ESPN Ranks The Greatest 74 NBA Players Of All Time — Here’s Their Top 10
The NBA has showcased a bunch of amazing talent throughout the years. We’ve witnessed some of the greatest athletes of all time duke it out on the court. While there’s a number of talented basketball stars, it’s been hard for fans to determine who the best single-player of all time is.
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Some like to determine that by looking at stats, accolades, and style play. There have been debates including players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell. While sports fans really never settled on one player, ESPN has decided to give it a try by ranking the greatest players in the league’s 74-year history.
According to the website, ESPN’s NBA expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups, taking into consideration both total career value and peak performance. Here’s their top 10:
10. Shaquille O’Neal
9. Kobe Bryant
8. Tim Duncan
7. Larry Bird
6. Wilt Chamberlain
5. Magic Johnson
4. Bill Russell
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. LeBron James
1. Michael Jordan
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