Blogger Black Buzz has followed and watched the NBA game since
1953.
First Team
Larry Bird-Forward-Celtics
Elgin Baylor-Forward-Lakers
Wilt Chamberlain-Center-Warriors, 76ers, Lakers
Oscar Robertsonn-Guard-Royals, Bucks
Michael Jordan-Guard-Bulls, Wizards
Second Team
Julius Dr. Erving-Forward-Nets, 76ers
Tim Duncan-Forward-Spurs
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-Center-Bucks, Lakers
Magic Johnson-Guard-Lakers
Jerry West-Guard-Lakers
Third Team
Charles Barkley-Forward-76ers, Suns
Elvin Hayes-Forward-Bullets Rockets
Bill Russell-Center-Celtics
Bob Cousy-Guard-Celtics
Kobe Bryant-Guard-Lakers
Fourth Team
Karl Malone-Forward-Jazz, Lakers
LeBron James-Forward-Cavaliers
Hakeem Olajuwon-Center-Rockets
Walt Frazier-Guard-Knicks
John Havlichek-Guard-Celtics
Fifth Team
Kevin McHale-Forward-Celtics
Rick Barry-Forward-Warriors
Shaquille O’Neal-Center-Magic, Lakers, Heat, Suns
Isiah Thomas-Guard-Pistons
Dwayne Wade-Guard-Heat
Sixth Team
James Worthy-Forward-Lakers
Kevin Garnett-Forward-Timberwolves, Celtics
Moses Malone-Center-Rockets, 76ers.
Sam Jones-Guard-Celtics
George Gervin-Guard-Spurs
Seventh Team
Adolph Schayes-Forward-Nationals, 76ers.
Scottie Pippen-Forward-Bulls, Trail Blazers
Bill Walton-Center-Trail Blazers, Celtics
Lenny Wilkens-Guard-Hawks, Super Sonics,
Cavaliers, Trail Blazers
Pete Maravich-Guard-Jazz, Hawks, Celtics
Eighth Team
Alex English-Forward-Nuggets
Connie Hawkins-Forward-Suns, Lakers
Patrick Ewing-Center-Knicks
Nate Archibald-Guard Royals, Kings, Nets, Celtics
Clyde Drexler-Guard-Trail Blazers, Rockets
Ninth Team
Dominique Wilkins-Forward-Hawks
Bob Petit-Forward/Center-Hawks
Dave Robinson-Center-Spurs
Allan Iverson-Guard-76ers, Nuggetts, Pistons
Dave Bing-Guard-Pistons
Honorable Mention
Robert Parish-Center- Warriors,Celtics
George Mikan-Center- Lakers
Earl Monroe-Guard-Bullets, Knicks
Gus Johnson-Forward-Rockets
John Stockton-Guard-Jazz
Bob Lanier-Center-Pistons, Bucks
Wayne Embry-Center-Bucks
Paul Arizin-Forward-Warriors
Willis Reed-Center-Knicks
Wes Unseld-Center-Baltimore Bullets
Dave Cowens-Center-Celtics
Dwight Howard-Center-Orlando Magic
Nate Thurmond-Center-Warriors
Bill Ramsey-Guard-Celtics
Bill Sharman-Guard/Forward-Celtics
Calvin Murphy-Guard-Rockets
Steve Nash-Guard-Suns & Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki-Forward-Mavericks
Carmelo Anthony-Forward-Nuggets
Bob Love-Forward-Bulls
Chet Walker-Forward-76’ers & Bulls
*Jerry Lucas-Center/Forward-Knicks
*Billy Cunningham-Forward-76'ers
Extra Noted Players
Greatest Impact Player:
Wilt Chamberlain
Most Complete Players:
Michael Jordan
Oscar Robertson
Greatest Rebounders:
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Russell
Moses Malone
Gus Johnson
Dennis Rodman
Dave Robinson
Elgin Baylor
Dave Cowens
Julius Erving
Charles Barkley
Nate Thurmond
Shaquille O’Neal
Maurice Lucas
Dwight Howard
Buck Williams
Greatest Foul Shooters:
Rick Barry
Calvin Murphy
Larry Bird
Greatest Clutch Players:
Michael Jordan
Jerry West
Magic Johnson
John Havlicek
Larry Bird
Bill Russell
Kobe Bryant
Most Dominating:
Wilt Chamberlain
Shaquille O’Neal
Greatest Forwards:
Elgin Baylor
Larry Bird
Best Passers:
Bob Cousy
Pete Maravich
Magic Johnson
Nate Archibald
Oscar Robertson
Best all around Guards:
Michael Jordan
Oscar Robertson
Bob Cousy
Majic Johnson
Jerry West
Kobe Bryant
Greatest Players:
Michael Jordan
Oscar Robertson
Wilt Chamberlain
Present College Player To Watch-Gerald Henderson, Jr. who is a senior at Duke University, is the most complete player since Michael Jordan and is ahead of Jordan in this stage of his development. He is a smaller version of Michael Jordan and if he works extremely hard he may well become more proficient than Jordan in most categories.
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3 comments:
I can give one team:
Magic Johnson - PG
Michael Jordan - SG
Julius Erving - SF
Larry Bird - PF
Kareem Abdul Jabbar - C
Honorable Mention:
Hakeem Olajuwon, Tim Duncan
Winning championships is an important factor in this.
RayP you agree with my choice of Bird and Mike. Oscar Big O was the only player in N.B.A.history to average a triple double for two whole seasons. Oscar was a scorer and shooter and an excellent passer. Magic always hada good supporting cast in L.A. Oscar only had Jerry Lucas in Cincy,and he went on the Bucks and won with Kareem. Wilt has two rings,but for the last years of his career he did nothing but pass to West and Baylor.. All Wilts stats are better than Kareem except for scoring and winning titles. Kareem was a better shooter and foul shooter than Wilt. Dr. J scored a lot of his ponts in the old ABA playing against inferior talent. Baylor was a better shooter,scorer and rebounder than the Doctor. The Dr. could dunk and make fantastic layups but Baylor could walk on water with the basketball with his thousands of acrobatic moves . It's great that you gave condieration to winning titles. Ball players such as Ernie Banks,Charlles Barkeley,Karl Malone never won titles but they are considered by many to be the best at their respective positions,etc. Great comments RayP
Hi Ron,
Based on your excellent list, I am inviting you to join the Association for Professional Basketball Research (the leading pro basketball historians group).
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Click on "register" at the top right of the landing page and follow the instructions
Thanks & welcome!
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