Have you ever wondered who the best was? In any sport: football, baseball, or soccer. Every sport has its own “GOAT”, but none is as controversial as basketball. Michael Jordan vs Lebron James. Of course, there are other great athletes to choose from, but today I will narrow it down to 5 superstars.
Number 5. Kobe Bryant (Lakers)
Kobe Bryant was an offensive warrior known for his insane mentality. He won five championship rings throughout his 20-year career and retired at the age of 35 due to injuries. Kobe scored an average of 25.0 points per game, with a career-high of 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. He sadly died on January 26th, 2020. Rest in peace, Kobe.
Number 4. Wilt Chamberlain (Lakers, 76ers, Philadelphia Warriors)
Wilt Chamberlain was known for his dominance at the center position. He won 2 championship rings throughout his 14-year career and retired at the age of 36. Wilt scored an average of 30.1 points per game, with a career high of 100 points, the highest ever in the NBA against the New York Knicks. Wilt died October 12, 1999.
Number 3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Bucks, Lakers)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was known for excelling in offense with his sky-hook shot, breaking the NBA all-time scoring record at the time. During his 20-year career, he won 6 championship rings and retired at the age of 42. Kareem scored an average of 24.6 points per game, with a career-high of 55 points against the Boston Celtics. Kareem is still alive.
Number 2. LeBron James (Heat, Cavaliers, Lakers)
LeBron James was known for his very well-rounded gameplay, breaking the all-time scoring record, and his defense was exceptional as well, getting 6 all-defensive awards. During his 21-year career, he won 4 NBA championships and is still active in the NBA today at the age of 40. LeBron scored an average of 27.0 points per game, with a career-high of 61 points against the Charlotte Bobcats (now the Hornets). LeBron James is still alive.
Michael Jordan (Bulls, Wizards)
Michael Jordan was known for his impressive athleticism and his iconic Air Jordan brand with Nike. During his 15-year career, he won 6 NBA championships, and retired at the age of 30, and then came back, and then retired again at 39. Michael had an average of 30.1 points per game with a career high of 69 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Michael Jordan is still alive.
There you go, the top 5 best NBA players ever. This list is very interchangeable, especially the top 2. It is a very controversial topic, and it took a lot of thought to come up. Every player on this list is very impressive. If you have any suggestions, tell me and I will think about adding them.
