Basketball Greats
20 entries in the Sports Legends compendium.
Basketball Greats — Era Chart
LeBron JamesKing James: NBA all-time leading scorer and four-time champion.Bill RussellThe greatest winner in team sports history, Bill Russell anchored the Boston Celtics dynasWilt ChamberlainThe Big Dipper: A basketball legend who redefined the game.Kobe BryantA five-time NBA champion and two-time Finals MVP who spent his entire career with the Los Michael JordanThe greatest basketball player of all time, six-time NBA champion, and global icon.Magic JohnsonThe greatest point guard of all time who led the Lakers' Showtime era and became a champioKareem Abdul-JabbarThe legendary skyhook scorer and six-time NBA MVP.Shaquille O'NealFour-time NBA champion and Hall of Fame center known as 'Shaq' and 'Diesel'.Tim DuncanThe Big Fundamental: A five-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer.Oscar RobertsonHe averaged a triple-double for an entire season, sued the NBA into free agency, and delivJerry WestThe Logo: A legend as player, executive, and consultant.Kevin DurantThe Slim Reaper: A basketball legend with four Olympic golds, two NBA titles, and a legacyStephen CurryThe greatest shooter in basketball history who revolutionized the game with the three-poinLarry BirdThe Hick from French Lick who became a legend.Julius ErvingThe Doctor who brought the slam dunk into the mainstream.Karl MaloneThe Mailman delivers: third all-time in points, Hall of Famer, and Olympic gold medalist.John StocktonNBA all-time leader in assists and steals, 10-time All-Star, Hall of Famer.Dirk NowitzkiThe greatest European player of all time, Dirk Nowitzki spent his entire 21-year NBA careePatrick EwingPatrick Ewing: Knicks legend, Hall of Famer, and Olympic gold medalist.Hakeem OlajuwonThe Dream who redefined the center position.
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