The Best NBA Players of All Time

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I am an NBA fan, that's what inspired me to write this lens. This lens is based on an internet search for the best basketball players of all time. Within this list I added those players that have the potential and have a good direction to be among the best in the future. This is one of the best sport in the world, full of action, drama, suspense and joy. This article shows you names like Michael Jordan, Will Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryan, Shaquille O'Neil, LeBron James and many other players from the past, present and future, This list does not take any order either by time or talent. After you review this article I invite you to add comments if you understand that there is any player who should be on this list or any player that maybe if listed here and should not be here, I will be happy to edit the lense after reviewing your comments and either remove or add any player..

Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan

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Wilt Chamberlain

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Wilt Chamberlain

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Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant

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Earvin Johnson, "Magic"

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Earvin Johnson, "Magic"

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar

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Larry Bird

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Larry Bird

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Hakeem Olajuwon

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Hakeem Olajuwon

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Bill Russell

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Bill Russell

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Tim Duncan

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Tim Duncan

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Oscar Robertson

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Oscar Robertson

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Moses Malone

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Moses Malone

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Shaquille O'Neal

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Shaquille O'Neal

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Jerry West, "Mr. Clutch"

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Jerry West, "Mr. Clutch"

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John Havlicek, "Hando"

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John Havlicek, "Hando"

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David Robinson, "The Admiral"

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David Robinson, "The Admiral"

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Kevin Garnett, "The Big Ticket"

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Kevin Garnett, "The Big Ticket"

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Bob Pettit

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Bob Pettit

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Isiah Thomas

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Isiah Thomas

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Elgin Baylor

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Elgin Baylor

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Julius Erving, "Doctor J"

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Julius Erving, "Doctor J"

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Elvin Hayes, "The Big E"

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Elvin Hayes, "The Big E"

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Karl Malone, "The Mail Man"

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Karl Malone, "The Mail Man"

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Kevin McHale

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Kevin McHale

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Charles Barkley, "Sir Charles"

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Charles Barkley, "Sir Charles"

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John Stockton

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John Stockton

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Lebron James

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Lebron James

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Carmelo Anthony

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Carmelo Anthony

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Dirk Nowitzki

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Dirk Nowitzki

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Jason Kidd

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Jason Kidd

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Rick Barry

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Rick Barry

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The Best NBA Players of All Time

If you have any suggestions, or you understand that there must be some other player in this lens please leave me a comment with the player's name and the reason for which he is one of the best of all time.

  • dara May 9, 2012 @ 11:22 pm | delete
    lebron james is nothing compared to kobe bryant
  • BrentJamison Apr 12, 2012 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Bill Russell is way too low on this list, otherwise nice job.
  • Phillyfreeze69 Jan 19, 2012 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    One of my all time favorites is Wes "Big Wes" Unseld whom I had the chance to meet in 1964 when he and Dallas "Big D" Thornton were members of the Kentucky Boys High School All Star Team.

    Wes Unseld was a "beast" in college playing for the University of Louisville and later as a professional with the Washington Bullets of the NBA where he spent his entire professional career. Wes was one of 2 players to be named NBA Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. The Bullets won the 1978 NBA Championship with Big Wes leading the way.

    Dallas Thornton was a 2 time All American at Kentucky Weslyan College and led them to 3 Division 2 Championships in 1965, 1966, and 1968. Spent 2 seasons with the Miami Heat of the ABA League and 13 seasons with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters and was inducted in 2004 as a team into the Naismith Hall of Fame.
  • yoitslex Aug 28, 2011 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    why isn't chris paul on here? deron williams shouldn't be on the list
  • May 31, 2011 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    I think Dwight Howard will be on here when it's all said and done. No one tops Jordan. Kobe and Lebron should finish up in the Top 5.
  • Recession-Proof May 24, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
    Good list. I could argue for and against some of the folks here, but overall, agree.
  • Sep 7, 2010 @ 2:55 am | delete
    nice lens. :))
  • Caleb Apr 1, 2010 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    What about Rick Barry? you have Mchale listed and stockton. Barry is the only palyer to win a championship in the NCAA, ABA, and NBA. Stockton and the mailman were great but never won a title only because of MJ but Mchale was good, just not the bread and butter of that celtics era.
  • ????? Oct 28, 2010 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    I believe Rick Barry was mentioned.

    But what about these guys:
    Jerry Lucas
    George Mikan
    Allen Iverson
    Dave Cowens
    Kevin Johnson
    Walt Bellamy
    Bob Cousy
    Nate Thurmond
    Dolph Schayes
    Tim Hardaway
    Walt Frazier
    Stephon Marbury
    Pete Maravich

    One could easily make a case for anyone of these guys being better then Ewing, Dirk or Carmelo

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