1. Michael Jordan
   Kevin Durant
2. Scottie Pippen
   Charles Barkley

Michael Jordan was one of the most marketable athletes in all of sports. He is arguably the best basketball player to have ever played the game. Whether on defense or offense, he was unstoppable. And of his six NBA championships, he was MVP of, well, you guessed it, all six of them.

1. Dwyane Wade
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Kevin Garnett
   David Robinson

Jabbar is best known for his hook shot. Yet, in his 20-year career, he holds two records that may never be broken. He was a six-time MVP and a 19-time All-Star.

1. Charles Barkley
   Karl Malone
2. Kevin Durant
   Dwyane Wade

Dwayne Wade is considered one of the most popular players in the game. From several years with the highest selling jersey sales, to four consecutive NBA Finals, leading the Miami Heat to championships in 2012 and 2013, it's easy to see why he is a legend!

1. Hakeem Olajuwon
   Oscar Robertson
2. Kobe Bryant
   Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson's off-court antics may be as well-known as his on-court strengths. This 11-time All-Star played 14 seasons, scoring over 24,000 points, 3,394 rebounds, and 5,624 assists.

1. Stephen Curry
   Jason Kidd
2. Allen Iverson
   Chris Paul

When you are considered by most to be the greatest shooter in NBA history, you're going to put up some big numbers. For a small sample, in the 2012-13 season, Curry broke the NBA three-pointer record with 272. He followed that up the following season by breaking his three-pointer record with 286. Oh, and by the way, in 2016 he had 402. Yep, you read that right.

1. Chris Paul
   Kobe Bryant
2. Charles Barkley
   Willis Reed

Kobe Bryant had a lengthy 20-year career, more impressive since it was all with the Lakers. In fact, that's a record. During that time he was an 18-time All-Star, and won five championships. In 2006, he scored a career high 81 points against the Raptors.

1. Willis Reed
   Dolph Schayes
2. Charles Barkley
   Dave Cowens

Also known as Sir Charles, Barkley was a rebounding machine and 11-time All-Star. He still holds records for most rebounds in a quarter and at halftime.

1. Larry Bird
   Dolph Schayes
2. Paul Arizin
   John Havlicek

Larry Bird played for the Celtics from 1979 to 1992 and was an All-Star all but one year. As impressive as any of his lengthy career achievements, are his three consecutive years as the league's MVP (1984-1986).

1. Walt Frazier
   George Mikan
2. Shaquille O’Neal
   Karl Malone

Known by his nickname, Shaq, O'Neal appeared in 15 All-Star games during his 19-year career. He played on six different teams during this time. Considering he is one of the heaviest players to have played the game, he has some of the greatest honors, including four championship rings.

1. Jason Kidd
   Hal Greer
2. Walt Frazier
   Kevin Durant

Jason Kidd retired with 107 triple-doubles, third all-time. He also retired as second in career assists and steals. He is the only player in NBA history with 15,000 points, 10,000 assists, and 7,000 rebounds.

1. Dave Cowens
   David Robinson
2. Elvin Hayes
   John Stockton

It's hard to say which of the Stockton/Malone duo were the most impactful. In fact, it might be a fruitless effort. Stockton is considered one of the greatest point guards ever as a 10-time All-Star. He still holds career assist and steals records, which are unlikely to be broken in the foreseeable future.

1. Earvin "Magic" Johnson
   Charles Barkley
2. Shaquille O’Neal
   Karl Malone

Magic Johnson has a huge list of achievements, including five championships, three MVP awards, nine NBA finals, and 12 All-Star games. He retired in 1991, after finding out he'd contracted HIV, but returned two more times for a total of three retirements.

1. Dirk Nowitzki
   Julius Erving
2. Chris Paul
   Dave Bing

Since high-school and his McDonalds All-American award, Chris Paul hasn't let up. From the NBA's rookie of the year to two Olympic gold medals, and nine NBA All-Star appearances, he has had incredible success that doesn't seem to let up.

1. Magic Johnson
   Bob Pettit
2. Dirk Nowitzki
   Jerry West

Nowitzki has too many credits to name, but his greatest might be his 50-40-90 club - 50% or higher field goal average, 40% or higher three-point percentage, and 90% or higher free throw percentage.

1. Allen Iverson
   Clyde Drexler
2. Scottie Pippen
   Karl Malone

Scottie "Pip" Pippen may have been the greatest second player of all-time. He won six NBA Championships alongside teammate Michael Jordan. Most agree Pippen would have been the best player on nearly any other team.

1. Hal Greer
   Walt Frazier
2. George Mikan
   Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett had one of the longest playing careers at 21 years. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and a brief stint with the Brooklyn Nets before retiring where he started in Minnesota. He is one of a handful of high school players to step straight into the NBA, making an immediate impact, followed by a long career.

1. Scottie Pippen
   Kevin Durant
2. Willis Reed
   LeBron James

LeBron James four-year departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers was one of the most memorable stories in the NBA at the time. However, his time away wasn't fruitless. He spent each of those four years with the Miami Heat, playing in four NBA Championships, winning two of them.

1. Tim Duncan
   David Robinson
2. LeBron James
   Stephen Curry

Robinson is the only Naval Academy player to play in the NBA, which also has relevance to his nickname, "The Admiral." He is a 10-time All-Star, NBA MVP, and has two National Championships. Not bad for a midshipman.

1. Scottie Pippen
   Kevin Durant
2. Hakeem Olajuwon
   Clyde Drexler

Imagine this. Olajuwon was drafted first in the 1984 draft. The same draft that included Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton. So, yes, he's one of the greatest centers of all time.

1. Isiah Thomas
   Willis Reed
2. Kevin Garnett
   Dave Cowens

It's not often that a person is considered too small for a position when they stand 6 feet 9 inches tall. But that is exactly what Cowens' critics thought of him before he was drafted in 1970. However, he quickly shut naysayers up by co-winning the NBA Rookie of the Year. Three years later, he won NBA player of the Year honors.

1. Karl Malone
   George Gervin
2. Moses Malone
   Elgin Baylor

The Malone/Stockton duo is one of the most successful and prolific in NBA history. With outstanding scoring (36,928), free throws attempted and made, and NBA All-Star appearances, he made the most of his 19-year career.

1. Dave Bing
   Hakeem Olajuwon
2. LeBron James
   Oscar Robertson

In 14 seasons, Robertson was a 12-time All-Star. He was the first of only two players to average a triple-double for a season. The other is Russel Westbrook.

1. David Robinson
   Isiah Thomas
2. Elgin Baylor
   Dave Bing

Baylor appeared in eight championships during his 13-year career. Athletically he had it all as a prolific shooter, rebounder, and passer. After retiring, he spent the next 22 years as the General Manager of the LA Clippers.

1. Shaquille O’Neal
   Stephen Curry
2. Bill Sharman
   Rick Barry

Bill Sharman joined with Bob Cousy to form what many consider the greatest backcourt in NBA history. While having a successful playing career, Sharman may best be known as the first North American athlete to win a championship as a player, coach and team executive.

1. Paul Arizin
   Jerry West
2. Dwyane Wade
   George Gervin

Arizin played all twelve of his years with the Philadelphia Warriors. His 16,266 points were the third highest when he retired.

1. Jerry Lucas
   Larry Bird
2. Tim Duncan
   Bill Russell

Jerry Lucas was a seven-time All-Star in his 11 seasons. However, his collegiate career was just as amazing. He is still the only three-time Bid Ten player of the year, as well as a two-time NCAA player of the year.

1. Julius Erving
   Dave Cowens
2. Clyde Drexler
   Hal Greer

Dr. J is the player who brought the high-flying, above rim style of play into basketball, showing off dunks on the court and free-throw line dunks in contests. He is the only person to have been voted Most Valuable Player in both the ABA and NBA.

1. Larry Bird
   Shaquille O’Neal
2. Bill Walton
   Walt Frazier

Walt Frazier learned to play basketball on a rutty dirt playground. Despite being a standout football player with several scholarship offers, he opted for basketball at Southern Illinois University. It seems he made the right choice, winning two NBA championships, scoring over 15,000 points and having his number retired by the New York Knicks.

1. David Robinson
   Patrick Ewing
2. Charles Barkley
   Scottie Pippen

Everyone knows Ewing for his NBA career, but he was also a phenom in college, leading the Georgetown Hoyas to three NCAA championships. He is considered one of the best both in college and NBA basketball and was named Georgetown's Head Coach in April of 2017.

1. LeBron James
   George Gervin
2. Magic Johnson
   Elvin Hayes

Hayes' basketball career didn't start in glory. He was an introverted and clumsy eighth grader when a teacher suggested he play basketball. However, his first few seasons were led with laughter. But by the time he was a senior, he was averaging 35 points per game. During his career, he played 1,303 games, scoring 27,313 points and 16,279 rebounds.

1. Chris Paul
   Kevin McHale
2. Dolph Schayes
   Dirk Nowitzki

McHale played for the Celtics for his entire career. Charles Barkley once said of McHale, "Kevin McHale's the best player I played against because he was unstoppable offensively, and he gave me nightmares on defense."

1. Dolph Schayes
   Bob Pettit
2. Jason Kidd
   Chris Paul

Despite being cut from his high school's basketball team in his freshman and sophomore years, Petitit is a good example of why you should keeping plugging away. He had a solid career which was highlighted by becoming the NBA's first MVP.

1. Willis Reed
   Dirk Nowitzki
2. Dave Bing
   Jerry Lucas

Even at 6 feet 9 inches tall, Willis was considered relatively small for a center going up against players like Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Nonetheless, he was a physical and hard-working threat on the court. Reed retired with over 8,400 rebounds and continued on as a college and NBA coach after retirement.

1. Walt Frazier
   Moses Malone
2. Scottie Pippen
   Patrick Ewing

Moses Malone played with nine teams during his 21-year career, This is a significantly high number for a 12-time All-Star and three-time NBA MVP.

1. Dave Bing
   Bob Cousy
2. Jerry Lucas
   Hakeem Olajuwon

Cousy can be considered the assist King, leading the league eight straight seasons. He is also on a very short list of players who were All-Stars in every full season they played. If you're counting, that would be 13.

1. Bill Russell
   Elgin Baylor
2. Larry Bird
   Bill Walton

Despite Walton's collegiate and NBA achievements, people will always ask, "What if?" During his 13-year career, he was plagued with foot problems. Still, when healthy, he was incredible.

1. Hal Greer
   John Havlicek
2. Jason Kidd
   Dave Cowens

Hal Greer was Marshall's first black schlolarship athlete and owned the school's field goal percentage record when he went pro. He played more games for the 76ers than any other player.

1. John Havlicek
   George Gervin
2. Rick Barry
   Elgin Baylor

John Havlicek played all 16 of his seasons with the Boston Celtics. Of those 16 he won eight NBA Championships - an 8-0 record in series outcomes. He was also a 13-time All-Star.

1. Paul Arizin
   Bill Sharman
2. Rick Barry
   Chris Paul

Rick Barry has the distinction of being the only player to have led the NCAA, ABA and NBA in scoring in at least one season at each level. For a big guy, he also had an exceptional career free-throw percentage of .900, most of which were shot underhand.

1. Willis Reed
   Clyde Drexler
2. Bill Sharman
   Elvin Hayes

Clyde "The Glide" Drexler is known for his speed and athleticism. He still holds the record for offensive rebounds by a guard with 2,615.

1. Julius Erving
   Patrick Ewing
2. Charles Barkley
   Wilt Chamberlain

There is just not enough time to talk about Chamberlain's career. He only played 13 years, but he sure made the best of them. How about a 100-point game? Averaging 40 and 50 points per game during a season? Or, consider that he averaged 30 points and 20 rebounds per game in a season - seven times. No other player has done it even once.

1. Bob Pettit
   Stephen Curry
2. Kevin Durant
   Bill Russell

Durant was one of the most recruited high school basketball players of all time. He did play one year for the University of Texas, which was plenty. His accolades include, four-time scoring champion, eight-time all-star and five-time All-NBA First Team.

1. Dave Bing
   George Gervin
2. Dwyane Wade
   Jerry Lucas

Gervin played 18 years between the ABA and NBA. Considered one of the best shooting guards to have played the game, he averaged 26.2 points per game.

1. John Havlicek
   Dave Bing
2. Willis Reed
   Rick Barry

Bing had a distinguished 12-year NBA career with seven All-Star appearances. He went on to start a multi-million dollar steel processing company and was elected mayor of Detroit.

1. Kevin McHale
   Bob Cousy
2. Bill Russell
   Clyde Drexler

There is one achievement among many achievements that stands out for Russell. As the leader of the Celtics from 1956 to 1969, he won 11 championships. 'Nuff said.

1. Isiah Thomas
   Oscar Robertson
2. George Mikan
   Bob Cousy

If you want to know why basketball players are synonymous with height, look no further than George Mikan. At 6 feet 10 inches, Mikan was one of basketball's first big men who made his career with rebounding, shot-blocking, and shooting over defenders.

1. Jerry West
   Larry Bird
2. Bob Pettit
   Bill Russell

Jerry West played 14 years for the LA Lakers, and was an All-Star each of those years. Despite winning only one championship in his career, he competed in nine championship series. He is the only player in history to have been awarded the NBA Finals MVP, even though his team lost.

1. Chris Paul
   Dolph Schayes
2. Bob Cousy
   David Robinson

In Schayes' 16 years as a pro, he was a 12-time All-Star and 12-time All-NBA selection. He also led his team into the playoffs 15 of his 16 years.