I would not put Dr J in the top 10 either, not a slight against him, he pioneered some moves that we all still take for granted? Imagine the first time anyone ever saw a reverse lay-up? does innovation of how the game is played any bearing on top 10 status as well for anybody?
Georges St Pierre might have a claim on it
Greek Wrestling-Aleksandr Karelin, Went six years without another wrestler scoring a single point against him, 13 years undefeated in international comp, when he finally lost a match he retired
He used to use throws that you would only see in...
I think people mix up popularity with "best" Also Finals MVP is not "number 1 option", Purely because Jordan was the best when basketball was at it's popularity peak.
Fair Enough
MVPS
1.Kareem Jabbar-6
2.Michael Jordan-5
3.Wilt Chamberlain-4
Titles
1.Kareem Jabbar-6
1.Michael Jordan-6
3.Wilt Chamberlain-2
Kareem won more, So i do budge with my thought that Wilt Chamberlain was the greatest, and therefore change my vote to Kareem Abdul Jabbar
In any case...
Urg.
Tell me where Jordan had a season where he averaged roughly 50 points a game and 25 rebounds a game, or even a season where he averaged 8 assists a game (Wilt did this one season) Thats a stat which will NEVER be changed. Jordan is the more popular basketballer, Wilt and Kareem are equals...
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