A member of the leagues 75thanniversary team, he long agoreached a different plane of basketballgreatness that only himself and Jordan occupy. A Dream Team member andtwo-time gold medal winner who was skilled enough to be considered one of the 50 greatestby the NBA in 1996,andone of the 75 greatest players ever in 2021, Pippen did so much more than his averages indicated (16.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 5.2 APG). This might shock you: Elgin Baylor. Magic Johnson Played 13 Seasons In The NBA (Source: NBA.com). No disrespect to players who didnt make it into the top 10. what is the argument that Moses Malone could possibly be ranked higher than Karl Malone? Praise or pillar the selections as you see fit. But one of the greatest guards ever made the All-Star team each of his 14 seasons in Los Angeles, made 12 All-NBA squads,was a five-time All-Defense selection, and a no-brainer to make the NBAs 75th anniversary team. Likewise, he is also 15 times NBA All-Star and was named to eight All-NBA First team. He earned just about every individual honor a superstar can earn, most especially six MVPs (one more than Russell and Jordan) and hes still the only player in league history to win an MVP despite his team not making the playoffs. Vote up the best basketball player ever, and those who follow close behind. How can you have that many current players? The No. He also made 11 NBAAll-Star teams, won threeMVP awards across the NBA and ABA, andmade the 75th anniversary team. He helped revolutionize the power forward position even more so than Tim Duncan did (hes a center! This one is started to feel a little dated. The most avid NBA fans among you should take my. He played at the highest level on both sides of the floor and like Bill Russell before him knew exactly what he had to do to help his team win day in and day out. Show some respect. Even despite losing in the second round to the Boston Celtics this season, Giannis became the first NBA player in historywith 200 points, 100 rebounds and 50 assists in a single series. All-Time #NBArank: The 10 greatest point guards in NBA history ; TrueHoop TV: Steph Curry the fourth-best PG of all time? Kobe ranks fourth among all-time NBA leading scorers with 33,643 career points. Hesone of the best big men ever. Cant argue with the results. | Go To Top More quiz info >> Start Quiz Comments (119) Besides, Magic has been league MVP 3 times, named to 12 NBA All-Star, and 9 times All NBA First Team honor. No Jack Sikma. No one besides Jordan can top him, and even that's close. Third, Westbrook is ahead of Cheeks in assists. Next on our list of the best NBA players is Larry Bird, often considered the greatest Celtics player and small forward of all time. Like Kareems skyhook, Bills knack for keeping balls in play after a block is a lost art as players would rather swat it into the stands and flex on their opponent instead of making the right play. When you think of LeBron James, youthink of greatness. Had a defensive player of the year existed in the 1960s, Russell would probably have won all of it in his 13 years as an NBA player. Top 15 players in NBA history: CBS Sports ranks the greatest of all time, from West and Steph to LeBron and MJ LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the only two active NBA players to. To this day that is still one of the most amazing individual performances on a basketball court that Ive ever seen. You could go on and on with former and current NBA stars talking about why Iverson was so great and means so much to them. The same thing bothered me with counting Schmidt when we typed in Smith on baseball quizzes, but at least there, it's not *not* counting some other Schmidt. For about 75 years the NBA has been entertaining people around the world with high-flying dunkers, lightning-quick dribblers, lock-down defenders and surgical shooters. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He is also 24th in steals. larry bird should be 1st all the way boston celtics the best all the way you already know but RIP BILL RUSSEL AND KOBE BRYANT. Later, in 2010 as a Dream Team member, he was seated again in the Hall of Fame. He was possibly the best player in the world at that time. David Robinson is a true generational talent comes in at No. And I blank on Steph Curry. AC, Zekes legacy has been somewhattarnished over the yearsby the opinions of his peers and the off-the-court issues he brought on himself while in theKnicks front office. He averaged24.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.2 APG, 2.0 SPG, and 1.7 BPG. Also surprised about Alvin vs. Oscar Robertson--fewer people got the latter, but he's the one I was aiming for when I typed "Robertson." The Big O was a nightmare matchup because he scored in ways few were able to figure out. And though Wade played for the Bulls and Cavs later in his career, hell always be rememberedas a member of theHeat. 15. Bird is well known for his excellent passing and defensive ability. Top 10 Best NBA Players Of All Time!! Also see Top 100 Baseball Players Quiz by Quizmaster Rate: Featured Quiz Last updated: December 14, 2021 You have not attempted this quiz yet. On January 26, 2020, 41 years old Kobe Bryant, alongside his daughter Gianna and six family friends, and the pilot died in a helicopter crash. AC, The. I forget Barkley on EVERY NBA quiz that I dothe one time i actually remember to try himhe's not on there. Id love to see some of todays greats playing against Elgin. Tagline says "Can you the" missing a "name". Magic started as a center and played all positions, registering 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists. Or Charles Barkley. I'm happy with the 4 points that my limited knowledge of basketball, NBA Jam, common last names, and reading the comments was able to cobble together for me. Compared to most of the guys on this list, though, Curry was a slow starter. Worst NBA players: The top 10 10. He has also shown his ability to carry G-league teams to NBA Finals, and of course his longevity. Few guys in the league have everaffected the game in all facets like Antetokounmpo does, even if that 3-point shot forever remains a work in progress. Theres virtually no formula to stop him. There are no specific criteria for calling one the greatest. They continue to way over hype active players. Had a hard time with the blockers the ones I got happened to be rebounders (bigger names). SLAM 500 Greatest NBA Players of All Time Bill Simmons Hall of Fame Pyramid ABA All-Time Team NBA & ABA All-Star Game All-Star Game Selections by Player All-NBA and All-NBA Team Selections by Player All-Defensive Team Selections by Player NBA Referee Awards Greg Willard Spirit Award NCAA Season Awards AP Player of the Year Award One of the most memorable games was replacing the injured Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the NBA finals during their rookie season. Feels like he's been around since the 70s. Not only is he the greatest winner in all of American sports, Russell is also both the smartest and best defensive player to ever pick up a basketball. His numbers and accoladeslook unreal in 2020. Thats flat out impressive. When Timmy first got here, it was like mental telepathy. All with a smile on his face and a cigar about to be lit. Some will love the rankings, others will loathe them. The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debatewill never cease, but the fact that LeBronhas already made it to this level is pretty damn amazing. ZF, Before he was known as The Logo, his teammates called him Mr. The GOAT, no question. He has the full offensive package with no weaknesses. Hell then pull-upfrom halfcourt and make it 43.5 percent of the time. And the best part? 1. over 4 years laterapparently I still feel the same way. You have entered an incorrect email address! What a waste of a name if he didnt make it. Malone made that name synonymous with rebounding, winning, and ultimately, immortality. For Jordans individual career, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009 and a Dream Team member in 2010. But never forget what the GOAT, Michael Jeffrey Jordan, told us in the documentary: Everybody said I won all these championships, but I didnt win without Scottie Pippen and thats why I considered him my best teammate of all time. If ya dont know, now ya knowwwww.Pippens numbers will likely never wow you because he wasnt the scorer Jordan was. James Corden James Harden Jeremy Corbyn James Bond 2/10 nba.com/warriors Who's this Golden State Warrior? Guys. If your team doesnt have a big man that can shoot from 3, youre not winning anything. We all know Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and at least a handful of other stars can mess around and get a triple-double practically whenever they want. I wonder how many more rebounds Rodman would have gotten if he didn't get suspended, fouled out, or otherwise kicked out of games so much. In his 20th NBA season, LeBron nailed a 21-foot shot late against the Oklahoma City Thunder by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387 points on February 8, 2023. Its impossible to talk about Abdul-Jabbar without mentioning his signature shot, skyhook. Talking about it, Wilt is responsible for many NBA rule changes like offensive goaltending, extending the lane, and revising regulations regarding free throws and inbounding. More quiz info >> Start Quiz Comments (13) He was certainly one of the all-time greats, but, as far as steals go, Blaylock was, for his time, second only to Gary Payton for defensive point guards. Jack Sikma is Good but the NBA produced SO MANY talented BIg Man and Power Forwards so I think he shoudn't really be in top 100 maybe top 30 centers but not top 100 players. Lets look at who takes the crown of the greatest. Then I saw you rank Wilt Chamberlain above Shaq and Russell which is correct and I dont care what anybody texts here He was overshadowed by Duncan, whose numbers are slightly better, but Garnett was by far the more fun player to watch. But as great as he was in the regular-season, West shined in the playoffs. 1 Les podiums du Ballon dOr 2 Qatar 2022 - World Cup Qualification Quiz. I realize that this is not the quizmaster's list, but Aldridge should be on here over Blake Griffin (the most overrated basketball player in the world). He is, without a doubt, thegreatest shooter of all timeafter becomingthe careerleader in made 3-pointers. Duncan just retired. Duncan, known as the The Big Fundamental, ruled both ends of the floor for 20 years with his textbook basketball skills like midrange bank jump shot and perfect positioning in the defense. he was one of the greatest Centers of all time. However, it takes a truly rare talent to make more than one of the categories. Its guaranteed to get hardcore basketball fans in their feelings and, in our humble opinion, do a much better job than some of those other rankings floating around the interwebs that shall remain nameless. LeBron James Is A Four Times NBA Champion (Source: Instagram). You should also add Giannis Antetokounmpo. His season with the Raptors catapulted him up the all time ranks, if were being transparent. Top 1,000 NBA Players (#501-1,000) -. Care to guess who that is? But it's not quizmaster's list. @texasforever, I think you commented about LeBron too soon. Snowboard- . Lebron isnt in this conversation. But now that hes earned his first championship, Antetokounmpos entered rarified air. Can you name the top NBA players of all-time according to an ESPN poll of experts from 2016? It was probably like watching an alien. AC, Elgin Baylor never won a ring. In 2016, Shaq was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. But #1 is Bill Russell, who is 2nd on the above list. Healmost averaged a triple-double his rookie season before his iconic campaign during the 1961-62 season when he was good for 30.8 PPG, 12.5 RPG, and 11.4 APG a night. Michael Jordan Last Played For Washington Wizards (Source: GQ). Besides that, he won 4 MVPs. People could argue it but its pretty fair and pretty much on point in order of ranking with arguably some exceptions. Even despite losing in the second round to the Boston Celtics this season, Giannis became the first NBA player in history, Few guys in the league have everaffected the game in all facets like Antetokounmpo does, even if that 3-point shot forever remains a work in progress. AD, Theres really only one thing KawhiLeonardhas left to accomplish in his career. A no-brainer Naismith Hall of Famer inductee in 1977, the only thing missing from his sterling rsum was a championship. Shouldnt that tell you something? For comparison's sake, here are the top 10 players from last preseason: LeBron James Giannis Antetokounmpo James Harden Luka Doncic Kawhi Leonard Stephen Curry Kevin Durant Nikola Jokic Jimmy. A 19-time All-Star who 15 times finished in the top 5 of the MVP voting, well spare you from listing out all his accolades because youd be scrolling this fine piece of #contentfor hours. That's really not an accurate statement at all. Hope they make a new list. Luka Doni Boban Marjanovic Kristaps Porziis Maxi Kleber ADVERTISEMENT Continue quiz 4/10 nba.com/raptors Magic and Shaq crowned Kobe as the greatest Laker everafter he retired. tim duncan is definitely better than kobe, This list is in serious need of an update. Top 100 Greatest Nba Players Of All Time Quiz WaldoFinklestein October 22, 2022 0 This quiz includes the 100 greatest NBA players of the modern ERA as judged by a panel of experts for ESPN in 2016. He was named to 14 NBA All-Star and 10 times All-NBA First-team selections. I cannot believe Rodman is not on the all-time rebounds list. The Bad Boys wreaked havoc on the NBAs Holy Trinity ofMagic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan and most of the damage that was done was on the orders of the 61 point god. Let me know if I misspelled any names or duplicated players. AC, Yet another tough ranking. Point guards werent supposed to be 65 scoring machines that could get a bucket from anywhere on the court like The Big O could. He was truly ahead of his time. Right now he is 11th All-Time in scoring. As a rookie, he went to a team that had finished with the 2nd-worst record in the NBA and led them to the best record in the NBA. Just about being on the list of all time leaders in these categories. James scored 38 points for a new NBA record of 38,390 points on a 130-133 loss against the Thunders, making Kareem #2 all-time scorer. Of course Michael Jordan is No. Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). not even for one millisecond. AC, You want to talk about underrated? Or Elgin Baylor. Hes an enigma in some ways. 9. And if you add in the all-time Top 50 in Steals-per-Game, 3 players appear in at least 3 of all 4 lists. Besides his playing style, Bird dominated opposition players with his confidence and swagger. Bird's main reason for not appearing on these lists is the short length of his career. All other big man bow down to The Captain. If he brings home another title in Brooklyn, he could be pushing top 10 by the end of his career. On April 16, 2003, Jordan played his final NBA game and received a three-minute standing ovation from his teammates, his opponents, the officials, and the crowd of 21,257 fans. AD, Karl Malone falls into a long list of players from the 90s who were really good but ultimately overshadowed by Michael Jordan and theBulls. Curry just revolutionized the 3 point shot no one has ever did. No guard has ever dominated the league like he did, which helps his case when you see him on the top of everyones list. In his 20th NBA season, the Lakers star made history. In 251 playoff games, he averaged 19.9 PPG and 11.0 RPG. Hes a three-timeNBA champion with aFinals MVP, a 13-timeAll-Star, a seven-time All-NBA member, three-time All-Defensive team members,has one NBA scoring title, and a spot on the 75th anniversary teamsomething Wade told us he still cant believe. He was one of the first players to take full advantage of newly formed 3-pointers. He averaged 30 or more seven times, including a preposterous 40.6 per over 11 games in 1965. But other than potentially Leonard, Duncan will shine brighter than all the other great players who have ever played for the Spursand just about every other power forward in NBA historybecause of how rock steady solid he was. ZO, When you talk about best PGs in NBA history, it would be impossible to not have Magic Johnson as No. Werealreadyseeing Stephs impact on basketballas kids start launching from deep earlier than ever in their young careers and on the league with NBA teams putting the mid-range jumper out to pasture and fully embracingthe 3-pointer. Later, in 1995, Abdul-Jabbar was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. nobody in this era should be on the list period nothing but overrated bums, I disagree lebron should be on here but curry shouldnt because he only just became good. From the high-flying dunks to the clutch mid-range jumpers off that patented D Wade pump fake, there was moment after moment where No. I'll appreciate it. Thomas was a diabolical general who was able to score whenever he wanted and put his team on his back to will them to victory. His numbers throughout the NBA career was legendary. Ha! | View Desktop Site. Nobody could.AC, The Admiral. I have a new quiz "NBA Top 10 League Leaders of the 2010s" for all NBA fans out there. Seriously, they made rules to try and limit his dominance since he owns records no player now or in the future will ever come close to eclipsing. Or, if you insist on that, give us Alvin Robertson too. He has only 3 rings, and a mickey mouse tournament win that cannot be regarded as a championship. He is 19 times NBA All-star, most in NBA history. James, who operated as the face of the league in the 2010s . On May 17, 2021, Duncan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. If you look at the number of rebounds players have had divided by the number of minutes they have been on the court, Rodman is #5. To me, thats absolutely silly for a guy who still managed to win just as many or more titles than Bird, LeBron, Wilt, Magic, and Shaq. 3 during his career. To be honest with you the bunch of players that are active would be easily ranked in top 100 in history, guys like Curry, Durant, Paul or Wade are some of the best in history and guaranteed hall of famers. However, theres no denying what he did on the court asthe leader on two of the most hated championship teams in NBA history. While the Diesel collapsed defenses, Steph expands them, taking the 3-point philosophy of Mike DAntoni and turning it up a couple notches. It upsets me that people might be shocked that Allen Iverson is included on this list. My guy was brought to tears when he looked back at how maniacal he was towards his teammates. A former professional basketball player and coach is considered one of the best NBA players and the most incredible power forward of all time. AD, If you know The Big Fundamentals backstory then you know the idea that he would become one of basketballs greatest power forwards is preposterous. Sure, his game has holes, and Bucks haters will say their run to the title wasnt the hardest. He had to get famous. AD, The Big Ticket is one of those players where the rings convo holds little to no weight. Hes still in the top five in assists (he averaged 13.9 apg in 85) and still gets under MJs skin. Whenever there is a debate about a GOAT, one name is King James. Surprising the best rebounder of all time isn't on here. Unfortunately, Kobe being better than Tim Duncan is a very popular and flawed opinion, Alonzo Mourning retired in 2008, not 2004. All-NBA. Contact Us The goal is to match your game with a current star in the league. Pairing withShaquille ONeal, Kobe led the Lakers to 3 peat from 2000 to 2002. Think you know your NBA MVP candidates? Russell made over 1 rebound for every two minutes that he spent playing. Throughout his NBA career, he played for one team, San Antonio Spurs. They won three successive titles from 2000 to 2002, where Shaq claimed every Finals MVP award. Who will ever score 100 points in a game like Wilt did? !, This is a very Good Top 10 Great Job, your Top 5 is on point. And though this isnt all that important, Dirk was able to do it with the same franchise for his entire career. Career laurels: 11 NBA champion (1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969); 5 NBA Most Valuable Player (1958, 1961-1963, 1965); 12 NBA All-Star (1958-1969); NBA All-Star Game MVP (1963); 3. I was surprised Dennis Rodman didn't make it. Bird retired because of lower back issues, not because he planned to do so. His career will undoubtedly always be tied to the failures to win a ring, but the production was always there for Malone. Makes me kind of happy that LeBron isn't in any of these! Larry Bird Retired From NBA In 1992 (Source: NBA.com). Shaq, obviously a member of the NBA 75 team,is one of the most skilled bigs ever to touch a basketball and weve all seen the video of him cooking MJ in a one-on-one before the All-Star Game. Even with all those accomplishments people try to tear him down with advanced statistics like usage rate and efficiency. Each level has 18 players which you have to guess right. Fifty players were selected through a vote by a panel of media members, former players and coaches, and current and former general managers. at no point in his entire life has Manu Ginobili been "the best player in the world." He credits Bruce Lee for teaching him martial arts discipline and spirituality, helping him play in the NBA for 2 decades with quite a few injuries. The 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, also referred to as NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, were chosen in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Dream Shake will forever be one of the most iconic moves in NBA history and for that, we will always be thankful for Hakeem Olajuwon. A four-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP, O'Neal averaged a double-double during a career that spanned almost two decades. 1 on theirbest NBA players list, this is an easy one to write. Rushmore hill because nobody changed the game like Wilt the Stilt did. Jordan has a record 10 scoring titles to his name and holds records for career scoring averages of 30.1 and 33.4 PPG in the regular season and playoffs. And I think you recently rectified that situation to boot. | Privacy Settings AC, Some of us are willing to die on the Wilt Chamberlain Belongs on the NBAs Mt. AD, To me, Kevin Durant is the most skilled offensive player ever to play the game. His signature post move, called the doorstep spin move, bullied players on the court. https://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/1323874/every-nba-player-who-has-received-mvp-votes, Contact Us Because of Chamberlains domination, the league widened the lane, outlawed players rebounding missed free throws before the ball touched the rim, changed the definition of offensive goaltending, and forbade inbounds passes over the basket because it was an automatic alley-oop to Wilt every single time. yikes. Chuck played bigger than he was and was way more athletic than he was perceived. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich put it best when the franchise retired Duncans jersey. they're both deserved to be here. BODY. I used to be into basketball--not so much now, but Oscar Robertson is a legend. https://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/342321/nba-top-10-league-leaders-of-the-2010s. :-). He also played a huge role in the NBA instituting free agency when he brought a lawsuit against the league in 1970 that challenged the legality of the leagues proposed merger with the ABA, the merits of the draft, and the reserve clause that prevented players from pursuing contracts with any team they wished. We have put together a quiz that will tell you the current basketball player that you most closely resemble. Did you really watch Kobe Bryantmember of the NBAs 75thanniversary teamfor 20 years and say to yourself, Well hes not that efficient so I dont think hes great as hes portrayed? Thats a league MVP award, but I dont think we should knock him for that if thats missing from his rsum when he ultimately retires. LeBron not only matched the hype, but he exceeded it. AC, Flash! The only player in history to come close to matching his winning is Michael Jordan. But decisions had to be made. Tim Duncan over Kobe Bryant? So who do you think is the best? One more tiny nitpick: Chris Mullin retired in 2001. A member of the NBA 75 team, people forget that he dominated for years as a 66 power forward. SMH. You cant deny how dominant of an offensive force the Greek Freak is in the paint, how incredible of a defender hes worked to become, and how inspiring his journey from a skinny kid in Athens to NBA superstar is to millions of basketball fans. Kemp got destroyed by injuries man, Ben Wallace maybe but steve kerr is a role player, I'm sorry but Allen Iverson should be way higher. When the Complex Sports crew started to put together this list, we didnt waffle over whether LeBron deserved to be ranked higher than MJ. LeBron already holds the record for 16 All-NBA team selections. I wasnt sure if he was paying attentionfinally I realize he understood everything I was saying. La dunk de la mort is my favorite play in basketball history, and I cannot imagine anything will ever top it. Per game, he posted an incredible 24.8/10/6.3 stat line with 1.7 steals to boot. Like Magic Johnson before him, Garnett raised the bar as to what a man of his sizecould do on the court. This is the first NBA quiz to utilise all 500 answer spots, it took a while to make so a good rating would be appreciated. I know that this list isn't your choice but we need a complete change. Includes several levels with the players in the NBA 2017. The Mound Round of Rebound was a beast on the boards, averaging 11.7 for his career even withhis down years in Houston. This was just the start for Magic, who at his size, completely changed the way the basketball world looked at guards. Charles Barkley played 16 seasons in the NBA. do you want him to be first or he should not be first or second. The three-time MVP and 1983 Finals MVP was a 13-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA selection, member of the NBAs 75th anniversary team, and a rebounding machine practically unrivaled during the 70s and 80s. Bird could do it all. Dwyane Wade has said AI is part of the reason he woreNo. I was about to bitch slap the author of this article when I saw Tim Duncan at number 10 and then Shaquille ONeal on this list thinking oh great he has Shaquille above Kobe and Kobe not on the list Now just look at the NBA today. One of the greatest What Ifs in NBA history revolves around Birds back that he infamously injured while paving his mothers driveway during the summer of 1985. I think Kobe is 5th, behind Lebron, MJ, and Kareem, and Wilt in that order. You guys just hatin. I put a lot of effort in it, Got two just by guessing "Jones" lol. This is the new Ultimate NBA collection and is really hyped with the hot topic: Allstar players in the NBA. Bird has 2 final MVPs, was named to 12 NBA All-star, and 9 All-NBA First Team selections. Regardless of whether you consider Baylor a champion or not, know that another immortal on this list thinks Baylor deserves way more props than he receives. Similarly, to be in the conservation of the greatest is similar to being part of the exclusive club. Top Contributed Quizzes in Sports 1 2022 World Cup Stars 2 NBA Photo Minefield: 2-Team Players 3 4 Every captain to win the T20 World Cup 5 NBA Chain Quiz (Medium Difficulty) 6 The Best Premier League Trios 7 Hiding NBA Logos II 8 NBA Logic Puzzle 2.0 9 Sports I Drew :) 10 Top 5 Arsenal Goals and Assists Since 2000 Explore More Clutch. AC, Bostons had more than its fair share of Hall of Famers roll through the old Boston Garden, but nobody was as lethal a scorer or as clutch at the end of games like Larry Legend. No one can dethrone the legendary Michael Jordan. At the start of next season you will have to swap out Havlicek because Paul Pierce is only 79 points away from him, he will probably move up to at least 11th scoring all-time this year, thats only 600 points away. I remember Artis Gilmore. Got #100 first, made me laugh; totally didn't expect him, but I always type Kemp first. LosingtwoFinals defeats at the hands of MJ and company certainly didnt help. James is lucky he plays in a soft era, because had he played in the Jordan era he would have gotten his butt kicked by the Pistons, Knicks, Celtic, Lakers and the Bulls. Shaquille ONeal, Currently Works As A Sports Analyst (Source: AL.com). Today's Top Quizzes in Basketball Browse Basketball Top Contributed Quizzes in Sports 1 2 Les quipes de F1 depuis 1990 3 Everyone to play under Kane Williamson's Test captaincy 4 2022 World Cup Stars 5 Most headed Premier League goals 6 NBA Logic Puzzle 2.0 7 Road to Qatar 2022 8 They haven't proved themselves as hall of fame players. After, with two 3 peats and 6 Finals MVPs, there is no denying why he is the GOAT. Many NBA fans worldwide love Magic Johnsons trademark smile and passion for basketball. They breath different air than the rest of us and thats ok. 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