The Top 5 Chl Basketball Players of All Time
As the college Basketball season comes to an end, we take a look at the top 5 players of all time. These are the names that have made the biggest impact on the game and have left their mark on the history of the sport.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is undoubtedly the greatest basketball player of all time. He was a dominant force on both ends of the court and led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships Along with his individual accolades, Jordan was also a 10-time All-NBA First Team selection and a nine-Ime Nba All-Defensive First Team member.
Kobe Bryant
When it comes to NBA basketball Kobe Bryant is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons, winning five NBA Championships He was an 18-time All-Star, and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008. He also won two Olympic gold medals as a member of the USA basketball team Kobe Bryant retired in 2016 as the Lakers’ All-time leading scorer with 33,643 points.
LeBron James
In his 17 NBA seasons Lebron James has cemented himself as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. The 6-foot-8 small forward/point forward/Power Forward has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers winning NBA championships with each team. He is a four-time NBA MVP a three-time NBA Finals MVP, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. In 2020, he was named an All-Star for the 16th time in his career. James is also the all-time leading scorer in Playoff History
Magic Johnson
Born in Lansing, Michigan, Johnson began playing organized basketball in High School and led his team to a state championship in his junior year. He then continued his career at the collegiate level at Michigan State University As a sophomore, he led the Spartans to a NCAA Division I championship victory against Indiana State and was voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
During his collegiate career, Johnson grew increasingly frustrated with what he saw as systemic racism within the country. He spoke out against discrimination and segregation, saying that he hoped to use his platform as a Professional Athlete to bring people together. After leaving Michigan State he was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1979 NBA draft
Larry Bird
Larry Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He was a 12-time NBA All-Star and won three NBA championships with the Boston Celtics He is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
