When it comes to the top NBA players of all time, there's plenty of speculation and room for debate, though many may not think so. Though Michael Jordan is easily considered the greatest player ever, some may say players like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, or Kevin Durant give him a run for his money. Who are the best NBA players? This list includes the best basketball players in NBA history, along with the top basketball players today.
Anyone can vote on the best NBA players here, which means these players are truly fan favorites. NBA fans can even add their own rankings to this list. Whether they have a famous jumper that just won't quit or ball-handling skills that leave their opponents spinning, these top 100 NBA players rule the hoop and the hardwood, and this list is a celebration of those skills. This list should answer who is the top 100, top 10, and best NBA player ever.
If you've ever asked, "Who's the greatest basketball player of all time?", look no further. Ranked by votes from thousands of fans, this list features the all time NBA GOATs, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. Vote up the best basketball player ever, and those who follow close behind. Then head over and vote on the best NBA players of the 2010s.
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75,49123,260Michael Jordan
Washington Wizards, Chicago BullsPosition: Shooting guard, Small forward
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American... more on Wikipedia2
66,03733,303LeBron James
Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami HeatPosition: Small forward, Power forward
LeBron Raymone James Sr. (; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball... more on Wikipedia3
44,73324,694Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee BucksPosition: Center
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born April 16, 1947) is an American retired professional basketball... more on Wikipedia4
43,25722,210Larry Bird
Boston CelticsPosition: Small forward, Power forward
Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player,... more on Wikipedia5
43,51424,191Magic Johnson
Los Angeles LakersPosition: Point guard, Power forward
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American retired professional... more on Wikipedia6
54,69828,328Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles LakersPosition: Point guard, Shooting guard, Swingman
Kobe Bean Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball... more on Wikipedia7
37,13920,532Shaquille O'Neal
Phoenix Suns, Orlando MagicPosition: Center
Shaquille Rashaun "Shaq" O'Neal ( shə-KEEL; SHAK; born March 6, 1972) is a retired... more on Wikipedia8
31,91017,457Tim Duncan
San Antonio SpursPosition: Power forward, Center
Timothy Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976) is an American professional basketball coach and... more on Wikipedia9
39,74122,744Wilt Chamberlin
Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles LakersPosition: Center
Wilton Norman Chamberlain (; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American basketball... more on Wikipedia10
34,07019,866Bill Russell
Boston CelticsPosition: Center
William Felton Russell (born February 12, 1934) is an American retired professional basketball... more on Wikipedia11
29,29817,228Hakeem Olajuwon
Houston Rockets, Toronto RaptorsPosition: Center
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (; Yoruba: [olaɟuwɔ̃]; born January 21, 1963), formerly spelled (& still... more on Wikipedia12
21,59810,787Stephen Curry
Golden State WarriorsPosition: Point guard
Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II ( STEF-ən; born March 14, 1988) is an American professional... more on Wikipedia13
21,29910,934Kevin Durant
Seattle Supersonics, Oklahoma City ThunderPosition: Small forward
Kevin Wayne Durant (born September 29, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for... more on Wikipedia14
18,36710,885Karl Malone
Utah Jazz, Los Angeles LakersPosition: Power forward
Karl Anthony Malone (born July 24, 1963) is an American retired professional basketball... more on Wikipedia15
15,1318,355Kevin Garnett
Boston Celtics, Minnesota TimberwolvesPosition: Power forward
Kevin Maurice Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player... more on Wikipedia16
17,3479,858Scottie Pippen
Portland Trail Blazers, Houston RocketsPosition: Small forward
Scotty Maurice Pippen (born September 25, 1965), commonly spelled Scottie Pippen, is an... more on Wikipedia17
Jerome Alan West (born May 28, 1938) is an American basketball executive and former player.... more on Wikipedia16,85810,453Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers18
21,42612,974Allen Iverson
Philadelphia 76ers, Denver NuggetsPosition: Point guard, Shooting guard
Allen Ezail Iverson (; born June 7, 1975), nicknamed "the Answer", is an American former... more on Wikipedia19
16,65810,418Charles Barkley
Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ersPosition: Small forward, Power forward
Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20, 1963) is an American retired professional basketball... more on Wikipedia20
16,5899,621John Stockton
Utah JazzPosition: Point guard
John Houston Stockton (born March 26, 1962) is an American retired professional basketball... more on Wikipedia21
13,6088,637David Robinson
San Antonio SpursPosition: Center
David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965) is an American former professional basketball... more on Wikipedia22
17,3779,703Dwayne Wade
Miami Heat, Chicago BullsPosition: Point guard, Shooting guard
Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. ( dwayn; born January 17, 1982) is an American former professional... more on Wikipedia23
20,07311,963Dirk Nowitzki
Dallas MavericksPosition: Power forward
Dirk Werner Nowitzki (German pronunciation: [ˈdɪʁk ˈvɛʁnɐ noˈvɪtski]) (born June 19, 1978) is... more on Wikipedia24
12,9858,583Steve Nash
Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix SunsPosition: Point guard
Stephen John Nash (born 7 February 1974) is a Canadian former professional basketball player... more on Wikipedia25
10,0446,655Patrick Ewing
Orlando Magic, Seattle SupersonicsPosition: Center
Patrick Aloysius Ewing (born August 5, 1962) is a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame... more on Wikipedia
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