[Arc12345Participant]

 I know this is one of hardest questions in basketball, but who would be on your Mount Rushmore of the NBA? So many names, I’m not even going to name any because I don’t want to sway anyone. But I will list mine as difficult as it is.

MJ, Oscar, Magic, and Bird.

So who do you guys got?

[ChewyParticipant]

 MJ, Magic, Lebron, Kareem

I know Russell has the rings, defense and shot blocking. But Kareem has 6 in his own right and I like that he’s all time leading scorer.

I just recently pushed LBJ ahead of Bird in my head… really hard decision. Can’t go wrong with either.

 

 

[Arc12345Participant]

Larry Bird > Lebron James

Lebron is a great stat sheet stuffer, and I’m not hating. But Larry was clutch. And his numbers, in my opinion, are better. Superior shooter obviously. Lebron might be a better passer which is one hell of an accomplishment because Bird could pass the ball. Lebron’s obviously a better athlete, but to me, Larry is the better basketball player.

[Arc12345Participant]

Larry Bird > Lebron James

Lebron is a great stat sheet stuffer, and I’m not hating. But Larry was clutch. And his numbers, in my opinion, are better. Superior shooter obviously. Lebron might be a better passer which is one hell of an accomplishment because Bird could pass the ball. Lebron’s obviously a better athlete, but to me, Larry is the better basketball player.

[ChewyParticipant]

 MJ, Magic, Lebron, Kareem

I know Russell has the rings, defense and shot blocking. But Kareem has 6 in his own right and I like that he’s all time leading scorer.

I just recently pushed LBJ ahead of Bird in my head… really hard decision. Can’t go wrong with either.

 

 

[SkalAndJamalParticipant]

This is super hard cause I dont know if I want a balance between old school and new school, or just what I think is best. If it’s going off what I think is best, I would go- Kobe, Shaq, Magic, Jordan. If I had to do old school and new school, I would go- Kobe, Wilt, Magic, Jordan.

[SkalAndJamalParticipant]

This is super hard cause I dont know if I want a balance between old school and new school, or just what I think is best. If it’s going off what I think is best, I would go- Kobe, Shaq, Magic, Jordan. If I had to do old school and new school, I would go- Kobe, Wilt, Magic, Jordan.

[evangelion79Participant]

Michael Jordan (Hes the greatest all around player ever, highest scoring average in history)

Bill Russell (The most championships and an amazing competitor and person)

Kareem (Most points in history, played well into his 40s while still being very productive)

Larry Bird ( The most competitive and hardest working player ever. His stats are incredible, but when you take into consideration his lack of athletisism and that he played with a hurt back most of his career its impossible for me to leave him off. Also he had the chance to be only the second player EVER to tecord a quadruple double but willingly sat out the 4th quarter because he had already ‘done enough damage’

 

 

 

 

 

 

[evangelion79Participant]

Michael Jordan (Hes the greatest all around player ever, highest scoring average in history)

Bill Russell (The most championships and an amazing competitor and person)

Kareem (Most points in history, played well into his 40s while still being very productive)

Larry Bird ( The most competitive and hardest working player ever. His stats are incredible, but when you take into consideration his lack of athletisism and that he played with a hurt back most of his career its impossible for me to leave him off. Also he had the chance to be only the second player EVER to tecord a quadruple double but willingly sat out the 4th quarter because he had already ‘done enough damage’

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PulseGlazerParticipant]

 No idea how you leave Russell off.  He and Jordan are gimmes.  Too easy. 

Hard to do Bird without Magic or Magic without Bird, so Kareem will do to split the difference and he covers the 70s too so I don’t feel so bad about leaving Dr. J off.

LeBron is probably last to rep modern era, but I wouldn’t be too mad if you wanted Duncan or even Kobe.

I don’t think it’s about the 4 best – it’s representing eras.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PulseGlazerParticipant]

 No idea how you leave Russell off.  He and Jordan are gimmes.  Too easy. 

Hard to do Bird without Magic or Magic without Bird, so Kareem will do to split the difference and he covers the 70s too so I don’t feel so bad about leaving Dr. J off.

LeBron is probably last to rep modern era, but I wouldn’t be too mad if you wanted Duncan or even Kobe.

I don’t think it’s about the 4 best – it’s representing eras.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DrivingDownTheStreetinmy64]

 Larry bird,  steph curry,Jerry west , pistol Pete, Kevin love

[DrivingDownTheStreetinmy64]

 Larry bird,  steph curry,Jerry west , pistol Pete, Kevin love

[Arc12345Participant]

 Depends what your criteria is. My criteria isn’t representing the eras or it’d be it’s own question. To me, it means who are arguably the 4 greatest players ever. In my mind, I try to envision the 4 playing in any era and STILL being dominant. I think MJ, Oscar, Magic, and Bird would dominate in any era. 

Obviously it’s tough to leave off Kareem, Russell, Wilt, Kobe, and others…but that’s what makes the question difficult.

[Arc12345Participant]

 Depends what your criteria is. My criteria isn’t representing the eras or it’d be it’s own question. To me, it means who are arguably the 4 greatest players ever. In my mind, I try to envision the 4 playing in any era and STILL being dominant. I think MJ, Oscar, Magic, and Bird would dominate in any era. 

Obviously it’s tough to leave off Kareem, Russell, Wilt, Kobe, and others…but that’s what makes the question difficult.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 I feel like: Jordan, Magic and Bird have to be there. For the fourth..

 

 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 I feel like: Jordan, Magic and Bird have to be there. For the fourth..

 

 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 I think it should be Irving, Russell, Kareem or oscar as of now. … i cant decide between DR. J and Russell… I go with DR. J tho… 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 I think it should be Irving, Russell, Kareem or oscar as of now. … i cant decide between DR. J and Russell… I go with DR. J tho… 

[alex23Participant]

 MJ,Magic,Wilt,Kareem

[alex23Participant]

 MJ,Magic,Wilt,Kareem

[trelos6Participant]

Washington – Wilt

Jefferson – Russell

Lincoln – Kareem

Roosevelt – Dr J

 

Basically, these 4 created the NBA

 

The next 4 who revolutionized the NBA

Magic / Bird / MJ / Shaq

[trelos6Participant]

Washington – Wilt

Jefferson – Russell

Lincoln – Kareem

Roosevelt – Dr J

 

Basically, these 4 created the NBA

 

The next 4 who revolutionized the NBA

Magic / Bird / MJ / Shaq

[daggers818Participant]

Magic

Bird

Jordan

Kareem

 

[daggers818Participant]

Magic

Bird

Jordan

Kareem

 

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 What would make it difficult to select your favorite team?  I would guess everyone would have their personal favorites but I wouldn’t think it would cause any disturbance in the force.

 

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 What would make it difficult to select your favorite team?  I would guess everyone would have their personal favorites but I wouldn’t think it would cause any disturbance in the force.

 

[trelos6Participant]

Magic

Kobe

Jerry West

Kareem Adbul-Jabbar

 

 

 

[trelos6Participant]

Magic

Kobe

Jerry West

Kareem Adbul-Jabbar

 

 

 

[trelos6Participant]

Jordan

Pippen

Rodman

Phil Jackson

 

[trelos6Participant]

Jordan

Pippen

Rodman

Phil Jackson

 

[trelos6Participant]

Bill Russell

Larry Bird

John Havlicek

Red Auerbach

 

 

  

[trelos6Participant]

Bill Russell

Larry Bird

John Havlicek

Red Auerbach

 

 

  

[trelos6Participant]

Walt Frazier

Patrick Ewing

Willis Reed

Earl Monroe

[trelos6Participant]

Walt Frazier

Patrick Ewing

Willis Reed

Earl Monroe

[trelos6Participant]

Duncan

Robinson

Gervin

Parker

 

 

  

[trelos6Participant]

Duncan

Robinson

Gervin

Parker

 

 

  

[trelos6Participant]

Dwayne Wade

Alonzo Mourning

Lebron James

Tim Hardaway

 

 

[trelos6Participant]

Dwayne Wade

Alonzo Mourning

Lebron James

Tim Hardaway

 

 

[trelos6Participant]

Julius Erving

Wilt Chamberlain

Allen Iverson

Charles Barkley

 

 

 

 

 

  

[trelos6Participant]

Julius Erving

Wilt Chamberlain

Allen Iverson

Charles Barkley

 

 

 

 

 

  

[trelos6Participant]

Isiah Thomas

Joe Dumars

Bob Lanier

Dave Bing

[trelos6Participant]

Isiah Thomas

Joe Dumars

Bob Lanier

Dave Bing

[GrandmamaParticipant]

 Jordan

 Wilt

 Kareem

 Magic

[GrandmamaParticipant]

 Jordan

 Wilt

 Kareem

 Magic

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

For me I consider 3 players shoe-ins: MJ, Kareem, and Russell (no order).

For the final spot there are various good options, like Oscar Robinson, Wilt and LeBron, but for me it comes down to Magic vs. Bird. Both great players, who not only put up impressive numbers but also made their teammates that much better on their way to multiple championships. This one’s to difficult for me, so I choose Larry Johnson… 😉

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

For me I consider 3 players shoe-ins: MJ, Kareem, and Russell (no order).

For the final spot there are various good options, like Oscar Robinson, Wilt and LeBron, but for me it comes down to Magic vs. Bird. Both great players, who not only put up impressive numbers but also made their teammates that much better on their way to multiple championships. This one’s to difficult for me, so I choose Larry Johnson… 😉

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I’m going with jordan, Russell, bird and magic. 

I seriously wish I could add a fifth spot for kareem because he deserves to be on there as well but there are only four spots available and I couldn’t see bumping any of the other guys off.

 

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I’m going with jordan, Russell, bird and magic. 

I seriously wish I could add a fifth spot for kareem because he deserves to be on there as well but there are only four spots available and I couldn’t see bumping any of the other guys off.

 

 

 

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 People usually seperate Centers from the other 4 positions or Pre & Post 1980 which is considered the modern era… From 1960 to 1979 b/c the League was only 10 to 13 teams there were So many great players & the ABA had many players who would end up in the NBA Hall of Fame…

So minus Centers – I have Magic, Jordan, Bird & Dr. J –  The 1st 3 speak for themselves but people don’t realize that Dr. J in addition to being an unstoppable scorer was a Great rebounder & shot blocker too… His ABA ROOKIE year as a 21 y/o AVERAGED 27.3 points, 15.7 rebounds!!! 4.0 assists & 2.3 blocked shots! these are Center #’s – Insane for a 6’7” small forward to Average 10+ rebounds per game between 21 & 30 years old… 

Centers I have: Wilt, Kareem, Shaq & Tim Duncan (Russell & Hakeem are right there too, I agonized over my decision top 4, b/c really these 6 are so even…

Pre & Post 1980 (centers included)

Pre: Oscar Robertson, Dr. J, Wilt & Russell (no particular order)

Post: Magic, Bird, Jordan, Shaq – Jordan accomplish A LOT post 32 y/o – so Lebron might squeeze out Shaq over the next 5 years – we’ll see…

And Finally All Time – just Pure individual Talent: Wilt, Jordan, Bird & Magic (no particular order)

My top 10 post 1980: Magic, Bird, Jordan, Shaq, Duncan, Isaiah Thomas, Hakeem, Lebron, Kobe, Dwayne Wade (no partuicular order & just based on pure freak talent & I didn’t count any players Under 30)

My top 10 Pre 1980: Dr.J, Russell, Oscar, Wilt, Kareem, Moses, Walton, Elvin Hayes, George Gervin, Earl the Pearl Monroe (no particular order)

My Top 10 post 2000: (so players drafted in the Mid 90s up to 2015): Shaq, Duncan, Lebron, Kobe, Wade, Durant, Steph Curry. Dirk Nowitzki, Iverson, Nash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 People usually seperate Centers from the other 4 positions or Pre & Post 1980 which is considered the modern era… From 1960 to 1979 b/c the League was only 10 to 13 teams there were So many great players & the ABA had many players who would end up in the NBA Hall of Fame…

So minus Centers – I have Magic, Jordan, Bird & Dr. J –  The 1st 3 speak for themselves but people don’t realize that Dr. J in addition to being an unstoppable scorer was a Great rebounder & shot blocker too… His ABA ROOKIE year as a 21 y/o AVERAGED 27.3 points, 15.7 rebounds!!! 4.0 assists & 2.3 blocked shots! these are Center #’s – Insane for a 6’7” small forward to Average 10+ rebounds per game between 21 & 30 years old… 

Centers I have: Wilt, Kareem, Shaq & Tim Duncan (Russell & Hakeem are right there too, I agonized over my decision top 4, b/c really these 6 are so even…

Pre & Post 1980 (centers included)

Pre: Oscar Robertson, Dr. J, Wilt & Russell (no particular order)

Post: Magic, Bird, Jordan, Shaq – Jordan accomplish A LOT post 32 y/o – so Lebron might squeeze out Shaq over the next 5 years – we’ll see…

And Finally All Time – just Pure individual Talent: Wilt, Jordan, Bird & Magic (no particular order)

My top 10 post 1980: Magic, Bird, Jordan, Shaq, Duncan, Isaiah Thomas, Hakeem, Lebron, Kobe, Dwayne Wade (no partuicular order & just based on pure freak talent & I didn’t count any players Under 30)

My top 10 Pre 1980: Dr.J, Russell, Oscar, Wilt, Kareem, Moses, Walton, Elvin Hayes, George Gervin, Earl the Pearl Monroe (no particular order)

My Top 10 post 2000: (so players drafted in the Mid 90s up to 2015): Shaq, Duncan, Lebron, Kobe, Wade, Durant, Steph Curry. Dirk Nowitzki, Iverson, Nash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JR RyderParticipant]

Michael Jordan – Not only the best player to ever play, but globalized basketball market wise.

Bill Russell – He may not have been the first african american basketball player, but he was its first great player.

Magic Johnson/Larry Bird – Greatest individual rivalry perhaps in basketball, ushered in the golden age of basketball in the 80s.

[JR RyderParticipant]

Michael Jordan – Not only the best player to ever play, but globalized basketball market wise.

Bill Russell – He may not have been the first african american basketball player, but he was its first great player.

Magic Johnson/Larry Bird – Greatest individual rivalry perhaps in basketball, ushered in the golden age of basketball in the 80s.

[oogellsParticipant]

Popeye Jones

Sam Cassel

Bryant Reeves

Nate Robinson

 

It’s a peice of art, and I think those faces would look good next to each other. 

 

 

 

 

 

[oogellsParticipant]

Popeye Jones

Sam Cassel

Bryant Reeves

Nate Robinson

 

It’s a peice of art, and I think those faces would look good next to each other. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Robb_CParticipant]

 I actually wouldn’t have a problem leaving Jordan off the mount rushmore, cause if you think about it how much of a forefather is MJ really? He did take the league to incredible heights but the guys before him really were the ones who paved the way for him to make a living doing it..thats what mount rushmore is about, not who was the greatest but who paved the way for us to be the greatest.. That being said heres my list.

George Mikan- Hes the George Washington of the game the first forefather, countless rules and theory is based off his play, he was the first real star the NBA had.

Elgin Baylor – Hes the Thomas Jefferson as far as forefathers, without Elgin the Minneapolis Lakers would have went bankrupt, meaning hes the reason the Lakers and one of the NBAs greatest franchises exist today. 

Bill Russell- Between all the Social issues and the Civil rights movement Russell stood for, he helped paved the way for players now.

Julius Erving- Dr. J is the greatest influence on the modern NBA, he brought the cool factor and the entertainment factor to the league, Magic and Jordan did it better no doubt but Dr.J is the one who started it all and for that reason he has to be on the mount

 

[Robb_CParticipant]

 I actually wouldn’t have a problem leaving Jordan off the mount rushmore, cause if you think about it how much of a forefather is MJ really? He did take the league to incredible heights but the guys before him really were the ones who paved the way for him to make a living doing it..thats what mount rushmore is about, not who was the greatest but who paved the way for us to be the greatest.. That being said heres my list.

George Mikan- Hes the George Washington of the game the first forefather, countless rules and theory is based off his play, he was the first real star the NBA had.

Elgin Baylor – Hes the Thomas Jefferson as far as forefathers, without Elgin the Minneapolis Lakers would have went bankrupt, meaning hes the reason the Lakers and one of the NBAs greatest franchises exist today. 

Bill Russell- Between all the Social issues and the Civil rights movement Russell stood for, he helped paved the way for players now.

Julius Erving- Dr. J is the greatest influence on the modern NBA, he brought the cool factor and the entertainment factor to the league, Magic and Jordan did it better no doubt but Dr.J is the one who started it all and for that reason he has to be on the mount

 

[JR RyderParticipant]

20 years from now, kids will still be wearing Michael Jordan’s shoe. Cant say the same thing about Dr. J. What other athlete do you know has that kind of impact?

[JR RyderParticipant]

20 years from now, kids will still be wearing Michael Jordan’s shoe. Cant say the same thing about Dr. J. What other athlete do you know has that kind of impact?

[LerinErinParticipant]

 Hmmm

 

Russell…… . Read Simmons the Book of Basketball (not a Celts fan it hard to argue)

Jordan….. No need to explain

Magic…. as much for love of the as his amazing talent.

 

Jabbar…. Player I really dislike a ton. He basically refused to rebound his last few Seasons but a truly amazing player 

 

[LerinErinParticipant]

 Hmmm

 

Russell…… . Read Simmons the Book of Basketball (not a Celts fan it hard to argue)

Jordan….. No need to explain

Magic…. as much for love of the as his amazing talent.

 

Jabbar…. Player I really dislike a ton. He basically refused to rebound his last few Seasons but a truly amazing player 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

MJ, Kareem, Wilt and Bill Russell.

[HitsterParticipant]

MJ, Kareem, Wilt and Bill Russell.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 I would wear a Dr. J. shoe.

Ok, ok…

NBA Mount Rushmore:

MJ: BEST ever.

Magic: GREATEST ever.

Bill Russell: WINNER. Mr. Basketball IQ.

Wilt: The Myth. I am not sure that the 100 point game and the 55 rebound game really happened.  Averaged 50 points a game for an entire season?  Didn’t see it… led the league in assists one year?  BUT, the reason I have him on the NBA Mount Rushmore… he was on the two BEST regular season teams before the ABA-NBA merger.  Well, ok, I think the NBA sent out George Mikan to create a rogue minor league, try out some new things, showcase Dr. J, then bring them into the NBA fold down the line.  But, I digress.  Wilt was on the great Sixers team that won 68 games.  Then he was on the Lakers team that won 69 games including 33 straight.  

My Mount Rushmore includes the greatest pro sports dynasty in US history.  The 72 wins Bulls team alpha dog, the maestro of the ’87 Lakers (and many more showstopping Showtime teams), and a couple of dominant Wilt squads.  

Put another way, if you had an ALL TIME NBA draft you take MJ.  You take Magic.  You take Bill Russell.  And, no way Wilt isn’t a top 4 pick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 I would wear a Dr. J. shoe.

Ok, ok…

NBA Mount Rushmore:

MJ: BEST ever.

Magic: GREATEST ever.

Bill Russell: WINNER. Mr. Basketball IQ.

Wilt: The Myth. I am not sure that the 100 point game and the 55 rebound game really happened.  Averaged 50 points a game for an entire season?  Didn’t see it… led the league in assists one year?  BUT, the reason I have him on the NBA Mount Rushmore… he was on the two BEST regular season teams before the ABA-NBA merger.  Well, ok, I think the NBA sent out George Mikan to create a rogue minor league, try out some new things, showcase Dr. J, then bring them into the NBA fold down the line.  But, I digress.  Wilt was on the great Sixers team that won 68 games.  Then he was on the Lakers team that won 69 games including 33 straight.  

My Mount Rushmore includes the greatest pro sports dynasty in US history.  The 72 wins Bulls team alpha dog, the maestro of the ’87 Lakers (and many more showstopping Showtime teams), and a couple of dominant Wilt squads.  

Put another way, if you had an ALL TIME NBA draft you take MJ.  You take Magic.  You take Bill Russell.  And, no way Wilt isn’t a top 4 pick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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