The 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, also referred to as NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, were chosen in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National …

Jul 9, 2025 · For the fifth straight year, we are releasing an updated version of our all-time NBA players ranking. We began with the HoopsHype75 and have added one player to the list every …

Jan 26, 2025 · Up-to-date ranking of the 100 greatest basketball players of all-time. Active player rankings are updated after the season; retired player rankings are updated as new …

Oct 24, 2025 · From LeBron James and Michael Jordan, to Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, a ranking of the greatest NBA players in history.

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This Encyclopedia Britannica list features our sports editor’s picks for 10 greatest basketball players of all time.

Jul 21, 2025 · From Michael Jordan’s dominance to Stephen Curry’s revolutionary shooting, these top 10 NBA legends have carved their names into the fabric of basketball history. Join us as …

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50 Greatest Players in NBA History As selected in 1996 by a blue-ribbon panel of media; former players and coaches; current and former general managers; and team executives.