The 50 best players in NBA’s history by position

From Wednesday to Sunday, we published the rankings of the best players in the history of the NBA by position. Starting from the centers, ending with throwing defenders. For the sake of order, we have collected all these texts in one place.

Top 50 players in NBA history

Of course, this article is just a brief summary of our thoughts. If you want to know the rationale for individual choices, just click on the appropriate link or picture. There you will find many more details.

Top 10 centers in the history of the NBA

Top 10 NBA History Centers:

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-1989; Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers)
2. Bill Russell (1956-1969; Boston Celtics)
3. Wilt Chamberlain (1959-1973; Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, LA Lakers)
4. Hakeem Olajuwon (1984-2022; Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors)
5. Shaquille O’Neal (1992-2011; Orlando Magic, LA Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics)
6. David Robinson (1989-2003, San Antonio Spurs)
7. Moses Malone (1976-1995; Buffalo Braves, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs)
8. George Mikan (1948-56; Minneapolis Lakers)
9. Patrick Ewing (1985-2002; NY Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic)
10. Dwight Howard (2004-trwa; Orlando Magic, LA Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers)

Victory for the readers’ vote: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (37% of the vote).

Top 10 strong wingers in NBA history

Top 10 strong wingers in NBA history:

1. Tim Duncan (1997-2016; San Antonio Spurs)
2. Karl Malone (1985-2004; Utah Jazz, LA Lakers)
3. Kevin Garnett (1995-2016; Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets)
4. Dirk Nowitzki (1998-2019; Dallas Mavericks)
5. Charles Barkley (1984-2000; Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets)
6. Bob Pettit (1954-1965; Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks)
7. Kevin McHale (1980-93; Boston Celtics)
8. Elvin Hayes (1968-1984; San Diego/Houston Rockets, Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets)
9. Giannis Antetokounmpo (2013-trwa; Milwaukee Bucks)
10. Dolph Schayes (1948-64; Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers)

Victory for the readers’ vote: Tim Duncan (41% of the vote).

The 10 best low-profile wingers in the history of the NBA

The 10 best low winger in NBA history:

1. LeBron James (2003-trwa; Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, LA Lakers)
2. Larry Bird (1979-1992; Boston Celtics)
3. Kevin Durant (2007-trwa; Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets)
4. John Havlicek (1962-1978; Boston Celtics)
5. Julius Erving (1976-1987; Philadelphia 76ers)
6. Elgin Baylor (1958-1971; Minneapolis/LA Lakers)
7. Scottie Pippen (1987-2004; Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers)
8. Rick Barry (1965-1980; San Francisco/Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets)
9. Kawhi Leonard (2011-trwa; San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers)
10. Paul Pierce (1998-2017; Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, LA Clippers)

Victory for the readers’ vote: LeBron James (60% of the vote).

The 10 best shooters in NBA history

The top 10 defenders in NBA history:

1. Michael Jordan (1984-2003; Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards)
2. Kobe Bryant (1996-2016; LA Lakers)
3. Jerry West (1960-1974; LA Lakers)
4. Dwyane Wade (2003-2019, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers)
5. James Harden (2009-trwa; Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets)
6. Clyde Drexler (1983-1998; Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets)
7. Allen Iverson (1996-2010; Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Piston, Memphis Grizzlies)
8. George Gervin (1976-1986; San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls)
9. Manu Ginobili (2002-2018; San Antonio Spurs)
10. Ray Allen (1996-2014; Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat)

Victory for the readers’ vote: Michael Jordan (88% of the vote).

The top 10 quarterback in NBA history

Top 10 Playmakers in NBA History:

1. Magic Johnson (1979-1996; LA Lakers)
2. Oscar Robertson (1960-1974, Cincinnati Royals, Milwaukee Bucks)
3. Stephen Curry (2009-trwa; Golden State Warriors)
4. Isiah Thomas (1981-1994; Detroit Pistons)
5. John Stockton (1984-2003; Utah Jazz)
6. Chris Paul (2005-trwa; New Orleans Hornets, LA Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns)
7. Steve Nash (1996-2015; Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, LA Lakers)
8. Russell Westbrook (2008-trwa; Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, LA Lakers)
9. Jason Kidd (1994-2013; Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, NJ Nets, NY Knicks)
10. Walt Frazier (1967-1979; NY Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers)

Victory for the readers’ vote: Magic Johnson (51% of the vote).

NBA – the best squad of all time

If we were to select the best NBA squads of all time from our rankings , they would look like this:

• Top five : Abdul-Jabbar (C), Duncan (PF), James (SF), Jordan (SG), Johnson (PG)
• 2. piatka: Russell (C), Malone (PF), Bird (SF), Bryant (SG), Robertson (PG)
• 3rd five : Chamberlain (C), Garnett (PF), Durant (SF), West (SG), Curry (PG)

That’s it. Traditionally, we leave you with the question at the end. Who do you consider to be the greatest player in the history of the NBA without division into positions?