The Most Iconic NBA Player From Every Franchise

[@NMHoops]

I would argue Bird is the most iconic Celtics player. Great video though

[@sergirocapedros9738]

Yes Bird represented everything that the Celtics stood for. He was a guy who didn't want nothing outside the court, he went to work and dominated. Serious, gave all he had. And a badass as well. The perfect Celtic

[@GodzillaFreak]

Sergi Roca Pedros Russell too

[@danieldennehy2744]

N J yes!

[@Bluebirdfalling]

I agree because even though Bill Russell came before Larry Bird and won 11 rings in 13 years and is the winningest Celtic and also NBA player in history ever, Larry Bird.

[@thegodking26]

Bill Russell has 5 mvps to Bird 3 and also 11 rings to Bird 3 both had great hall of fame teammates but its Russell no doubt

[@jhin5500]

The most hated player from each NBA franchise.

[@litesout0_o639]

I already know these ones Bulls- MJ Cavs- LeBron Lakers- kobe\ shaq \ LeBron*

[@yogurt39748]

Clippers - Jerome Robinson

[@litesout0_o639]

@@yogurt39748 🤣 why

[@timc513]

@@litesout0_o639 agree with kobe n lebron, but why shaq?

[@mxsk4867]

JOSHUA ASANTE nah that’s the thunder

[@Blicz007]

great video but i think you gotta look up the definition of iconic, iverson is quite easily a top 3 iconic nba player ever defining a whole era and well ahead of erving

[@joestuehmer7967]

Yea look at all the people who wear arm sleeves now Ai started that.. He’s way more iconic than Dr J was for the new era of basketball

[@ynot3094]

jack hecht look at my comment it explains why dr j has a valid argument

[@aedexdex9660]

Dr J was iconic for introducing stylish dunks to philadelphia and winning a championship, iverson was iconic for leading his team to the finals and his style and cornrows idk really

[@justinmiklich230]

Strongly disagree

[@supahotfire624]

I disagree with Karl Malone being the most iconic player for the Jazz. I would go with John Stockton. You can argue that Karl Malone was the better player but especially because of his dark history I wouldnt put Karl Malone over John Stockton for the most iconic player. Furthermore, John Stockton finished his career in Utah while Karl Malone was chasing a ring in LA

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

Racist

[@damianpresha5155]

Karl Malone was always more iconic when they went overseas that tell you everything

[@yaboicash6666]

Carlos Garcia pretty sure they didn’t mean race when they said dark history

[@D1O_BRANDO]

The dark history is not bout him being a black is bout him having intercourse with a underage girl and got away with it

[@anthonyjones634]

His dark history has nothing to do with him being iconic.

[@justinmiklich230]

IMO, Alonzo Mourning was more iconic in Hornets history than Kemba Walker

[@RealCGH]

Shaq is definitely the better player but what Dwight accomplished while he was on the Magic was more impressive then what Shaq did..

[@treymatthews3353]

CGHSQUAD2K agreed

[@awesomenessbrown12345]

Not really. If it was shaq playing Kobe in 2009 the magic wouldn't have gotten swept. Just an opinion. Plus Shaq played in a more center heavy area. Also ran into Hakeem Olakuwan in the finals.

[@awesomenessbrown12345]

Actually nvm I kinda see it now

[@RealCGH]

@@awesomenessbrown12345Howard accomplished more things in Orlando that's what I was tryna say

[@anthonyjones634]

@@awesomenessbrown12345 The Lakers did not sweep the Magic by the way. Maybe you are thinking about Shaq's Magic getting swept by the Rockets in 1995.

[@dommyyandfriendss]

For the Sixers, I would say Iverson due to his impact alone

[@brianBBN02]

I love this channel. Too underrated smh

[@adamk5672]

Can you at least blink or show happiness is your videos? You’re scaring me

[@jaivangordon5966]

Haha

[@domingotejada3319]

I love the way you said MJ is the best player in nba history without question!

[@litesout0_o639]

So

[@alexanderacosta7471]

Of course

[@makis7383]

Great video but come on. AI is more iconic than Dr.J

[@treymatthews3353]

makis papachristou ehhhhhhhhhhhh

[@seanauthier5349]

AI had more iconic moments, but Dr. J was an icon. If you consider everything around him Dr. J had a better career, attitude, etc.. plus he made flashy dunks cool and his style is still copied today. He and Kareem carried the NBA in the 70s, personally id rank AI over him, but its recency bias I feel like

[@stevenkiel5871]

Dr j is a 4 time MVP and a NBA champ. But AI is very iconic

[@thezebrathatgrunts96]

A.I is just newer

[@genermanaloto6509]

truth is, sixers should've gotten a tie with dr. J and AI celtics, too, bill and larry but i see what he did here, he went with the players from earlier eras

[@krak3494]

Atlanta Hawks - Dominique Wilkins Boston Celtics - Bill Russell Brooklyn Nets - Jason Kidd Charlotte Hornets - Kemba Walker Chicago Bulls - Michael Jordan Cleveland Cavaliers - LeBron James Dallas Mavericks - Dirk Nowitzki Denver Nuggets - Carmelo Anthony Detroit Pistons - Isiah Thomas Golden State Warriors - Stephen Curry Houston Rockets - Hakeem Olajuwon Indiana Pacers - Reggie Miller Los Angeles Clippers - Chris Paul Los Angeles Lakers - Kobe Bryant Memphis Grizzlies - Marc Gasol Miami Heat - Dwyane Wade Milwaukee Bucks - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Minnesota Timberwolves - Kevin Garnett New Orleans Pelicans - Anthony Davis (cause I put chris paul already) New York Knicks - Patrick Ewing Oklahoma City Thunder - Kevin Durant Orlando Magic - Shaquille O'Neal Philadelphia 76ers - Julius Erving Phoenix Suns - Steve Nash Portland Trail Blazers - Clyde Drexler Sacramento Kings - Oscar Robertson San Antonio Spurs - Tim Duncan Toronto Raptors - Vince Carter Utah Jazz - Karl Malone Washington Wizards - Elvin Hayes

[@tobeymaguire9053]

Flaming DeathGamer why tf would you put Durant for thunder

[@krak3494]

@@tobeymaguire9053 cause Durant was more popular than westbrook when he was on thunder

[@colinfitzgerald4131]

I watch all your videos but trust me, Larry Legend is the top Celtics player with Russel a close 2nd.

[@treymatthews3353]

Colin Fitzgerald I’d say Larry was more iconic than bill Russell but he wasn’t better

[@istahil1790]

Wilson no apologies ure always providing

[@yogevtzelniker6637]

Can you do best player from every team in the '00? Or in every other century?

[@immaasshole4964]

The Nba hasn't even even existed for a century hold dis L

[@Bluebirdfalling]

Charlotte Hornets: Muggsy Bogues, Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson. Come on, man.

[@mazkebar]

Wilson, you SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED ALL the now debunked teams, whether due to rebranding or changing cities/venues/names/etc... for example, the Hornets b4 2011, or the Seattle SuperSonics with Gary Payton or Shawn Kemp...

[@rayenewell]

I woulda said Bob McAdoo for the Clippers

[@yogurt39748]

Raye Newell Same. Unlike Blake, McAdoo was an all time great.

[@tubcupbean]

Nico no one is saying blake is better than mcadoo but imo hes more iconic

[@wasp3192]

AI was more of an icon than he was a basketballer

[@firstnamelastname9646]

Waddup Mr Sy, keep making these fun little videos bro. Your enthusiasm has been off the charts lately. Thanks for the contents, very well thought out. Im surprised your subscriber count is that low, deserves a lot more! It'll grow in no time.

[@mootwo3388]

He's the ohare delivery guy

[@Paperbagman555]

Good video, only players I'd argue for would be Bird (Celtics), AI (76ers) and Penny Hardaway (Magic). If Dame Dolla stays at Portland for his career he might eclipse Drexler too.

[@jaivangordon5966]

“Russell Westbrook, who I can see staying there for the rest of his career.” Not exactly

[@srseki]

Some teams with 2 players who can have statues: Larry Bird, Iverson, Kobe ...

[@thaprofessa2296]

And John Stockton

[@cherishjfk]

Tracy McGrady too for the magic

[@moffo2626]

Nikhil Karle Hell no

[@thegloriouspyrocheems2277]

Wilson providing us with continuous amazing content

[@terrenceperkins5282]

Good work

[@LelekPLN]

Dr J is the most iconic Net! Glen Rice is most iconic Hornet Wilt Chamberlain is the most iconic Sixer

[@DLXN-lp9cj]

Bruh of course sixers is a.i or Dr j, dr j was the most iconic nets in aba not nba, and glen rice was great but wasn't that iconic

[@yuv6793]

What is the first thing that comes to your mined when you hear lakers Only kobi

[@darrenvonmorales7737]

Kobe is the best laker but Magic is the most iconic

[@yuv6793]

@@darrenvonmorales7737 execly the oposite

[@mightyleoleo7026]

Kobe is LA iconic

[@dantehaskell5688]

Frist person comes to mind is magic I’ll give Kobe being better but magic changed the point guard position

[@ignorantpost6051]

@@dantehaskell5688 it's the opposite imo

[@paysoh1609]

I always like your content .. but this one is exception .. maybe you can separate your picks to old era/new era .. i personally can't accept kobe and stockton wasnt there . And iverson too.

[@dantehaskell5688]

bobong supporters dr j was by far more iconic to phily then ai stocken I agree and Kobe didn’t ,are the lakers the lakers magic did and changed the position he played

[@Dolemiite-]

Love ur videos wilson.

[@ynot3094]

Ik u all think AI is more iconic than dr j think about this... Before larry and magic came to the league many saw dr j as the GOAT, he was the reason why afros were popular in the 70’s, and all kids wanted to be like dr j. Ik AI was iconic too but dr j is one of the most iconic athletes of all time as well. People just think AI because hes more recent no disrespect to him tho i understand why u can make an argument for him but its not a no-brainer

[@angelvivas9994]

Hi Wilson I just wanted to thank you for liking my comment in your last video I really appreciate it. Keep on making awsome videos and road to 1 million subscribers.👍

[@WilsonSy]

Thanks for the support Angel. Hope you have a great start to your week

[@gabagris]

2 million at least

[@brianlam2403]

Love ur vids!!!!!

[@MegaEmm123]

While I understand Bill Russell is the Celtics' greatest player, I think you should also have mentioned Bird who was instrumental in the NBA's popularity up to the modern era.

[@relahtnelnarF]

I think Celtics is Larry

[@thechameleon2636]

Boston Celtics Larry Bird!! I mean I don’t even see how it’s debatable

[@animerank4907]

Bird is for Boston man

[@yourboytg5318]

Great video but agree to disagree on the Philly think that goes to Iverson

[@Bluebirdfalling]

Kareem on the Bucks: 30 points 15 rebounds.....dayum

[@juliusjones3115]

You forgot: Charlotte Hornets - Alonzo Mourning. Seattle Supersonics - Gary Payton/Shawn Kemp (tie).

[@roldanmanuel5232]

Nice video

[@WilsonSy]

Thank you

[@Robdoesitall]

I’m black and when I think of the most championships I know it’s Bill Russel. I know he played for the Celtics. I know he was the first black head coach and won a championship as one. All facts. He’s amazing. But when I think of the Boston Celtics I think of Larry Bird. Period. 🤷🏾‍♂️✊🏾☘️

[@Tomasite]

Can u make a video on John Starks

[@markjackson6431]

Bird over Big Bill Kobe over Magic Dwight over Shaq Daddy AI over Dr.J i basically can agree with everyone one else

[@MKKillr]

Also melo for nuggets

[@ezekwu]

My list of iconic players: Atlanta Hawks: Dominique Wilkins Boston Celtics: Bill Russell Brooklyn Nets: Jason Kidd Charlotte Hornets: Baron Davis Chicago Bulls: Derrick Rose Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki Denver Nuggets: Carmelo Anthony Detroit Pistons: Isiah Thomas Golden State Warriors: Steph Curry Houston Rockets: Tracy McGrady Indiana Pacers: Reggie Miller Los Angeles Clippers: Elton Brand Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson Memphis Grizzlies: Pau Gasol Miami Heat: Alonzo Mourning Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo Minnesota Timberwolves: Kevin Garnett New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans: Chris Paul New York Knicks: Patrick Ewing Seattle Supersonics/Oklahoma City Thunder: Gary Payton Orlando Magic: Penny Hardaway Philadelphia 76ers: Allen Iverson Phoenix Suns: Shawn Marion Portland Trail Blazers: Rasheed Wallace Sacramento Kings: Chris Webber San Antonio Spurs: Tim Duncan Toronto Raptors: Vince Carter Utah Jazz: Karl Malone Washington Wizards: Gilbert Arenas

[@jasonmarcolin7993]

Tbh Dwight Howard should be magic, when you think of Shaq you think of the lakers when you think of Dwight you think of magic.

[@Bluebirdfalling]

The Mailman didn't always deliver; Stockton did.

[@guillermor9207]

After this year’s playoffs, I would say Dame is on Drexler’s level (at least), with his game winning, season ending shot against Paul George and the Thunder

[@justinallen925]

Nets- Should have been Dr. J, but I understand the ABA problem. Celtics- Not even going to mention Bird? Hornets- Walker? Maybe but I would have picked Johnson, Muggsy, or Mourning Raptors- Would be more of a debate now then when this was made. Wizards- Hayes? Ok he is their best player of all-time. Warriors- Curry over Barry? Jazz- ???? Pistol Pete, Stockton, Dantley Nuggets- Issel, Melo, Thompson, but I agree with you I guess. Clippers- Mcadoo? Kings- Webber, I know there is no chance but I think it’s closer than it appears.

[@RealCGH]

Mmmm.. I think Wilt Chamberlain is the most iconic Warrior ever. But I respect your opinion

[@akshaysundru482]

I mean you could go either way. Wilt was a monster averaging 35+ ppg and 20+ rebounds there, changed the rules and drew crowds in while he was there but didn't get them a ring. He also spent only 6 seasons there before going to the 76ers... but Steph has revolutionised the 3, spent 10 years there so far and is the heart of their dynasty. He also has an unanimous MVP with them plus one the year before Tough choice though.

[@moffo2626]

Curry bought them 3 champions and revolutionized the game. Wilt isn’t touching Curry at all

[@kohsmoger1567]

Patrick Mattern were not talking better we are talking more iconic. Steph will always be associated with the warriors. Wilt played for three different teams

[@anthonyjones634]

Why didnt you do for OKC like you did for Sacramento. You could have took it back with the Seatle Super Sonics with Gary Payton.

[@stoopconvo2924]

Its was a Supersonics before it was a Thunder! Gary Payton is the face of that team🤔

[@zazha8715]

Dr J did change basketball during his time but if you ask anyone name 1 player from the Sixers young to old most will say Iverson. And I think thats what "Iconic" is. Also in Portland most would probably say Dame young to old

[@theworldchampion2604]

Though shaq is the most iconic player in magic... t-mac was a better player in his magic days

[@ivanbautista5530]

R you high bro?

[@slin213]

Derozan is arguably the most iconic for Raptors. He leads in several statistical categories in Raptors history and has player more years than Carter, leading Raps to playoffs several times.

[@immaasshole4964]

Lol Derozan the most iconic raptor the Claw replaced him as the most important raptor in his first season

[@slin213]

@@immaasshole4964 You do realize kawhi on any team will instantly make it a playoff contender? You can't compare the top 3 player in the league rn to top 5 sg. That's like comparing Michael Jordan to Klay Thompson. They're on 2 different levels

[@immaasshole4964]

@@slin213 They said the same thong1 bout Lebron and guess where he is rn

[@DANtheMANofSIPA]

Bird should be the Celtics and Kobe should be the Lakers. Both are some of the most inconic players in NBA history

[@TheJoEmAgIC12]

Great video. But I disagree with some of the choices here. Such as the Magic, Celtics etc. Still a like tho.

[@Only1Originals]

Tough call with my 76ers. Dr J, Iverson and Wilt would’ve all been acceptable choices

[@edwardchampion153]

Charlotte larry jhonson or alonzo mourning not kemba walker.

[@garotron84]

Edward Champion no

[@nbaallday5643]

Edward Champion what about MUGGSY?!

[@edwardchampion153]

@@nbaallday5643 yes you can add him too. But not kemba for sure.

[@Siegfriedneo]

Do you think Harden can pass Hakeem? I don’t even know if he can , honestly

[@WilsonSy]

No chance

[@adonissantos2491]

Hell no harden one of the worst defenders while hakem is one of the best

[@jamespuso1627]

Nice picks but I would DEFINITELY go with Bob McAdoo over Blake Griffin for the Clippers and Willis Reed over Patrick Ewing for the Knicks. Definitely Barkley over Nash for the Suns and MAYBE Wilt over Dr. J for the 76ers, if it's a contest of most iconic the Doctor probably is but Wilt it a far greater player. maybe the greatest athlete in the history of Philly sports.

[@thinkfiend]

I personally think Wilkins is the goat for the hawks

[@Fairfield34]

Got to see the laker u chose. Will determine is its 👍🏾 or 👎🏾

[@yaroslavkudyashev791]

Dwight for Orlando

[@istahil1790]

Thanks

[@Marcus-vh5oj]

Great vid but I put t Mac for magic and Kobe for lakers

[@calamorta]

Well, Russ left OKC. I didn't expect that either. I thought OKC and Russ would gladly sink together.

[@mud19]

As a Grizzlies fan I would've picked Z-Bo. He defined the team's whole identity for years and made us a relevant playoff team

[@Εντούστιτς]

I think that Kobe is upon Magic at this list! But IDK what happens in USA! Maybe there Magic is No1!

[@Εντούστιτς]

OK, at last minute you said it yourself, so I agree with you! Nice Bruh

[@jameszhu9783]

KD IS the most hated NBA player in the world.

[@plentylives]

Alex Caruso is more iconic than magic come on

[@FalseOracle617]

Baaaiiiit

[@sambrisbane9822]

You made one big mistake. No Kobe for LA

[@jordangolden6912]

For The C’s You Can Argue Boston For The Lakers You Can Argue Kobe And For The Bulls You Can D Rose

[@roldanmanuel5232]

Kobe over magic

[@WilsonSy]

For the franchise Magic was Mr. Showtime and more recognized amongst older Laker fans

[@kevonzilaee7497]

Wilson Sy but Kobe has 5 rings in the new era and was one of the funniest players too watch and had mamba meantilty

[@kohsmoger1567]

Wilson Sy You ask any laker great who was the best laker or the most iconic they say Kobe

[@havaak6188]

I love your channel but AI is more iconic

[@micomontemayor931]

imo jerry west should be on lakers. after all he is the logo

[@kingsleyjackson8287]

For the sonic is the gloves 🧤

[@chaeyoungvideos5742]

I agree with everything except for Boston and Lakers. I'd put Bird and Kobe. Just my opinion though

[@pasiharris5609]

LA is a very hard one because U have LeBron , Kobe, and Kareen and heaps more. Every La player is good

[@willy-is3cb]

Dude, at least mention the Seattle SuperSonics It would be Gary Payton

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

How old a person is will have impact on who they believe is the most iconic. Pretty good list tho. I have to agree with those who said Larry Bird.

[@hazemosman4368]

“Who’s the best player in history without qqqquesstionnn” 2:20

[@istahil1790]

Well luv it

[@istahil1790]

Didn’t u already release this

[@BenJumpman89]

I think you're confusing most iconic with best player from each franchise. I mean you put Jordan up there instead of scalabrine. No but seriously, I think Celtics, I think bird right away. If you got magic there you might as well put bird too. They both made the game of basketball a spectacle to watch like never before.

[@calebhookstra2992]

The Glove over Russ

[@willy-is3cb]

Oh so magic johnson is more iconic than kobe ? YOU ARE CRAZY

[@justinmiklich230]

No. If you saw both play, you would understand.

[@calamorta]

Recency bias much? The SHOWTIME Lakers are far more iconic than the 2000s Lakers (once Shaq left it took years for them to be good again and the late 2000s Lakers wasn't even iconic. Most iconic part was beating the Celtics but the rivalry was far greater in the 80s too so no) and that's mostly because of Magic Johnson. Dude won a FMVP in his rookie season and then proceeded to win 3 MVPs, 2 more FMVPs and 4 more rings. But just because you were born during the Kobe hype train you call someone crazy for not ignoring the biggest name of the "Showtime Lakers"? Possibly the second most iconic team after the "Jordan's Bulls"? I'm sorry, but when you think of flair and flashy basketball, you think of Magic. If you are associated with the peak performance of your sport, you must be a super icon. The whole Magic-Bird and Lakers-Celtics rivalries in the 80s were possibly two of the most iconic things we ever had in basketball and Magic was a protagonist in both. The dude is so iconic that no one can call him by his real name LMAO dude will forever be associated with magic. Even his personality fits his nickname. I'm sorry but you can only put Kobe above Magic in this particular list if you are young and never had the chance to witness the 80s (or simply prefers to ignore it). Judging by your profile picture, that's most likely the case.

[@jazzcritic3587]

Kawhi is the greatest raptor one word CHAMPIONSHIP!

[@RealCGH]

Michael. Jordan isn't the best player in NBA history without question.... Making it sound like no one isn't even near MJ

[@arturorobles7457]

That’s cause no one is close lol

[@RealCGH]

@@arturorobles7457 that's a cap

[@RealCGH]

@@arturorobles7457 either tho mic is number 1...other did things that he did

[@dejuanwallace6198]

That Charlotte one was disrespectful it's not kemba but Gerald wallace

[@kingsleyjackson8287]

For the hornets Larry Johnson/glen rich/CP3

[@iranlassninja7062]

Didn't Tim Duncan win 3 MVPs

[@nightmar3116]

Nathan Peterman is the most iconic Bill's Player

[@LeonardoSantos-ky3ue]

Lavar Ball, the Laker of all time

[@jackcooney1651]

I’d say Shawn Kemp was more iconic than Russ, if you’re going by the whole history as a franchise, which you were.

[@jaedyn4996]

kobe is totally more iconic then magic btw

[@justinmiklich230]

Strongly disagree

[@h0hleek]

The nuggets should be David Thompson and Celtics Larry Bird

[@seanauthier5349]

So Kareem played 1360 nba games but put up 38000+ points. If you do the math he averaged 24ish ppg. Why arent career averages the total stat divided by games playes

[@seanauthier5349]

Nothing against Kareem, i just know his numbers off the top of my head.. im sure its the same w every NBA player, i feel like career stats should be based off the total number of "x" stat, divided by games played

[@terrenceperkins5282]

He is the best hawks ever.. nobody better then mj.. u got more iconic player 80s 90s then 2000s & now

[@kingsleyjackson8287]

Pelicans is AD for and maybe Zion in the near future

[@willy-is3cb]

For the wizards it is Wes Unseld