So I've had many lists and variations over my time as a NBA fan and I think this list is pretty set to what I consider greatness. Also note I have a bit of a asterisk to most 60s and 70s players since the eras sucked for the most part.

🏀 - Active

1. Michael Jordan

2. LeBron James🏀

3. Larry Bird

4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

5. Bill Russell

6. Steph Curry🏀

7. Tim Duncan

8. Kobe Bryant

9. Magic Johnson

10. Shaquille O'Neal

11. Hakeem Olajuwon

12. Nikola Jokic🏀

13. Moses Malone

14. Kevin Garnett

15. Julius Erving

16. Wilt Chamberlain

17. Dwayne Wade

18. Kawhi Leonard🏀

19. Jerry West

20. Kevin Durant🏀

21. Dirk Nowitzki

22. Giannis Antetokounmpo🏀

23. Isiah Thomas

24. John Havlicek

25. Oscar Robertson

26. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander🏀

27. Bob Pettit

28. James Harden🏀

29. Rick Barry

30. Steve Nash

31. Charles Barkley

32. Chris Paul🏀

33. Paul Pierce

34. Jason Kidd

35. Walt Frazier

36. John Stockton

37. Russell Westbrook🏀

38. Scottie Pippen

39. Allen Iverson

40. Elgin Baylor

41. David Robinson

42. Bob Cousy

43. Patrick Ewing

44. Willis Reed

45. Reggie Miller

46. Bill Walton

47. Dolph Schayes

48. James Worthy

49. Kevin Mchale

50. Dave Cowens