1. Tiger Woods
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. David Thompson
   John Stockton

Kareem Abdul Jabbar is an American retired professional basketball player who is best known for playing for 20 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks. During his career, he has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player six times among his many other accolades.

1. Roger Federer
   Paul Pierce
2. Klay Thompson
   Dirk Nowitzki

Currently playing for the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson is the son of Mychal Thompson who also played in the NBA. Along with fellow teammate Stephen Curry, (the splash brothers), they set an NBA record of 484 combined three-pointers in a single season.

1. Charles Barkley
   Reggie Miller
2. Kevin Durant
   Muhammad Ali

Charles Wade Barkley, also known as “the round mound of rebound” is an American retired professional basketball player and current analyst who is known as one of the league’s most skilled power forwards. The All-Star athlete was also known for his rebounding skills, which earned him his nickname.

1. Babe Ruth
   Karl Malone
2. Carmelo Anthony
   LeBron James

Arguably the best player in the history of the sport, LeBron James’ extensive list of accomplishments include three NBA Finals MVP awards, two Olympic Gold Medals and four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards. Currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, he is also known for his activism off the court.

1. Wayne Gretzky
   Kevin Garnett
2. Patrick Ewing
   Moses Malone

Patrick Ewing Sr. is a Jamaican-American retired Olympian and NBA Hall of Fame basketball player who can be found on every 50 Greatest NBA players in history. After his retirement, he became an assistant coach who also appeared in the 1996 film, Space Jam.

1. Magic Johnson
   Dwayne Wade
2. Reggie Miller
   Jim Brown

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an American retired player who spent more than a decade playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 NBA championships. In 1991, the athlete retired after announcing to the world that he was HIV positive but later returned twice, finally ending in 1996.

1. Damian Lillard
   Chris Paul
2. Scottie Pippen
   Michael Phelps

Damian Lillard is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. Although being very young, the NBA Rookie of the year is one of six players in the history of the franchise to become a three-time All-Star.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo
   Michael Jordan
2. Dominique Wilkins
   Julius Erving

Michael Jordan, also called MJ, is an American former professional basketball player who has been called “the greatest basketball player of all time”. After major success in the league, he launched a sneaker line called ‘Air Jordan’ which made him the first billionaire in NBA history.

1. Tom Brady
   Jerry West
2. Stephen Curry
   Paul Gasol

Stephen Curry is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors. Often referred to as one of the “greatest shooters in NBA history, in 2014 he led his team to their first championship since the year 1975.

1. Usain Bolt
   David Robinson
2. Russell Westbrook
   Shaquillle O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, better known as “Shaq” is an American retired professional basketball player who has played for six teams during his 19-year career. Some of his accomplishments include 4 NBA championship wins, an Olympic gold medal and a 3-time Finals MVP.

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
   Chris Paul
2. Kyrie Irving
   Kobe Bryant

Christopher Paul is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Houston Rockets after being transferred from the Los Angeles Clippers. The 9-time NBA All-Star has also been named the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2013 and won 2 Olympic Gold medals.

1. Hakeem Olajuwon
   Oscar Robertson
2. Jackie Robinson
   Bob Cousy

Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a Basketball and FIBA Hall of Famer who played center position for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association. During his career, he has been named the NBA All-Star 12 times and an Olympic gold medalist.

1. Ray Allen
   Bo Jackson
2. Scottie Pippen
   Charles Barkley

Scottie Maurice Pippen, also called “Pip” for short, is an American retired professional NBA player who is well known for the time he spent playing for the Chicago Bulls from 1987 to 1998 as he led the team to both the 1992 and the 1996 Championship win.

1. Elgin Baylor
   Kevin Durant
2. Rafael Nadal
   James Harden

Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Golden State Warrior of the National Basketball Association. During his career, he has won two NBA championships, two Olympic Gold medals and has also been called the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award.

1. Isiah Thomas
   Paul George
2. Jack Nicklaus
   Sidney Moncrief

Paul George is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the Oklahoma City Thunder. After joining the league in 2010, he has been an NBA All-Star 5 times, the All-NBA Third Team 4 times, and an Olympic gold medalist.

1. Kawhi Leonard
   Steve Nash
2. Diego Maradona
   Bill Walton

Kawhi Leonard, who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Associations was first drafted to the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he won the NBA championship within 2014 and was also named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

1. Joe Montana
   Bernard King
2. Kobe Bryant
   Scottie Pippen

Kobe Bryant is an American retired professional basketball player who unlike many players, spent his entire career playing for one team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Within those 20 years with the team, he has won 5 championships, 2 NBA Finals MVP and 18 NBA All-Star titles.

1. Deion Sanders
   Allen Iverson
2. Hakeem Olajuwon
   Julius Erving

Julius Erving II, who is also called “Dr. J”, is an American retired basketball player who has been credited with popularizing the style of leaping above the rim. Throughout his 16-year career, he has won three championships, four Most Valuable Player awards and in the year 1993, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

1. Jim Thorpe
   John Stockton
2. DeAndre Jordan
   Julius Irving

De Andre Jordan, who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association, is the current record holder for best career field goal percentage (67.4%). He is also an NBA All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist.

1. Patrick Ewing
   Kyrie Irving
2. Larry Bird
   Floyd Mayweather

Kyrie Irving is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Since his career began in 2001, he has won an NBA Championship, been named an NBA All-Star 5 times and has won an Olympic gold medal.

1. Bill Russell
   David Robertson
2. Wilt Chamberlain
   Jesse Owens

Bill Russell is an American former professional basketballer who played center for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969. Throughout his career, he has won 11 NBA. Championships and he has also been named the NBA Most Valuable Player several times.

1. Karl Malone
   Larry Bird
2. Willie Mays
   Bob Pettit

Larry Bird is a retired professional basketball player and current basketball executive who recently served as the president for the Indiana Pacers. The 6’9” tall athlete has won 3 NBA championships, has been listed as the NBA Finals MVP and he was also inducted into the basketball hall of fame.

1. Kevin Durant
   Carl Lewis
2. Bill Russell
   Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team. The 7-time NBA All-Star is just one of two in the history of the NBA to average a triple-double for a season.

1. Novak Djokovic
   Kevin Garnett
2. Anthony Davis
   Magic Johnson

Anthony Davis Jr. is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as the power forward and center for the New Orleans Pelicans. After being selected first overall in the 2012 draft by the team, he has been named an NBA All-star 5 times as well as winning an Olympic gold medal.

1. Jerry West
   Wilt Chamberlain
2. Tim Duncan
   Paul Pierce

Wilton Chamberlain was an American basketball player who is best known for playing for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Francisco Warriors. During his amazing career, he was a 2-time NBA champion as well as a 13-time NBA All-Star.

1. Dwayne Wade
   Shaquille O'Neal
2. Bob Cousy
   Ted Williams

Bob Cousy is an American retired professional basketballer who played point guard for the Boston Celtics for 13 years. He is a 6-time NBA champion. A 13-time NBA All-Star, an NBA Most Valuable Player and a Basketball Hall of Famer.

1. Charles Barkley
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Sam Jones
   Hank Aaron

Samuel Jones is an American retired professional basketball player who was known for game-winning shots. In the history of the NBA, he has the second most NBA championship wins (10). Among many other accolades, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

1. James Harden
   Oscar Robertson
2. LeBron James
   Pete Sampras

James Harden Jr. is an American profession basketballer who currently plays for the Houston Rockets. The Most Valuable player has also been an NBA All-Star 6 times, an Olympic gold medalist and a World Cup gold medalist.

1. Stephen Curry
   Mike Tyson
2. Michael Jordan
   Demarcus Cousins

Demarcus Cousins, sometimes called “Boogie” is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the Golden State Warriors. He has been named an NBA All-Star 4 times, and he is also an Olympic gold medalist.

1. Hakeem Olajuwon
   Conor McGregor
2. Karl Malone
   Chris Paul

Karl Malone, often referred to as “The Mailman”, is an American retired profession basketballer who is best remembered for playing for the Utah Jazz. During his lengthy career, he has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player twice, and he is also a 14-time NBA All-Star.

1. Tim Duncan
   Robert Parish
2. Cy Young
   Vince Carter

Robert Parish is an American retired professional basketball player who has been called one of the greatest players in NBA’s history. In his career, he has 4 NBA championship wins, 9 All-Star Titles and he has 1,611 regular season games – an NBA record.

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo
   Larry Bird
2. Derek Jeter
   Gary Payton

Giannis Antetokounmpo, nicked named the “Greek Freak” because of his athleticism and because his surname is so difficult to pronounce, is a Greek professional basketball player who is currently with the Milwaukee Bucks. He is a 2-time NBA all-star, and he was also named the Most Improved Player in 2017.

1. Bill Russell
   Phil Mickelson
2. Karl-Anthony Towns
   Pelé

Karl-Anthony Towns is a Dominican-American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his short career, he has been called an NBA All-Star, the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2016 and placed on the All-NBA Third Team.

1. Wilt Chamberlain
   Paolo Maldini
2. Jason Kidd
   Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan is an American retired professional basketballer who spent his entire career of 19 years, playing for the San Antonio Spurs. During that time, he has won 5 NBA championships, 3 NBA Finals MVP awards, 15 NBA All-Star titles and he is often called the greatest power forward of all time.

1. Kobe Bryant
   Lionel Messi
2. Earl Monroe
   Dwayne Wade

Dwayne Wade Jr. is an American professional basketball player who recently played for the Miami Heat. He guided the team to their first championship in 2006 where he was named the NBA Finals MVP. He is also the team’s all-time leader in points, games, shots made and taken.

1. Magic Johnson
   Oscar Robertson
2. Joe Montana
   Tiny Archibald

Oscar Robertson, often called “The Big O”, is an American retired professional basketballer who played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cincinnati Royals. Throughout his 14-year career, he has won one NBA championship and been named an NBA All-Star 12 times in a row.

1. Blake Griffin
   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Jesse Owens
   Stephen Curry

Blake Griffin is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons. He has been an NBA All-Star 5 times, but he is probably better known as the person who model and TV personality - Kendell Jenner is dating.

1. Shaquille O'Neal
   Sugar Ray Leonard
2. Kyle Lowry
   Steve Nash

Kyle Lowry is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors after being selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2006 draft. He was credited with getting the team to the playoffs as well as for them winning the Atlantic Division title during the 2013-2014 season.

1. Michael Jordan
   Ruud Gullit
2. Clyde Drewler
   Gordon Hayward

Gordon Hayward is an American professional basketballer who currently plays for the Boston Celtics. Originally picked ninth overall by the Utah Jazz in 2010, he was named as an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2017.

1. LeBron James
   John Wall
2. Kaká
   Tim Duncan

John Wall Jr. is an American professional basketballer who currently plays the point guard position for the Washington Wizards. He has been named the NBA All-Star 5-times, and he was also named the NBA Rookie Challenge MVP in 2011.