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The Greatest Power Forwards in NBA History
List Rules
Only players who played power forward for most of their career.
The greatest power forwards in NBA history are listed here on this list of the best power forwards of all time, ranked by loyal NBA fans. The list of top NBA power forwards ever rank among the top NBA players ever and includes some of the best current NBA players.
What makes a great power forward? The best power forwards are quick, versatile, hard-working, rebound and shooting machines. They can sink shots from near and far, and they do it all while making their acts of extreme athleticism seem effortless. But when it comes down to choosing the top power forward from a pool that includes Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan, is it even possible to single out one athlete as the greatest power forward in NBA history?
Who are the best power forwards in NBA history? What skills do the greatest power forwards have? Are power forwards the best players in the NBA? This greatest power forwards list takes the opinions of NBA fans and attempts to name one man the greatest NBA power forward in history. If your favorite NBA player isn't on the list, make sure to add him so others can vote for him in the quest to pick the best power forward ever.Ranked by
- San Antonio Spurs
- Boston Celtics
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets
- Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks
- Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers
- Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers
- Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets
- Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat
- Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers
- Milwaukee Hawks, St. Louis Hawks
- Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia Warriors
- Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons
- Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Washington Wizards, Baltimore Bullets, Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls
- Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Buffalo Braves
- Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks
- Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers
- Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers