<u>Athlon Sports 50 Greatest Players</u> Michael Jordan Bill Russell Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Oscar Robertson Magic Johnson Larry Bird Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor Jerry West Bob Pettit John Havlicek Hakeem Olajuwon Bob Cousy Julius Erving George Mikan Moses Malone Dolph Schayes Walt Frazier Scottie Pippen Karl Malone John Stockton Charles Barkley Rick Barry Elvin Hayes Mel Daniels Bill Sharman Billy Cunningham Dave Cowens Clyde Drexler George McGinnis David Robinson Isiah Thomas Bob McAdoo Artis Gilmore Dave Bing Nate Archibald George Gervin Connie Hawkins Kevin McHale Willis Reed Spencer Haywood Pete Maravich Patrick Ewing Dan Issel Jerry Lucas Hal Greer Dennis Rodman Walt Bellamy Paul Arizin Nate Thurmond <u>Athlon Sports 10 Greatest Teams</u> 1995-96 Chicago Bulls(72-10) 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers(68-13) 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers(69-13) 1996-97 Chicago Bulls(69-13) 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers(65-17) 1985-86 Boston Celtics(67-15) 1991-92 Chicago Bulls(67-15) 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks(66-16) 1964-65 Boston Celtics(62-18) 1986-87 Los Angeles Lakers(65-17) <u>Athlon Sports 10 Greatest Coaches</u> Red Auerbach - Season(938-479) Post Season(99-69) - 9 NBA Titles Pat Riley - Season(1110-569) Post Season(155-100) - 4 NBA Titles Phil Jackson - Season(776-290) Post Season(162-60) - 9 NBA Titles KC Jones - Season(522-252) Post Season(81-57) - 2 NBA Titles Lenny Wilkens - Season(1292-1114) Post Season(80-92) - 1 NBA Title John Kundla - Season(423-302) Post Season(60-35) - 5 NBA Titles Red Holzman - Season(696-604) Post Season(58-47) - 2 NBA Titles Billy Cunningham - Season(454-196) Post Season(66-39) - 1 NBA Title Tommy Heinsohn - Season(427-263) Post Season(47-33) - 2 NBA Titles Chuck Daly - Season(633-437) Post Season(75-51) - 2 NBA Titles Tell me what ya'll think about these lists.... (From the 50 Greatest issue of Athlon Sports NBA Magazine)
Where are the 3peat Lakers on All Time Greatest Teams? I also think PJ should be ahead of Riley. And finally David Robinson should be higher up the list, possibly over Barkley and Malone.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">Where are the 3peat Lakers on All Time Greatest Teams? I also think PJ should be ahead of Riley. I also think David Robinson should be higher up the list, possibly over Barkley and Malone.</div> For the 3Peat Lakers..i don't think but one of their squads(the 99-00 team)would be considered for this list...but I dunno.. LOL I didn't make the list so I don't know their criteria.
The Laker team, which almost swept the entire playoffs until 1 loss to the 76ers in the Finals. How can they not be considered one of the greatest of All Time by Athlon?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">The Laker team, which almost swept the entire playoffs until 1 loss to the 76ers in the Finals. How can they not be considered one of the greatest of All Time by Athlon?</div> I dunno.. LOL ..maybe they be hittin' the chronic pretty heavy there.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trail_Blazer76:</div><div class="quote_post">I stopped reading after I saw that Wilt was #7.</div> That was the biggest problem I had with it. I think you can make a case for 3 people as the greatest ever..Michael Jordan,Bill Russell & Wilt Chamberlain..But I don't think there is anyway in hell that Oscar,Larry,Magic or Kareem belong over Wilt...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting :</div><div class="quote_post">I stopped reading after I saw that Wilt was #7.</div> I agree. His accomplishments are unreal, he set records that will never be broken. Rookie of the year, 4 time MVP, 2 Time All NBA team, 2 Time All Defensive First Team, 13 time NBA All-Star, Led the NBA in scoring seven straight years, Scored 100 points in a single game, Holds single-game record for most points by a rookie...I could go on all day. Granted, times have changed and he wouldn't drop 100 points in todays modernized game. But, he's better than number 7. The top 10 is a hell of a list, but Wilt got ripped. I love Bill Russell's game. He was part of the Celtics era, and he led them to 11 championships. Just like Wilt, he set records that will be very difficult to break. I don't see anyone grabbing 32 rebounds in a half of basketball. Too much zone and oversized players now days. I also think the Lakers should be on there. Their 3-peat roster should have gotten some recognition. They played some amazing basketball and breezed through the playoffs.
Where is SHAQ!!! Rodman over the most dominant player in the NBA Oneal?? Does this list not include current players? Some people may not agree but I think Shaq is top 5-10 all time just because of his dominance.
It's a rather flawed list...however,I thought it was interesting since it differed from most lists I have seen.
i tought the lst didn't include active players too, but karl malone is there (too low IMO). did they think he's retired already because he's not playing? i have so many disagreements with that list i'm not even gonna bother.
I may seem ignorant but is Athlons a leading baskeball authority? Or leading sporting authority? The list is different but some of the choices make one go...."HUH??"
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtVision:</div><div class="quote_post">I may seem ignorant but is Athlons a leading baskeball authority? Or leading sporting authority? The list is different but some of the choices make one go...."HUH??"</div> well I don't know when they concocted the list because it doesn't say...I can tell by the coaches it was done rather recently but maybe the lists of players and teams was done some time ago but I can't say since it doesn't have a date.
That is an awful list. Yes all 50 players on the list were greats, but the order of the list is completely whacked. Kareem #3? Oscar Robertson #4? Larry Legend #6? Wilt #7? Oscar Robertson shouldn't even be in the top 10, let alone the top 5. There are a lot of other terrible choices and placements on that list, it's such a joke.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trail_Blazer76:</div><div class="quote_post">I stopped reading after I saw that Wilt was #7.</div> Personality wise, Wilt did say Jordan would be on the bench if he played then. But being number 7, geez, guy averaged 50.4ppg and 25.7rpg in the same season if I'm not mistaken. Even led the league in assists as he got older. That's number 7. Guess he's being penalized for not winning enough championships. 2 to Bills 11. But still. 7!!!!
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting cubanballer:</div><div class="quote_post">i tought the lst didn't include active players too, but karl malone is there (too low IMO). did they think he's retired already because he's not playing? i have so many disagreements with that list i'm not even gonna bother.</div> So they don't put active players on here? Okay, then this changes my whole opinion about the list, lol.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trail_Blazer76:</div><div class="quote_post">I stopped reading after I saw that Wilt was #7.</div> Hahaha. Me too. here's a guy that's being considered as the GOAT and yet he's at number 7. I still stick with my decision thath MJ is number 1 but Wilt should be at number 2.
