“CLANG!!!” The rim rattles as the ferocious athlete jams the ball in. Basketball is game that has been around for 125 years! So many legendary players have come and gone most still around some not. It has evolved over the years in play styles, game styles, and hairstyles. But there’s always that question, who is the greatest? And even though I will never be able to answer that I can narrow it down to the top 5 of each position which will give you the greatest players in each position. Keep in mind these are of course just my personal opinions. First we will start out with the point guards. Throughout NBA history there have been many different kinds of Point Guards, passers, to playmakers, to 3 point gods and so many more unique play styles. …show more content…
Most people probably know who the greatest was but there have been many more amazing Shooting Guards to come through the NBA. At the 5th best Shooting Guard of all time is Allen Iverson. Allen Iverson played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies. He was an MVP, 11 time All-Star, 7 time All NBA selection 4 time NBA scoring champion and Rookie of the Year. He never won a Championship mostly because he didn’t have any supporting talent. He had great handles and could break down the defense and take those tough shots and makes them most of the time. At number four is Dwyane Wade. He’s played for the Miami Heat since 2003 and this season he’s signed with the Chicago Bulls. Finals MVP, 11 time All-Star, 8 time All NBA selections. 3 time All Defensive selections, NBA scoring champion, and won 3 titles. When he was in his prime he could control both ends of the floor with his lock down defense and taking it to the rim. Number 3 is Jerry West who played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974. He won a Finals MVP, 14 time All Star, 12 time All NBA selection, 5 time All Defense, Hall of Famer and a NBA Champion. He was known for his legendary performances in the Finals and had many Clutch moments. The 2nd best Shooting Guard of all time is of course Kobe. He played for the Lakers from 1996 until he retired in 2016. He was an MVP, 2 time Finals MVP, 17 time All-Star, 15 time All NBA Selection, 2 time …show more content…
At number 5 is Kevin Garnett. He’s played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, and now he’s back on the Timberwolves, He’s an MVP, 15 time All Star, 9 time All NBA selection, Defensive Player of the year, 12 time All NBA Defensive selections and an NBA Championship. KG is an absolute beast who has a crazy high intensity level and could shout jumpers, make crazy dunks, and play in many different ways. The 4th best is Dirk Nowitzki who has played for the Dallas Mavericks since 1998. He has an MVP, Finals MVP, 13 time All Star, 12 time All NBA selection, and a NBA Champion. He is one of the greatest big man who can shoot 3’s and has beautiful post moves. At number 3 is Charles Barkley. In his career he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets. Charles is an MVP, 11 time All Star, 11 time All NBA selection, and a Hall of Famer. Sadly Charles never won a NBA Championship and is considered one of the greatest players not to. He was known for his aggressiveness and snatching up rebounds and finishing by going coast to coast. At number 2 is Karl Malone. He played with John Stockton on the Utah Jazz for almost his entire career and topped it off with one season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Malone is a 2 time MVP, 14 time All Star, 14 time All NBA selections, 4 time All Defense, and a Hall of Famer. Known as the Mailman he could elbow you around inside and
It’s one of the greatest debates right now in modern time sports. Who is the greatest basketball player ever? Is it His Airness, or is it King James? The debate on whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the greatest basketball player ever is a prevalent topic in sports news daily. Many people believe that LeBron James is the greatest basketball player to be currently playing and also the greatest player to ever have played in the NBA. My theory, however, is that rather than LeBron James, the greatest basketball player to ever have played the game is Michael Jordan. Although I agree with the claim that LeBron James is the best current player in the NBA, I believe that he is nowhere near being considered better than Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan, what comes to your mind when you hear that name? Michael had played for the bulls and had gotten 6 championship rings with the team. Well, is it just me or does that sound like a lot of time in the game of basketball? In 1982 he took a big step up from highschool to college, where he wanted to pursue the basketball dream. He went to college at North Carolina where he played NCAA basketball for just one year before he was drafted in 1984. All eyes were on him when he went on the court, because that just how good he was at the game of basketball. Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players in NBA history, maybe even the greatest of all time.
Basketball is a chart-topping sport that is loved by many fans. It’s been a hit since 1891 when it began, starting in Springfield, Massachusetts. It grew rapidly in popularity and spread around the world. Many people found it comforting to play, such as Pat Conroy. Pat Conroy was an outstanding basketball player, who was committed in going far with his teammates.
He is the only player in the NBA history to average at least 30 points in a season. After he retired from the Lakers he started coaching volleyball and basketball and he was put in the volleyball Hall of Fame. Wilt Chamberlain was considered one of the greatest and most memorable players in the NBA. One of his tragedies was his death at age 63.
It has long been debated as to who is the best athlete of all time, yet nobody has ever really had a legitimate answer to the question. There has been so many amazing athletes over the years, from many different sports. It is hard to compare athletes from different sports to each other but, there are definitely a couple that stick out as the best of all time. A few that come to mind are Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and many more. As for me, there is no doubt in my mind that Bo Jackson is the greatest athlete of all time.
Most players that enter the NBA draft early are 19 or 20 years-old. They are going to end up playing against 25-year-olds that are stronger, faster, and that have had more experience than they have. Along with more experience, they will not be as physically fit because one or two years of college will not do it, and high school will not do it. For example, Lebron James. He is considered one of the best to have played the game, and he went straight out of high school. Imagine if he had gone to college, he would be so much better. So if they leave after the freshman or sophomore year, they will be about five or six years behind and that will make it harder to get a spot on the bench. If they do not make it to the bench, then they will be in the D league for 2 or 3 years to help develop their skills. “The D-League uses a tiered compensation system that's based on experience. Players with ample NBA
Come Wednesday night a legendary career will come to an end as Kobe Bryant plays his last game in the NBA. Since Early December the end when Kobe Bryant announced his retirement, many have been flocking to see Kobe play for one last time while other stars try to meet with him. Usually when players retire they’ll go off and do something else and we’ve heard a number of things that Kobe could do once he hangs his sneakers up. We know Kobe has his own business that he’ll likely focus on and some want him to join the NBA on TNT crew, but Bryant has no interest in the broadcasting route. Many of us would love to see Mamba coach but that’s something he doesn’t have any interest in doing either. When it’s all set and done what could we see Kobe do? Well here’s a wild card and it’s something
Like Robinson, these men paved the way for today’s players and are the reason that the best athletes in the world now play in the NBA.” (Dave Howell, NBA.com, Six Who Paved The Way, Page 1). African-Americans in basketball, more specifically the first 5 players, began to make people realize that African Americans were not foreign creatures, they were actual people. People also began to realize that African Americans make equally as significant contributions to the society and community as anyone else
The FIFA survey continues to prove that soccer, A.K.A. football, is the world’s #1 sport. There are about 240 million people in the world that play soccer from more than 200 countries. It is one of the most popular sports in the world that many people play now. It does take some time to learn the sport but, it shouldn’t be hard to learn it if you have the time and, put in a lot of effort.
Whether some people like it or not, LeBron is one of the greatest to do it. He still continues today scoring major points, leading his team, and dominating the game of basketball.
is quite possible the best player ever to wear the uniform of an NBA team. What
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, some of the most talented athletes to walk the earth. These men don’t play soccer or baseball, they play basketball. Basketball, some call it the sport of legends others say the game of kings, still others say it’s boring, but really no one likes those people, and no one ever will. This is the origin of the game of basketball.
Kobe spent years trying to mimic everything about Michael Jordan including his footwork, shooting form etc. and it definitely payed off . Kobe has the 3rd most points scored of all time and he is the all time Lakers points leader. However, Kobe’s success is his but his influence is not, it belongs to Michael Jordan as it was Kobe who mimicked Jordan. The points scored by Kobe have an often unseen angle, Kobe also has the missed the most shots ever (Nba.com)). LeBron, on the other hand, is currently the youngest player to reach 20,000 points even though Kobe has played 6 more seasons than LeBron has out-rebounded, out-assisted, out-stole and out-blocked Kobe Bryant (nba.com). While doing so LeBron changed what constitutes all 5 positions, for example before LeBron, the point guard was the smallest player on the court who can dribble, but after LeBron’s arrival where he has dominated every position with his 6’8 280 pound frame and his incredible basketball IQ, the point guard has become the composer of the symphony that is an offensive possession in a game of basketball"LeBron James." Stats, Video, Bio,
The "G.O.A.T.", is coming used term in the sports world meaning, The Greatest of All Time. In the National Basketball Association, when you mention the term, the "G.O.A.T., everyone assumes of one name and one name only, Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was an innovator of the basketball work and influenced many different people and players that inputted & mimicked Jordan’s style of play and implicated it into their own game. In today's generation, there are several players that many average day people would consider these players on the road to becoming a Jordan type of player, potential or maybe even greater; players that may be able on road to sharing a Michael Jordan type of legacy includes Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
With superstar snipers in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson it is no wonder the Golden State Warriors lead the NBA in 3 point shooting percentage. Not only are they shooting over 40% from behind the 3 point line, which many consider to be the barometer of an elite shooter, as a team they are the number 1, three point shooting team with a 4...