Detailed pictures and texts of the special issue of the top 50 superstar magazines 1998 50 years ago in NBA.

It is not easy to exclude the top 50 NBA players in history. Because there is no clear principle, no matter what kind of arrangement, it will cause countless disputes. SLAM magazine listed the latest top 50 players at the end of this season. It has been two years since 1997.

All the players in this list have achieved so far. In other words, suppose all active players retire tomorrow-where will they be on this list?

50. steve nash

Nash is only 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 190 Jin. In his 13 season, he scored more than 13000 points and 7500 assists. The most important thing is that he won two MVPs in the Sun. Is his data caused by D 'Antoni's system? Maybe. But as Nash said a few years ago, "I was playing team basketball, and it was the perfect performance of our team that won me the MVP." I owe it to my teammates. I know it's unique. The MVP award is awarded to a player who works hard in the team, which is helpful for children to understand basketball and the game itself. "

Walter bellamy.

Bellamy played one of the most gorgeous rookie seasons in history. He was selected by the Chicago Packers on 6 1, and he also scored 3 1.6 points and 19 rebounds in the first season. He played 1.043 games in the 14 season. When he retired in 74, he was the sixth leading scorer (2094 1 minute, averaging 20. 1 minute) and the third rebounding leader (65438). He is one of only seven players who scored 20,000 points and 65,438+04,000 rebounds. The others are Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Hayes, parrish, Malone and Karl Malone.

Dennis rodman.

How did Rodman become the best rebounder in history? God's intervention. Once (/kloc-9 to 20 years old, 9 feet tall), once (chosen by bad boys), and again. /kloc-when he was 0/9 years old, Rodman was just a 5' 9 gangster who stole a cheap watch and was served with a stick. By the age of 30, he grabbed 25% of the rebounds on the court. To be clear, he judged the rebound earlier than others. What is the craziest thing? His rebounding consciousness. In addition, in the current NBA, can a 36-year-old player catch 15 rebounds all season?

47. Earl Monroe

6' 3 ",190 kg, very common. So Monroe has to find a way to avoid you. Monroe stunned his opponent with a quick turn and dribble. He has been selected as an All-Star of Knicks and Bullets for four times, and the agility of Black Pearl Monroe on the court even surprised him. "Actually, I don't know how to dribble," Monroe once said. "Since I don't know, I'm sure the players who defend me don't know either."

46. bob mcadoo

If mcadoo hadn't played the second spring for the Lakers and helped them reach the finals four times, few people would remember this excellent shooting forward. He came from UNC, and then 1972 joined the Buffalo Warriors. With his excellent scoring skills, he immediately won three scoring titles. But mcadoo clashed with the team in the middle of the 75-76 season and was traded to the Lakers. As a former MVP, mcadoo quickly changed his role in the Lakers and played an important role in the process of winning the championship in 1982 and 1985. Then he joined the Italian League, where he continued to give orders.

45. George Gavin

13 season, the iceman showed one of the strongest scoring skills in history. /kloc-selected as an NBA or ABA all-star for 0/2 times and scored 4 times. He is one of the best scorers in the league. His explosive head, scrawny figure and curly fingers are well known. Gwen scored 26,595 points in her career, over 30 points in two seasons and an all-star MVP. If that wasn't enough, he was the only player who played with Julius Erving and Michael Jordan. Although she has never won the MVP, Gwen is still one of the most horrible offensive weapons in history.

44. David Cowens

In our top 50, there are 8 Celtic players, and cowans is the lowest ranked one and the most unique one. His career data are 17.6 points, 13.6 rebounds, two championships and an MVP trophy. But these are not enough to cover the brilliant 1 1 year career of the 6' 9 "center. He is tough, enthusiastic and unpredictable-he retired to drive a taxi, but that doesn't detract from his greatness.

43. dominique wilkins

Wilkins' nickname is the essence of human movies, not only because of his groundbreaking dunk. His mid-range shooting is very deadly, and he has also developed a good three-point shooting ability. But it was that dunk that made Wilkins greater than many people. Living with Jordan Bird at the same time made Wilkins never reach the final, but for fans who like watching basketball performances, no one did better than dominique wilkins. Never.

42. lebron james

I have never made a more difficult choice. James 42? But this is only so far. If the Cavaliers win this year, will he rise to 37 yards? Who knows? But so what? This is only his sixth season, and he is only 25 years old. However, the data will not lie, and it is meaningless to put it in the 42nd place. You know, the ultimate goal of the little emperor is to rise to single digits.

4 1. clyde drexler

Drexler is not a typical superstar. He is a versatile and talented defender, but he is always modest, both on and off the court. He was selected in 1983, and then led the Trailblazers to the finals twice in 1990 and 1992, but it was not until 1995 that he got his first ring in the Rockets. But he is not hugging his thighs-he ranked first in scoring, stealing and assisting in the team. And he also chose to leave the stadium by himself, a perfect ending. "I think I'd better quit before I'm forced to leave," drexler said. "I work hard to hone my skills, and I don't want to see them fade."

40. billy cunningham

Kangaroos don't bark for nothing. Cunningham is 6 feet 6 inches tall and 220 pounds. He is a small forward. His super bounce makes him very comfortable. 1968-72 averaged1.7 and 13.6 rebounds, in addition to 24.3 points and 4.6 assists. He was the sixth among 76 people who won 68 games/KOOC-0/967 and lost/KOOC-0/3. Then he went to Aba and won an MVP trophy. A knee injury ended Cunningham's 75-year career, but he led the 76ers to the championship as a coach of 1983. ""My jump shot is excellent, but it is a godsend, "said Cunningham, a Brooklyn native. After spending countless hours on the court, your ability is easy to improve because you have played against so many excellent players countless times. "

Allen iverson.

"Are we talking about training?" This is one of the most classic sentences in the history of basketball. Strangely, this sentence comes from a four-time scoring champion who averaged 27 points per game and was selected as an All-Star for 10 times. The player is short and has mixed injuries. Iverson's official height is 6 feet. Iverson is indomitable and often goes out with a broken leg. However, "we are talking about training, not competition." Not a competition? He won the MVP, the two-time All-Star Game MVP and the best rookie. "We are talking about training." Iverson's fighting spirit, perseverance, courage and talent are beyond doubt. You may want to know how Iverson found his place among those great men, only he knows. Because Iverson is still the answer.

Gary payton.

Many people have nicknames, but the only way to get nicknames like gloves is to fight for them. Peyton has an extremely fierce and tough confrontation in the point guard position. In this way, he froze 95% of the guards in the league and occupied the position of the best point guard in the 1990 s. He was selected as an All-Star 9 times and the first defensive team 9 times, becoming the only point guard in 1996 who won the best defensive player, and he also led the Sonics to the finals that season. After playing for the Lakers and Celtics for some time, his key shot in the third game helped the Heat win the championship in 2006. And such a championship ring also ended his Hall of Fame-level career.

Jerry lucas.

Lucas is one of only two players selected for the NBA regional draft in high school. He was selected by Cincinnati Royals on 1959. He 1964 only joined the team. The 6-foot-8-inch 230-pound power forward averaged 17.7 points 17.4 rebounds and won the best rookie. His data rose by 2 1.4 points and 20 rebounds next season, becoming the third player in history to average 20+20 per game. He is also one of the four players who can grab 40 rebounds in a single game. He ended his 1 1 year career with the Knicks and helped them win the championship in 73. Lucas has won championships in high school, college, Olympic Games and NBA. "Jerry perfectly combines skill, hard work, determination, knowledge of the game and basketball IQ," said Claudius Fraser.

Patrick Ewing.

Ewing is a warrior, but he is not sure whether his No.33 jersey will be retired in Oakland Arena, but it has been hanging in Madison Square Garden. Although Ewing wore a blue-orange jersey in his career and didn't try his best to bring a championship to the Knicks, in his heyday, Ewing was probably the best center in the history of jump shot and also an inside defense gate. He was fierce from beginning to end, and Ewing was the first real warrior in the history of the league.

Walter frazier.

Now people who pay attention to the Knicks know that Fraser published articles on the Knicks' website, but back in the 1970s, Fraser was one of the best point guards at that time. He was selected as an All-Star seven times, a first-team player four times, an all-defensive team seven times, and a champion with the Knicks twice. He became one of the best defenders at that time by virtue of his quickness and calmness. He spent 10 years in his Knicks career, becoming the first person to score and assist in team history. Selected as one of the top 50 NBA players, he scored over 15000 points and assisted 5000 times.

34. Dolph Hayes

Shayes is 6' 8 "and 220 pounds. He was selected as an All-Star in 65,438+09,565,438+0-62. Led Syracuse national team to the finals three times and won the championship in 55 years. His range is outstanding, and he has a agility that is rare for a big man. 19247 when he retired in 1964, he was the NBA scoring champion (19247 points). "Dolph was very strong, and he worked harder than anyone else," bill russell recalled. Hayes' opponent was also forced to never relax, because he never stopped moving and exhausted the defenders. He once concluded: "Basketball is a moving sport, so move!"

Nathaniel thurmond.

In an era when excellent centers come forth in large numbers, thurmond is the backbone, although he has not received much attention. He came from Bowling Green University, and was selected by San Francisco Warriors 1963. He also brought immediate changes to the team. In the Warriors' 1 1 season, he led the team to the finals twice and was selected as an All-Star six times. Thurmond's style of play is unpretentious, and his defensive and rebounding abilities are outstanding. Thurmond 15.0 points 15.0 rebounds per game in the fourth quarter, especially considering his opponents at that time, this achievement is even more commendable.

32. Wes Anseld

Anseld is a terrible rebounder. At 6' 7 "and 245 pounds, he can resist anyone inside. Career average 10.8 points 14 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He led the Bullets to the championship in 1978, and he also won the MVP in the finals. "Wes also played a brilliant scoring performance, but his focus was on tough defense and rebounding," recalled David Cowens, who was Anseld's main opponent. "His long pass is the best in the league, and his hands pass the ball directly from the backcourt to the frontcourt."

3 1. willis reed

1970 Game 7 of the finals, in Madison Square Garden, Willis Reid staged a classic scene of the NBA playoffs. When the king returned, Reid's move also inspired his teammates to beat the Lakers to win the championship. However, this scene cannot hide his successful NBA career. During his 10 years with the Knicks, he won the best rookie, was selected as an All-Star seven times, won the championship twice, and was elected as the MVP in the finals twice. He is also the MVP of 1970 All-Star Game. Even if you look at the history of the Knicks, Reid is on it. However, the injury that caused the above scene also ruined his career. He retired after the 73-74 season. Played more than 650 games, averaging 18.7 points and 12.9 rebounds.

Kevin Garnett

Garnett's career can be summarized as: 20 points per game, 1 1 rebound, 4 rebounds, 7 best defensive teams, 1 MVP. Let me explain in detail: Garnett is the most selfless player in history.

14 veterans

George mikan.

McCann is the founder. He is the first great insider in NBA and the first big man in modern basketball. McCann is 6' 10 inch tall. It was an era when a group of small people shot in situ. McCann changed the game forever. He was a unique superstar of his time. Think about this: they changed the rules for him. He ruled the three-second zone, so the league expanded the three-second zone. He put so many hats on the basket that the NBA decided to set up a jamming ball. It is meaningless to compare him with later superstars, who are bigger and more talented. George mikan is unique because he started an era.

Jason Kidd.

Kidd is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 265,438+00 pounds. He is taller, stronger and faster than most players. But he didn't rely on these to bully his opponent. Kidd dominated them with his basketball IQ, and made more than 65,438+00,000 assists with incredible passing in his first season of 65,438+05. He also had the third triple-double in history, 103, which proved Kidd's unique ability in the field of modern basketball. Kidd has been selected as the best defensive team for four times, and he steals the most times among active NBA players. Kidd gave the Nets a new life. He led the Nets to the finals twice, and then was traded to the Mavericks in 2008, once again shining brilliantly.

Scott Pippen.

When it comes to Pippen, people always like to talk about some negative news about him-he once refused to play at the last minute of a playoff game, left Jordan without winning the championship, and so on. But they forgot the most important thing. Pippen is a very serious player, and he perfectly explains the definition of organization striker, especially in the Bulls' second consecutive championship, he took over most of the organization responsibilities of the team. Moreover, he is also an expert in perimeter defense, and he is also the key to the Bulls becoming the best team at that time. Pippen is 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 228 pounds. His strength and speed enable him to defend multiple positions. He can do whatever the second-in-command of the team does, and his career score is close to 19000, which makes the success of Jordan and Bulls no longer accidental.

Kevin mchale.

Mchale seems to have come out of the laboratory of a mad scientist, with a perfect figure dominated by a low position. He is 6' 10 ",weighing 225 kg, and his arm span seems to be half the length of a stadium. These conditions also help him become one of the best low-post defenders and attackers. He can shoot at anyone's head, no matter how tall the opponent is, how athletic he is and how determined he is. Mike Hale, parrish and Bird formed one of the scariest frontcourt lineups in history, leading the Celtics to three championships, and his confrontation with Buckley was also a classic confrontation. He always appears as the super sixth man, bullying the tired starting player of the opponent or being a substitute who is far less powerful than himself, but he will definitely be on the court at the critical moment of the game, and he also helps the team win many games through his own critical moment shooting, blocking or free throws.

David robinson.

Basketball, like life, is a joke, and there are always one or two fragments to prove your point. Take david robinson as an example. The rookie season averaged 24 points 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Over the past few years, he averaged 30+65,438+065,438+0,65,438+00 All-Stars, the best rookie, the best defensive player of the year, MVP and a member of the Dream Team. But when I think of Robinson, you know what I think? He is always in an awkward position in the playoffs. His greatest contribution to the Spurs is that he missed most of the games in the 1996-97 season. But this is my problem, not his. In the first half of his career, Robinson was omnipotent. In the second half, he was "just" a terrible, selfless role player with two rings to show off. This is not interesting at all.

Robert Joseph Cousy.

When you think of dazzling and creative dribbling, you may think of catching the ball. But before the AND 1 championship, Boston Celtics point guard Robert Joseph Cousy had been called "Houdini on the wooden floor". Cousy helped the Celtics establish the greatest dynasty in any sport in history, and he himself got six rings. Although his data is not gorgeous (18.4 points, 7.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds), his crotch dribbling can still tear the ankle of an NBA guard. He dribbled behind his back and passed the ball without looking at people, which had an immeasurable impact on the NBA. He has a broad vision and can see teammates that other players can't see. He knows what he should do. Cousy's innovation in dribbling and passing will go down in history forever.

Elvin Hayes.

Big E always irritates the coach and makes his teammates angry, but his turn and jump shot help him become the sixth scorer in history. After Big E played the most classic college game in history (his Houston Jaguar beat UCLA 765,438+0-69), the San Diego Rockets selected him with the No.1 pick of 65,438+0,968, and Hayes became the scoring champion in the rookie season, which was just the beginning of his prolific and lasting career. 1972, the rockets traded Hayes for bullets, and he and Weiss-Ansel made up the strongest frontcourt combination in history. Hayes helped the bullet play in the 75-year finals, but unexpectedly went out 0-4, which made Big E widely regarded as a selfish player. Three years later, he led Washington to get the key and finally got revenge. Hayes ended his 16 year career in Houston. He is considered to be the strongest power forward in history, and his dominance in offensive end and rebounding is still remembered today.

John stockton.

The first assists player in history (5000 times more than the second). The number one hacker in history (700 times more than the second). John stockton broke people's understanding of a 6-foot-65,438+0-inch-65,438+075-pound defender from Gonzaga. He only played for one team in his life (the NBA record is one team 19), and he worked closely with Karl Malone and Jerry Sloan. He ruled the offensive and defensive ends with unparalleled hands and wisdom. The biggest stain of stockton's career is that he doesn't have a championship ring, but you can blame it on Jordan. He almost never misses the game. He played full-time for 17 seasons, including the first five seasons of his career. He 10 was selected as an All-Star, and he still led the league with 48 minutes of assists in the last season -02-03. He will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this autumn, but most people may not notice it, because you know there is another person who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year.

2 1. rick barry

Rick Barry's heyday was in NBA, ABA and various stadiums, because the two leagues always quarreled over him. This reflects the chaos of that era, but it does not affect that he is one of the greatest offensive players in history. Barry 14 season scored more than 25,000 points. "Rick's shooting ability is amazing," chet walker said. "If there is a three-point line in our time, he will be even more unstoppable." In the second season of the NBA, Barry won the scoring championship with an average score of 35.6 points per game, but when he wanted to jump ship to ABA, the NBA sued him and he had to take a year off. Then he won the ABA scoring championship with an average of 34 points in 1969. Four years later, he returned to the NBA. "Rick can't beat anyone in the use of pick and roll," said Slick Waters, Barry's teammate with the Rockets. "He can shoot with a pick-and-roll or pass the ball. He can also dribble a few times and score points on anyone. "

Charles Barkley

Before the fat jokes every Thursday night and the All-Star Weekend Senior Challenge, there was once a 6-foot-4 player in the league who put infinite pressure on his opponent and crossed the penalty area. We always pay attention to the big men with excellent skills, but often ignore the small men with the same excellent skills. But can anyone ignore a player who 16 averages 22 points 12 rebounds? Yes, Sir Charles has never won a championship in his life, but he has a place in the Hall of Fame, an MVP trophy, an Olympic gold medal and countless other achievements. In short, Buckley is one of the strongest strikers since the birth of basketball. Others even say that he is a template for future Hall of Fame players.

19. isiah thomas

Some people under the age of 30 may scoff at Thomas' ranking, only knowing the endless soap operas between him and the Knicks. But calm down and look at this: not only should he be in this position, but there is no dispute. The key ball, speed and brain, assassin is the nightmare of any defender. He easily tore open the defense of the other side and rushed to the restricted area without hesitation. In addition, setbacks will only make him more tenacious. Thomas was the brain of the Detroit Bad Boys Corps in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Scored more than18,000 and assisted more than 9,000. /kloc-was selected as an all-star for 0/2 times and won the MVP of 1990 finals.

18. karl malone

Under Malone's finger without a ring, there are two fists containing countless honors and records. Only some major ones can be listed here. Malone didn't miss the all-star game from 1998 to 2002. For consecutive 14 seasons, he did not fall out of the top 8 in the MVP voting and won the MVP twice. Selected for the first team for 1 1 year. In consecutive 13 seasons, he scored the top 5 in the league and rebounded 10. During Malone's jazz days, he never missed more than two games in a season and can enter the playoffs every year. The career total score is the second highest in history, and the shooting percentage is 1. Karl Malone is the standard of perseverance, although he didn't win a championship.

17. John Havlicek

Tireless, brave, smart, aggressive, winner, these words are used to describe Hondo. The 6' 5 swingman averaged more than 35 minutes per game in 9 years, and played less than 75 games in his career 16 years. He has been above 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for a long time, which also shows his cleverness. But the data is only the appearance, and the most important thing is the way he gets these data. Whether it's a starter or a substitute, whether it's a pick-and-roll or a dribble breakthrough, whether it's a rebound or a pass, Hawary Chek can do his best. That's why he has always been a winner. He always wins eight championships. If you sum up everything, there is only one word to describe him-integrity.

16. moses malone

I haven't seen Malone play at his peak, but I remember Malone was old and bald and played in some strange places (including Milwaukee and San Antonio) when he was pregnant. Moses pioneered the direct entry of high school players into the NBA. The 6-foot 10 center averaged 20.3 points and 12.3 rebounds. He won a championship and a finals MVP, three regular season MVPs, 1 1 all-star, six rebounding kings and two league sabotage appearances. You will ask why I put Malone behind Dr. J, even though Malone's data and honor are higher than Dr. J. Okay, because Dr. J's hairstyle and dunk are cooler. Besides, I can't find any other reason. Let me go.

15. Julius Erving

Without Dr. J, there would be no SLAM magazine. I have countless words to prove the status of Dr. J, but I am speechless after saying the word 10. Because without him, I wouldn't have written these things. Owen didn't invent the dunk. In the mid-1950s, when he was only a student in Kansas, wilt chamberlain could easily dunk a basket 65,438+02 feet high. Dr j wasn't even the first person to dunk at the free throw line-Jim Pollard did it as early as the 1940s. In fact, when Owen 1968 entered the University of Massachusetts, the NCAA banned dunks. What Owen did was to turn the dunk into an offensive weapon and a tool to attack and destroy the morale of the enemy. You can ask Bill Walton and michael cooper. Yes, he won the MVP(3 times and 4 times (3 times in Aba). Yes, he won the championship three times (twice in Aba). Yes, he is the main reason for the merger of NBA and ABA. But most importantly, without him, there would be no us.

10. Jerry West

Jerry West honed his skills alone and led the University of West Virginia to win the NCAA championship with 1960. West is thinner, with excellent arm span and good bounce. His jump shot, especially the sudden stop jump shot, is unstoppable. West's loneliness has a double effect on him. In his first six seasons, the Lakers lost in the finals, and every failure strengthened his determination to win. After spending more than 10 years in the league, West finally led the Lakers to a 33-game winning streak in the 7 1-72 season-no team can break it so far-and won the championship. West averaged 25.8 points per game in that team, which is probably the best by far.

9. larry bird

Larry bird got all the praise that the NBA could give him. Bird is 6 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 220 pounds and has long arms. He has a perfect figure suitable for playing ball, but his physical quality is average. However, this can't stop the footsteps of "Larry Legend". You can't get 24.3 points 10 rebounds, but Bird can. As a striker, you can't average 6.3 assists, 1.7 steals, but Byrd can. .

8. tim duncan

Duncan is the first power forward in history. /kloc-won the best rookie in the 0/2 season, 2 MVPs, 3 finals MVPs, 4 championships, 9 first-team selections, and1/all-star selections. And it was all done by the same team. His data is dazzling, but Duncan never cares about it. He is smart, serious about the game and has a perfect sense of position.

7. Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Sometimes the data can explain the problem. Just look at Jabbar's 38,387 points in more than 20 seasons 1560 games, which is the first score in NBA history. List another set of data: 1 1.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2 blocks and 6 championships. But the data is not enough. .

6. Owen Johnson (perhaps magicians are easier to remember)

He is not an excellent pitcher, and his athletic ability is not particularly outstanding at the NBA level. But if you just see him discussing political issues in a hoarse voice on TV, we will forgive you for not knowing how wonderful his game is. No player in history can combine vision, creativity, competitiveness and entertainment better than him. I don't know how he is now, but 25 years ago, he had everything that basketball needed.

5. oscar robertson

Da O is the only triple-double player in history: in the 6 1-62 season, he averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and1.4 assists, which was his second year in the NBA. Watch it again. 14 averaged 25.7 points per game in his career. He once led the team to rebound for a year, and he sent out the fourth most assists in history. You know, the record of assists at that time was much less than now. He also gained the respect of his contemporaries.

4. shaquille O 'Neill

He is a legend of his time. He can destroy everything. Everyone with him will be better. O 'Neill is a star among the stars and has been the focus of the league during his career 17. His data belongs to the monster level. For your reference, I averaged 25 points in the playoffs, 12 rebounds, 15 all-stars, the first in history, the first in shooting percentage in the league, the second in scoring,193 best rookie, 2000 MVP, three finals MVP and four championships. If it weren't for the dispute with Kobe, he would get more, but the quadruple is true. At his peak, he was a bug, 7 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 330 pounds, flexible and fast.

3. bill russell

I can't say Russell is proficient in numbers, but I think he should like numbers. Russell should like the number 1-this is the number of championships he has won (1 1). He also likes 2, and the total number of rebounds (2 1.620) is the second in history. If he doesn't like 3, he will now, because we put him in the third place. It is also special for Russell, that is, the number of rebounds he won (22.5 per game in his career).

2. wilt chamberlain

This man doesn't need to insist on any honor. Anyway, you just need to understand that in a sense, he can't be surpassed.

1. Michael Jordan

The least controversial candidate on this list. We are not saying that Jordan can never be surpassed, but that Jordan is the first person so far. Want to see the data? Average 30. 1 min (the first in history). 25 14 steals (the second in history). Honor? Rookie of the year, 14 all-star game MVP, 10 first team, 9 best defensive first team, 5 MVP, 6 finals MVP. Leading the offensive and defensive ends? Didn't you see the data and honor on it? ! Champion? Six.