Playing in 3 decades, Kareem's legacy is unrivaled by almost every player ever. 6 Championships, 6 MVP's, 2 Finals MVP's, over 38,000 points, 3rd all time in rebounds, a member of the 3000 block club and the most unstoppable shot in the history of basketball.
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Wilt Chamberlain.
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No individual player has dominated basketball like Wilt Chamberlain. The NBA record book should be titled the Wilt Chamberlain record featuring NBA history so large is his presence. Over 30,000 points and 20,000 rebounds, 4 MVP's, 1 Finals MVP, 7 scoring titles and 11 rebounding titles. Had he not faced Bill Russell, we wouldn't have conversations
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Bill Russell.
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13 seasons, 12 finals series, 11 championships, 5 league MVP's. The best defender in NBA History and a top 3 rebounder in history. Imagine if steals, blocks, Finals MVP's and Defensive Player of the Year awards were around during Russell's career. Lead the Celtics to 12 of 13 seasons as the best defensive team in the league, no individual won more
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Hakeem Olajuwon.
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The most skilled big-man and arguably the greatest two-way center in NBA history. Retiring top 10 in points, rebounds, steals, blocks and FG% in league history, Hakeem Olajuwon became the second greatest player of his era thanks to some guy wearing 23 for Chicago. A two time champ, two time DPOY along with a league MVP and Finals MVP, Hakeem became
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Shaquille O'Neal
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The most dominant center in NBA Finals history as a Los Angeles Laker, Shaquille O'Neal gave a whole generation of NBA fans what it was like to watch Wilt Chamberlain. Although not a dedicated defender, Shaq was force on both ends of the floor. Using his freakish frame and athleticism to with it, Shaq dominated opponents on the way to 1 league MVP
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Moses Malone.
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Probably the most consistent center of all time, Moses averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds for nearly 13 seasons. Winning MVP's in both Houston and Philadelphia, Moses, much like Bob McAdoo, lived in the shadow of Kareem during his career. Winning a championship in 1983, Moses won an NBA championship and Finals MVP in 1983 alongside of Julius Erving
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David Robinson.
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Arguably the best athlete not named Wilt Chamberlain to ever play at Center. Robinson is another all-time great two-way player. Although his career was much shorter than could have been thanks to his commitment to his Navy service, Robinson would become a scoring champion, Defensive Player of the Year, MVP and NBA champion. Highlighting how valuabl
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George Mikan.
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Patrick Ewing.
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Although blamed for New York not winning a championship during his career, it is well known that Patrick's career would look a lot better had his teammates delivered more often. Despite only winning Rookie of the Year, Ewing would have a Hall of Fame career centered around his defensive ability and scoring output. Peaking out at 28.6 Points a Game,
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Bob McAdoo.
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Lost in the 1970's era of the NBA, McAdoo was a three time scoring champion, averaging over 30 points a game in each season. McAdoo also won a league MVP and probably would have won more had it not been for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Later on in his career, McAdoo would team with his former rival to win championships in 1982 and 1985.
