Basketball Greats
20 entries in the Sports Legends compendium.
LeBron JamesKing James: NBA all-time leading scorer and four-time champion.Bill RussellThe cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty and one of only eight players to achieve men's basketball's Triple…Wilt ChamberlainThe Big Dipper: NBA legend and record-breaker.Kobe BryantA five-time NBA champion and two-time Finals MVP who spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers.Michael JordanThe greatest basketball player of all time, six-time NBA champion, and global icon.Magic JohnsonThe legendary point guard who redefined basketball with his vision, led the Lakers to five titles, and became…Kareem Abdul-JabbarThe skyhook legend who redefined basketball greatness.Shaquille O'NealFour-time NBA champion and Hall of Fame center known as 'Shaq' and 'Diesel'.Tim DuncanThe Big Fundamental: A legend of consistency and dominance.Oscar RobertsonKey player on the Milwaukee Bucks team that brought the franchise its first NBA title in 1970–71.Jerry WestThe Logo, Mr. Clutch, and a basketball legend on and off the court.Kevin DurantThe Slim Reaper: a two-time NBA champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist.Stephen CurryThe greatest shooter in basketball history.Larry BirdThe Hick from French Lick who became a basketball legend.Julius ErvingThe Doctor who elevated the slam dunk and defined an era.Karl MaloneThe Mailman delivers: third all-time in NBA points, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hall of Famer.John StocktonNBA all-time leader in assists and steals, 10-time All-Star, Hall of Famer.Dirk NowitzkiGerman legend who redefined the power forward position and led the Mavericks to their only NBA championship.Patrick EwingPatrick Ewing: Knicks legend, Hall of Famer, and Olympic gold medalist.Hakeem OlajuwonThe Dream who redefined the center position.
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