The Best NBA Small Forwards of the 2000s

Updated July 19, 2019 8.1k votes 1.1k voters 17.3k views35 items

List RulesVote up your favorite small forwards that played in the NBA in the 2000s

Small forward is arguably the most challenging position in all of basketball. It Requires the speed of a shooting guard with the power of a power forward. It requires brains and brawn in order to become one of the greats. When you're looking for the best 2000s small forwards, this list has a bunch for you to look through! Check out this list of best 2000s NBA small forwards and vote up your favorites, and vote down the forwards from the 2000s you don't think stack up.

From all time greats like Carmello Anthony and Lebron James, to great position players like Luol Deng, there are plenty of the top 2000s NBA small forwards for you to look through! Many of the greatest NBA small forwards of the 2000s have gone on to become some of the most popular players in the history of the NBA.So take a look at this list of the best 2000s SFs from the NBA and vote up your favorites! These are the greatest NBA small forwards of the 2000s!

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Lebron James
Los Angeles Lakers
Position: Power forward
Age: 36
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Number: 23
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Paul Pierce
Boston Celtics
Position: Small forward
Age: 43
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States of America
Number: 34
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Tracy McGrady
Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic
Position: Shooting guard, Small forward
Age: 41
Birthplace: Bartow, Florida, United States of America
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Carmelo Anthony
Portland Trail Blazers
Position: Small forward, Forward
Age: 36
Birthplace: Red Hook, New York City, New York, United States of America
Number: 7
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Vince Carter
Atlanta Hawks
Position: Shooting guard, Small forward
Age: 43
Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America
Number: 25
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Shawn Marion
Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat
Position: Small forward, Power forward
Age: 41
Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois, United States of America
Number: 0
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Peja Stojakovic
Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings
Position: Small forward
Age: 43
Birthplace: Požega, Croatia
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Metta World Peace
Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings
Position: Small forward
Age: 40
Birthplace: Queensbridge, New York City, New York, United States of America
Number: 15
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Grant Hill
Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic
Position: Small forward
Age: 47
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Number: 33
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Kevin Durant
Brooklyn Nets
Position: Small forward
Age: 32
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Number: 35
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Danny Granger
Indiana Pacers
Position: Small forward, Power forward
Age: 36
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Number: 33
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Rashard Lewis
Orlando Magic, Seattle Supersonics
Position: Small forward, Power forward
Age: 41
Birthplace: Pineville, Louisiana, United States of America
Number: 9
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Caron Butler
Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers
Position: Small forward
Age: 39
Birthplace: Racine, Wisconsin
Number: 5

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Luol Deng
Minnesota Timberwolves
Position: Small forward
Age: 35
Birthplace: Wau, South Sudan
Number: 9
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Andre Iguodala
Memphis Grizzlies
Position: Small forward
Age: 35
Birthplace: Springfield, Illinois
Number: 9
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Latrell Sprewell
Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors
Position: Shooting guard, Small forward
Age: 50
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Bruce Bowen
Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics
Position: Shooting guard, Small forward
Age: 49
Birthplace: Merced, California, United States of America
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Andrei Kirilenko
Utah Jazz
Position: Small forward, Power forward
Age: 39
Birthplace: Izhevsk, Russia
Number: 47
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Shane Battier
Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies
Position: Shooting guard, Small forward
Age: 42
Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan
Number: 31
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Hedo Türkoğlu
Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic
Position: Small forward, Power forward, Point forward
Age: 40
Birthplace: Gaziosmanpaşa, Turkey
Number: 15
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Stephen Jackson
Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks
Position: Shooting guard, Small forward
Age: 41
Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas
Number: 3
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Tayshaun Prince
Detroit Pistons
Position: Small forward, Power forward
Age: 40
Birthplace: Compton, California, United States of America
Number: 22
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Gerald Wallace
Charlotte Bobcats, Sacramento Kings
Position: Small forward, Power forward
Age: 37
Birthplace: Sylacauga, Alabama
Number: 45

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Scottie Pippen
Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers
Position: Small forward
Age: 55
Birthplace: Hamburg, Arkansas, United States of America
Number: 33
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Richard Jefferson
Brooklyn Nets
Position: Small forward
Age: 40
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Number: 44
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