NBA

Asking for a top 10 is fixing for a fight, but mostly it’s a matter of perspective. A lot of guys who watched 00s ball will say Kobe because of how electric he was, 90s Jordan, 80s Bird. Each era has their guys, and it’s hard to be objective. I’m not the guy you asked but for me:

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Michael Jordan
3. Lebron James
4. Bill Russell
5. Wilt Chamberlain
6. Hakeem Olajuwon
7. Magic Johnson
8. Larry Bird
9. Shaquille O’Neal
10. Steph Curry, Elgin Baylor, Dr. J, Tim Duncan, Kobe, Dirk, Big O

I have my reasons, but Kareem was a men among boys and changed the game so much, on and off the court. He, and others, pushed for black rights while still being the best in the court and dealing with the push back from the side who didn’t want that change. He’ll always have my respect. Amazing person, I think if you can’t put him as a number one for his on court he has to be up there for his off court contributions too.