Not just talent wise, but if he quit playing basketball tonight his accomplishments alone is plenty to lock him in the top 5 all time.

One title in 4 appearances in the Finals would disuade a lot of people. His career is still young and his book is still being written.

Jordan
Kareem
Magic
Bird
Kobe
Wilt
Shaq
Hakeem
Duncan
West

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Guitarsoup
posted 11:25p, 06/10/13



One title in 4 appearances in the Finals would disuade a lot of people. His career is still young and his book is still being written.

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Dr J was also 1 for 4 and 0 for his 1st 3. If the Sixers win all those titles (they were favored every time) then Dr J has a better legacy.

I still hold Lebron accountable to an extent for 09 and 10 since the Cavs were the favorites headed into the playoffs both years. That's 5 years in a row Lebron has been favored to win with only 1 title and possibly 2

No one thinks Dr J is top 10 either. Simmons had him 16th and Bron 20th. Bron has easily passed DrJ.

Simmons

Dr J *could* have solidified a top 10 legacy if he wins those Finals series where he's favored. How many top 25ish players could have been top 10 if they took care of business when they were favored in the playoffs? Needs to be players that were actually favored to win and then lost.

Barkley 94 and 95?: What if Barkley's Suns don't collapse twice in a row against the Rockets? Do Hakeem and Chuck switch spots on the all-time list? Does a desperate Hakeem join the Suns a few years later?

David Robinson 95?
Karl Malone 99?
Dirk 06+07?
Garnett 09+10? Needed Garnett to stay healthy in 09.
Wilt multiple times in the 60s?
Rick Barry 76?