MJ is 110th ;). Both Bird and MJ came to bad teams their rookie year. MJ's Bulls won 11 more games with him his rookie year. Bird's Celtics won 32 more games his rookie year (an all-time record turnaround--that's GOAT impact--not to mention he led them to a championship his 2nd year). Bird was the first player to shoot 50-40-90--and then did it again the following year. Bird became the best by beating the best whereas Jordan never beat Bird (0-6 in playoffs), never beat Isaiah until that team was fractured due to the expansion draft, never beat Dr. J, never beat Magic with Kareem--never beat anyone his first 6 years--he was a non-factor. Bird is a razor-thin 2nd all-time in win percentage to Magic who had Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from the beginning on that rookie Laker team. Bird not only played through broken bones to hand, face, and vertebrae and intense back pain, he dominated. I guess you could say he is a better shooter than Jordan, better rebounder, better passer, better court-vision, better free-throw shooter, better 3-point shooter, better in the clutch, better playmaker, more impactful, and a better defender, better record against (both regular season and playoffs)--and Bird did it against the toughest competition and decade in league history--the 80s. Larry could do things on the court that players simply could not even successfully mimic. He would throw pin-point full-court inbounds 'baseball' passes after an opponents made FG to a streaking McHale or Parish, or even a shorter guy like Ainge sandwiched in a running double team for an easy lay-in and he did this at least once just about every game. One more thing--Larry Bird was so good he had a 32-10-10-9-2 game against Karl Malone's Jazz in Utah in '85 in 31 minutes--he never played a minute of the fourth quarter because they were up by so much and he didn't need the accolades of a quadruple-double--he was only about winning and being the best teammate. It is easy for some to get caught up in the Jordan or LeBron hype or any of the flashy dunkers. Most people don't know Bird was statistically a better defender than Jordan or that LeBron is the all-time leader in turnovers and not just because he has played so long (look at the average ;). If you don't know Bird is the GOAT, you just have more research to do. KZbin is the place to do it, and Basketball Reference for the all-time rankings. Jokic will end up in the top 5 of this list, maybe at #2 when all is said and done--provided being a flashy dunker isn't a requirement to be the best.

[@footyroll8678]

bird is still not jordan bron level. i rate bird highly more than others but he really has nothing over those 2. It is not getting caught up in the debate its simply those two have the most accolades and stats