The Top 5 NBA Players of All Time
The Top 5 NBA players of All Time
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player in NBA history He was a ten-time scoring champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP, and five-time regular season MVP. He is also the only player in NBA history to win both the regular season MVP and Finals MVP Awards in the same year, which he did on four occasions. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships and was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1988.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA Championships He was an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA team and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team He led the league in scoring twice, and won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team
Bryant is the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history and is the All-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history. He ranks first all-time in Lakers history in three-pointers made steals, and Free throws made; and ranks second to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in points scored games played and field goals made.
LeBron James
There is no doubt that Lebron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He has achieved success at both the collegiate and professional level, and his list of accomplishments is truly impressive. LeBron has won three NBA championships four NBA MVP Awards, and three Olympic gold medals He is also a two-time NBA Finals MVP and a 14-time All-Star. Simply put, Lebron James is one of the most decorated basketball players in history.
In addition to his many accomplishments, Lebron James is also known for his charitable work. He has donated millions of dollars to various causes, including education and poverty relief. Lebron James is truly a role model for people all over the world, and he is deserving of his spot on this list.
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson was born on August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan. He is a former professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 13 seasons. After winning championships in High School and college, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers. He won a championship and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in his rookie season, and won four more championships with the Lakers during the 1980s. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play 32 games for the Lakers during the 1992–93 NBA season He became a two-time inducted member into the Basketball Hall of Fame—being enshrined in 2002 for his individual career, and again in 2010 as a member of the “Dream Team”.
Johnson’s career achievements include three NBA MVP Awards, nine NBA Finals appearances, twelve All-Star games, and ten All-NBA First and Second Team nominations. He led the league in regular-season assists four times, and is the NBA’s all-time leader in average assists per game at 11.2. He holds numerous NBA records including: best career assist-to-turnover ratio (4.21), highest career three-point percentage (.528 for minimum 200 attempts), most assists in a half (20) and most assists in a Playoff Game (22).
Larry Bird
Larry Bird is one of the greatest players in NBA history He was a 12-time All-Star, a three-time MVP, and a two-time champion. Bird was known for his shooting prowess and his ability to score in clutch situations. He is also considered one of the best passers in NBA history
