NBA Stats Key: PPG-Points Per Game, APG-Assists Per Game, RPG-Rebounds Per Game, SPG-Steals Per Game, BPG-Blocks Per Game, FG%-Field Goal Percentage, 3P%-Three Point Percentage, FT%-Free Throw Percentage; eFG%-Effective Field Goal Percentage, TS%-True Shooting Percentage; OWS-Offensive Win Shares, DWS-Defensive Win Shares, WS-Win Shares, WS/48-Win Shares Per 48 Minutes PER-Player Efficiency Rating, VORP-Value Over Replacement Player
Top Six Point Guards Of All-Time:
1. Magic Johnson (Lakers from 1979-1991, 1996)
Honors: 5-time NBA Champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1988); 3-time NBA Finals MVP (1987, 1989-1990); 3-time NBA MVP (1987, 1989-1990); 9-time All-NBA First Team (1983-1991); 1-time All-NBA Second Team (1982)
Season Leader: 4-time Assists Per Game Leader (1983-1984, 1986-1987); 2-time Steals Per Game Leader (1981-1982); 1-time Offensive Win Shares Leader (1987); 1-time Win Shares Per 48 Minutes Leader (1987)
Traditional Stats: 19.5 PPG, 11.2 APG, 7.2 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG; 52.0 FG%, 30.3 3P%, 84.8 FT%
Advanced Stats: 53.3 eFG%, 61.0 TS%; 110.6 OWS, 45.2 DWS, 155.8 WS, .225 WS/48; 24.1 PER, 77.4 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 6 of 1980 NBA Finals - 42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists in series clinching win vs. 76ers without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Game 6 of 1982 NBA Finals - 13 points, 13 assists, 13 rebounds in series-clinching win vs. 76ers; Game 4 of 1987 NBA Finals - 29 points, 8 rebounds including game-winning junior sky hook in win vs. Celtics to take a 3-1 series lead; Game 6 of 1988 NBA Finals - 22 points, 19 assists in win down 3-2 in series vs. Pistons
2. Oscar Robertson (Royals from 1960-1970, Bucks from 1970-1974)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (1971); 1-time NBA MVP (1964); NBA Rookie Of The Year (1961); 9-time All-NBA First Team (1961-1969); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1970, 1971)
Season Leader: 6-time NBA Assists Leader (1961-1962, 1964-1966, 1969); 4-time Offensive Win Shares Leader (1961, 1964, 1968-1969); 4-time Free Throws Leader (1964-1965, 1968-1969); 1-time NBA Scoring Leader (1968)
Traditional Stats: 25.7 PPG, 9.5 APG, 7.7 RPG; 48.5 FG%, 83.8 FT%
Advanced Stats: 48.5 eFG%, 56.4 TS%; 152.0 OWS, 37.2 DWS, 189.2 WS, .207 WS/48; 23.2 PER
Memorable Performances: 1961-1962 Regular Season - Only player to average a triple-double with 30.8 PPG, then NBA record 11.4 APG, PG record 12.5 RPG in second season; 1963-1964 Season - 31.4 PPG, 11.0 APG, 9.9 RPG, PG records of 16.2 OWS, 20.65 WS in MVP season; 1963 Eastern Division Finals - 33.4 PPG in 7 game series loss vs. Celtics including 43 points in game 7 on 21-22 FT vs. Celtics; Game 4 of 1971 NBA Finals - 30 points on 11 FG in series clinching win vs. Bullets
3. Bob Cousy (Celtics from 1950-1963, Royals from 1969-1970)
Honors: 6-time NBA Champion (1957, 1959-1963); 1-time NBA MVP (1957); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1952-1961); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1962, 1963)
Season Leader: 8-time NBA Assists Leader (1953-1960); 8-time Assists Per Game Leader (1953-1960)
Traditional Stats: 18.4 PPG, 7.5 APG, 5.2 RPG; 37.5 FG%, 80.3 FT%
Advanced Stats: 37.5 eFG%, 44.6 TS%; 40.6 OWS, 50.5 DWS, 91.1 WS, .139 WS/48; 17.4 PER
Memorable Performances: Game 2 of the 1953 Eastern Division Semifinals - 50 points on a playoff record 30 FT in clinching 4OT win vs. Syracuse Nationals, including game-tying free throws to push the game into the first and third overtime and game-tying jumper to go into the fourth overtime; 1959-1960 Regular Season - 19.4 PPG, then NBA record 9.5 APG, then PG record 5.9 DWS in MVP season; 1959 NBA Finals - 16.8 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 12.5 APG in 4 game series win vs. Lakers
4. John Stockton (Jazz from 1984-2003)
Honors: 2-time All-NBA First Team (1994-1995); 6-time ALL-NBA Second Team (1988-1990, 1992-1993, 1996); 3-time All-NBA Third Team (1991, 1997, 1999), 5-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1989, 1991-1992, 1995, 1997)
Season Leader: 15-time Assists Percentage Leader (1987-1996, 1998-2001, 2003); 9-time NBA Assists Leader (1988-1996); 3-time NBA True Shooting Percentage Leader (1995, 1998, 2001); 3-time NBA Offensive Rating Leader (1996, 2000-2001); 2-time NBA Steals Leader (1989, 1992)
Traditional Stats: 13.1 PPG, 10.5 APG, 2.7 RPG, 2.2 SPG, 0.2 BPG; 51.5 FG%, 38.4 3P%, 82.6 FT%
Advanced Stats: 54.6 eFG%, 60.8 TS%; 142.8 OWS, 64.9 DWS, 207.7 WS, .209 WS/48; 21.8 PER, 65.9 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of the 1988 Western Conference Finals - 23 points, playoff record 24 assists, and 5 steals in loss vs. Lakers; 1989-1990 Regular Season - 17.2 PPG on 51.4 FG% with NBA record 14.5 APG, then NBA record 57.4 AST%, 23.9 PER in 55-win season; Game 6 of the 1997 Western Conference Finals - 25 points, 13 assists including 15 points in the fourth quarter with game-winning 3P in clinching game vs. Rockets
5. Stephen Curry (Warriors from 2009-2018)
Honors: 2-time NBA Champion (2015, 2017); 2-time NBA MVP (2015-2016); 2-time All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017); 1-time All-NBA Third Team (2018)
Season Leader: 5-time NBA Three Point Field Goal Leader (2013-2017); 2-time True Shooting Percentage Leader (2016, 2018); 2-time Win Shares Per 48 Minutes Leader (2015-2016); 1-time Scoring Leader (2016); 1-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (2016)
Traditional Stats: 23.1 PPG, 6.8 APG, 4.4 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 0.2 BPG; 47.7 FG%, 43.6 3P%, 90.3 FT%
Advanced Stats: 57.9 eFG%, 62.1 TS%; 61.9 OWS, 24.1 DWS, 93.3 WS, .208 WS/48; 23.8 PER, 46.2 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of 2015 NBA Finals - 37 points on 7-13 3PT, 7 rebounds in win vs. Cavs to take a 3-2 series lead; 2015-2016 Regular Season - 30.1 PPG on 66.9 TS%, 45.4 3P% with 6.7 APG, PG records of 31.5 PER, .318 WS/48, NBA record 402 3P; Game 4 of the 2016 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Trail Blazers - 40 points with NBA record 17 OT points, 8 assists, 9 rebounds in win to take a 3-1 series lead; Game 7 of 2016 Western Conference Finals - 36 points on 7-12 3PT, 8 rebounds in win vs. Thunder
6. Isiah Thomas (Pistons from 1981-1994)
Honors: 2-time NBA Champion (1989-1990); 1-time NBA Finals MVP (1990); 3-time All-NBA First Team (1984-1986); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1983, 1987)
Season Leader: 2-time Assists Leader (1984-1985); 1-time Assists Percentage Leader (1985); 1-time Minutes Played Leader (1983)
Traditional Stats: 19.2 PPG, 9.3 APG, 3.6 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 0.3 BPG; 45.2 FG%, 29.0 3P%, 75.9 FT%
Advanced Stats: 46.5 eFG%, 51.6 TS%; 41.2 OWS, 39.5 DWS, 80.7 WS, .109 WS/48; 18.1 PER, 37.5 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of 1984 Eastern Conference First Round - 35 points, 12 assists, including 16 points in the final 1:33 to force the game into OT in sudden-death loss vs. Knicks; Game 6 of 1988 NBA Finals - 43 points, 8 assists, 6 steals, including Finals record 25 point quarter despite having a sprained ankle in loss vs. Lakers; 1990 NBA Finals - 27.6 PPG on 54.2 FG% with 7.0 APG, 5.2 RPG in 5 game series win vs. Trail Blazers
Honorable Mention: 7. Steve Nash, 8. Chris Paul, 9. Walt Frazier, 10. Nate Archibald, 11. Jason Kidd, 12. Gary Payton
Top Six Shooting Guards Of All-Time:
1. Michael Jordan (Bulls from 1984-1993, 1995-1998, Wizards from 2001-2003)
Honors: 6-time NBA Champion (1991-1993, 1996-1998); 5-time NBA MVP (1988, 1991-1992, 1996, 1998); NBA Rookie of the Year (1985); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1987-1993, 1996-1998); 1-time All-NBA Second Team (1985); 1-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988); 9-time NBA NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988-1993, 1996-1998)
Season Leader: 11-time NBA Scoring Leader (1985, 1987-1993, 1996-1998); 10-time Field Goal Leader (1987-1993, 1996-1998); 9-time NBA Win Shares Leader (1987-1993, 1996-1997); 7-time NBA Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1987-1993); 3-time NBA Steals Leader (1988, 1990, 1993)
Traditional Stats: 30.1 PPG, 5.3 APG, 6.2 RPG, 2.3 SPG, 0.8 BPG; 49.7 FG%, 32.7 3P%, 83.5 FT%
Advanced Stats: 50.9 eFG%, 56.9 TS%; 149.9 OWS, 64.1 DWS, 214.0 WS, .250 WS/48; 27.9 PER, 104.4 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 2 of 1986 Eastern Conference First Round vs. Celtics - Playoff record 63 points in "God Disguised as Jordan" game; Game 5 of 1989 Eastern Conference First Round - 44 points including "The Shot" over Craig Ehlo in win vs. Cavaliers; 1990-1991 Regular Season - 31.5 PPG with a 53.9 FG%, 6.0 RPG, 5.5 APG, SG record .321 WS/48 in MVP season; 1993 NBA Finals vs. Suns - 41 PPG in 5 game series win vs. Suns, including 55 points in game 4; Game 5 of 1997 NBA Finals vs. Jazz - 38 points including game-winning three in "The Flu Game"; Game 6 of 1998 NBA Finals vs. Jazz - 45 points including series clinching shot over Bryon Russell
2. Jerry West (Lakers from 1960-1974)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (1972); 1-time NBA Finals MVP (1969); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1962-1967, 1970-1973); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1968, 1969); 4-time NBA All-Defensive First-Team (1970-1973); 1-time NBA All-Defensive Second-Team (1969)
Season Leader: 3-time Offensive Win Shares Leader (1965-1966, 1970); 2-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1969-1970); 2-time True Shooting Percentage Leader (1966, 1968); 1-time Scoring Leader (1970); 1-time Assists Per Game Leader (1972)
Traditional Stats: 27.0 PPG, 6.7 APG, 5.8 RPG; 47.4 FG%, 81.4 FT%
Advanced Stats: 47.4 eFG%, 55.0 TS%; 124.6 OWS, 37.9 DWS, 162.6 WS, .213 WS/48; 22.9 PER
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1962 NBA Finals - 36 points including game-winning steal and layup vs. Celtics; 1965 Western Division Finals - Playoff record 46.3 PPG in 6 game series win vs. Bullets, including 52 points in game 2 win; 1965-1966 Regular Season - Then SG record 31.3 PPG on 47.3 FG%, 7.1 RPG, 6.1 APG, 24.6 PER; Game 1 of 1969 NBA Finals - 53 points in win vs. Celtics; Game 3 of 1970 NBA Finals - 34 points including 63-foot heave to force OT vs. Knicks
3. Kobe Bryant (Lakers from 1996-2016)
Honors: 5-time NBA Champion (2000-2002, 2009-2010); 2-time Finals MVP (2009-2010); 1-time NBA MVP (2008); 11-time All-NBA First Team (2002-2004, 2006-2013); 2-time NBA All-Second Team (2000-2001); 2-time All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2005); 9-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000, 2003-2004, 2006-2011); 3-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001-2002, 2012)
Season Leader: 4-time NBA Points Leader (2003, 2006-2008); 3-time NBA Field Goal Leader (2003, 2006-2007); 3-time 2-point Field Goal Leader (2003, 2006-2007); 2-time NBA Free Throw Leader (2006-2007)
Traditional Stats: 24.9 PPG, 4.7 APG, 5.2 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 0.5 BPG; 44.9 FG%, 33.0 3P%, 83.6 FT%
Advanced Stats: 48.3 eFG%, 55.1 TS%; 122.1 OWS, 50.7 DWS, 172.5 WS, .173 WS/48; 23.0 PER, 72.0 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of the 2001 Western Conference Semifinals - 48 points, 16 rebounds in clinching game vs. Kings; 2006 Regular Season Game - 81 points in the 2nd most points in a game in win vs. Raptors; 2009 NBA Finals - 32.4 PPG, 7.4 APG, 5.6 RPG in 5 game series win vs. Magic, including 40 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists in game 1 win; 2010 Western Conference Finals - 33.7 PPG, 8.3 APG, 7.2 RPG in 6 game series win vs. Suns
4. Dwyane Wade (Heat from 2003-2016, Bulls from 2016-2017, Cavaliers from 2017-2018, Heat in 2018)
Honors: 3-time NBA Champion (2006, 2012-2013); 1-time NBA Finals MVP (2006); 2-time All-NBA First Team (2009-2010); 3-time All-NBA Second Team (2005-2006, 2011); 3-time All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2012-2013); 3-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009-2010)
Season Leader: 1-time NBA Scoring Leader (2009); 1-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (2007); 1-time Field Goals Leader (2009); 1-time 2-point Field Goals Leader (2009)
Traditional Stats: 22.5 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.7 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 0.9 BPG; 48.3 FG%, 28.7 3P%, 76.7 FT%
Advanced Stats: 49.6 eFG%, 55.7 TS%; 73.2 OWS, 45.1 DWS, 118.3 WS, .168 WS/48; 23.9 PER, 57.7 VORP
Memorable Performances: 2005-2006 Regular Season - 27.2 PPG on 49.5 FG%, 6.7 APG, 5.7 RPG, 27.6 PER; 2006 NBA Finals - 34.7 PPG, 3.8 APG, 7.8 RPG in 6 game series win vs. Mavericks, including 15 fourth quarter points in game 3, 43 points in game 5, and 36 points, 10 rebounds in series-clinching game 6 win vs. Mavericks; Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Semifinals - 41 points, 10 rebounds in series-clinching game vs. Pacers
5. George Gervin (Squires from 1972-1974, Spurs from 1974-1985, Bulls from 1985-1986)
Honors: 5-time All-NBA First Team (1978-1982); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1983); 2-time All-ABA Second Team (1975-1976)
Season Leader: 4-time NBA Scoring Leader (1978-1980, 1982); 4-time NBA Field Goal Leader (1978-1980, 1982); 4-time NBA 2-point Field Goal Leader (1978-1980, 1982)
Traditional Stats: 25.1 PPG, 2.6 APG, 5.3 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 1.0 BPG; 50.4 FG%, 27.1 3P%, 84.1 FT%
Advanced Stats: 50.7 eFG%, 56.4 TS%; 87.8 OWS, 28.6 DWS, 116.3 WS, .157 WS/48; 21.4 PER, 32.2 VORP
Memorable Performances: 1978 Regular Season Game vs. Jazz - 63 points in final game to win scoring title including then NBA record 33 point quarter; 1978 Eastern Conference Semifinals - 33.2 PPG in 6 game series loss vs. Bullets, including 46 points in game 2 loss; 1979-1980 Regular Season - Then SG record 33.1 PPG, 13.1 FG on 52.8 FG% with 5.2 RPG, 9.3 OWS in 52-win season
6. Clyde Drexler (Trail Blazers from 1983-1995, Rockets from 1995-1998)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (1995); 1-time All-NBA First Team (1992), 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1988, 1991); 2-time All-NBA Third Team (1990, 1995)
Season Leader: 1-time Playoffs Offensive Win Shares Leader (1995)
Traditional Stats: 20.4 PPG, 5.6 APG, 6.1 RPG, 2.0 SPG, 0.7 BPG; 47.2 FG%, 31.8 3P%, 78.8 FT%
Advanced Stats: 49.5 eFG%, 54.7 TS%; 85.6 OWS, 49.9 DWS, 135.6 WS, .173 WS/48; 21.1 PER, 75.6 VORP
Memorable Performances: 1992 Western Conference Finals - 23.7 PPG, 7.7 APG, 5.3 RPG in 6 game series win vs. Jazz, including 36 points, 12 assists in game 2 win; 1995 NBA Finals - 21.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 6.8 APG in 4 game series win vs. Magic
Honorable Mention: 7. James Harden, 7. Allen Iverson, 9. Pete Maravich, 10. Ray Allen, 11. Reggie Miller, 12. Earl Monroe
Top Six Small Forwards of All-Time:
1. LeBron James (Cavaliers from 2003-2010, Heat from 2010-2014, Cavaliers from 2014-2018)
Honors: 3-time NBA Champion (2012, 2013, 2016); 3-time NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016); 4-time NBA MVP (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013); NBA Rookie of the Year (2004); 12-time All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008-2018); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007); 5-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009-2013); 1-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014)
Season Leader: 9-time Value Over Replacement Player Leader (2006-2013, 2018); 6-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (2008-2013); 5-time Win Shares Leader (2009-2013); 4-time Offensive Win Shares Leader (2009-2011, 2013); 5-time Field Goal Leader (2005, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2018); 1-time Scoring Leader (2008)
Traditional Stats: 27.2 PPG, 7.2 APG, 7.4 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 0.8 BPG; 50.4 FG%, 34.4 3P%, 73.9 FT%
Advanced States: 54.0 eFG%, 58.6 TS%; 1454.9 OWS, 64.4 DWS, 219.4 WS, .238 WS/48; 27.7 PER, 124.9 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals - 48 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, including 29 of Cavs last 30 points with game-winning layup vs. Pistons; Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals - 45 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists in win vs. Celtics down 3-2 in the series; Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals - 37 points, 12 rebounds including game-winning jumper in series-clinching win vs. Spurs; 2016 NBA Finals - 29.7 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 8.9 APG in 7 game series win vs. Warriors with 41 points in game 5 and 6 and 27 points, 11 assists, 11 rebounds in game 7
2. Larry Bird (Celtics from 1979-1992)
Honors: 3-time NBA Champion (1981, 1984, 1986); 2-time NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986); 3-time NBA MVP (1984-1986); NBA Rookie of the Year (1980); 9-time All-NBA First Team (1980-1988); 1-time All-NBA Second Team (1990); 3-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1982-1984)
Season Leader: 4-time Defensive Win Shares Leader (1980-1981, 1984, 1986); 4-time Free Throw Percentage Leader (1984, 1986-1987, 1990); 2-time Win Shares Leader (1985-1986); 2-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1985-1986); 2-time 3-Point Field Goal Leader (1986-1987)
Traditional Stats: 24.3 PPG, 6.3 APG, 10.0 RPG, 1.7 SPG, 0.8 BPG; 49.6 FG%, 37.6 3P%, 88.6 FT%
Advanced Stats: 51.4 eFG%, 56.4 TS%; 86.8 OWS, 59.0 DWS, 145.8 WS, .203 WS/48; 23.5 PER, 79.7 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of the 1984 NBA Finals - 34 points, 17 rebounds in win vs. Lakers with the series tied at 2; Game 6 of the 1986 NBA Finals - 29 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists in series clinching win vs. Rockets; 1986-1987 Regular Season - 28.1 PPG, 7.6 APG, 9.2 RPG including first ever 40-50-90 season; Game 7 of 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals - 34 points, 6 assists, including 20 points in the fourth quarter in win vs. Hawks; Game 5 of 1991 Eastern Conference First Round - 32 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists coming back from injury in win vs. Pacers
3. Julius Erving (Squires from 1971-1973, Nets from 1973-1976, 76ers from 1976-1987)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (1983); 2-time ABA Champion (1974, 1976); 2-time ABA Playoffs MVP (1974, 1976); 1-time NBA MVP (1981); 3-time ABA MVP (1974-1976); 5-time All-NBA First Team (1978, 1980-1983); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1984); 4-time All-ABA First Team (1973-1976); 1-time All-ABA Second Team (1972); 1-time ABA All-Defensive First Team (1976)
Season Leader: 5-time ABA/NBA Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1973-1976, 1980); 5-time ABA/NBA Win Shares Per 48 Minutes Leader (1974-1976, 1981-1982); 3-time ABA Field Goal Leader (1974-1976); 2-time ABA Scoring Leader (1974, 1976)
Traditional Stats: 24.2 PPG, 4.2 APG, 8.5 RPG, 2.0 SPG, 1.7 BPG; 50.6 FG%, 29.8 3P%, 77.7 FT%
Advanced Stats: 50.9 eFG%, 55.8 TS%; 107.3 OWS, 73.8 DWS, 181.1 WS, .192 WS/48; 23.6 PER, 51.6 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of the 1980 NBA Finals - 23 points including famous baseline move in fourth quarter to tie series at 2 vs. Lakers; Game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals - 29 points in series-clinching win vs. Celtics; 1983 Regular Season Game - "Rock The Baby" cradle dunk over Michael Cooper in OT win vs. Lakers; Game 1 of 1983 NBA Finals - 20 points, 9 assists, 10 rebounds in win vs. Lakers
4. Kevin Durant (SuperSonics/Thunder from 2007-2016, Warriors from 2016-2018)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (2017); 1-time NBA Finals MVP (2017); 1-time NBA MVP (2014); 1-time NBA Rookie of the Year (2008); 6-time All-NBA First Team (2010-2014, 2018), 2-time All-NBA Second Team (2016-2017)
Season Leader: 5-time NBA Scoring Leader (2010-2014); 5-time Free Throws Leader (2010-2014); 3-time Field Goals Leader (2010, 2012, 2014); 2-time Win Shares Per 48 Minutes Leader (2014, 2017); 1-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (2014)
Traditional Stats: 27.1 PPG, 3.9 APG, 7.1 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 1.1 BPG; 49.0 FG%, 38.4 3P%, 88.2 FT%
Advanced Stats: 53.9 eFG%, 61.1 TS%; 92.4 OWS, 37.8 DWS, 130.2 WS, .219 WS/48; 25.3 PER, 51.5 VORP
Memorable Performances: 2012 Western Conference Finals - 29.5 PPG on 66.2 TS% with 7.5 RPG, 5.3 APG in 6 game series win vs. Spurs, including 34 points, 14 rebounds in game 6 win; 2013-2014 Regular Season - 32.0 PPG on 63.5 TS% with 7.4 RPG, 5.5 APG, 29.8 PER, SF record 14.8 OWS; 2014 Western Conference Semifinals - 33.2 PPG with 9.5 RPG, 5.3 APG in 6 game series win vs. Clippers, including 39 points, 16 rebounds in game 6 win; 2017 NBA Finals - 35.2 PPG on 55.6 FG% with 8.2 RPG, 5.4 APG in 5 game series win vs. Cavaliers, including GW 3P in last minute of game 3
Honors: NBA Rookie of the Year (1959); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1959-1965, 1967-1969)
Season Leader: 1-time NBA Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1961)
Traditional Stats: 27.4 PPG, 4.3 APG, 13.5 RPG; 43.1 FG%, 78.0 FT%
Advanced Stats: 43.1 eFG%, 49.4 TS%; 63.6 OWS, 40.5 DWS, 104.2 WS, .148 WS/48; 22.7 PER
Memorable Performances: 1960-1961 Regular Season - Then SF record 34.8 PPG on 12.8 FG, 5.1 APG, 19.8 RPG, then SF record 28.2 PER in first season in LA; 1961 Eastern Division Finals - 37.1 PPG in 7 game series loss vs. Hawks; Game 5 of 1962 NBA Finals - NBA Finals record 61 points, 22 rebounds in win vs. Celtics with series tied at 2; Game 5 of 1963 NBA Finals - 43 points on 15 FG in win vs. Celtics to force a game 6
6. John Havlicek (Celtics from 1962-1978)
Honors: 8-time NBA Champion (1963-1966, 1968-1969, 1974, 1976); 1-time NBA Finals MVP (1974); 4-time All-NBA First Team (1971-1974); 7-time All-NBA Second Team (1964, 1966, 1968-1970, 1975-1976); 5-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1972-1976); 3-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1969-1971)
Season Leader: 2-time NBA Minutes Played Leader (1971-1972); 1-time NBA Playoffs Points Leader (1968)
Traditional Stats: 20.8 PPG, 4.8 APG, 6.3 RPG; 43.9 FG%, 81.5 FT%
Advanced Stats: 43.9 eFG%, 49.2 TS%; 57.6 OWS, 74.1 DWS, 131.7 WS, .136 WS/48; 17.5 PER
Memorable Performances: Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals - 26 points and series-clinching steal in the "Havlicek stole the ball game" vs. 76ers; Game 6 of the 1974 NBA Finals - 36 points with then playoff record 9 points in a single OT period, including game-tying jumper to push the game into the first and second overtime in loss vs. Bucks
Honorable Mention: 7. Scottie Pippen, 8. Rick Barry, 9. Kawhi Leonard, 10. Dominique Wilkins, 11. James Worthy, 12. Bernard King
Top Six Power Forward of All-Time:
1. Tim Duncan (Spurs from 1997-2016)
Honors: 5-time NBA Champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014); 3-time NBA Final MVP (1999, 2003, 2005), 2-time NBA MVP (2002-2003); NBA Rookie of the Year (1998); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1998-2005, 2007, 2013); 3-time All-NBA Second Team (2006, 2008-2009); 2-time All-NBA Third Team (2010, 2015); 8-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1999-2003, 2005, 2007-2008); 7-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998, 2004, 2006, 2009-2010, 2013, 2015)
Season Leader: 5-time Defensive Win Shares Leader (1998-1999, 2001, 2006-2007); 4-time Defensive Rating Leader (2005-2007, 2013); 1-time Total Rebounds Leader (2002); 1-time Field Goal Leader (2002)
Traditional Stats: 19.2 PPG, 3.0 APG, 8.1 RPG, 0.7 SPG, 2.2 BPG; 50.6 FG%, 17.9 3P%, 69.7 FT%
Advanced Stats: 50.7 eFG%, 55.1 TS%; 100.0 OWS, 106.3 DWS, 204.9 WS, .210 WS/48; 24.3 PER, 88.7 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of the 1999 NBA Finals - 28 points, 18 rebounds in win vs. Knicks to take a 3-1 series lead; 2001-2002 Regular Season - 25.5 PPG on 50.8 FG% with 12.7 RPG, 2.5 BPG, 17.8 WS, 27.1 PER in MVP season; 2003 Western Conference Semifinals - 28.0 PPG, 11.8 RPG in 6 game series win vs. Lakers, including 37 points, 16 rebounds in game 6 win; Game 6 of 2003 NBA Finals - 21 points, 10 assists, 20 rebounds in series-cliching win vs. Nets; Game 7 of the 2005 NBA Finals - 25 points, 11 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Pistons
2. Karl Malone (Jazz from 1985-2003, Lakers from 2003-2004)
Honors: 2-time NBA MVP (1997, 1999); 11-time All-NBA First Team (1989-1999); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1988, 2000); 1-time All-NBA Third Team (2001); 3-time All-Defensive First Team (1997-1999); 1-time All-Defensive Second Team (1988)
Season Leader: 8-time Free Throw Leader (1989-1993, 1997-1999); 2-time Win Shares Leader (1998-1999); 2-time Defensive Rebounds Leader (1991, 1995); 1-time 2-point Field Goal Leader (1997)
Traditional Stats: 25.0 PPG, 3.6 APG, 10.1 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 0.8 BPG; 51.6 FG%, 27.4 3P%, 74.2 FT%
Advanced Stats: 51.8 eFG%, 57.7 TS%; 142.2 OWS, 92.4 DWS, 234.6 WS, .205 WS/48; 23.9 PER, 102.5 VORP
Memorable Performances: 1989-1990 Regular Season - 31.0 PPG on 56.2 FG% with 11.1 RPG, 27.2 PER; Game 7 of 1994 Western Conference Semifinals - 31 points, 14 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Nuggets; Game 3 of the 1997 NBA Finals - 37 points, 10 rebounds in win vs. Bulls down 2-0 in series; Game 5 of the 1998 NBA Finals - 39 points, 9 rebounds in win vs. Bulls down 3-1 in series
3. Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks from 1998-2018)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (2011); 1-time NBA Finals MVP (2011); 1-time NBA MVP (2007); 4-time All-NBA First Team (2005-2007, 2009); 5-time All-NBA Second Team (2002-2003, 2008, 2010-2011); 3-time All-NBA Third Team (2001, 2004, 2012);
Season Leader: 3-time Win Shares Per 48 Minutes Leader (2005-2007); 2-time Offensive Wins Shares Leader (2006-2007); 1-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (2006)
Traditional Stats: 21.2 PPG, 2.5 APG, 7.7 RPG, 0.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG; 47.2 FG%, 38.3 3P%, 87.9 FT%
Advanced Stats: 51.3 eFG%, 57.8 TS%; 144.3 OWS, 61.8 DWS, 206.1 WS, .196 WS/48; 22.6 PER, 67.1 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of 2006 Western Conference Finals - 50 points, 12 rebounds in win vs. Suns with series tied at 2; 2006-2007 Regular Season - 24.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG in 40-50-90 (41.6 3P%, 50.2 FG%, 90.4 FT%) MVP season; Game 1 of 2011 Western Conference Finals - 48 points with NBA record 24 consecutive made FT in win vs. Thunder; 2011 NBA Finals - 26.0 PPG, 9.7 RPG, including 10 PPG in 4th quarter in 6 game series win vs. Heat
4. Charles Barkley (76ers from 1984-1992, Suns from 1992-1996, Rockets 1996-2000)
Honors: 1-time NBA MVP (1993); 5-time All-NBA First Team (1988-1991, 1993); 5-time All-NBA Second Team (1986-1987, 1992, 1994-1995); 1-time All-NBA Third Team (1996)
Season Leader: 5-time 2-point Field Goal Percentage Leader (1987-1991); 4-time True Shooting Percentage (1987-1990); 3-time Offensive Rebounding Leader (1987-1989); 2-time Effective Field Goal Percentage (1987-1988); 2-time Offensive Rating Leader (1989-1990)
Traditional Stats: 22.1 PPG, 3.9 APG, 11.7 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 0.8 BPG; 54.1 FG%, 26.6 3P%, 73.5 FT%
Advanced Stats: 55.8 eFG%, 61.2 TS%; 123.3 OWS, 53.9 DWS, 177.2 WS, .216 WS/48; 24.6 PER, 95.6 VORP
Memorable Performances: 1987-1988 Regular Season - First player with more than 25 PPG on better than 60.0% 2P% with 11.9 RPG, 13.4 OWS; Game 7 of the 1993 Western Conference Finals - 44 points, 24 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. SuperSonics; Game 3 of the 1994 Western Conference First Round - 56 points on 23-31 FG with 14 rebounds in series clinching win vs. Warriors
5. Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves from 1995-2007, Celtics from 2007-2013, Nets from 2013-2015, Timberwolves from 2015-2016)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (2008); 1-time NBA MVP (2004); 4-time All-NBA First Team (2000, 2003-2004, 2008), 3-time All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2002, 2005), 2-time All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2007); 1-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008); 9-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000-2005, 2008-2009, 2011), 3-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2006-2007, 2012)
Season Leader: 5-time Defensive Rebounds Leader (2003-2007); 3-time Value Over Replacement Player Leader (2003-2005); 2-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (2004-2005); 2-time Win Shares Leader (2004-2005); 2-time Defensive Rating Leader (2008, 2012); 1-time Scoring Leader (2004)
Traditional Stats: 17.8 PPG, 3.7 APG, 10.0 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 1.4 BPG; 49.7 FG%, 27.5 3P%, 78.9 FT%
Advanced Stats: 50.1 eFG%, 54.6 TS%; 99.9 OWS, 91.5 DWS, 191.4 WS, .182 WS/48; 22.7 PER, 94.0 VORP
Memorable Performances: 2003-2004 Regular Season - 24.2 PPG with 13.9 RPG, 5.0 APG, PF records of 18.3 WS, 9.8 VORP; Game 7 of 2004 Western Conference Semifinals - 32 points on 12-23 FG with 21 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 steals in sudden-death win vs. Kings; 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals - 19.6 PPG on 54.5 FG% with 10.9 RPG, 3.1 APG in 7 game series win vs. Cavaliers
6. Bob Pettit (Hawks from 1954-1965)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (1958); 2-time NBA MVP (1956, 1959); NBA Rookie of the Year (1955); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1955-1964); 1-time All-NBA Second Team (1965)
Season Leader: 4-time Player Efficiency Leader (1956-1959); 3-time Field Goals Leader (1956-1957, 1959); 2-time NBA Scoring Leader (1956, 1959); 1-time Total Rebounding Leader (1956); 1-time Win Shares Leader (1959)
Traditional Stats: 26.4 PPG, 3.0 APG, 16.2 RPG; 43.6 FG%, 76.1 FT%
Advanced Stats: 43.6 eFG%, 51.1 TS%; 91.8 OWS, 44.2 DWS, 136.0 WS, .213 WS/48; 25.3 PER
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1956 Western Divisional Semifinals - 41 points in sudden-death in vs. Lakers; 1957 NBA Finals - 30.1 PPG in 7 game series loss vs. Celtics; Game 6 of the 1958 NBA Finals - Then playoff record 50 points, 19 rebounds in series clinching win vs. Celtics; 1958-1959 Regular Season - 29.2 PPG, 16.4 RPG, 11.3 OWS, 28.2 PER
Honorable Mention: 7. Elvin Hayes, 8. Kevin McHale, 9. Dolph Schayes, 10. Dave DeBuscherre, 11. Jerry Lucas, 12. Dennis Rodman
Top Six Centers of All-Time:
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Bucks from 1969-1975, Lakers from 1975-1989)
Honors: 6-time NBA Champion (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987-1988); 2-time NBA Finals MVP (1971, 1985); 6-time NBA MVP (1971-1972, 1974, 1976-1977, 1980); NBA Rookie of the Year (1970); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1971-1974, 1976-1977, 1980-1981, 1984, 1986); 5-time All-NBA Second Team (1970, 1978-1979, 1983, 1985); 5-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1974-1975, 1979-1981); 6-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1970-1971, 1976-1978, 1984)
Season Leader: 9-time NBA Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1971-1973, 1975-1979, 1981); 9-time NBA Win Shares Leader (1971-1974, 1976-1977, 1979-1981); 5-time NBA Field Goal Leader (1970-1972, 1974, 1977); 4-time NBA Block Leader (1976-1977, 1979-1980); 3-time NBA Scoring Leader (1970-1972); 2-time NBA Total Rebounding Leader (1976-1977)
Traditional Stats: 24.6 PPG, 3.6 APG, 11.2 RPG, 0.9 SPG, 2.6 BPG; 55.9 FG%, 5.60 3P%, 72.1 FT%
Advanced Stats: 55.9 eFG%, 59.2 TS%; 178.9 OWS, 94.5 DWS, 273.4 WS, .228 WS/48; 24.6 PER, 86.0 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1970 NBA Finals - 33 points, 31 rebounds in win vs. Knicks down 2-0 in series; 1971-1972 Regular Season - 34.8 PPG on 57.4 FG%, 16.6 RPG with NBA records of 18.3 OWS, 25.4 WS; Game 6 of 1974 NBA Finals - 34 points, 8 rebounds in 2 OT win vs. Celtics down 3-2 in series; 1977 Western Conference Semifinals - 37.1 PPG in 7 game series win vs. Warriors; Game 5 of 1980 NBA Finals - 40 points, 15 rebounds in win vs. 76ers with the series tied at 2; Game 2 of 1985 NBA Finals - 30 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 blocks in win vs. Celtics
2. Bill Russell (Celtics from 1956-1969)
Honors: 11-time NBA Champion (1957, 1959-1966, 1968-1969); 5-time NBA MVP (1958, 1961-1963, 1965); 3-time All-NBA First Team (1959, 1963, 1965); 8-time All-NBA Second Team (1958, 1960-1962, 1964, 1966-1968); 1-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1969)
Season Leader: 11-time NBA Defensive Win Shares Leader (1958-1967, 1969); 5-time Rebounds Per Game Leader (1957-1959, 1964-1965); 4-time NBA Total Rebounding leader (1958-1959, 1964-1965)
Traditional Stats: 15.1 PPG, 4.3 APG, 22.5 RPG; 44.0 FG%, 56.1 FT%
Advanced Stats: 44.0 eFG%, 47.1 TS%; 29.9 OWS, 133.6 DWS, 163.5 WS, .193 WS/48; 18.9 PER
Memorable Performances: Game 7 of 1960 NBA Finals - 22 points, 35 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Hawks; Game 7 of 1962 NBA Finals - 30 points, playoff record 40 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Lakers; Game 7 of 1963 Eastern Conference Finals - 20 points, 24 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Royals; 1963-1964 Regular Season - 15.0 PPG, 24.7 RPG, 4.7 APG with NBA record 16.0 DWS; Game 7 of 1966 NBA Finals - 25 points, 32 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Lakers
3. Wilt Chamberlain (Warriors from 1959-1965, 76ers from 1965-1968, Lakers from 1968-1973)
Honors: 2-time NBA Champion (1967, 1972); 1-time NBA Finals MVP (1972); 4-time NBA MVP (1960, 1966-1968); NBA Rookie of the Year (1960); 7-time All-NBA First Team (1960-1962, 1964, 1966-1968); 3-time All-NBA Second Team (1963, 1965, 1972); 2-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1972-1973)
Season Leader: 11-time Total Rebounding Leader (1960-1963, 1966-1973); 9-time Field Goal Percentage Leader (1961, 1963, 1965-1969, 1972-1973); 8-time Win Shares Leader (1960-1964, 1966-1968); 8-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1960, 1962-1968); 7-time Scoring Leader (1960-1966); 7-time Field Goal Leader (1960-1966)
Traditional Stats: 30.1 PPG, 4.4 APG, 22.9 RPG; 54.0 FG%, 51.1 FT%
Advanced Stats: 54.0 eFG%, 54.7 TS%; 153.3 OWS, 93.9 DWS, 247.3 WS, .248 WS/48; 26.1 PER
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1960 Eastern Divisional Semifinals - 53 points on playoff record 24 FG, 22 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Nationals; 1961-1962 Regular Season - NBA record 50.4 PPG, including NBA record 100 points vs. Knicks, 25.7 RPG, then NBA record 31.7 PER, 17.1 OWS, 23.1 WS; Game 7 of 1964 Western Division Finals - 39 points, 26 rebounds, 12 blocks in win vs. Hawks; Game 5 of 1967 Eastern Conference Finals - 29 points, 36 rebounds, 13 assists in series clinching win vs. Celtics; Game 5 of 1972 NBA Finals - 24 points, 29 rebounds, 9 blocks in win vs. Knicks
4. Hakeem Olajuwon (Rockets from 1984-2001, Raptors from 2001-2002)
Honors: 2-time NBA Champion (1994-1995); 2-time NBA Finals MVP (1994-1995); 1-time NBA MVP (1994); 6-time All-NBA First Team (1987-1989, 1993-1994, 1997); 3-time All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1990, 1996); 3-time All-NBA Third Team (1991, 1995, 1999); 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1993-1994); 5-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1987-1988, 1990, 1993-1994); 4-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1985, 1991, 1996-1997)
Season Leader: 5-time Defensive Rating Leader (1987-1991); 4-time Defensive Win Shares Leader (1987-1990); 3-time Blocks Per Game Leader (1990-1991, 1993); 2-time Total Rebounding Leader (1989-1990); 3-time Defensive Rebound Percentage Leader (1989-1990)
Traditional Stats: 21.8 PPG, 2.5 APG, 11.1 RPG, 1.7 SPG, 3.1 BPG; 51.2 FG%, 20.2 3P%, 71.2 FT%
Advanced Stats: 51.3 eFG%, 55.3 TS%; 68.3 OWS, 94.5 DWS, 162.8 WS, .177 WS/48; 23.6 PER, 77.2 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1986 Western Conference Finals - 40 points, 12 rebounds in win vs. Lakers with the series tied at 1; 1993-1994 Regular Season - 27.3 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 3.7 BPG, 5.7 BLK%; Game 6 of 1994 Finals - 30 points, 10 rebounds with game-winning blocked shot vs. Knicks; 1995 Western Conference Finals - 35.3 PPG, 12.5 RPG in 6 game series win vs. Spurs
5. Shaquille O'Neal (Magic from 1992-1996, Lakers from 1996-2004, Heat from 2004-2008, Suns from 2008-2009, Cavaliers from 2009-2010, Celtics from 2010-2011)
Honors: 4-time NBA Champion (2000-2002, 2006); 3-time NBA Finals MVP (2000-2002); 1-time NBA MVP (2000); NBA Rookie of the Year (1993); 8-time All-NBA First Team (1998, 2000-2006); 2-time All-NBA Second Team (1995, 1999); 4-time All-NBA Third Team (1994, 1996, 1997, 2009); 3-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2000, 2001, 2003)
Season Leader: 10-time Field Goal Percentage Leader (1994, 1998-2002, 2004-2006, 2009); 6-time Effective Field Goal Percentage Leader (1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2009); 5-time Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1998-2002); 3-time Scoring Leader (1995, 1999-2000); 2-time Win Shares Leader (2000-2001)
Traditional Stats: 23.7 PPG, 2.5 APG, 10.9 RPG, 0.6 SPG, 2.3 BPG; 58.2 FG%, 4.50 3P%, 52.7 FT%
Advanced Stats: 58.2 eFG%, 58.6 TS%; 115.4 OWS, 66.4 DWS, 181.7 WS .208 WS/48; 26.4 PER, 74.0 VORP
Memorable Performances: 1999-2000 Regular Season - 29.7 PPG, 12.1 FG on 57.4 FG% with 13.6 RPG, 3.0 BPG, 18.6 WS, 30.6 PER; 2000 NBA Finals - 38.0 PPG, 16.7 RPG, 2.7 BPG in 6 game series win vs. Pacers, including 40 points, 24 rebounds, 3 blocks in game 2 win; 2001 NBA Finals - 33.0 PPG, 15.8 RPG, 3.4 BPG in 5 game series win vs. 76ers; Game 6 of 2002 Western Conference Finals - 41 points, 17 rebounds, 2 blocks in win vs. Kings down 3-2 in series
6. Moses Malone (Stars from 1974-1975, Spirits from 1975-1976, Braves in 1976, Rockets from 1976-1982, 76ers from 1982-1986, Bullets from 1986-1988, Hawks from 1988-1991, Bucks from 1991-1993, 76ers from 1993-1994, Spurs from 1994-1995)
Honors: 1-time NBA Champion (1983), 1-time NBA Finals MVP (1983); 3-time NBA MVP (1979, 1982-1983); 4-time All-NBA First Team (1979, 1982-1983, 1985), 4-time All-NBA Second Team (1980, 1981, 1984, 1987); 1-time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983), 1-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979)
Season Leader: 8-time NBA/ABA Offensive Rebound Percentage Leader (1975, 1977-1980, 1982-1984); 6-time NBA Rebounds Per Game Leader (1979, 1981-1985); 2-time NBA Player Efficiency Rating Leader (1982-1983); 2-time NBA Win Shares Leader (1982-1983)
Traditional Stats: 20.3 PPG, 1.3 APG, 12.3 RPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.3 BPG; 49.5 FG%, 9.60 3P%, 76.0 FT%
Advanced Stats: 49.5 eFG%, 56.9 TS%; 118.6 OWS, 60.5 DWS, 179.1 WS .174 WS/48; 22.0 PER, 46.7 VORP
Memorable Performances: Game 2 of 1977 Eastern Conference Semifinals - 31 points, playoff record 15 offensive rebounds in OT win vs. Bullets; 1978-1979 Regular Season - 24.8 PPG on 54.0 FG% with 17.6 RPG, NBA record 587 ORB; Game 3 of 1980 Eastern Conference First Round - 37 points, 20 rebounds in sudden-death win vs. Spurs; 1983 NBA Finals - 25.8 PPG, 18.0 RPG, 6.75 ORPG in 4 game series win vs. Lakers
Honorable Mention: 7. David Robinson, 8. George Mikan, 9. Patrick Ewing, 10. Willis Reed, 11. Wes Unseld, 12. Bill Walton
Top 5 Teams of All-Time:
1. 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls - NBA Champion
Regular Season Record: 72-10 (12-2 in November; 13-1 in December; 14-0 in January; 11-3 in February; 12-2 in March; 10-2 in April) - 39-2 at home, 33-8 on the road
Regular Season Points Differential: +12.3 (105.2 Points Scored, 92.9 Point Allowed)
Playoff Record: 15-3 (3-0 in Eastern Conference First Round vs. Heat; 4-1 in Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Knicks; 4-0 in Eastern Conference Finals vs. Magic; 4-2 in NBA Finals vs. SuperSonics)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 6 of 1996 NBA Finals with Bulls leading the series 3-2 - Bulls 87 - SuperSonics 75 (Michael Jordan with 22 points, 7 assists, 9 rebounds, Scottie Pippen with 17 points, 5 assists, 8 rebounds, Dennis Rodman with 9 points, 11 offensive rebounds, 19 rebounds)
Best Players: Michael Jordan (30.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.3 APG), Scottie Pippen (19.4 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.9 APG), Toni Kukoc (13.1 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.5 APG), Dennis Rodman (5.5 PPG, 14.9 RPG, 5.6 ORPG)
2. 1985-1986 Boston Celtics - NBA Champion
Regular Season Record: 67-15 (2-1 in October; 13-1 in November; 8-5 in December; 12-1 in January; 11-3 in February; 15-2 in March; 6-2 in April) - 40-1 at home, 27-14 on the road
Regular Season Points Differential: +9.4 (114.1 Points Scored, 104.7 Points Allowed)
Playoff Record: 15-3 (3-0 in Eastern Conference First Round vs. Bulls; 4-1 in Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Hawks; 4-0 in Eastern Conference Finals vs. Bucks; 4-2 in NBA Finals vs. Rockets)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 4 of 1986 NBA Finals with Celtics leading the series 2-1 - Celtics 106 - Rockets 103 (Larry Bird with 21 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds, Kevin McHale with 19 points, 9 rebounds, Robert Parish with 22 points, 10 rebounds)
Best Players: Larry Bird (25.8 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 6.8 APG), Kevin McHale (21.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG; 57.4 FG%), Robert Parish (16.1 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 54.9 FG%), Dennis Johnson (15.6 PPG, 5.8 APG), Danny Ainge (10.7 PPG, 5.1 APG), Bill Walton (7.6 PPG, 6.8 RPG)
3. 1986-1987 Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Champion
Regular Season Record: 65-17 (12-2 in November; 10-4 in December; 12-4 in January; 10-4 in February; 13-1 in March; 8-2 in April) - 37-4 at home, 28-13 on the road
Regular Season Points Differential: +9.3 (117.8 Points Scored, 108.5 Points Allowed)
Playoff Record: 15-3 (3-0 in Western Conference First Round vs. Nuggets; 4-1 in Western Conference Semifinals vs. Warriors; 4-0 in Western Conference Finals vs. SuperSonics; 4-2 in Western Conference Finals vs. Celtics)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 4 of 1987 NBA Finals with Lakers leading the series 2-1 - Lakers 107 - Celtics 106 (Magic Johnson with 29 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 16 points, 11 rebounds)
Best Players: Magic Johnson (23.9 PPG, 12.2 APG, 6.3 RPG), James Worthy (19.4 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 53.9 FG%), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (17.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 56.4 FG%), Byron Scott (17.0 PPG, 1.5 SPG), Michael Cooper (10.5 PPG, 4.5 APG)
4. 1970-1971 Milwaukee Bucks - NBA Champion
Regular Season Record: 66-16 (5-1 in October; 13-2 in November; 11-4 in December; 15-2 in January; 16-2 in February; 6-5 in March) - 33-2 at home, 29-13, 4-1 on neutral courts
Regular Season Points Differential: +12.2 (118.4 Points Scored, 106.2 Points Allowed)
Playoff Record: 12-2 (4-1 in Western Conference Semifinals vs. Warriors; 4-1 in Western Conference Finals vs. Lakers; 4-0 in NBA Finals vs. Bullets)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 4 of 1971 NBA Finals with Bucks leading the series 3-0 - Bucks 118 - Bullets 106 (Oscar Robertson with 30 points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 27 points)
Best Players: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31.7 PPG on 57.7 FG%, 16.0 RPG); Oscar Robertson (19.4 PPG, 8.2 APG, 5.7 RPG), Bob Dandridge (18.4 PPG, 8.0 RPG), Jon McGlocklin (15.8 PPG on 53.5 FG%)
5. 1966-1967 Philadelphia 76ers - NBA Champion
Regular Season Record: 68-13 (5-0 in October; 15-2 in November; 15-1 in December; 12-3 in January; 11-4 in February; 10-3 in March) - 28-2 at home, 26-8 on the road, 14-3 on neutral courts
Regular Season Points Differential: +9.4 (125.2 Points Scored, 115.8 Points Allowed)
Playoff Record: 11-4 (3-1 in Eastern Division Semifinals vs. Royals; 4-1 in Eastern Division Finals vs. Celtics; 4-2 in NBA Finals vs. Warriors)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 3 of 1967 NBA Eastern Divisional Finals with 76ers leading the series 2-0 - 76ers 115 - Celtics 104 (Hal Greer with 30 points, Wilt Chamberlain with 20 points, 41 rebounds)
Best Players: Wilt Chamberlain (24.1 PPG, 24.2 RPG, 7.8 APG), Hal Greer (22.1 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.8 APG), Chet Walker (19.3 PPG on 48.8 FG%, 8.1 RPG), Billy Cunningham (18.5 PPG, 7.3 RPG), Luke Jackson (12.0 PPG, 8.9 RPG)
Honorable Mention: 6. 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers, 7. 2016-2017 Golden State Warriors, 8. 1960-1961 Boston Celtics, 9. 1982-1983 Philadelphia 76ers, 10. 1999-2000 Los Angeles Lakers
Top Four Memorable Moments/Games Of All-Time:
1. Michael Jordan's Game-Winning Shot in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals with the Bulls Leading The Series 3-2
Game Score: Chicago Bulls 87 - Utah Jazz 86
Notable Game Stats: Chicago Bulls - Michael Jordan with 45 points on 15-35 FG and 12-15 FT, Toni Kukoc with 15 points, Scottie Pippen with 8 points, Dennis Rodman with 7 points and 8 rebounds; Utah Jazz - John Stockton with 10 points, 5 assists, Karl Malone with 31 points on 11-19 FG with 11 rebounds and 7 assists
Memorable Moments: Bulls down 2 points with under 1 minute left - Michael Jordan made two free throws to tie the game, but John Stockton took a pass from a double-teamed Karl Malone and nailed a three-pointer. Bulls down 3 points with 41 seconds left - Michael Jordan went by Bryon Russell and drove to the basket for a lay-up to cut the lead to 1 point. Ensuing Jazz possession - Jordan snuck up behind Karl Malone and striped the ball from him with under 20 seconds left. Final Bulls possession down 1 point - Jordan took the ball up the court and dribbled to the right, crossed over Bryon Russell, and hit the game-winning and series-clinching jump-shot with 5.2 seconds left.
Significance: Jordan's game-winning jumper to win the NBA Finals was his final shot as a Chicago Bulls. The franchise won their 6th NBA Championship and completed their second three-peat with Michael Jordan (1991-1993, 1996-1998). Jordan won his 6th Finals MVP due to his 33.5 points per game average in the series, and his clutch stretch of plays at the end of game 6. The Jazz fell to the Bulls in 6 games for the second straight year in the NBA Finals, and never made it back.
2. Ray Allen Game-Tying Three Pointer in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals with the Heat Trailing in the Series 3-2
Game Score: Miami Heat 103 - San Antonio Spurs 100 in OT
Notable Game Stats: Miami Heat - LeBron James with 32 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade with 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, Chris Bosh with 10 points, 11 rebounds, Ray Allen with 9 points; San Antonio Spurs - Tim Duncan with 30 points, 17 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard with 22 points 11 rebounds, Tony Parker with 19 points, 8 assists
Memorable Moments: Heat down 5 points with 30 seconds left - After missing a three pointer, LeBron James got the ball back off a Heat offensive rebound and knocked down a three. Heat down 2 points with under 20 seconds left - Kawhi Leonard only made 1 of 2 free throws for the Spurs. Miami's final regulation possession - LeBron missed a three, but Chris Bosh grabbed the offensive rebounds and kicked it out to Ray Allen, who took a step back behind the three point line and nailed a right corner three pointer to tie the game with 5 seconds left. Overtime - The Heat outscored the Spurs 8-5 in overtime behind a Ray Allen steal and a Chris Bosh block to force a game 7.
Significance: Just minutes after NBA league officials were preparing for the Spurs trophy presentation and Heat fans were leaving the arena, Ray Allen's corner three saved the Heat's season. Miami narrowly won the sudden-death game in San Antonio to win the NBA title behind 37 points from LeBron James, a record tying NBA Finals Game 7 point total in a win. The Heat became the 6th team to repeat as NBA champions and the first since the 1994-1995 Rockets.
3. Magic Plays All Five Positions in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals with the Lakers Leading in the Series 3-2
Game Score: Los Angeles Lakers 123 - Philadelphia 76ers 107
Notable Game Stats: Los Angeles Lakers - Magic Johnson with 42 points on 14-14 FT, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, Jamaal Wilkes with 37 points, 10 rebounds, Michael Cooper with 16 points; Philadelphia 76ers - Julius Erving with 27 points, Steve Mix with 18 points, Darryl Dawkins - 14 points, 4 rebounds, Maurice Cheeks with 13 points, 8 assists
Memorable Moments: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar out with an ankle injury - Magic Johnson started at center for the Lakers and played every position over four quarters. Tie game at the start of the third quarter - Lakers went on a 14-0 run to take a double-digit lead over the 76ers behind James Worthy's scoring output. Lakers up 2 points with over 5 minutes left - Magic finished the game with 9 points and several key free throws to push the Lakers to the NBA title.
Significance: The Lakers won just their second title since their move to Los Angeles, but it would go on to be the franchise's 1st of 5 championships with Magic Johnson in the 1980's. Magic became the first rookie to win the NBA Finals MVP award after his historic play in game 6 without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
4. "The Greatest Game Ever Played" in Game 5 of the 1976 NBA Finals with the Series Tied at 2
Game Score: Boston Celtics 128 - Phoenix Suns 126 in 3 OT (first 3 OT finals game)
Notable Game Stats: Boston Celtics - Jo Jo White with 33 points on 15 made field goals and 9 assists, Dave Cowens with 26 points and 19 rebounds, John Havlicek with 22 points, Paul Silas with 17 points; Phoenix Suns - Paul Westphal with 25 points, Ricky Sobers with 25 points and 6 assists, Curtis Perry with 23 points and 15 rebounds, Alvan Adams with 20 points
Memorable Moments: Tie game with 3 seconds left in the first OT - Paul Silas called timeout despite Boston being out of them, but the refs failed to make the technical foul call. Second overtime - Paul Westphal's steal resulted in Curtis Perry's jumper that put the Suns up by 1 with 5 seconds left, but John Havlicek hit a 15-foot running bank shot that sent Celtics fans rushing onto the floor despite 1 second being left. Paul Westphal intentionally took a technical foul to advance the ball to mid-court after Jo Jo White's made free throw, and Gar Heard hit "the shot" at the buzzer to send the game to a third overtime. Third overtime - The Celtics finally prevailed after the third extra period.
Significance: The Celtics went to Phoenix in game 6 and beat the Suns 87-80 behind 25 points from Charlie Scott and 21 points from Dave Cowens to win the NBA title, their 13th championship in a span of 20 years and John Havlicek's final one of his career.
Honorable Mention: 5. Magic's "Junior, Junior Sky-Hook" in Game 4 of 1987 NBA Finals, 6. LeBron's chase-down block in Game 7 of 2016 NBA Finals, 7. Jerry West's 63-foot heave in Game 3 of 1970 NBA Finals, 8. "Havlicek Stole the Ball" in Game 7 of 1965 Eastern Division Finals, 9. Bird's Steal on the Isiah Thomas Inbound in Game 5 of 1987 Eastern Conference Finals, 10. Kareem's Hook Shot in Game 6 of 1974 NBA Finals, 11. Game 7 of the Celtics-Lakers 1962 NBA Finals, 12. Bob Pettit's 50 point game in Game 6 of 1958 NBA Finals
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