FanIQ News: SLAM Magazine's top 50 NBA players of all time

11	But could Olajuwon stop Shaq? I think that they just had very different styles, and that neither one of them is necessarily better than the other. Shaq was brute force, while Hakeem was finesse.

6/17/09

Boski93

10	Well I see NBA Debate Week Continues here on the Q.

6/17/09

drn0iswatr

4	I can't decide if he placed some of these players in certain spots b/c he wanted to get people riled up or if it is b/c he is just a kid and he doesn't know.

6/17/09

beerstudk

6	Clyde Drexler is waaaaay too low on the list. I'm not saying he should be top 10, but he should at least be higher than players like "The Glove" , Scottie Pippen and J-Kidd. #41..... are you f*cking kidding me!?!?

6/17/09

fremontguy26

8	how the hell did rodman crack the top 50 someone has issues

6/17/09

THE_Smoot

4	This comment was voted poor quality by FanIQ (Show anyway) Bostjan Nachbar > Michael Jordan + your children. Never gets any love...

6/17/09

barmarjeff

12	While I love Lebron, I don't think you can put him on the list yet.

6/17/09

6	That's valid. I still think that Shaq in his prime vs Hakeem in his prime would be a great (mostly defensive) matchup, but I think that Shaq never really got a chance to compete against The Dream while Shaq was at his best, and a lot of people (including Shaq himself, perhaps) underestimate Shaq's incredible combination of quickness and physicality when he was in his prime.

6/17/09

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Pat wrote:

That's valid. I still think that Shaq in his prime vs Hakeem in his prime would be a great (mostly defensive) matchup, but I think that Shaq never really got a chance to compete against The Dream while Shaq was at his best, and a lot of people (including Shaq himself, perhaps) underestimate Shaq's incredible combination of quickness and physicality when he was in his prime.

This is a terribly formed run-on sentence, by the way. For that, I apologize.

6/17/09

ipunki

3

Stockton seems a little high to me. I agree that Rodman shouldn't be on the list. He made more headlines after he left the NBA than when he was in the NBA. I think Nash is a little low, given that he won back 2 back MVP's, but no title yet probably dropped him a little. Duncan could drop a few spots for sure. He has won quite a few titles, but ALWAYS with excellent players around him. I still think Kobe has a few good years left so I wouldn't quite put him in the #12 spot yet, and same with LBJ. AI is a good player but top 50 of all time??? The last three teams he has been on he has made worse!! And MJ is correctly #1!!!

6/17/09

cinnalocks

7	Jerry West in front of Kobe is also arguable. West was very good but he LOST not Won 7 or 8 times in the finals and won only once. Mr Clutch indeed.

6/17/09

gobigblue1960

4	This comment was voted poor quality by FanIQ (Show anyway) Just another way to put the most overrated athlete in any sport.Michael Jordan over Wilt, Jabbar, Russell, and Oscar Robertson...ridiculous. 1.Chamberlain 2. Jabbar 3.Russell 4. Robertson 5. West.

6/17/09

fremontguy26

2	too me theres other nba players that deserve it more than rodman

6/17/09

mk_donley

6	gobigblue1960 wrote: Just another way to put the most overrated athlete in any sport.Michael Jordan over Wilt, Jabbar, Russell, and Oscar Robertson...ridiculous. 1.Chamberlain 2. Jabbar 3.Russell 4. Robertson 5. West. I totally disagree with you buddy. MJ is the best ever end of discussion.

6/17/09

5	mk_donley wrote: I totally disagree with you buddy. MJ is the best ever end of discussion. Bil Russell and his 11 rings beg to differ with your opinion and be heard in your discussion.

6/17/09

4	p.s. Shaq is way too high. he can swap with Kareem easily, and even then, Duncan may be better - and Bird and West, so that puts Shaq at about #10, where he belongs. And as I made clear, all players can line up behind Russell.

6/17/09

ojekeme1

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6/17/09

Tarheel23_GOAT

2

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the main one that matters is number 1 MJ so out of this whole list at least that one was right all the other GREAT PALYERS its hard to say, yes I agree some players should be placed above another, but every player on this has a right to be here for a reason. LBJ and Kobe I wouldn't put them on this list just yet, it doesn't matter what ERA of basketball all these GREAT Players paved the way for LBJ,KOBE,WADE, etc so i think we should leave it at the GREATEST of all Time and not the The Great of the 2009 Season

6/17/09

annilee60

1

ojekeme1 wrote:

I really can't stand these lists compiled people who know of the past greats by name only. Although Robertson did not win as many titles or MVP awards as MJ he was by far the most complete player ever to play the game. The skill level that it takes to get a triple double much less average one over an entire season (and come within shouting distance of the mark on 3 other occasions) is off the charts. Then Look at Russell's 11 rings. Even if MJ hadn't have retired after the murder of his father the most that he would have is 8. Hmmm... in all the schools that I ever went to 11 is greater than 8 er... 6

great comment and intelligent as well.

6/17/09

annilee60

3	Shaquille is too high on this list/Jerry West too low. There is no way (not on my roster) should Tim Duncan be where he is. I watch the game from a fan point of view only...I dont remember stats, I remember the impact and longevity of a players game. I have seen Tim play and have never been impressed....oh well but everyone lives in the "now"

6/17/09

dahizzle

3	I on the otherhand am happy to see LeBron on this list. Every year he improves and it's just a matter of time before he is in the top 10. He is the only player right now that I can imagine that can average a triple double in a season. And he is still getting better.

6/17/09

fremontguy26

2

ojekeme1 wrote:

I really can't stand these lists compiled people who know of the past greats by name only. Although Robertson did not win as many titles or MVP awards as MJ he was by far the most complete player ever to play the game. The skill level that it takes to get a triple double much less average one over an entire season (and come within shouting distance of the mark on 3 other occasions) is off the charts. Then Look at Russell's 11 rings. Even if MJ hadn't have retired after the murder of his father the most that he would have is 8. Hmmm... in all the schools that I ever went to 11 is greater than 8 er... 6

but the era's was different, you can argue this topic forever. but they played in 2 different era's and to me the competition now a days is tougher than back then. theres more i wanna say but i gotta cut it short cause im sick

6/17/09

THE_Smoot

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A run-on sentence consists of a bunch of commas and semicolons and what not where periods used to or should be, but not like your previous question, which is in the form of an interrogative sentence, which asks a question, such as "What's a run-on sentence?" and warrants a response from another organism, unless the question is rhetorical, which means it is a bit sarcastic and gets another person to think, which a lot of people don't do, but they should.

Consider your (possibly sarcastic) question answered.

6/17/09

sbertschmann

0	This comment was voted poor quality by FanIQ (Show anyway) lebron deserves to be higher.

6/17/09

0

I thought the list was very interesting and I was (for the most part pleased with the placements). Considering the recent MJ v KB 'discussion' I was wondering where another player (John Havlicek) from an earlier generation would rank. I'm pleased with the top 3 picks, but would definitely put Magic and Bird ahead of Shaq; aside from their personal 1 on 1 match-up, they were 'court generals', who managed a game better than anyone I can remember.

6/17/09

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sbertschmann wrote:

lebron deserves to be higher.

I disagree. If the NBA folded right now, I think that #42 would be a good place for him.

LeBron is a tough player to rank, because I think that everyone can agree that he'll shoot up the list in the next 10 years or so... but as of right now, that hasn't happened yet.

Will he end up better than most people on this list? Almost definitely. But RIGHT NOW, is he greater than the guys above him? Not quite.

6/17/09

0

THE_Smoot wrote:

A run-on sentence consists of a bunch of commas and semicolons and what not where periods used to or should be, but not like your previous question, which is in the form of an interrogative sentence, which asks a question, such as "What's a run-on sentence?" and warrants a response from another organism, unless the question is rhetorical, which means it is a bit sarcastic and gets another person to think, which a lot of people don't do, but they should.

Consider your (possibly sarcastic) question answered.

Yes, but sometimes run-on sentences can be a fun challenge to construct if the grammar is correct.....

6/17/09

michaelellington

2	i would take Magic at NO. 2 behind Jordan any day. He was a 6'8 point guard. What a beast

6/17/09

michaelellington

1	I would put Lebron higher then Iverson because all Iverson has done is take the SIxers to the finals and lost and won the MVP once. Lebrons 10 years younger then him and has already done that

6/17/09

jjbballer

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annilee60 wrote:

Shaquille is too high on this list/Jerry West too low. There is no way (not on my roster) should Tim Duncan be where he is. I watch the game from a fan point of view only...I dont remember stats, I remember the impact and longevity of a players game. I have seen Tim play and have never been impressed....oh well but everyone lives in the "now"

Tim Duncan has never been and will never play "impressive" but he is an impressive player with impressive stats. When he came to the spurs he changed their team and lead them to four championships. He also has won Rookie of the year,MVP twice, won 3 finals mvp awards,voted into 11 all-star games, 12 all-nba teams, and 12 all-defensive teams.

6/17/09

3	Why is Allen Iverson on this list? He's been nothing but a selfish undersized guard who jacks up a bunch of shots and makes even less for mediocre teams.

6/17/09

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soxfan90 wrote:

Why is Allen Iverson on this list? He's been nothing but a selfish undersized guard who jacks up a bunch of shots and makes even less for mediocre teams.

Yeah... 10 time All Star, 96-97 Rookie of the Year, 2000-01 MVP, 7 time All-NBA, 2nd leading scorer among all active players, 4-time leader in points per game, 3-time leader in steals per game... all as a rather undersized 6' shooting guard.

Yeah, you're right... he definitely has no place on this list.

Seriously, though. You think you're an Iverson expert, simply because you've seen him play as a washed up, beaten down, end-of-the-line player. Don't forget that you weren't even a teenager when The Answer was in his prime, scoring at will, and carrying a mediocre team to the NBA Finals, despite the fact that he had no second option.

Is he good now? Not really. But he was great, in his prime.

Please... explain how you felt the need to complain about Iverson making the list, but you're apparently totally OK with Walt Bellamy.

6/17/09

1	sbertschmann wrote: lebron deserves to be higher. LeBron is still no better than Dominique Wilkins right now. When he has some rings, then we can put him higher on this list (if he isn't too high right now as it is).

6/17/09

1

Pat wrote:

Yeah... 10 time All Star, 96-97 Rookie of the Year, 2000-01 MVP, 7 time All-NBA, 2nd leading scorer among all active players, 4-time leader in points per game, 3-time leader in steals per game... all as a rather undersized 6' shooting guard.

Yeah, you're right... he definitely has no place on this list.

Seriously, though. You think you're an Iverson expert, simply because you've seen him play as a washed up, beaten down, end-of-the-line player. Don't forget that you weren't even a teenager when The Answer was in his prime, scoring at will, and carrying a mediocre team to the NBA Finals, despite the fact that he had no second option.

Is he good now? Not really. But he was great, in his prime.

Please... explain how you felt the need to complain about Iverson making the list, but you're apparently totally OK with Walt Bellamy.

Yes, A.I. put up good scoring numbers, but he was never efficient. We'll never know if he really ever had a second option because he never passed the ball. He was an All Star because he was a good showman and fans were ignorant enough to buy it.

He's just simply not a winning basketball player. Plus I don't think that you're old enough to remember Walt Bellamy either.

6/17/09

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soxfan90 wrote:

Yes, A.I. put up good scoring numbers, but he was never efficient. We'll never know if he really ever had a second option because he never passed the ball. He was an All Star because he was a good showman and fans were ignorant enough to buy it.

He's just simply not a winning basketball player. Plus I don't think that you're old enough to remember Walt Bellamy either.

Iverson is 5th on the active assists leaders list. So... how could you say he never passed the ball?

6/17/09

indysteelers

0	Pippin is too high but I do think he deserves to be on this list.

6/17/09

sbertschmann

0

Pat wrote:

I disagree. If the NBA folded right now, I think that #42 would be a good place for him.

LeBron is a tough player to rank, because I think that everyone can agree that he'll shoot up the list in the next 10 years or so... but as of right now, that hasn't happened yet.

Will he end up better than most people on this list? Almost definitely. But RIGHT NOW, is he greater than the guys above him? Not quite.

thats a good point. i didn't think about it that way.

6/17/09

BluDevil

2	fremontguy26 wrote: too me theres other nba players that deserve it more than rodman Well, if you are gonna take Rodman off the list who are you gonna put in his place?

6/17/09

streetballer123

1	Shaq is a piece of garbage now

6/17/09

BluDevil

7	I gotta say, how come Reggie Miller didn't make this list? Surely he's better than at least one or two of these guys.... so since if I'm gonna add Reggie I gotta take someone off, I'll take Walt Bellamy off.

6/17/09

2	BluDevil wrote: I gotta say, how come Reggie Miller didn't make this list? Surely he's better than at least one or two of these guys.... so since if I'm gonna add Reggie I gotta take someone off, I'll take Walt Bellamy off. Wow... nice catch. I didn't even notice that Reggie wasn't on the list. I agree completely... he belongs on there.

6/17/09

JCAL9

1

Dennis Rodman toward the bottom of the list??? Are you kidding me.. the only dude you know could miss practice, show up to a game within the hour of start time and barely let anybody else get a rebound.. and He's @ the bottom of the list?? Stop playing..

Why is Shaq so high up there...??? C'mon man, for real.. Over Olajuwan and Jabbar.. Who made this list??? And do these fools not like Magic or something?? They mustve thought they were speaking about Orlando Magic when they put Magic Johnson name anywhere but in the top 5...

Dude, lets just say I'm a lil disappointed.. Ok I'm lying, I'm real disappointed..

6/17/09

gori2k5

0	What?? Dennis Rodman!! Should have been Dirk or someone else..

6/17/09

1

Pat wrote:

Iverson is 5th on the active assists leaders list. So... how could you say he never passed the ball?

Touche', but there's no way in hell he's an unselfish player. You can bring up any stat you want, but just by watching the guy he's an awful teammate. I remember in the '04 Olympics he was surrounded with the best talent in the world yet he was still just jacking shots up. He was a talented, scoring machine, but should never be mentioned with the basketball immortals.

I don't care what the numbers say, I can tell you with my own eyes that the guy just isn't a winning basketball player. I think a lot of people would be with me on this.

6/17/09

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soxfan90 wrote:

Touche', but there's no way in hell he's an unselfish player. You can bring up any stat you want, but just by watching the guy he's an awful teammate. I remember in the '04 Olympics he was surrounded with the best talent in the world yet he was still just jacking shots up. He was a talented, scoring machine, but should never be mentioned with the basketball immortals.

I don't care what the numbers say, I can tell you with my own eyes that the guy just isn't a winning basketball player. I think a lot of people would be with me on this.

Unselfish? Perhaps.
Awful teammate? Maybe.
Not a winning basketball player? Iffy.

But I think that he's still among the top 50 overall. SLAM has always had a hard-on for him, so they have him a little higher than he should be, but I still think he belongs on there.

I think that a "Top 50" list for the NBA isn't nearly as meaningful as it would be for other sports. There just aren't that many NBA players. 5 starters per team, as compared to 22 in football, 15 in baseball (counting the rotation + closer), however many they have in hockey... there are just much smaller rosters in the NBA. The Top 50 in the NBA is probably comparable to the top 300 or maybe more in MLB.

6/17/09

Murph

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soxfan90 wrote:

Touche', but there's no way in hell he's an unselfish player. You can bring up any stat you want, but just by watching the guy he's an awful teammate. I remember in the '04 Olympics he was surrounded with the best talent in the world yet he was still just jacking shots up. He was a talented, scoring machine, but should never be mentioned with the basketball immortals.

I don't care what the numbers say, I can tell you with my own eyes that the guy just isn't a winning basketball player. I think a lot of people would be with me on this.

Nope....not really with you on this one. From college to the pro's AI was always one of the two best players on the court at any given time. Name the number two scorer on those sixer teams without looking it up. Think about when the games on the line, who do you want taking the shot? AI or Aaron McKie? Would you feel comfortable passing the ball to Eric Snow?

6/17/09

Murph

1	Also....you people must really forget how dominate Shaq was in his prime. Shaq was a three time NBA finals MVP for a reason.

6/18/09

Festerchen

2	who make more money mj or the rest 49 mj thats reason he is number 1

6/18/09

ojekeme1

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fremontguy26 wrote:

but the era's was different, you can argue this topic forever. but they played in 2 different era's and to me the competition now a days is tougher than back then. theres more i wanna say but i gotta cut it short cause im sick

I will grant you your aurgument about there being seveal different era's in the NBA. But, how can you say that the competition was tougher. In the days when Wilt and Russell played there was an unwritten rule restricting the number of blacks per team to 3 at most. So to even make a team, regardless of talent was almost an act of God in itself. The international players were doormats for our high school and college players who unlike the Redeem team where picked over a weekend tryout and routinely crushed all commers at the world games and olympics.

6/18/09

ojekeme1

1	Festerchen wrote: who make more money mj or the rest 49 mj thats reason he is number 1 MJ has made more money as of this second. But I would fully expect LeBron to surpass him over his lifetime and by your logic Magic is a very close #2 on the list. His companies which include Bank and Real Estate holdings are Forbes List material.

6/18/09

4	Festerchen wrote: who make more money mj or the rest 49 mj thats reason he is number 1 Yeah, great point. And that's why Raef LaFrentz is better than Bill Russell... he made more money.

6/18/09

Tarheel23_GOAT

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all of these great players are on this list for a reason and some Great Players are not i think steve nash shouldn't be up here instead put Joe Dumas in this list because of the fact he was one of the greatest defenders in the game and he has rings nash doesn't, hell put Kobe(wanna be like mike)bryant in that era and i promise he would do what he is doing now against a smaller guard like Dumas i love MJ but he would even tell you being guarded by Joe Dumas was the hardest thing he has ever had to face as a player

6/18/09

0	Pat wrote: Yeah, great point. And that's why Raef LaFrentz is better than Bill Russell... he made more money. LOL.....Yea, I think that reasoning takes John Havlicek completely off the list...... I agree MJ is the best Festerchen, but considering how player salaries have escalated, that's not the best line of reasoning to prove the point.

6/18/09

Festerchen

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And that's why Raef LaFrentz is better than Bill Russell... he made more money.

no and this is the point on such rankings when a player as good he is
no fanbase or contracts or other things has
is he overlookt and underratet and a player too all this hat overratet

ect. rodman vs garnett rodman outplayed garnett one and one on defense garnett no offensive factor more
but garnett sales 1millon jerseys rodman 100000 that point is clear garnett ahead of rodman

6/18/09

1

Festerchen wrote:

And that's why Raef LaFrentz is better than Bill Russell... he made more money.

no and this is the point on such rankings when a player as good he is
no fanbase or contracts or other things has
is he overlookt and underratet and a player too all this hat overratet

ect. rodman vs garnett rodman outplayed garnett one and one on defense garnett no offensive factor more
but garnett sales 1millon jerseys rodman 100000 that point is clear garnett ahead of rodman

That "logic" has more holes than a block of Swiss.

6/18/09

2	Pat wrote: That "logic" has more holes than a block of Swiss. Or one of Dick Cheney's hunting buddies....

6/18/09

bulls5

0	That is an interesting list. I think Steve Nash should be higher on the list and Shaq lower.

6/18/09

2

Murph wrote:

Nope....not really with you on this one. From college to the pro's AI was always one of the two best players on the court at any given time. Name the number two scorer on those sixer teams without looking it up. Think about when the games on the line, who do you want taking the shot? AI or Aaron McKie? Would you feel comfortable passing the ball to Eric Snow?

Eric Snow and Aaron Mckie were solid vets. I'm sure they could knock down a few open jump shots if he found them.

6/18/09

aos035

1	Pat wrote: But could Olajuwon stop Shaq? I think that they just had very different styles, and that neither one of them is necessarily better than the other. Shaq was brute force, while Hakeem was finesse. Olajuwon was one who made a quadrupal- double I believe

6/18/09

1	aos035 wrote: Olajuwon was one who made a quadrupal- double I believe Pretty sure that was David Robinson.

6/18/09

Breeze_Z

0	shaq might have just said that because others were preasuring him on the qestion

6/18/09

rahulbluffmaster

1	jordan ...best basketball player

6/18/09

dinbai

2	Yeah! Jordan rulez!!

6/18/09

spencerkleinpeter

0	dr j anyday

6/18/09

ImraanAdam

0	Steve nash should be number 40

6/18/09

jackyfebre

0	bryant

6/19/09

1	Pat wrote: Pretty sure that was David Robinson. Actually, they both did it...

6/19/09

NittanyJon

0	I would bump Allen Iverson out of the top 50. I live in metropolitan Philadelphia. If I hear again that Iverson "left everything out on the court again," I may have to be committed. there are quite a few players who do the same, but have more respect for Basketball.

6/19/09

ivan_ocon

0	History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.--B.C. Forbes http://bit.ly/ILQlN

6/19/09

ivan_ocon

0	Adding comment...If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.-

6/19/09

junerulez

0	Bill Russel should be No.2. Oscar Robertson should be 10. Steve Nash should be 13.

6/19/09

0	OK....inspirational quotes, but what do they have to do with the topic?

6/19/09

citytravelcenter_inc

0	chicago teams he do the best

6/19/09

citytravelcenter_inc

0	Adding comment...

6/19/09

mrphatfarm10

2	Scottie Pippen is to high he did nothing but stood next to Jordan and when Jordan left everybody thought he was goint 2 be the man..and he was not.

6/19/09

sammy_pasaway21

0	hi 2 oll

6/19/09

mrphatfarm10

0	C me and you are here(eye to eye) Jordan is way to high

6/19/09

ramnaldinho

0	kevin garnett yeah!

6/19/09

spidey333

0	REGGIE MILLER PAUL PIERCE JABBER LARRY BIRD MAGIC JOHNSON ETC

6/19/09

kint22

0	O neal is my man for live..........

6/19/09

D_ARAGON

0	Dr. J and MJ

6/19/09

Murph

1	soxfan90 wrote: Eric Snow and Aaron Mckie were solid vets. I'm sure they could knock down a few open jump shots if he found them. I can knock down open jump shots. You need a little more in a second scoring option at the NBA playoff level.

6/21/09

ekmoledina

0	i agree with mooser58, olajuwon and jabber

6/21/09

Darthlede

0	i would take Michael Jordan as Great next to Kareem and Whilt!

6/21/09

aqmal98

0	surely kobe bryant...

6/21/09

meme29al

0	KOBE BRYANT

6/21/09

ixnay

0	it always happens when a list of greatest ball players come up!.. alot of peoples argues about the list bcOz some of their favorite player/s is ranked lowly..

6/21/09

Ray_Gamma

0	I was able to witness first hand Olajuwon's dominance over Shaquille. I have seen them in play in person. I have seen them play on TV. You will never hear Shaq talk down about the Dream. That's because he absolutely used Shaq like a condom. Kobe above Hakeem is a joke.

6/21/09

dreignman29

1	much better for PISTONS if A.I. was not there in there team

6/21/09

ad_zky41

1	a.i destruct the play of detroit,,,,,

6/21/09

spencerkleinpeter

0	lebron and kobe u know

6/21/09

cale_nadz

0	Darthlede wrote: i would take Michael Jordan as Great next to Kareem and Whilt! u gota be kiddin' me...hahahaha!!! try to think of it agen my fwen..

6/22/09

battenergy

0	I agree with you. But dont forget Chamberlain

6/22/09

bautistaannah

0	?????

6/22/09

yansbor

0	Jabbar has been the everr best slam dunker

6/22/09

CarlyQ

0	Cool! It is awesome!

6/22/09

greg_gualberto

0	mooser, shaq could not stop olajuwon for sure but who can stop shaq? that's why we have the "hack a shaq", it's the only solution in limiting the big guy!

6/22/09

joseph4all2004

0	i agree with you olajuwon is still the best shaq

6/22/09

ladymavsfan

0	Hakeem Olajuwan over rules everybody nobody could stop him. Pair him with Clyde Drexler and the other team should just forfeit!

6/22/09

0	ladymavsfan wrote: Hakeem Olajuwan over rules everybody nobody could stop him. Pair him with Clyde Drexler and the other team should just forfeit! University at Houston's "Phi Slama-jama"!!!

6/22/09

LakerMike

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I already commented a couple of times at SLAM Mag's site, but here is a summary:
Shaq is TOO HIGH! He CANNOT be ahead of Kareem & Hakeem! NO WAY
LeBron might get there eventually, but not yet! What are they doing, forecasting?
NO WAY KG (possibly most overrated player EVER) be #30 - that is krazzzeeeee!!!!
How can AI make the list and Pistol Pete be left off???
Elgin Baylor should be higher. Chick Hearn used to call him the best he ever saw play!
Mainly though, MJ is the 'easy' pick at one, but does he deserve it TRULY? He DIDN'T dominate like Wilt did his era, not even close. He DIDN'T play in the mid-'80s where some of the best basketball ever was being played. He did not have to play the Celtics, Lakers, 76ers of that era, where a team like Houston or Suns or Jazz would have dominated in other decades but couldn't even win a title during the '80's!
So, my top 3 would have to be:
1) Magic Johnson, for being greatest ever leader and floor general, biggest star on the best-ever team - the Showtime Lakers, plus how he made his teammates better and made good players 'great'
2) Wilt Chamberlain, just look up his records, they are too numerous and AWESOME to list!
3) Michael Jordan, NOT #1 but where he deserves to be with the prism of total NBA-History to judge! Yes MJ was/is/forever-will-be great, but not the best ever! Close, real close, deserves to be up on basketball Mt. Rushmore, but NOT better than Magic or Wilt!

6/22/09

Missyfumi

0	I actually prefer Wilt Chamberlain over Micheal Jordan. Wilt Chamberlain is #1!!!!

6/22/09

cutiegirl_princess06

0	ehheemmm heheheh!! salmat sa pag invite ang saya?? enjoy aq

6/22/09

Mackson

0	Olajuwon

6/22/09

ladymarlew

1	I can agree with that Mooser. Good choice!

6/23/09

albertmarroyo

0	Lebron James is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6/23/09

jocelyn_embate

0	i love Michael Jordan, i always watch his playing basketball

6/23/09

ic_282004

0	i love JORDAN how he plays...i always watch him.

6/23/09

donaldkeyes451

0	kobe should be third and lebron should be 5 th

6/23/09

kirklanbell

0	barmarjeff wrote: While I love Lebron, I don't think you can put him on the list yet. lebron fresh but he just got a bad coach

6/23/09

donaldkeyes451

0	bill russel should be number two and lebrown 4th and kobbe 3rd

6/23/09

kirklanbell

0	if any one came close to becoming the next jordan it would be kobe

6/23/09

mecbri

0	michael jordan is the best player there is

6/23/09

spencerkleinpeter

0	beerstudk wrote: Clyde Drexler is waaaaay too low on the list. I'm not saying he should be top 10, but he should at least be higher than players like "The Glove" , Scottie Pippen and J-Kidd. #41..... are you f*cking kidding me!?!? lebron under ai

6/23/09

mecbri

0	Micheal is the best player there is.

6/23/09

jwalker2121

0	lebron and kobe r going to be up there in a few years

6/23/09

sinclair_scott86

0	kobe bryant is the best player so ear

6/23/09

abrennan7

0	make tim duncan lower and lebronn james higher

6/23/09

chadv1006

0	HOW CAN U NOT ADD CHRIS PAUL I MEAN COME ON!!!!!!!!

6/24/09

kino_manalo

0	NBA will have their dream team if there is KG and Superman..... They'll have a hard time to score if those 2 big posts will block them (only for inbound).

6/24/09

shelro3

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Jordan is # 1 without a doubt. In a league where size and post play get you championships Jordon personally denied every great big man in his era a chance to win while he had on a uniform. This list is objective and therefore hard to pick apart but I would have to go with Tim Duncan before Shaq coming from my era. Tim has been the most consistantl winner of the decade and put Dave Robinson on his back to win multiple rings. Shaq always had one of the 50 greats on his team to win it.

6/24/09

shelro3

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Wilt dominated with stats and not wins. I think winning is the name of the game so the only arguement against Jordan as one would be Bill Russell. 6 titles that could have easily been 8. Wilt was dominate but not dominate enough to win at a historic level. He is the most dominate force to ever touch the rock but that doesn't make him the best. I have him behind Bird, Magic, Russell, and the Big O. Maybe even Lou Al.

6/24/09

joshualucas03

0	shag is too high kareem should be number 4

6/24/09

KobeandShaq

0

this list is absolutely ridiculous and it sounds like whoever concocted this 'list' doesnt live in reality....if we go by the obvious..stats..rings..all-star appearances..u have to bump Kobe up...12?..r u serious?..i think Magic is either 1 or 2...hes still the ONLY player EVER to start in the finals as a rookie (w/o star player Kareem) and win the finals..played ALL positions too...Bird has only 2 rings and Wilt has i think 1 or 2..u put wilt and bird ahead of kobe?...Charles Barkley ahead of David Robinson and Scottie Pippen?..Barkley NEVER got a ring and Pippen has 6...6!!!!!!!!!!this was obviously prepared biasly and with considerable favoritism..probably the only consistent and accurate standing is Jordan at 1...

6/24/09