[Memphisboy14Participant]

Who are your favorite players to have ever played in the NBA. I’m not going to debate how good these players were but who your personal fave players were and why.

My favorite players are:
Steve Nash
Carmelo Anthony
Tracy McGrady
Penny Hardaway
Kyrie Irving
Larry Johnson
Allen Iverson

[herceg_bukuParticipant]

 Dennis Rodman, just because he is so unselfish and he did all the work that others didnt want to do. Did not care about touches or points, he created his own from offensive rebounds. IMO best rebounder ever, especially when u take into consideration his size, as well as unbelivable defender. 

Even though he is recognized as a HOF, his offcourt flamboyant personality sometimes overshadows his greatness, especially for those that are not that familiar with NBA.

 

 

[herceg_bukuParticipant]

 Dennis Rodman, just because he is so unselfish and he did all the work that others didnt want to do. Did not care about touches or points, he created his own from offensive rebounds. IMO best rebounder ever, especially when u take into consideration his size, as well as unbelivable defender. 

Even though he is recognized as a HOF, his offcourt flamboyant personality sometimes overshadows his greatness, especially for those that are not that familiar with NBA.

 

 

[XYRYXParticipant]

Couldn’t have said it any better! 

+1 for flamboyant personality

[XYRYXParticipant]

Couldn’t have said it any better! 

+1 for flamboyant personality

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

Dr. J
Clyde Drexler
Hakeem
Penny
Grant Hill
KG
T-Mac
Iverson
KD
The Brow

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

Dr. J
Clyde Drexler
Hakeem
Penny
Grant Hill
KG
T-Mac
Iverson
KD
The Brow

[rich.homie.mitchParticipant]

 Aldridge

Brandon Roy

Clyde Drexler

Larry Bird

Dwight Howard

Reggie Miller

 

 

 

 

 

[rich.homie.mitchParticipant]

 Aldridge

Brandon Roy

Clyde Drexler

Larry Bird

Dwight Howard

Reggie Miller

 

 

 

 

 

[wonzi_bellsParticipant]

 Kevin Garnett… I’m from Minnesota and I just liked everything about him. He was a two way player, athletic, had personality, had a high motor and his game was extremely unique. You knew with a player like him, he was a type that could be the best player on a championship team. Sadly, that didn’t happen in Minnesota.

[wonzi_bellsParticipant]

 Kevin Garnett… I’m from Minnesota and I just liked everything about him. He was a two way player, athletic, had personality, had a high motor and his game was extremely unique. You knew with a player like him, he was a type that could be the best player on a championship team. Sadly, that didn’t happen in Minnesota.

[daggers818Participant]

Magic for his all-around game, unparalleled court vision, joy for the game, winner in every way

Bird for his basketball IQ, playmaking, crazy shooting, for reviving the NBA with Magic

West for being the logo, Mr Clutch, the best exec ever

Goodrich because he was my idol growing up – a short, white skinny guy who could shoot lights out, best scoring little guy ever until Iverson came along

Olajuwon for his footwork, for his dominance in an era of great big men, for the dream shake, best all-around big ever

Walton, an mvp but really could’ve been so much more, dominated the game when healthy, his motor was so high, he was anti-establishment and so fun to watch

Rodman for being the kookiest, kraziest, rebounding demon, lock-down defender, totally annoying show the NBA has ever seen.

Curry, best. shooter. ever.  a baby-faced assassin

Bernard King, dude could score, watching him reminded me of the NBA’s version of Bo Jackson – a talent that at any minute could just explode and not be stopped

Michael Cooper, about 175 pounds dripping wet of in-your-face defense at multiple positions, loved the Coop-a-Loop, and for picking a fight with Bob Lanier who outweighed him by about 100 pounds

[daggers818Participant]

Magic for his all-around game, unparalleled court vision, joy for the game, winner in every way

Bird for his basketball IQ, playmaking, crazy shooting, for reviving the NBA with Magic

West for being the logo, Mr Clutch, the best exec ever

Goodrich because he was my idol growing up – a short, white skinny guy who could shoot lights out, best scoring little guy ever until Iverson came along

Olajuwon for his footwork, for his dominance in an era of great big men, for the dream shake, best all-around big ever

Walton, an mvp but really could’ve been so much more, dominated the game when healthy, his motor was so high, he was anti-establishment and so fun to watch

Rodman for being the kookiest, kraziest, rebounding demon, lock-down defender, totally annoying show the NBA has ever seen.

Curry, best. shooter. ever.  a baby-faced assassin

Bernard King, dude could score, watching him reminded me of the NBA’s version of Bo Jackson – a talent that at any minute could just explode and not be stopped

Michael Cooper, about 175 pounds dripping wet of in-your-face defense at multiple positions, loved the Coop-a-Loop, and for picking a fight with Bob Lanier who outweighed him by about 100 pounds

[adumParticipant]

 Reggie Miller – Best trash talkers and a decent shooter lol

Stephen Jackson – Defintion of "Do You"

Lebron James.

Hakeem The Dream – I think he isn’t given his proper dues when talking about the best ever.

Pistol Pete – just based on his story alone

Brandon Roy, Chris Webber, Stephen Curry, Vince Carter and Indiana Lance Stephenson

[adumParticipant]

 Reggie Miller – Best trash talkers and a decent shooter lol

Stephen Jackson – Defintion of "Do You"

Lebron James.

Hakeem The Dream – I think he isn’t given his proper dues when talking about the best ever.

Pistol Pete – just based on his story alone

Brandon Roy, Chris Webber, Stephen Curry, Vince Carter and Indiana Lance Stephenson

[festar35Participant]

Reggie Miller – Grew up watching him, love his attitude and aggression on the court.
Paul George – Hope he comes back really strong.
Dirk Nowitzki – All through high school, whilst Indiana struggled I fell in love with Dirk and his play.
Vince Carter – Dunking machine, but still a hell of a player.
Scottie Pippen – Love the versatility he had.
Larry Bird – Boss.

[festar35Participant]

Reggie Miller – Grew up watching him, love his attitude and aggression on the court.
Paul George – Hope he comes back really strong.
Dirk Nowitzki – All through high school, whilst Indiana struggled I fell in love with Dirk and his play.
Vince Carter – Dunking machine, but still a hell of a player.
Scottie Pippen – Love the versatility he had.
Larry Bird – Boss.

[Rip255]

 Christian Laettner – Not a Duke fan but it was him vs the world and he won.

 

Larry Bird – Smartest Basketball Player ever.

 

Dirk Nowitzki – Nicest guy in the NBA

 

Birdman – Created a WWE style character for himself and had a unique playing style

 

Kevin Love – Wins the Executives award for doing the most with the least amount of talent every year.

 

Marc Gasol – Looks like a lumberjack but has good skills

 

Gordon Hayward – Best player on the team I support

 

John Stockton – All time leader in assists

 

Bill Lambeer – Did anything to win

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

I guess you really enjoy watching white guys

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

I guess you really enjoy watching white guys

[Rip255]

 Christian Laettner – Not a Duke fan but it was him vs the world and he won.

 

Larry Bird – Smartest Basketball Player ever.

 

Dirk Nowitzki – Nicest guy in the NBA

 

Birdman – Created a WWE style character for himself and had a unique playing style

 

Kevin Love – Wins the Executives award for doing the most with the least amount of talent every year.

 

Marc Gasol – Looks like a lumberjack but has good skills

 

Gordon Hayward – Best player on the team I support

 

John Stockton – All time leader in assists

 

Bill Lambeer – Did anything to win

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[llperez]

Kobe Bryant and nick van exel are my two favorites.

Excluding laker/ucla players, some of my faves were Payton, penny, Kidd,Barkley, grant hill from the 90’s when I was younger.

From more recent I really like kawhi Leonard and Blake griffin

Now for some of my least favorite, Jordan, Lebron, Ray Allen, webber, Garnett, Howard

[llperez]

Kobe Bryant and nick van exel are my two favorites.

Excluding laker/ucla players, some of my faves were Payton, penny, Kidd,Barkley, grant hill from the 90’s when I was younger.

From more recent I really like kawhi Leonard and Blake griffin

Now for some of my least favorite, Jordan, Lebron, Ray Allen, webber, Garnett, Howard

[LerinErinParticipant]

 Favourite guys ever.. please excuse the UK spelling I am an American who has Lived in Singapore for 25 years.

 

1. Fat Lever Pg a triple double machine

2. Sidney Moncrief Sg one of the triplets from Arkansas

3. James Worthy SF Big game James except he destroyed in this by next guy

4. Robert Horry who gets my vote for best role player ever.

5. A healthy Bill Walton…. Enough said

these are not best players …. Just ones I like

 

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

+1 for mentioning moncrief ,its rare to see his name mentioned..but sid was a baller,not a bigtime scorer..but a very good all around player on both ends….

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

+1 for mentioning moncrief ,its rare to see his name mentioned..but sid was a baller,not a bigtime scorer..but a very good all around player on both ends….

[LerinErinParticipant]

 Favourite guys ever.. please excuse the UK spelling I am an American who has Lived in Singapore for 25 years.

 

1. Fat Lever Pg a triple double machine

2. Sidney Moncrief Sg one of the triplets from Arkansas

3. James Worthy SF Big game James except he destroyed in this by next guy

4. Robert Horry who gets my vote for best role player ever.

5. A healthy Bill Walton…. Enough said

these are not best players …. Just ones I like

 

[kazamParticipant]

 Brandon Roy

Allan Houston

Shawn Kemp

Michael Finley

Alvin Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kazamParticipant]

 Brandon Roy

Allan Houston

Shawn Kemp

Michael Finley

Alvin Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cabbycabParticipant]

 Chris Mullin:  for me, funnest player to watch ever.  Never seen such a great shooter get so many wide open looks.  That’s how sneaky good he was without the ball.

 

Tim Hardaway:  if you never saw him in his prime for the GSW, you missed something truly special.  Absolutely fearless, only player that I know that actually WILLED his shots in.  Killer crossover was unstoppable even though you knew it was coming. 

 

I’m being a homer here but those are the guys I grew up watching

 

 

[cabbycabParticipant]

 Chris Mullin:  for me, funnest player to watch ever.  Never seen such a great shooter get so many wide open looks.  That’s how sneaky good he was without the ball.

 

Tim Hardaway:  if you never saw him in his prime for the GSW, you missed something truly special.  Absolutely fearless, only player that I know that actually WILLED his shots in.  Killer crossover was unstoppable even though you knew it was coming. 

 

I’m being a homer here but those are the guys I grew up watching

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I’m a Lakers fan so I’m not gonna state the obvious names like magic, Kobe, etc. I’ll list some guys who’s games I always had an appreciation for that other people didn’t always seem to.

Nick van exel- I always loved the smoothness in his game and his ability to manufacture shots in traffic. The way he would freeze the defender with hesitation dribbles and his pull up jumper were always beautiful to watch to me.

 Antoine Walker- he wasn’t the most efficient shooter and probably took a few too many 3s but I always loved the versatility and uniqueness to his game. He could literally play anywhere on the floor and really redefined the pf position. Despite not having great athleticism, he was an incredibly crafty player who found ways to create shots for both himself and teammates. Just an extremely skilled player who I thought never got enough credit.

Steve nash- really brought fundamentals back into the game at a time when they were sorely lacking. Just an incredible bball iq and skill level and really made the game fun to watch. As a true bball fan, there’s no way he couldn’t be on this list.

Reggie Miller- I don’t think there was ever a player in the history of the game that was more annoying to guard. I loved the way he got under player’s skin and made moving without the ball an art form. Always seemed to play his best in the biggest games. As a kid growing up, he was never really my favorite player, but he probably influenced the way I played more than anyone.

 

 

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Forgot to add Jason Williams. You can say what you want about him, and he was basically an average pg for most of his career. However, you can’t deny that he brought an excitement to the game that was lacking at the time, especially in his Sacramento days. For a guy that never really came close to making an all-star game, he is probably one of the most influential players of his generation.

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Forgot to add Jason Williams. You can say what you want about him, and he was basically an average pg for most of his career. However, you can’t deny that he brought an excitement to the game that was lacking at the time, especially in his Sacramento days. For a guy that never really came close to making an all-star game, he is probably one of the most influential players of his generation.

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I’m a Lakers fan so I’m not gonna state the obvious names like magic, Kobe, etc. I’ll list some guys who’s games I always had an appreciation for that other people didn’t always seem to.

Nick van exel- I always loved the smoothness in his game and his ability to manufacture shots in traffic. The way he would freeze the defender with hesitation dribbles and his pull up jumper were always beautiful to watch to me.

 Antoine Walker- he wasn’t the most efficient shooter and probably took a few too many 3s but I always loved the versatility and uniqueness to his game. He could literally play anywhere on the floor and really redefined the pf position. Despite not having great athleticism, he was an incredibly crafty player who found ways to create shots for both himself and teammates. Just an extremely skilled player who I thought never got enough credit.

Steve nash- really brought fundamentals back into the game at a time when they were sorely lacking. Just an incredible bball iq and skill level and really made the game fun to watch. As a true bball fan, there’s no way he couldn’t be on this list.

Reggie Miller- I don’t think there was ever a player in the history of the game that was more annoying to guard. I loved the way he got under player’s skin and made moving without the ball an art form. Always seemed to play his best in the biggest games. As a kid growing up, he was never really my favorite player, but he probably influenced the way I played more than anyone.

 

 

 

 

[dcaseParticipant]

Magic Johnson

Oscar Robertson

Jerry West

Kobe Bryant

Derrick Coleman

 

 

 

 

[dcaseParticipant]

Magic Johnson

Oscar Robertson

Jerry West

Kobe Bryant

Derrick Coleman

 

 

 

 

[Toronto16Participant]

Kevin Garnett
Vince Carter
Kobe Bryant
Tim Duncan
Michael Jordan

Russell Westbrook is making his way up there for me. I love players that play with passion and heart. And before you say why is Vince there then, he really put Toronto on the map.

[Toronto16Participant]

Kevin Garnett
Vince Carter
Kobe Bryant
Tim Duncan
Michael Jordan

Russell Westbrook is making his way up there for me. I love players that play with passion and heart. And before you say why is Vince there then, he really put Toronto on the map.

[barbabodomParticipant]

Young Jason Williams and Vince Carter. You never knew what could happen when these two were playing!

[barbabodomParticipant]

 Also Manu and Pistol Pete. Both players with a million tricks, amazing!

[barbabodomParticipant]

 Also Manu and Pistol Pete. Both players with a million tricks, amazing!

[barbabodomParticipant]

Young Jason Williams and Vince Carter. You never knew what could happen when these two were playing!

[ZarathustraParticipant]

 Shawn Kemp !!!

Smooth and Power.

 

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[ZarathustraParticipant]

 Shawn Kemp !!!

Smooth and Power.

 

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[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

 Kenyon Martin 

Ben Wallace

 

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

 Kenyon Martin 

Ben Wallace

 

[torukParticipant]

One from each position

 

  john wall – like the way he plays, like this style and I will never forget the game he played Miyah, the little girl who died from cancer. He posted 26 points 17 assists in a double overtime win.

brandon roy – polished team player, all-around game, was becoming one of the leagues best shooting guards until he got hurt.

Lebron james –  i started playing basketball after watching him play.

Kevin Garnett – Amazing locker room leader and anything is possible!

Oden – I watched him at ohio state and i was really hoping that he would become the next dominating center.

Honor mentions  

T-mac – this guy was just unreal.

Oscar robertson – triple-double average, in  one season.

gilbert arenas – on his prime he was one of the funniest to watch, really clutch player.

steve nash – amazing passing ability, amazing shooter, amazing creativity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[torukParticipant]

One from each position

 

  john wall – like the way he plays, like this style and I will never forget the game he played Miyah, the little girl who died from cancer. He posted 26 points 17 assists in a double overtime win.

brandon roy – polished team player, all-around game, was becoming one of the leagues best shooting guards until he got hurt.

Lebron james –  i started playing basketball after watching him play.

Kevin Garnett – Amazing locker room leader and anything is possible!

Oden – I watched him at ohio state and i was really hoping that he would become the next dominating center.

Honor mentions  

T-mac – this guy was just unreal.

Oscar robertson – triple-double average, in  one season.

gilbert arenas – on his prime he was one of the funniest to watch, really clutch player.

steve nash – amazing passing ability, amazing shooter, amazing creativity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ReturnofthelemonParticipant]

Dwyane Wade
Brandon Roy
Zach LaVine

Something about guards I can just relate to. All of them are/were great team players with explosive abilities. Dwyane Wade is definitely my favorite as I know the area of Chicago he had come from and now living in south Florida I always see how he helps the community in some way or another. All around a great role model. I’d love to see LaVine become an even more athletic Wade. 

 

 

 

[ReturnofthelemonParticipant]

Dwyane Wade
Brandon Roy
Zach LaVine

Something about guards I can just relate to. All of them are/were great team players with explosive abilities. Dwyane Wade is definitely my favorite as I know the area of Chicago he had come from and now living in south Florida I always see how he helps the community in some way or another. All around a great role model. I’d love to see LaVine become an even more athletic Wade. 

 

 

 

[OaktownWarriorsParticipant]

Moses, Ewing, Jordan, Mullin, Magic, MVP Curry, Penny, and Mookie

[OaktownWarriorsParticipant]

Moses, Ewing, Jordan, Mullin, Magic, MVP Curry, Penny, and Mookie

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 Alonzo Mourning was my fave player all time. Other favourites included:

T-Mac

Grant Hill

Duncan

C-Webb

Barkley

Penny Hardaway

Reggie Miller

Joe Dumars

John Stockton

‘Nique

Oakley

 

I was a huge fan of alot of those 90s centers though (Shaq before he left Orlando, Olajuwon, Ewing, Robinson, and Daugherty)

 

 

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 Alonzo Mourning was my fave player all time. Other favourites included:

T-Mac

Grant Hill

Duncan

C-Webb

Barkley

Penny Hardaway

Reggie Miller

Joe Dumars

John Stockton

‘Nique

Oakley

 

I was a huge fan of alot of those 90s centers though (Shaq before he left Orlando, Olajuwon, Ewing, Robinson, and Daugherty)

 

 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 Kobe, Jordan, Fisher and Nash.  (In order). 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 Kobe, Jordan, Fisher and Nash.  (In order). 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 With Leonard making is way up there. 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 With Leonard making is way up there. 

[RecoveringVegetarianParticipant]

Hey Now!!!  Kobe,Motombo,Rodman, The Birdman,Javale McGee,Nick Young,TomChambers and Metta World Peace!!!

[RecoveringVegetarianParticipant]

Hey Now!!!  Kobe,Motombo,Rodman, The Birdman,Javale McGee,Nick Young,TomChambers and Metta World Peace!!!

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 Actually I totally forgot one of my favourite players who passed away just this year. Anthony Mason, good all around player for many years and a fantastic human being as well. RIP

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 Actually I totally forgot one of my favourite players who passed away just this year. Anthony Mason, good all around player for many years and a fantastic human being as well. RIP

[druneave3Participant]

Since D Rose is a sheltered, ignorant, mentally fragile premadonna….. My Main Man is Tim Hardaway. 

 

[druneave3Participant]

Since D Rose is a sheltered, ignorant, mentally fragile premadonna….. My Main Man is Tim Hardaway. 

 

[Andrew1984Participant]

1. Magic Johnson
2. John Stockton
3. Mark Price
4. Dale Ellis
5. Dell Curry
6. Stephen Curry
7. Kyrie Irving
8. Doug McDermott
9. Gordon Hayward
10. Kyle Anderson
11. Myles Turner
12. TJ Warren

Eventually:
Ben Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr., Grayson Allen

[Andrew1984Participant]

1. Magic Johnson
2. John Stockton
3. Mark Price
4. Dale Ellis
5. Dell Curry
6. Stephen Curry
7. Kyrie Irving
8. Doug McDermott
9. Gordon Hayward
10. Kyle Anderson
11. Myles Turner
12. TJ Warren

Eventually:
Ben Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr., Grayson Allen

[Andrew1984Participant]

Actually, I’d probably remove TJ Warren and add:

12. Kevin Johnson
13. Bobby Phills
14. Terrell Brandon

[Andrew1984Participant]

Actually, I’d probably remove TJ Warren and add:

12. Kevin Johnson
13. Bobby Phills
14. Terrell Brandon

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 Dwyane Wade, John Wall and Lebron James are my top 3 along with Harrison Barnes and Jared Sullinger.

Eventually: Jabari Parker and Justise Winslow

 

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 Dwyane Wade, John Wall and Lebron James are my top 3 along with Harrison Barnes and Jared Sullinger.

Eventually: Jabari Parker and Justise Winslow

 

[cjwParticipant]

 PG- Magic

SG- Tmac

SF- Rashard Lewis

PF- Shawn Kemp

C- Ben Wallace

[cjwParticipant]

 PG- Magic

SG- Tmac

SF- Rashard Lewis

PF- Shawn Kemp

C- Ben Wallace

[ncballer]

 Not a lot of love for the GOAT.  

I am really partial to UNC guys.

1.  Michael Jordan
2.  Ty Lawson (I am forever indebted to him for his incredible 2009 season at UNC)
3.  Vince Carter
4.  Grant Hill (hard not to like him as a player)
5.  Draymond Green
6.  Steph Curry
7.  Tim Duncan
8.  Derrick Rose
9.  KD
10.  Dirk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ncballer]

 Not a lot of love for the GOAT.  

I am really partial to UNC guys.

1.  Michael Jordan
2.  Ty Lawson (I am forever indebted to him for his incredible 2009 season at UNC)
3.  Vince Carter
4.  Grant Hill (hard not to like him as a player)
5.  Draymond Green
6.  Steph Curry
7.  Tim Duncan
8.  Derrick Rose
9.  KD
10.  Dirk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[T Rex]

 1) Adam Silver

2, 3 tie) David Stern/Donald Sterling

Stern and Sterling forged a strong friendship over 30 years, and Stern’s No-Look generalship made Sterling a billionaire level playa.

Silver is great, he cleans up like Dennis Rodman.

They don’t call Silver "The Worm" for nothing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[T Rex]

 1) Adam Silver

2, 3 tie) David Stern/Donald Sterling

Stern and Sterling forged a strong friendship over 30 years, and Stern’s No-Look generalship made Sterling a billionaire level playa.

Silver is great, he cleans up like Dennis Rodman.

They don’t call Silver "The Worm" for nothing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Thunder DanParticipant]

How is Dan Majerle on a single list?!?   Blasphemous!!! 

[Thunder DanParticipant]

How is Dan Majerle on a single list?!?   Blasphemous!!! 

[Author]

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