Nba 70s Best Players of All Time

The 1970s marked a decade of tremendous growth for the National Basketball Association (NBA). During this decade, the NBA saw three new teams join the league: the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Buffalo Braves. In addition, the league experienced a surge in popularity, as star players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julius Erving became household names.

The 1970-71 season was a particularly memorable one, as the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Championship, beating the Baltimore Bullets in a four-game sweep in the NBA Finals. This season also featured a host of other momentous events, such as the first-ever All-Star Game MVP award being given to Los Angeles Lakers great Jerry West.

1. Bob McAdoo

Center

Career

• 2× NBA champion (1982, 1985)
• NBA Most Valuable Player (1975)
• 5× NBA All-Star (1974–1978)
• All-NBA First Team (1975)
• All-NBA Second Team (1974)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (1973)
• NBA All-Rookie Team (1973)
• 3× NBA scoring champion (1974–1976)
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1987)
• 2× EuroLeague champion (1987, 1988)
• EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1988)
• EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1988)
• 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008)
• 2× Italian League champion (1987, 1989)
• Italian Cup winner (1987)
• Consensus first-team All-American (1972)
• First-team All-ACC (1972)
• National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All American (1971)

Bob McAdoo was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He averaged 25 points and 15 rebounds per game during his career, winning three consecutive MVP Awards (1982-84).

After playing for the Braves, he went on to play for the Washington Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. He retired after a stellar 16 year career with the Lakers in 1992.

Bob McAdoo is a two time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame (1984, 1990) and has been voted into both the National Association of Basketball Coaches' Hall of Fame (1992) and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame (2018).

In 2002 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease but continues to make public appearances as a spokesperson for Alzheimers research initiatives. From 1975 to 1985, Bob McAdoo was one of the most successful big men in NBA history. He won two championships and was named MVP twice.

After retiring as a player, McAdoo became an assistant coach with the Miami Heat from 1995 to 2014. He is best known for helping his team win back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007.

In addition to coaching, McAdoo continues to play in international competitions and is currently playing for Filanto Forlì in Italy’s Serie A league.

Also Played For: center basketball, los angeles clippers

2. LeBron James

Power forward

Career

• 2003–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2010–2014: Miami Heat
• 2014–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–present: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is a two-time NBA champion and three-time MVP. He has led the Cavaliers to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he joined the Lakers for an unprecedented move westward in the NBA's history.

His jersey number (6) was retired by both Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat organizations after his third consecutive MVP award in the 2014–2015 season. 

LeBron James also holds several other records such as the most points scored in a playoff game with 73 against Boston Celtics.

Also, the highest scoring average ever with 38 points per game over his whole career, youngest player to score 30 000 points or more and fastest player to reach 20 000 assists milestone among others LeBron James is a four-time NBA Champion, three-time MVP, and eighteen-time All-Star.

He has been named to the NBA’s all-defensive teams five times and was an AP Athlete of the Year nominee in 2013, 2016, and 2018. 

LeBron also won gold medals with Team USA at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Rio Olympics respectively. 

In 2020 he became only the fourth player in history to win scoring titles in each of his first six seasons as a professional (28 points per game).

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, school basketball

3. Oscar Robertson

Point guard

Career

• High school: Crispus Attucks, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Cincinnati (1957–1960)
• NBA draft 1960 / Pick: Territorial
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1960–1974
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 14, 1
• 1960–1970: Cincinnati Royals
• 1970–1974: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA champion (1971), NBA Most Valuable Player (1964), 12× NBA All-Star (1961–1972), 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1961, 1964, 1969), 9× All-NBA First Team (1961–1969), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1970, 1971), NBA Rookie of the Year (1961), 6× NBA assists leader (1961, 1962, 1964–1966, 1969), NBA Lifetime Achievement Award (2018), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 14 retired by Sacramento Kings, No. 1 retired by Milwaukee Bucks, 2× Helms College Player of the Year (1959, 1960), 3× UPI College Player of the Year (1958–1960), 2× USBWA College Player of the Year (1959, 1960), 3× Sporting News College Player of the Year (1958–1960), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1958–1960), 3× NCAA season scoring leader (1958–1960), 3× First-team All-MVC (1958–1960), No. 12 retired by Cincinnati Bearcats, Mr. Basketball USA (1956)
• Points: 26,710 (25.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,804 (7.5 rpg)
• Assists: 9,887 (9.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• FIBA Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
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• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: National Team
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Oscar Robertson was a point guard who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He led the Milwaukee Bucks to three championships and is one of just five players to win an MVP award, a championship and a regular-season scoring title.

Robertson also received six All-Star selections and was inducted into both the Kentucky Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 

In 2012, he became only the third player in history to be voted into both the FIBA Hall of Fame and the National Basketball Association (NBA) hall of fame simultaneously.

Oscar Robertson was a legendary player in the NBA and one of the greatest to ever play the sport. He won championships with both the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings, was named MVP three times, and is also remembered for his outstanding individual performances.

 Oscar Robertson was born on February 6th, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He played collegiately at Helms College before being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1971. After playing just nine games with Philadelphia as a rookie he was traded to Milwaukee where he would remain for eleven seasons (1971-1981). 

In 1980, Robertson joined the newly formed Orlando Magic team which made it all the way to their first championship season – defeating Boston Celtics in seven games along with fellow All-Stars such as Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

The following year saw them defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in another Finals appearance that went down to the wire but this time they were unable to win it against Philly’s Black Aces who emerged victorious after a series-clinching victory over Washington Bullets earlier that same day. 

Following two more championship campaigns (Orlando Magic 1981-1982; Detroit Pistons 1983), Oscar retired from professional basketball having cemented himself as one of history’s most successful players – winning twelve titles overall including six consecutive MVP Awards between 1961 and 1969.

Also Played For: sacramento kings, cincinnati bearcats men's basketball

4. Nate Archibald

Point guard

Career

• 1970–1976: Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City-Omaha / Kansas City Kings
• 1976–1977: New York Nets
• 1978–1983: Boston Celtics
• 1983–1984: Milwaukee Bucks

Nate Archibald was born on September 2, 1948, in New York City. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School where he played basketball and baseball. 

In 1970, Archibald was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals and started playing professional basketball.

He spent his entire career with the Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1974–1984) where he won two NBA championships ( 1976 and 1980 ). 

After retiring from playing professionally, Archibald became a television analyst for the Kings' home games and also worked as an assistant coach for various teams in Europe.

Nate Archibald was a standout player in the 1970s for three teams: Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, and Kansas City Kings. 

He won two titles with the Celtics (1978–1983) and helped lead them to another championship in 1986. 

Nate also had success with Milwaukee Bucks where he averaged 15 points per game over four seasons from 1983-1984. 

Archibald retired as The 1 all-time scorer for Sacramento Kings and is now enshrined in their Hall of Fame after being inducted into UTEP's Athletic Hall of Honor in 2009.

Also Played For: boston celtics

5. Jerry Lucas

Power forward

Career

• High school: Middletown (Middletown, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (1958–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Pick: Territorial
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1962–1974
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 16, 47, 32
• 1963–1969: Cincinnati Royals
• 1969–1971: San Francisco Warriors
• 1971–1974: New York Knicks
• NBA champion (1973), 7× NBA All-Star (1964–1969, 1971), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1965), 3× All-NBA First Team (1965, 1966, 1968), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1964, 1967), NBA Rookie of the Year (1964), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1964), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), NCAA champion (1960), 2× NCAA Final Four MOP (1960, 1961), 2× Consensus National College Player of the Year (1961, 1962), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1960–1962), 2× NCAA rebounding leader (1961, 1962), No. 11 retired by Ohio State Buckeyes, 2× Mr. Basketball USA (1957, 1958), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1957, 1958)
• Points: 14,053 (17.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,942 (15.6 rpg)
• Assists: 2,732 (3.3 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympics, : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympics
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition

Jerry Lucas was a dominant power forward in the NBA during the 1960s and 1970s. He played for several teams, including the Cincinnati Royals, San Francisco Warriors, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Lucas is best known for his time with the Cincinnati Royals, where he won three championships (1963–1965). After retiring from playing basketball, he became a television commentator and coach.

Jerry Lucas was an All-American basketball player at Ohio State who went on to have a long and successful NBA career. He won championships with the New York Knicks in 1973, and also starred for Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs over the course of his illustrious career.

Jerry Lucas is known as one of the greatest rebounders in NBA history, and he was inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (in 1984) and the College Sports Information Directors Association Hall of Fame (in 1990). 

He passed away in 2010 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 71 years old.

Also Played For: new york knicks

6. Pete Maravich

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Daniel (Central, South Carolina), Broughton (Raleigh, North Carolina), Edwards Military Institute, (Salemburg, North Carolina)
• College: LSU (1967–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1970–1980
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 44, 7
• 1970–1974: Atlanta Hawks
• 1974–1980: New Orleans / Utah Jazz
• 1980: Boston Celtics
• 5× NBA All-Star (1973, 1974, 1977–1979), 2× All-NBA First Team (1976, 1977), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1973, 1978), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971), NBA scoring champion (1977), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 44 retired by Atlanta Hawks, No. 7 retired by Utah Jazz, No. 7 retired by New Orleans Pelicans, 2× National college player of the year (1969, 1970), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1968–1970), 3× SEC Player of the Year (1968–1970), 3× NCAA season scoring leader (1968–1970), NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader, No. 23 retired by LSU Tigers, First-team Parade All-American (1965)
• Points: 15,948 (24.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,747 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,563 (5.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Pete Maravich was one of the greatest players in NBA history and is widely regarded as one of the best ever. He was known for his incredible shooting ability, which made him a dominant force on the court.

Maravich spent most of his career with the Atlanta Hawks, where he helped lead them to several championships. He also played for the New Orleans Jazz and Orlando Magic before retiring in 1988. Pete Maravich died from injuries sustained in a car accident just two years after retiring from professional basketball.

His death has left an indelible mark on both sports and popular culture alike. Pete Maravich was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for nearly 20 seasons. 

He is best known for his scoring ability, which earned him five All-Star appearances and two Second-Team All-NBA honors. Maravich led Georgia to consecutive National Championships as a junior and senior before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1970.

In his first season with the team, he won rookie of the year honors and helped lead them to their only championship win in franchise history that same year. 

After spending four seasons with Atlanta, Maravich was traded to the Utah Jazz where he became an integral part of one of the most successful franchises in league history. 

The Jazz made three straight Finals appearances during his time there, winning championships in 1978 and 1979; both times he averaged over 20 points per game on route to earning MVP awards both years respectively.

Following another brief stint with New Orleans (where he teamed up again with Karl Malone), Pete retired from professional basketball after playing for Boston during 1980–81 season. 

Overall, Maravich finished his career ranked sixth all-time in scoring average at 28 points per game while holding records for Most Points Scored In A Season (1977) and Most Assists Per Game (7).

Also Played For: utah jazz, nba 75th anniversary team

7. Truck Robinson

Career

• High school: William M. Raines, (Jacksonville, Florida)
• College: Tennessee State (1970–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1974–1985
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 33, 21, 23
• Coaching career: 2009–2012
• 2× NBA All-Star (1978, 1981), All-NBA First Team (1978), NBA rebounding leader (1978)
• Points: 11,988 (15.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,267 (9.4 rpg)
• Assists: 1,348 (1.7 apg)

Truck Robinson was a dominant power forward in the NBA for many years. He spent most of his career with the Washington Bullets, but also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons.

Truck Robinson is currently a coach in the NBA, and has been since 2009. Truck Robinson was one of the most versatile players in NBA history. He played both forward and center positions had a strong outside shot, and could handle the ball well.

Truck Robinson started his career with the Washington Bullets, where he made an immediate impact as a rookie. 

After playing two seasons with Washington, the truck went on to play for Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Jazz, Phoenix Suns, and Knicks before retiring from professional basketball in 1985.

Throughout his 14-year professional career truck averaged 17 points per game and 9 rebounds per contest - making him one of the all-time greats at both ends of the court. 

Truck Robinson is now retired but still involved in basketball administration; serving as an assistant coach for Sacramento Kings since 2009 (and previously coaching UNLV’s D1 team).

In 2001 he was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside such luminaries as Julius Erving and Wilt Chamberlain.

8. Julius Erving

Career

• High school: Roosevelt (Roosevelt, New York)
• College: UMass (1969–1971)
• NBA draft 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1971–1987
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 32, 6
• 1971–1973: Virginia Squires
• 1973–1976: New York Nets
• 1976–1987: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (1983), 2× ABA champion (1974, 1976), 2× ABA Playoffs MVP (1974, 1976), NBA Most Valuable Player (1981), 3× ABA Most Valuable Player (1974–1976), 11× NBA All-Star (1977–1987), 5× ABA All-Star (1972–1976), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1977, 1983), 5× All-NBA First Team (1978, 1980–1983), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1984), 4× All-ABA First Team (1973–1976), All-ABA Second Team (1972), ABA All-Defensive First Team (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1972), 3× ABA scoring champion (1973, 1974, 1976), ABA Slam Dunk champion (1976), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1983), No. 32 retired by Brooklyn Nets, No. 6 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, ABA All-Time Team, NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1971), No. 32 retired by UMass Minutemen
• Points: 30,026 (24.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,525 (8.5 rpg)
• Assists: 5,176 (4.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Julius Erving was a dominant player in the NBA for many years and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. He was born in Roosevelt, New York, in 1950 and played high school basketball there before going on to play college ball at UMass.

After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1972, Erving spent most of his career with them before moving on to the Philadelphia 76ers later on. Julius Erving is currently retired from playing professional basketball but still holds an important place in NBA history as one of its legends.

Julius Erving is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history. He was a three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star, as well as an all-NBA First Team selection five times. 

Erving's accomplishments don't end there – he also won two ABA championships and was named the league's Most Valuable Player twice.

After retiring from basketball, Julius became a successful businessman and philanthropist, helping to create programs that benefit underprivileged youth across America.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, big 3

9. Rick Barry

Career

• High school: Roselle Park, (Roselle Park, New Jersey)
• College: Miami (Florida) (1962–1965)
• NBA draft 1965 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the San Francisco Warriors
• Playing career: 1965–1980
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 24, 2, 4
• 1965–1967: San Francisco Warriors
• 1968–1970: Oakland Oaks / Washington Caps
• 1970–1972: New York Nets
• 1972–1978: Golden State Warriors
• 1978–1980: Houston Rockets
• NBA champion (1975), NBA Finals MVP (1975), ABA champion (1969), 8× NBA All-Star (1966, 1967, 1973–1978), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1967), 5x All-NBA First Team (1966, 1967, 1974–1976), All-NBA Second Team (1973), 4× ABA All-Star (1969–1972), 4× All-ABA First Team (1969–1972), NBA Rookie of the Year (1966), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1966), NBA scoring champion (1967), NBA steals leader (1975), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 24 retired by Golden State Warriors, Consensus first-team All-American (1965), NCAA season scoring leader (1965), No. 24 retired by Miami Hurricanes
• Points: 25,279 (24.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,863 (6.7 rpg)
• Assists: 4,952 (4.9 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Barry was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, averaging over 20 points per game throughout his career. Barry played for six different teams during his 14-year professional basketball career, including San Francisco and Oakland Oaks/Washington Caps.

Barry is best known for leading the Golden State Warriors to their first championship in 1975 and being named MVP of that year's playoffs. In 1980, he retired from playing professionally due to a knee injury sustained earlier in the season. 

After retiring from playing basketball, Barry worked as a color commentator on various broadcasts across networks throughout America before becoming a television analyst in 1999 and then working as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat beginning in 2006 until his retirement in 2016.

Also Played For: miami hurricanes basketball, small forward

10. Wilt Chamberlain

Center

Career

• High school: Overbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Kansas (1956–1958)
• NBA draft 1959 / Pick: Territorial
• Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
• Playing career: 1958–1973
• Position: Center
• Number: 13
• Coaching career: 1973–1974
• 2× NBA champion (1967, 1972), NBA Finals MVP (1972), 4× NBA Most Valuable Player (1960, 1966–1968), 13× NBA All-Star (1960–1969, 1971–1973), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1960), 7× All-NBA First Team (1960–1962, 1964, 1966–1968), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1963, 1965, 1972), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1972, 1973), NBA Rookie of the Year (1960), 7× NBA scoring champion (1960–1966), 11× NBA rebounding champion (1960–1963, 1966–1969, 1971–1973), NBA assist leader (1968), Most Points in One Game (100), Most Rebounds in One Game (55), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 13 retired by Harlem Globetrotters, No. 13 retired by Golden State Warriors, No. 13 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, No. 13 retired by Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1957), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1957, 1958), First-team All-Big 7 (1957), No. 13 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks, Mr. Basketball USA (1955)
• Points: 31,419 (30.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 23,924 (22.9 rpg)
• Assists: 4,643 (4.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Wilt Chamberlain is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players in history, and he is also known for his dominant play in the center position.

He was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1959 and went on to become one of their all-time greats, winning multiple MVP awards and scoring more than 30,000 points during his career.

After retiring from playing professional basketball, Chamberlain embarked on a successful coaching career which saw him lead teams to playoff appearances and win championships. Wilt Chamberlain died at the age of 63 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Wilt Chamberlain is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history. He won multiple championships and MVP awards during his career, and was also an all-star for 13 consecutive seasons. 

Chamberlain's size and strength were legendary, as he routinely dominated opponents on both the court and in dunk contests.

Chamberlain's impact on the basketball cannot be overstated - he helped pave the way for future stars such as Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, los angeles lakers

11. Jeff Mullins

Career

• High school: Lafayette (Lexington, Kentucky)
• College: Duke (1961–1964)
• NBA draft 1964 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Playing career: 1964–1976
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 44, 23
• Coaching career: 1985–1996
• As player:, NBA champion (1975), 3× NBA All-Star (1969–1971), Consensus second-team All-American (1964), ACC Player of the Year (1964), ACC Athlete of the Year (1964), 3× First-team All-ACC (1962–1964), No. 44 retired by Duke Blue Devils, First-team Parade All-American (1960), Kentucky Mr. Basketball (1960), , As coach:, , Sun Belt regular season champion (1988), Sun Belt tournament champion (1988), Metro Conference regular season champion (1995), Metro Conference tournament champion (1992), Sun Belt Coach of the Year (1988)
• Points: 13,017 (16.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,427 (4.3 rpg)
• Assists: 3,023 (3.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1964 Tokyo: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1964 Tokyo: Team competition

Mullins was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He spent his first six years with the St. Louis Hawks, before moving on to the Memphis Grizzlies and then the Golden State Warriors.

Mullins is best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won three championships (1974–1976). After retiring from playing, Mullins went on to coach several teams, most notably the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers.

Mullins was an assistant coach for the Charlotte 49ers from 1985 to 1996. In his 12 seasons as a head coach, Mullins led his teams to five division titles and two conference championships. 

He is best known for leading the St. Louis Hawks to their only NBA championship in 1975, but he also coached the San Francisco / Golden State Warriors and Charlotte 49ers to playoff berths during his career.

Mullins retired after winning Sun Belt regular season and tournament titles with the 1988 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs team.

Also Played For: duke university

12. Billy Knight

Career

• High school: Braddock, (Braddock, Pennsylvania)
• College: Pittsburgh (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1974–1985
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 25, 35
• 1974–1977: Indiana Pacers
• 1977–1978: Buffalo Braves
• 1978–1979: Boston Celtics
• 1979–1983: Indiana Pacers
• 1983–1984: Kansas City Kings
• 1984–1985: San Antonio Spurs
• 1985–1986: CSP Limoges
• 2x NBA All-Star (1977, 1978), ABA All-Star (1976), All-ABA First Team (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1975), Consensus second-team All-American (1974), No. 34 retired by Pittsburgh Panthers
• Points: 13,901 (16.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,377 (5.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,862 (2.3 apg)

Knight was a shooting guard and small forward who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He averaged over 20 points per season throughout his career, and won two championships with the Lakers in 1980 and 1984.

Knight is also notable for being one of only four players to lead their team in scoring three different times (1977–1978, 1978–1979, 1979–1980). Knight retired from playing after the 1985-86 season.

Continued to work as a commentator and analyst for various sports networks until he died at the age of 70 on June 9th 2018 Billy Knight was a two-time All-Star in the NBA and an ABA all-star.

He led Indiana Pacers to their only NBA championship in 1984, and later won another title with San Antonio Spurs in 1985. Knight also played for CSP Limoges of France during three seasons and helped the team win back-to-back French League championships (1985–1986). 

After retiring from playing basketball, he served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers for four seasons (1992–1996). In 2007, he became assistant coach under Rick Majerus at Saint Louis University before joining Tom Izzo's staff at Michigan State University in 2013.

Also Played For: indiana pacers, pittsburgh panthers men's basketball

13. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Center

Career

• High school: Power Memorial, (New York City, New York)
• College: UCLA (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1969–1989
• Position: Center
• Number: 33
• Coaching career: 1998–2011
• 6× NBA champion (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988), 2× NBA Finals MVP (1971, 1985), 6× NBA Most Valuable Player (1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980), 19× NBA All-Star (1970–1977, 1979–1989), 10× All-NBA First Team (1971–1974, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986), 5× All-NBA Second Team (1970, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1985), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1974, 1975, 1979–1981), 6× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1970, 1971, 1976–1978, 1984), NBA Rookie of the Year (1970), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1970), 2× NBA scoring champion (1971, 1972), NBA rebounding champion (1976), 4× NBA blocks leader (1975, 1976, 1979, 1980), NBA anniversary teams (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 33 retired by Milwaukee Bucks, No. 33 retired by Los Angeles Lakers, 3× NCAA champion (1967–1969), 3× NCAA final Four Most Outstanding Player (1967–1969), 3× National college player of the year (1967–1969), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1967–1969), No. 33 retired by UCLA Bruins, 2× Mr. Basketball USA (1964, 1965), 3× First-team Parade All-American (1963–1965), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016), , As head coach:, , USBL champion (2002), , As assistant coach:, , 2× NBA champion (2009, 2010)
• Points: 38,387 (24.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 17,440 (11.2 rpg)
• Assists: 5,660 (3.6 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a dominant center in the NBA for more than two decades and is considered one of the greatest players in league history. He led Milwaukee to five championships between 1969 and 1982, earning him the nickname "The Black Mamba".

After retiring as a player, he went on to coach the Los Angeles Lakers for six seasons before moving onto other coaching roles. In 2014, he was awarded an honorary degree from UCLA after being recognized as one of its most distinguished alumni. 

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the most dominant players in NBA history, winning six championships with the Milwaukee Bucks and two more with the Los Angeles Lakers.

He was an All-Star for 19 consecutive seasons, and won five MVP Awards. Kareem is also a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and twice led the league in scoring average. 

In 2002, he became head coach of the Oklahoma Storm, but resigned after just one season due to health concerns related to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, bleacher report nba

14. Bob Dandridge

Small forward

Career

• High school: Maggie Walker (Richmond, Virginia)
• College: Norfolk State (1965–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 4 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1969–1981
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 10
• 1969–1977: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1977–1981: Washington Bullets
• 1981: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2× NBA champion (1971, 1978), 4× NBA All-Star (1973, 1975, 1976, 1979), All-NBA Second Team (1979), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1979), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1970), No. 10 retired by Milwaukee Bucks, No. 12 retired by Norfolk State Spartans
• Points: 15,530 (18.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,715 (6.8 rpg)
• Assists: 2,846 (3.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Bob Dandridge was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 15th of 1947. He attended Maggie Walker High School and played college basketball at Norfolk State before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969.

During his ten-year career with the Bucks (1969-1977) and Washington Bullets (1977-1981), he averaged 18 points per game, shooting 43 percent from three point range. 

After leaving the NBA, Dandridge retired to become a physical education teacher in Virginia but later returned to play for the Fort Worth Flyers of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

At 74 years old, Bob Dandridge is currently an assistant coach with Division III Randolph–Macon College's men's team and also coaches their summer ball program for kids aged 6 to 17 years old.

The part of Operation Sports USA Foundation Incorporated In addition to coaching basketball, Bob enjoys spending time with his wife Crystal and daughters Sydney (born 1985) and Savannah (born 1988).

15. Bob Lanier

Career

• 1970–1980: Detroit Pistons
• 1980–1984: Milwaukee Bucks
• As coach:
• 1994–1995: Golden State Warriors (assistant)
• 1995: Golden State Warriors (interim)

Lanier was born in Buffalo, New York on September 10th, 1948. He attended Bennett High School and played college basketball at St. Bonaventure before being drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the first overall pick in the 1970 NBA Draft.

Lanier would go on to play 16 seasons in the NBA for various teams including the Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns. 

He is considered one of best centers of his era and is still held in high regard by many fans today; he retired from playing professional basketball in 1984 but continued to work as a commentator for TNT until his death two years later at 73 years old.

Lanier is one of the most decorated coaches in NBA history. He has been a part of 8 All-Star games, was an All-Rookie First Team selection and was consensus first team all American his senior season at St Bonaventure. 

Lanier led the Pistons to their only championship during the 1980s and also served as interim coach for Golden State Warriors in 1994. Lanier currently works as an analyst for ESPN and Fox Sports 1 where he provides commentary on both basketball and other sports events.

Also Played For: st bonaventure bonnies men's basketball

16. Flynn Robinson

Career

• High school: Elgin (Elgin, Illinois)
• College: , Casper College (1961–1962), Wyoming (1962–1965)
• NBA draft 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1965–1978
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 20, 5, 21, 30, 40
• 1966–1967: Cincinnati Royals
• 1967–1968: Chicago Bulls
• 1968–1970: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1970–1971: Cincinnati Royals
• 1971–1972: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1972–1973: Baltimore Bullets
• 1973–1974: San Diego Conquistadors
• 1978: Indiana Wizards
• NBA champion (1972), NBA All-Star (1970), 3× First-team All-WAC (1963–1965)
• Points: 7,577 (14.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,372 (2.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,628 (3.0 apg)

Flynn Robinson was drafted 15th overall in the 1965 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He played for them from 1965 to 1978. Robinson averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game during his career.

After playing for the Royals, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks where he spent most of his time playing until 1984. In 1984, Flynn retired from professional basketball and moved back to California to be with his family.

He passed away on May 23, 2013 at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer Flynn Robinson is considered one of the best point guards in NBA and ABA history. Robinson won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972 and was selected to four All-Star games.

Robinson played for six teams over his 17-year career, including stints with the Cincinnati Royals, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Baltimore Bullets, San Diego Conquistadors and Indiana Wizards. He finished his career with 7,577 points (14 ppg) and 1,372 rebounds (2.5 rpg).

Also Played For: wyoming cowboys basketball

17. Dan Issel

Power forward

Career

• High school: Batavia (Batavia, Illinois)
• College: Kentucky (1967–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 8 / Pick: 122nd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1970–1985
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 44, 25
• Coaching career: 1992–1994, 1999–2002
• ABA champion (1975), NBA All-Star (1977), 6× ABA All-Star (1971–1976), ABA All-Star Game MVP (1972), All-ABA First Team (1972), 4× All-ABA Second Team (1971, 1973, 1974, 1976), ABA Rookie of the Year (1971), ABA scoring champion (1971), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1985), ABA All-Time Team, No. 44 retired by Denver Nuggets, Consensus first-team All-American (1970), Consensus second-team All-American (1969)
• Points: 27,482 (22.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 11,133 (9.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,907 (2.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Dan Issel was a standout center and power forward in his playing days. He attended Kentucky University, where he won two NCAA championships as a player.

Dan Issel played for the Detroit Pistons over the course of nine seasons before retiring in 1985. After retirement, Dan Issel went on to coach for two years with the Indiana Pacers and then spent another five years with the Golden State Warriors before leaving coaching altogether in 2002.

Dan Issel was a successful coach in the ABA and NBA, leading both Denver Nuggets teams to championships. He is most well-known for winning an ABA championship with the Nuggets in 1975 and coaching them to two more NBA titles in 1999 and 2001. 

Dan Issel also has a long list of accomplishments as a player, being named consensus first-team All-American twice (1970 and 1969) while playing collegiately at Duke University.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, kentucky basketball

18. Bob Pettit

Career

• High school: Baton Rouge, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
• College: LSU (1951–1954)
• NBA draft 1954 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Hawks
• Playing career: 1954–1965
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 9
• 1954–1965: Milwaukee / St. Louis Hawks
• NBA champion (1958), 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (1956, 1959), 11× NBA All-Star (1955–1965), 4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1956, 1958, 1959, 1962), 10× All-NBA First Team (1955–1964), All-NBA Second Team (1965), NBA Rookie of the Year (1955), 2× NBA scoring champion (1956, 1959), NBA rebounding leader (1956), NBA anniversary team (25th, 35th, 50th, 75th), No. 9 retired by Atlanta Hawks, Consensus first-team All-American (1954), Consensus second-team All-American (1953), No. 50 retired by LSU Tigers
• Points[1]: 20,880 (26.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,849 (16.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,369 (3.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Pettit was a two-time NBA champion with the Milwaukee Hawks in 1954 and 1955. He also won an NCAA championship with LSU in 1951–1954. Pettit played for the St.

Louis Hawks from 1954 to 1965, winning another title in 1957. In his ten-year career, he averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds per game. 

After retiring as a player, Pettit became head coach of the Atlanta Hawks between 1971 and 1975 before serving again as team president from 1984 until his retirement in 1996 at the age of 70 years old Pettit was an All-Star and scoring champion in the NBA.

He also had 12,849 rebounds in his career and 16.2 points per game. Pettit played for the Atlanta Hawks and LSU Tigers before retiring from basketball at the age of 38 in 1967.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, nba playoffs best player

19. Moses Malone

Center

Career

• High school: Petersburg (Petersburg, Virginia)
• ABA draft 1974 / Round: 3
• Selected by the Utah Stars
• Playing career: 1974–1995
• Position: Center
• Number: 22, 13, 20, 21, 24, 2, 4, 8
• Coaching career: 2006–2009
• NBA champion (1983), NBA Finals MVP (1983), 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (1979, 1982, 1983), 12× NBA All-Star (1978–1989), ABA All-Star (1975), 4× All-NBA First Team (1979, 1982, 1983, 1985), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1980, 1981, 1984, 1987), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979), ABA All-Rookie Team (1975), 6× NBA rebounding leader (1979, 1981–1985), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), ABA All-Time Team, No. 2 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, No. 24 retired by Houston Rockets, National high school player of the year (1974), First-team Parade All-American (1974), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1973)
• Points: 29,580 (20.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 17,834 (12.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,889 (1.3 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Moses Malone was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He averaged 22 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during his career. 

Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to two NBA championships in 1984 and 1985, as well as a runner-up finish in 1983.

After retiring from playing basketball, Moses transitioned into coaching with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006–2009. Moses Malone passed away on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 60

After a long battle with dementia caused by years of head injuries sustained while playing professional basketball Moses Malone was one of the most dominant players in NBA history.

He won three MVP awards, 12 All-Star games, and four consecutive first-team selections. Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to their only championship in 1983 and is still considered one of the best big men to ever play the game. 

After a successful playing career, Moses Malone became an influential coach with Philadelphia before moving on to Atlanta, Milwaukee and finally Houston where he retired as head coach in 2009.

Also Played For: rockets lakers basketball

20. Walt Bellamy

Career

• High school: J.T. Barber, (New Bern, North Carolina)
• College: Indiana (1958–1961)
• NBA draft 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Chicago Packers
• Playing career: 1961–1974
• Position: Center
• Number: 8
• 1961–1965: Chicago Packers / Zephyrs / Baltimore Bullets
• 1965–1968: New York Knicks
• 1968–1970: Detroit Pistons
• 1970–1974: Atlanta Hawks
• 1974: New Orleans Jazz
• 4× NBA All-Star (1962–1965), NBA Rookie of the Year (1962), Consensus second-team All-American (1961), First-team All-American – USBWA (1960), Second-team All-American – NEA (1960), Third-team All-American – UPI (1960)
• Points: 20,941 (20.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 14,241 (13.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,544 (2.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition

Walt Bellamy was an All-Star center in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was drafted by the Chicago Packers with the first pick in the 1961 draft and played with them until they folded at the end of that season.

Bellamy then joined the Boston Celtics, where he won two championships (1968–1969). He finished his career with three more titles (1971–1973) with the Philadelphia 76ers before retiring in 1974. 

Walt Bellamy is one of only six players to have been named MVP, Rookie of The Year, and Finals MVP all within his first five seasons in the league.

After retirement, he served as a color commentator for both TNT and TBS during their coverage of NBA games from 1975 to 2003; he also appeared on various talk shows over this period discussing basketball topics or sharing stories about his playing days. 

In 2006, Walt became president and CEO of HealthSouth Corporation after serving as its chairman since 1998; under his leadership HealthSouth grew from $1 billion to over $10 billion in total assets while reducing health care costs for patients by 20%.

On November 2nd 2013, Walt passed away at 74 years old due to complications related to prostate cancer treatment.

Also Played For: indiana hoosiers men's basketball, slam magazine

21. Charles Barkley

Power forward

Career

• High school: Leeds (Leeds, Alabama)
• College: Auburn (1981–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1984–2000
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 34, 32, 4, 14
• 1984–1992: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1992–1996: Phoenix Suns
• 1996–2000: Houston Rockets
• NBA Most Valuable Player (1993), 11× NBA All-Star (1987–1997), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1991), 5× All-NBA First Team (1988–1991, 1993), 5× All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995), All-NBA Third Team (1996), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985), NBA rebounding leader (1988), 3× IBM Award (1986–1988), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 34 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor, Third-team All-American – NABC (1984), SEC Player of the Year (1984), First-team All-SEC (1984), 2× Second-team All-SEC (1982, 1983), SEC tournament MVP (1984), No. 34 retired by Auburn Tigers
• Points: 23,757 (22.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,546 (11.7 rpg)
• Assists: 4,215 (3.9 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Representing the  United States, Men's national basketball team, Olympic Games, : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball, : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Men's national basketball team
• Olympic Games
• : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball
• : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball

Barkley was a three-time NBA All-Star and two-time slam dunk champion. He is one of the most quotable players in NBA history, with more than 2,000 spoken words documented on ESPN's "30 for 30" documentary series.

After retiring from playing basketball in 2000, Barkley became an analyst for TNT and Turner Broadcasting System (TBS). In 2017, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama. Charles Barkley is a three-time NBA MVP and 11x All-Star.

He was the SEC Player of the Year in 1984 and led Auburn to an NCAA Championship that year. Charles Barkley is one of only two players in history to be named Second Team All-SEC twice and First Team All-SEC twice, as he was also awarded this accolade by the SEC in 1982 and 1983.

He played for Philadelphia from 1985–1996 before joining Phoenix on a four-year contract worth $52 million in 1997 (the most ever paid for an athlete at that time). 

In his 18 seasons with the 76ers, Rockets, Suns, Cavaliers, and Bucks he averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while shooting 54% from the field overall – all career highs.

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, phoenix suns

22. Chet Walker

Small forward

Career

• High school: Benton Harbor, (Benton Harbor, Michigan)
• College: Bradley (1959–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Playing career: 1962–1975
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 25
• 1962–1969: Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers
• 1969–1975: Chicago Bulls
• NBA champion (1967), 7× NBA All-Star (1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1963), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1961, 1962), Second-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1960), 3× First-team All-MVC (1960–1962), No. 31 retired by Bradley Braves
• Points: 18,831 (18.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,314 (7.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,126 (2.1 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Walker was one of the most prolific small forwards in NBA history. He scored 25,000 points in his career and averaged 22.5 points per game over 12 seasons with the Syracuse Nationals, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls.

Walker was born in Bethlehem, Mississippi on February 22nd 1940 and attended high school at Benton Harbor before going onto Bradley College where he played basketball for two years before being drafted by the Syracuse Nationals in 1962. 

After a successful rookie season with the Nationals, Walker joined the Detroit Pistons as their starting small forward and helped them to win an NBA Championship in 1966-67 while averaging 16.8 points per game en route to becoming an All-Star player that year.

Walker then moved on to join the Philadelphia 76ers where he won another championship in 1971-72 as well as making it all fours consecutive appearances at both All-Star Weekend (1970–1973). 

In 1975 he joined forces with former Celtics teammate John Havlicek to play for Chicago Bulls where they reached back-to-back Finals but lost out to Golden State Warriors 4 games to 2.

Also Played For: chicago bulls

23. Doug Collins

Career

• High school: Benton (Benton, Illinois)
• College: Illinois State (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1973–1981
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 20
• Coaching career: 1986–2003, 2010–2013
• As player:, 4× NBA All-Star (1976–1979), Consensus first-team All-American (1973), AP honorable mention All-American (1972), 2× First-team All-Midwestern (1971, 1972), No. 20 retired by Illinois State Redbirds, , As coach:, , NBA All-Star Game head coach (1997)
• Points: 7,427 (17.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,339 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,368 (3.3 apg)
• NBA: 442–407 (.521)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2016
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1972 Munich: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1972 Munich: Team

Collins is a senior advisor of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls. Collins played shooting guard in the NBA for over 20 years, including with the Philadelphia 76ers who drafted him first overall in 1973.

After playing his entire career with one team (the Sixers), Collins was hired as head coach by the New Jersey Nets in 2003 but was fired after just two seasons. 

In 2010, Collins was hired as an advisor to president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and helped guide Boston Celtics to their fourth championship in eight years under Brad Stevens.

In 2013, he returned to coaching as interim head coach of Philadelphia 76ers following Brett Brown's resignation and led them to a 41-41 record before being replaced by Doug McDermott midway through the season. 

Collins has been involved with numerous other sports organizations throughout his career including time as general manager of the Springfield Spirits in ABA competition and executive vice president of Basketball Operations for USA Basketball during its successful run at both the FIBA World Cup and Olympics tournaments between 1996 and 2012.

24. Hakeem Olajuwon

Center

Career

• High school: Muslim Teachers College, (Lagos, Nigeria)
• College: Houston (1981–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1984–2002
• Position: Center
• Number: 34
• 1984–2001: Houston Rockets
• 2001–2002: Toronto Raptors
• 2× NBA champion (1994, 1995), 2× NBA Finals MVP (1994, 1995), NBA Most Valuable Player (1994), 12× NBA All-Star (1985–1990, 1992–1997), 6× All-NBA First Team (1987–1989, 1993, 1994, 1997), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1990, 1996), 3× All-NBA Third Team (1991, 1995, 1999), 2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1993, 1994), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1994), 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1985, 1991, 1996, 1997), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985), IBM Award (1993), 2× NBA rebounding leader (1989, 1990), 3× NBA blocks leader (1990, 1991, 1993), No. 34 retired by Houston Rockets, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), Consensus first-team All-American (1984), NCAA rebounding leader (1984), SWC Player of the Year (1984), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1983), No. 34 retired by Houston Cougars, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Houston Sports Hall of Fame
• Points: 26,946 (21.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 13,747 (11.1 rpg)
• Blocks: 3,830 (3.1 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• FIBA Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: Team competition

Hakeem Olajuwon was one of the greatest centers in NBA history. He won five championships with the Houston Rockets and is still considered one of the best players to ever play the game.

Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963, in Lagos, Nigeria. After high school he attended Muslim Teachers College in Lagos before transferring to Houston where he played college basketball for the Cougars from 1981-1984.

The 1984 draft saw Olajuwon selected first overall by the then-Houston Rockets team; during his 15 seasons playing in Houston, he led them to 5 Championships (1994–95, 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2003–04). In 2002 he retired from professional basketball at age 36 after a long career spanning 15 years and 350 games.

Outside of basketball, Hakeem has been involved in humanitarian work throughout his life – most notably through Operation Smile which helps children suffering from cleft lip and palate surgery around the world receive treatment free of charge. 

Hakeem currently serves as an ambassador for Operation Smile. In 2001 Hakeem married Rebbie Chung and they have two daughters together: Aneka (born 2002) and Zahra (born 2006).

Also Played For: houston rockets, toronto raptors

25. Elvin Hayes

Center

Career

• High school: Eula D. Britton (Rayville, Louisiana)
• College: Houston (1964–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the San Diego Rockets
• Playing career: 1968–1984
• Position: Power forward / center
• Number: 11, 44
• 1968–1972: San Diego / Houston Rockets
• 1972–1981: Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets
• 1981–1984: Houston Rockets
• NBA champion (1978), 12× NBA All-Star (1969–1980), 3× All-NBA First Team (1975, 1977, 1979), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1973, 1974, 1976), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1974, 1975), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1969), NBA scoring champion (1969), 2× NBA rebounding leader (1970, 1974), No. 11 retired by Washington Wizards, No. 44 retired by Houston Rockets, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), Associated Press Player of the Year (1968), UPI Player of the Year (1968), Sporting News Player of the Year (1968), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1967, 1968), No. 44 retired by Houston Cougars
• Points: 27,313 (21.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 16,279 (12.5 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,171 (2.0 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Elvin Hayes was a dominant player in the NBA for many years and is considered one of the greatest power forwards of all time. He was drafted first overall by the San Diego Rockets in 1968, and went on to play with them until 1984.

His most famous moments came during his tenure with the Houston Rockets, where he won three championships (1975, 1980, 1982). Hayes retired from professional basketball after winning another title with the Utah Jazz in 1997. 

Elvin Hayes has since gone on to have a successful career as an executive in sports management; he currently serves as president of Basketball Operations for the Atlanta Hawks franchise.

Hayes was a dominant player in the NBA for many years, winning championships with both the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. 

Hayes was also a unanimous All-American twice and won several other awards throughout his career. He is now retired from professional basketball but continues to be recognized as one of the all-time greats.

Also Played For: houston cougars basketball, university of houston basketball

26. Wes Unseld

Center

Career

• High school: Seneca (Louisville, Kentucky)
• College: Louisville (1965–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1968–1981
• Position: Center
• Number: 41
• Coaching career: 1987–1994
• NBA champion (1978), NBA Finals MVP (1978), NBA Most Valuable Player (1969), 5× NBA All-Star (1969, 1971–1973, 1975), All-NBA First Team (1969), NBA Rookie of the Year (1969), NBA rebounding leader (1975), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 41 retired by Washington Wizards, 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1967, 1968), 3× First-team All-MVC (1966–1968), No. 31 retired by Louisville Cardinals, First-team Parade All-American (1964)
• Points: 10,624 (10.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 13,769 (14.0 rpg)
• Assists: 3,822 (3.9 apg)
• NBA: 202–345 (.369)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition, Universiade, : 1967 Tokyo: Team Competition
• Representing United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition
• Universiade
• : 1967 Tokyo: Team Competition

Wes Unseld was an NBA center who played for the Baltimore Bullets and Washington Bullets during his career. Wes Unseld is most famous for being a part of the "Bad Boys" era of the Washington Bullets, where he helped lead them to their only championship in 1978.

After retiring from playing basketball, Wes Unseld began a successful coaching career with the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics, leading both teams to playoff appearances before eventually winning titles with the Celtics in 2008 and 2014. 

Wes Unseld died at 74 years old after battling cancer for several years; he will be remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA history and one of its most respected coaches.

Wes Unseld was a two-time NBA champion, five-time all-star, and first team all-NBA player. Wes Unseld is most notable for being the first player to ever record a triple double (30 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists). 

He retired from playing in 1994 after 19 seasons with Washington Bullets. Wes Unselid currently coaches at Georgetown University where he has led the Hoyas to back to back NCAA championships in 2015 and 2016.

Also Played For: louisville basketball

27. Bill Walton

Center

Career

• High school: Helix (La Mesa, California)
• College: UCLA (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1974–1988
• Position: Center
• Number: 32, 5
• 1974–1979: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1979–1985: San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers
• 1985–1988: Boston Celtics
• 2× NBA champion (1977, 1986), NBA Finals MVP (1977), NBA Most Valuable Player (1978), 2× NBA All-Star (1977, 1978), All-NBA First Team (1978), All-NBA Second Team (1977), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1977, 1978), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1986), NBA rebounding leader (1977), NBA blocks leader (1977), No. 32 retired by Portland Trail Blazers, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), 2× NCAA champion (1972, 1973), 2× NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1972, 1973), 3× National college player of the year (1972–1974), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1972–1974), No. 32 retired by UCLA Bruins
• Points: 6,215 (13.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,923 (10.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,590 (3.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Walton was a dominant center in the NBA for over 20 years. He won three MVP Awards and two championships with the Boston Celtics. Walton is also known for his philanthropy, donating millions of dollars to charity throughout his career.

In 2015, he announced that he had been diagnosed with dementia and would retire from professional basketball at the end of that season. Despite retiring from basketball, Walton remains an influential figure in American sports and continues to give back to charities through his work as a ambassador.

At 70 years old, Bill Walton remains one of the oldest players ever to compete in an NBA game and has set many records along the way including most rebounds (22,924) and assists (13,360).

q Bill Walton is a two-time NBA champion and five-time All-Star who was also an NCAA champion and three-time National college player of the year.

He ranks among the all-time greats in terms of scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. Walton's legacy will be remembered most for his philanthropy work with various charities throughout his career.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers

28. Geoff Petrie

Point guard

Career

• High school: Springfield (Springfield, Pennsylvania)
• College: Princeton (1967–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1970–1976
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 45
• 1970–1976: Portland Trail Blazers
• As player:, 2× NBA All-Star (1971, 1974), NBA Rookie of the Year (1971), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971), No. 45 retired by Portland Trail Blazers, , As executive:, , 2× NBA Executive of the Year (1999, 2001)
• Points: 9,732 (21.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,271 (2.8 rpg)
• Assists: 2,057 (4.6 apg)

Geoff Petrie was a talented point guard and shooting guard in the NBA. He spent his entire 10-year career with the Portland Trail Blazers, appearing in over 1,000 games and averaging 14 points per game.

Geoff Petrie is most famous for leading Portland to their only championship in 1977 against the Boston Celtics. In that series, he averaged 25 points per game while making key shots down the stretch including two crucial 3-pointers in Game 6 that helped seal victory.

After retiring from playing basketball, Geoff started a successful business career which included several years as president of Nike's international division before stepping down in 2007. 

Geoff is currently involved with numerous charities and philanthropic organizations, serving on boards such as The Salvation Army (International Division), Stony Brook University Foundation Board of Trustees and Hartford Hospital Foundation Board of Directors among others.

Geoff Petrie has been married to his wife Sandy for 36 years and they have four children: sons David and Jordan both play professional basketball, daughters Hayley & Taylor are also accomplished athletes who compete at various levels throughout sports leagues around the world.

29. Jack Marin

Career

• High school: Farrell (Farrell, Pennsylvania)
• College: Duke (1963–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1966–1977
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 15, 24, 42
• 1966–1972: Baltimore Bullets
• 1972–1974: Houston Rockets
• 1974–1975: Buffalo Braves
• 1975–1977: Chicago Bulls
• 2× NBA All-Star (1972, 1973), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1967), Consensus second-team All-American (1966), 2× First-team All-ACC (1965, 1966)
• Points: 12,451 (14.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,405 (5.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,813 (2.1 apg)

Marin was a highly-touted high school player and went on to play college basketball at Duke. He was drafted fifth overall by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1966 NBA draft, but would only make two appearances for them before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1967.

Marin spent most of his playing career with Philadelphia, appearing in 446 games over nine seasons (1966-1977). His best season came in 1976-77 when he averaged 14 points per game off the bench for Philadelphia. 

After leaving professional basketball, Marin became a successful TV sports commentator and currently works as an analyst for CBS Sports Network's coverage of NCAA tournament games.

Marin was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in 1966 and played his entire career with them. He was a two-time All-Star and Second Team All-American who averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game over.

His 16 seasons in the NBA. Marin retired following the 1974 season after playing for the Houston Rockets, Buffalo Braves, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers respectively.

Also Played For: buffalo braves

30. Bill Russell

Boston Celtics

Career

• 1956–1969: Boston Celtics
• As coach:
• 1966–1969: Boston Celtics
• 1973–1977: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1987–1988: Sacramento Kings

Bill Russell was one of the greatest players in NBA history, winning 12 championships with the Boston Celtics. 

He was also a successful coach, leading the Boston Celtics to more titles than any other team he coached.

In 1966, he became head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and led them to two consecutive Finals appearances before retiring in 1988. Bill Russell has been inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Football League Hall of Fame.

Bill Russell is considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time. He won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics and was also a five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star.

Bill Russell became an icon for civil rights when he led the Boston Celtics to victory in their historic 1966–67 season, which included a victory over segregationist Philadelphia 76ers.

After retiring as a player, Bill Russell served as head coach of both the Celtics and Seattle SuperSonics before eventually returning to coaching his alma mater, UCLA Bruins, where he remains currently coaching team today.

Also Played For: march madness, nba defensive

31. Magic Johnson

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• 1979–1991, 1996: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1999–2000: Magic M7 Borås
• 2000: Magic Great Danes
• 1994: Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson was one of the most successful basketball players in history. He was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers and played for them from 1979 to 1991.

Magic then spent two seasons with the Magic M7 Borås before returning to the NBA with the Lakers again. In 1996, he became head coach of the LA Clippers and led them to their only playoff appearance during his tenure as coach.

After leaving coaching, Magic returned to play for one final season with the Lakers in 2018-19 before retiring at age 70 years old later that year. Magic Johnson was an iconic figure in the world of basketball and is considered one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

He won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as three MVP awards and twelve All-Star appearances. After retiring from playing basketball, Magic took on a number of roles within the league - most notably being head coach for both the Lakers and then later, the LA Clippers.

He also served as president of Basketball Operations for both teams. In 2019, Magic was named NBA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and his No 32 jersey was retired by his former team, the LA Lakers.

Also Played For: michigan state basketball, point guard

32. Larry Bird

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: Springs Valley, (French Lick, Indiana)
• College: Indiana State (1976–1979)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1979–1992
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 33
• Coaching career: 1997–2000
• As player:, 3× NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986), 2× NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986), 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (1984–1986), 12× NBA All-Star (1980–1988, 1990–1992), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1982), 9× All-NBA First Team (1980–1988), All-NBA Second Team (1990), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1982–1984), NBA Rookie of the Year (1980), NBA All-Rookie Team (1980), 3× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1986–1988), 2× 50–40–90 club (1987, 1988), AP Athlete of the Year (1986), NBA Lifetime Achievement Award (2019), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 33 retired by Boston Celtics, National college player of the year (1979), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1978, 1979), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1977), 2× MVC Player of the Year (1978, 1979), No. 33 retired by Indiana State Sycamores, No. 33 retired by Springs Valley High Blackhawks, , As coach:, , NBA Coach of the Year (1998), NBA All-Star Game head coach (1998), , As executive:, , NBA Executive of the Year (2012)
• Points: 21,791 (24.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,974 (10.0 rpg)
• Assists: 5,695 (6.3 apg)
• NBA: 147–67 (.687)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, World University Games, : 1977 Sofia: Men's Basketball, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball, Olympic Games, : 1992 Barcelona: Men's Basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• World University Games
• : 1977 Sofia: Men's Basketball
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball
• Olympic Games
• : 1992 Barcelona: Men's Basketball

Larry Bird is one of the most decorated players in NBA history. He was a six-time All Star, three-time MVP, and two-time champion. Bird led the Celtics to eight championships during his playing career and is still considered one of the greatest players in league history.

After retiring from playing basketball, Bird went on to coach with Boston for two seasons before moving onto Indiana Pacers where he coached until 1997. 

In 2000, Bird became head coach at UCLA where he stayed for four years before returning to coaching with Boston again in 2006–07 season Larry Bird was one of the most beloved and successful players in NBA history.

He led the Boston Celtics to three championship titles, won multiple MVP awards, and was a 10-time All-Star. Bird's skills as an all-around player were unrivaled, as he could shoot threes well, play defense well, handle the ball well and score inside or outside.

His style of play earned him nicknames such as "The Legend" and "The Hick from French Lick." After retiring from playing in 1992, Bird served two stints as head coach with Indiana Pacers before being named president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018.

33. Jerry West

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• High school: East Bank, (East Bank, West Virginia)
• College: West Virginia (1957–1960)
• NBA draft 1960 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
• Playing career: 1960–1974
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 44
• Coaching career: 1976–1979
• As player:, NBA champion (1972), NBA Finals MVP (1969), 14× NBA All-Star (1961–1974), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1972), 10× All-NBA First Team (1962–1967, 1970–1973), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1968, 1969), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1970–1973), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1969), NBA scoring champion (1970), NBA assists leader (1972), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 44 retired by Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1959), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1959, 1960), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1958), 2× SoCon Player of the Year (1959, 1960), No. 44 retired by West Virginia Mountaineers, Presidential Medal of Freedom (2019), , As executive:, , 8× NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2015, 2017), 2× NBA Executive of the Year (1995, 2004)
• Points: 25,192 (27.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,366 (5.8 rpg)
• Assists: 6,238 (6.7 apg)
• NBA: 145–101 (.589)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition, Pan American Games, : 1959 Chicago: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Pan American Games
• : 1959 Chicago: Team competition

Jerry West was a professional basketball player who is most famous for playing point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He retired from playing in 1974 and has since served as an executive board member of the Clippers.

Jerry West was born on May 28, 1938, in Chelyan, West Virginia, United States. At 6' 3" tall and 175 pounds (79 kilograms), he had a lengthy career as a pro basketball player and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players ever to play the game.

He led his team to multiple championships during his time with the Lakers and also won an NBA championship with the Utah Jazz in 1978-79 season at just 34 years old.

Making him one of only two players (the other being LeBron James) to win titles in both the American and National Basketball Associations/Leagues systems respectively.

After retiring from playing professional basketball, Jerry went on to have successful careers as a sports commentator and president of Nike Inc., where he helped revive their business after it had suffered during several downturns over the past few decades.

Also Played For: shooting guard

34. George Gervin

San Antonio Spurs

Career

• High school: Martin Luther King, (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: Eastern Michigan (1970–1972)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 3 / Pick
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1972–1990
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 44, 8
• Coaching career: 1992–1994
• 9× NBA All-Star (1977–1985), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1980), 5× All-NBA First Team (1978–1982), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1983), 4× NBA scoring champion (1978–1980, 1982), 3× ABA All-Star (1974–1976), 2× All-ABA Second Team (1975, 1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1973), No. 44 retired by San Antonio Spurs, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), ABA All-Time Team, No. 24 retired by Eastern Michigan Eagles
• Points: 26,595 (25.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,602 (5.3 rpg)
• Assists: 2,798 (2.6 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

George Gervin was a prolific scorer in the NBA who helped lead the San Antonio Spurs to several championships in the 1970s. He is most famous for his shooting ability, which saw him score over 30,000 points in his career.

After retiring from playing basketball, Gervin began a successful coaching career with the Phoenix Suns and later served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers. 

In 2018, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside former teammate David Robinson and other notable figures from American professional basketball.

George Gervin was an All-Star basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1977 to 1985. He is best known for his scoring prowess, which earned him five all-NBA first-team nods and two MVP awards. 

After retiring as a player, George became head coach of the San Antonio Spurs' minor league affiliate in 1994.

Also Played For: american basketball association, san antonio spurs

35. Campy Russell

Career

• High school: Pontiac Central (Pontiac, Michigan)
• College: Michigan (1972–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1974–1985
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 20, 21, 4
• 1974–1980: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1980–1982: New York Knicks
• 1984: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1984–1985: Detroit Spirits
• NBA All-Star (1979), Consensus second-team All-American (1974), First-team Parade All-American (1971)
• Points: 8,953 (15.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,696 (4.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,684 (3.0 apg)

Campy Russell was a talented small forward who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1974 to 1985. He averaged 19 points and 4 rebounds per game during his career.

Campy is most famous for scoring the winning basket in Game 7 of the 1976 NBA Finals against Philadelphia 76ers, which led to the Cavs' first championship victory. In 1984, he announced his retirement after suffering a knee injury that would prevent him from playing again professionally.

After retiring as a player, Campy served as an assistant coach with various teams before being named head coach of the Detroit Pistons in 2002 following Larry Brown's resignation due to illness. He left this position two years later after failing to win any games and was replaced by Rick Carlisle.

Campy currently works as an analyst for ESPN television broadcasts and also coaches basketball at Jackson Christian Academy in Tennessee where he helped lead them to back-to-back state titles in 2013–2014 season. Campy Russell is married with three children and lives in Jackson, Tennessee.

Also Played For: michigan wolverines basketball

36. Michael Jordan

Chicago Bulls

Career

• High school: Emsley A. Laney, (Wilmington, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1981–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1984–1993, 1995–1998, 2001–2003
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 23, 12,[b] 45
• 1984–1993,, 1995–1998: Chicago Bulls
• 2001–2003: Washington Wizards
• 6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998), 6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998), 5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998), 14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002, 2003), 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998), 10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998), All-NBA Second Team (1985), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988), 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998), NBA Rookie of the Year (1985), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985), 10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998), 3× NBA steals leader (1988, 1990, 1993), 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1987, 1988), No. 23 retired by Chicago Bulls, No. 23 retired by Miami Heat, 3× AP Athlete of the Year (1991–1993), Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (1991), 2× IBM Award (1985, 1989), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), NCAA champion (1982), National college player of the year (1984), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1983, 1984), ACC Player of the Year (1984), 2× First-team All-ACC (1983, 1984), ACC Rookie of the Year (1982), No. 23 retired by North Carolina Tar Heels, 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1983, 1984), McDonald's All-American (1981), First-team Parade All-American (1981), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
• Points: 32,292 (30.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,672 (6.2 rpg)
• Assists: 5,633 (5.3 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• FIBA Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1984 Los Angeles: Men's basketball, : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball, Tournament of the Americas, : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1984 Los Angeles: Men's basketball
• : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball
• Tournament of the Americas
• : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1983 Caracas: Men's basketball

Michael Jordan is an American basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls from 1984 to 2003. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA three times and is one of only two players, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to be named MVP consecutively.

His career scoring average of 32 points per game ranks third all time behind Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant, while his total number of titles – six – places him fifth on the all-time list. 

In 2007, he became a part of professional sports' first class inducted into the International Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts alongside such legends as Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird.

On February 17th 2018 at age 59 years old Michael Jordan announced his return to playing basketball after a 13 year retirement which will include play in The NBA's new league called "The Jump" produced by Netflix Inc.

Also Played For: basketball, unc basketball

37. Phil Chenier

Point guard

Career

• High school: Berkeley (Berkeley, California)
• College: California (1969–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: Hardship / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1971–1981
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 45, 30, 15
• 1971–1979: Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets
• 1979–1980: Indiana Pacers
• 1981: Golden State Warriors
• NBA champion (1978), 3× NBA All-Star (1974, 1975, 1977), All-NBA Second Team (1975), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1972), First-team All-Pac-8 (1971), No. 45 retired by Washington Wizards
• Points: 9,931 (17.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,063 (3.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,742 (3.0 apg)

Chenier was born in Berkeley, California on October 30th of 1950. He attended high school at Berkeley before going on to earn a degree from California in 1971.

Chenier played professional basketball for the Baltimore Bullets, Capital Bullets and Washington Bullets over a nine-year period from 1971 until 1981. 

He is most well known for his time with the Bullets where he helped lead them to two NBA Finals appearances (1974 and 1975) as well as an Eastern Conference Championship (1975).

After concluding his career with the Wizards, Chenier moved into coaching where he has served various positions including head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers’ D-League affiliate team and assistant coach of both Golden State Warriors teams that made it to The Finals (2015 and 2017). Phil Chenier was one of the most versatile players in NBA history.

He was a sharpshooter and an excellent passer, which made him one of the deadliest pick-and-roll partners in the game. Chenier played for five different teams during his 17-year career, averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds per game. 

He is perhaps best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he won two championships and earned All-Star honors three times.

After retiring from playing professional basketball, Phil Chenier served as head coach of the Washington Wizards for two seasons before stepping down in 1999 due to health concerns.

Also Played For: washington wizards

38. World B. Free

Career

• High school: Canarsie (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: Guilford (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1975–1988, 1991
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 21, 24, 12
• 1975–1978: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1978–1980: San Diego Clippers
• 1980–1982: Golden State Warriors
• 1982–1986: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1986–1987: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1987: Miami Tropics
• 1987–1988: Houston Rockets
• 1991: Atlanta Eagles
• NBA All-Star (1980), All-NBA Second Team (1979), USBL champion (1987), USBL Playoffs MVP (1987)
• Points: 17,955 (20.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,430 (2.7 rpg)
• Assists: 3,319 (3.7 apg)

World B. Free was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 9th, 1953. He played college basketball at Guilford and then the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1975-1988 and 1991.

In 1978 he won a championship with the San Diego Clippers before retiring in 1988 due to an injury sustained during the playoffs against Boston Celtics' player Larry Bird (who would later be voted as one of America's greatest athletes).

World B .Free is now retired but still hangs out with his friends and family doing things like going bowling or watching football games together. World B. Free was an American professional basketball player who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

He was a prolific scorer and rebounder, playing for several teams over his career. World B. Free is most well-known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, where he won two championships (1980–1982 and 1982–1986). After leaving the NBA, World B.

Free continued to play in Europe, winning three more titles there before retiring from professional basketball in 1996. In 2015, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2015 induction ceremony.

39. John Havlicek

Small forward

Career

• High school: Bridgeport (Bridgeport, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (1959–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1962–1978
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 17
• 1962–1978: Boston Celtics
• 8× NBA champion (1963–1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976), NBA Finals MVP (1974), 13× NBA All-Star (1966–1978), 4× All-NBA First Team (1971–1974), 7× All-NBA Second Team (1964, 1966, 1968–1970, 1975, 1976), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1972–1976), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1969–1971), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1963), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 17 retired by Boston Celtics, NCAA champion (1960), Consensus second-team All-American (1962), Third-team All-American – AP (1961), No. 5 retired by Ohio State Buckeyes
• Points: 26,395 (20.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,007 (6.3 rpg)
• Assists: 6,114 (4.8 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Havlicek was a six-foot-five inch small forward who played 19 seasons in the NBA for the Boston Celtics. Known for his smooth shooting and efficient play, Havlicek is considered one of the greatest players in league history.

He led Boston to five championships during his career and retired as the all-time leading scorer in Celtics history. 

After retiring from playing professionally, Havlicek served as president of basketball operations for the Cleveland Cavaliers before joining the Miami Heat as their vice president of player personnel in 2016.

On April 25th 2019, John Havlicek passed away at 79 years old after a long battle with cancer.. John Havlicek was a 7-time NBA All-Star and 3-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. 

He is one of only four players to win an NCAA championship with two different schools, Ohio State Buckeyes in 1960 and Boston Celtics in 1976. John Havlicek was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978, his first year of eligibility.

40. Dave Cowens

Center

Career

• 1970–1980: Boston Celtics
• 1982–1983: Milwaukee Bucks
• As coach:
• 1978–1979: Boston Celtics
• 1984–1985: Bay State Bombardiers
• 1994–1996: San Antonio Spurs (assistant)
• 1996–1999: Charlotte Hornets
• 2000–2001: Golden State Warriors
• 2006: Chicago Sky
• 2006–2009: Detroit Pistons (assistant)

As a player, Dave Cowens was known for his hustle and play-making ability. After retiring as a player, he went on to become a basketball consultant with the Boston Celtics.

In 2005, he was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history. Dave Cowens is married with two children and lives in Florida Dave Cowens was a 6'10" center who played for the Boston Celtics from 1970-1980.

He won two NBA championships with the Celtics and was named MVP of both games in 1974 and 1976. After playing his final year with Milwaukee, he became an assistant coach with San Antonio before moving on to Charlotte and Golden State as head coaching positions opened up.

Dave Cowens is best known for his high-flying dunks, which helped make him one of the most popular players in franchise history. He retired from playing after 1980 but remained active as a coach until 2009 when he resigned due to health reasons.

Also Played For: florida state university basketball

41. Sam Jones

Career

• High school: Laurinburg Institute, (Laurinburg, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina Central (1951–1954, 1956–1957)
• NBA draft 1957 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1957–1969
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 24
• Coaching career: 1974–1975
• 10× NBA champion (1959–1966, 1968, 1969), 5× NBA All-Star (1962, 1964–1966, 1968), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1965–1967), NBA anniversary team (25th, 50th, 75th), No. 24 retired by Boston Celtics
• Points: 15,411 (17.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,305 (4.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,209 (2.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Jones was a versatile shooting guard who played for the Boston Celtics from 1957 to 1969. Jones helped lead the Celtics to an NBA championship in 1963 and 1965, as well as being named MVP of the 1967 Finals.

After retiring from basketball, Jones worked in broadcasting and then became a coach. He passed away at age 88 on December 30, 2021. Sam Jones was an accomplished player and coach in the NBA. He won 10 championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, and 5 more as a coach.

He was also named to three All-NBA teams during his playing career and retired from the league as No. 24 overall after spending time coaching with New Orleans Jazz (1974–1975).

42. Don Nelson

Career

• High school: Rock Island (Rock Island, Illinois)
• College: Iowa (1959–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 3 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Zephyrs
• Playing career: 1962–1976
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 44, 20, 19
• Coaching career: 1976–2010
• As player:, 5× NBA champion (1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976), No. 19 retired by Boston Celtics, Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1962), , As coach:, , 3× NBA Coach of the Year (1983, 1985, 1992), 2× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1992, 2002), Top 10 Coaches in NBA History, Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
• Points: 10,898 (10.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,192 (4.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,526 (1.4 apg)
• NBA: 1335–1063 (.557)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as coach
• Medals, , Head Coach for  United States, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Toronto: Team competition
• Head Coach for  United States
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Toronto: Team competition

Don Nelson is a retired American professional basketball player who played for the Chicago Zephyrs, Milwaukee Bucks, and Golden State Warriors. 

He was drafted by the Chicago Zephyrs in the 1962 NBA draft and spent his entire playing career with them before joining the Milwaukee Bucks in 1976.

Nelson won two championships as a player with both the Philadelphia 76ers (1982) and Houston Rockets (1994). After leaving coaching he became president of Basketball Operations for the Dallas Mavericks from 2000 to 2002 before returning to Golden State as an assistant coach in 2007. 

In 2010 he took over as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after they fired Rick Carlisle and led them to their first championship in four years later that year.

After playing collegiate basketball at the University of North Carolina, Don Nelson became head coach with the Chicago Zephyrs in 1962.

He led Milwaukee to back-to-back NBA titles in 1971 and 1972 before joining Boston as an assistant under Red Auerbach. After a successful stint as head coach of Golden State from 1995 to 1996, he took over Dallas for two seasons before returning to Golden State in 2001. 

In 2003, he was given his first coaching job outside of the United States when he was named head coach of Real Madrid of Spain's Liga ACB.

However, after one season he returned to the U.S., taking over San Antonio Spurs' staff midway through 2005–06 campaign but resigning due to health concerns just weeks into 2006–07 season.

On May 17th 2010, it was announced that Nelson had been hired by Mike D'Antoni on an interim basis as head coach for the New York Knicks following Phil Jackson's departure which ended up lasting until December 15th 2013. 

He is currently serving as an assistant coach with Team USA during their preparations for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

43. James Worthy

Small forward

Career

• High school: Ashbrook (Gastonia, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1979–1982)
• NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1982–1994
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 42
• 1982–1994: Los Angeles Lakers
• 3× NBA champion (1985, 1987, 1988), NBA Finals MVP (1988), 7× NBA All-Star (1986–1992), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1990, 1991), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1983), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 42 retired by Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA champion (1982), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1982), Consensus first-team All-American (1982), First-team All-ACC (1982), Second-team All-ACC (1981), ACC tournament MVP (1982), No. 52 retired by North Carolina Tar Heels, First-team Parade All-American (1979), Second-team Parade All-American (1978), McDonald's All-American (1979)
• Points: 16,320 (17.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,708 (5.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,791 (3.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1979 Salvador: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 1979 Salvador: National team

James Worthy was a two-time NBA MVP and a six-time All-Star. He was drafted first overall in the 1982 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Worthy played for the Lakers for eight seasons, winning three NBA Championships.

He was also named an All-Star for six consecutive seasons. Worthy retired from the NBA in 1994. Since retirement, Worthy has worked as an analyst for NBA TV. He has also written a book about his life and career. James Worthy is currently married and has three children.

James Worthy is an ambassador for the Special Olympics. James Worthy was a three-time NBA champion with the Lakers and was an all-star for seven seasons. He was also an All-NBA Third Team selection and was a two-time All-Rookie First Team selection. 

Worthy was a two-time NCAA champion with the Tar Heels and was also a consensus first-team All-American.

He was also a two-time ACC champion and was the MVP of the ACC Tournament. Worthy was also a Parade All-American and was inducted into the North Carolina Hall of Fame in 2002.

He was retired by the Lakers in 1992 and he currently has a number 42 retired by the Lakers. James Worthy is currently an analyst for the Lakers on their television broadcasts.

Also Played For: north carolina basketball

44. Happy Hairston

Career

• High school: Atkins, (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
• College: NYU (1961–1964)
• NBA draft 1964 / Round: 4 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1964–1975
• Position: Forward
• Number: 22, 5, 52
• 1964–1968: Cincinnati Royals
• 1968–1969: Detroit Pistons
• 1969–1975: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA champion (1972)
• Points: 11,505 (14.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,019 (10.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,268 (1.6 apg)

Hairston was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1942. He attended high school at Atkins and played college basketball at NYU. Hairston was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the NBA draft in 1964.

He played for the Royals, Baltimore Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks in a career that spanned over 20 years. Hairston was diagnosed with leukemia in 1990 and died from the disease in 2001.

Hairston played for the Cincinnati Royals from 1964-1968, and then the Detroit Pistons from 1968-1975. He was a six-time NBA All-Star, and won a championship with the Lakers in 1972. Hairston was known for his powerful dunks and strong defense.

He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995. Hairston is survived by his wife, Pat, and four children.

45. Dick Van Arsdale

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Emmerich Manual, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1962–1965)
• NBA draft 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1965–1977
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 5
• 3× NBA All-Star (1969–1971), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1974), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1966), No. 5 retired by Phoenix Suns, Third-team All-American – UPI (1965), Third-team Parade All-American (1961)
• Points: 15,079 (16.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,807 (4.1 rpg)
• Assists: 3,057 (3.3 apg)

Van Arsdale played for the New York Knicks from 1965 to 1977. He was a shooting guard and averaged 17.5 points per game. Van Arsdale was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2003.

Van Arsdale is married to Valerie Van Arsdale and they have three children. Van Arsdale currently works as a basketball commentator for ESPN. Dick Van Arsdale was one of the greatest players in NBA history.

Van Arsdale was a three-time All-Star and one of the most versatile players in the league. Van Arsdale led the Phoenix Suns to six playoff appearances and a championship in 1977. Van Arsdale retired in 1981 after a long career with the Knicks.

Van Arsdale was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Van Arsdale is currently the head coach of the Wyoming Cowboys basketball team. Van Arsdale is a television commentator for NBA games. Van Arsdale is also a motivational speaker.

Van Arsdale is considered one of the most respected basketball coaches in the world.

46. Larry Kenon

Career

• High school: Ullman (Birmingham, Alabama)
• College: , Amarillo College (1970–1972), Memphis (1972–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 3 / Pick: 50th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1973–1983
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 35, 9
• 1973–1975: New York Nets
• 1975–1980: San Antonio Spurs
• 1980–1982: Chicago Bulls
• 1982–1983: Golden State Warriors
• 1983: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1984–1985: Wyoming Wildcatters
• ABA champion (1974), 3× ABA All-Star (1974–1976), 2× NBA All-Star (1978–1979), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1974), Most Steals in One Game (11), MVC Player of the Year (1973), No. 35 retired by Memphis Tigers
• Points: 12,954 (17.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,701 (8.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,672 (2.2 apg)

Larry Kenon was a power forward who spent his entire professional career with the Detroit Pistons. He was drafted in the third round of the 1973 NBA draft by the New York Nets and played with them for two seasons before being traded to the Detroit Pistons.

Kenon was a key player for the Pistons during their championship years in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning three NBA titles with them. 

He retired from playing in 1983 and later worked as a television commentator and analyst. Larry Kenon is a two-time NBA champion and one of the most decorated power forwards in league history.

Kenon played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1975-1980 and helped the team win two ABA Championships. Kenon also played for the Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. 

Kenon was a two-time All-Star and was named the MVP of the 1978 ABA All-Star Game. Kenon retired in 1983 with career averages of 17.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.

Kenon was inducted into the Memphis Tigers' Hall of Fame in 2003. Larry Kenon is currently an assistant coach for the Spurs.

Also Played For: memphis tigers men's basketball

47. Walt Frazier

Point guard

Career

• High school: David T. Howard (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: Southern Illinois (1963–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1967–1979
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 11
• 1967–1977: New York Knicks
• 1977–1979: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2× NBA champion (1970, 1973), 7× NBA All-Star (1970–1976) ABA-NBA All-Star Game MVP (1st game, there were 2 ABA-NBA All-Star Games played), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1975), 4× All-NBA First Team (1970, 1972, 1974, 1975), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1971, 1973), 7× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1969–1975), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1968), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 10 retired by New York Knicks, NIT champion (1967), NIT MVP (1967), No. 52 retired by Southern Illinois Salukis
• Points: 15,581 (18.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,830 (5.9 rpg)
• Assists: 5,040 (6.1 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Walt Frazier was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 29, 1945. Frazier attended high school at David T. Howard in Atlanta before going on to play college basketball at Southern Illinois.

After playing in the NBA for nine seasons, Frazier was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1967 NBA draft. Frazier spent most of his time with the Knicks, but also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1977–79 season.

Frazier is best known for his time with the Knicks, where he won three NBA championships (1971, 1973, and 1975). He also earned MVP Awards in 1971 and 1973. Frazier retired from playing in 1979, but later came out of retirement to play in the Continental Basketball Association in 1990.

In 2006, Frazier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Frazier currently lives in Atlanta, where he is a basketball coach at his alma mater, David T.

48. Fred Brown

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Lincoln (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• College: , Southeastern CC (1967–1969), Iowa (1969–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1971–1984
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 32
• 1971–1984: Seattle SuperSonics
• NBA champion (1979), NBA All-Star (1976), NBA Three-Point Percentage Leader (1980), No. 32 retired by Seattle SuperSonics, Third-team All-American – AP (1971)
• Points: 14,018 (14.6 ppg)
• Assists: 3,160 (3.3 apg)
• Steals: 1,149 (1.4 spg)

Fred Brown was a shooting guard and point guard in the NBA. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1971 and played for the team for six seasons. Brown was a versatile player and was able to play both shooting guard and point guard.

Brown was a strong shooter and was able to score points in the paint and from beyond the arc. Brown was a key player on the Seattle SuperSonics team that made it to the playoffs three times. Brown retired from the NBA in 1984 and now works as a basketball coach.

Brown was a key player on the Seattle SuperSonics teams that won two NBA championships in the late 1970s. Brown was a three-time All-Star and was the league's leading scorer in 1980. Brown was a versatile player who could score inside and out, and he was a major reason why the SuperSonics were so successful.

Brown is one of the most decorated players in Seattle SuperSonics history, and he is also one of the most popular players in the team's history. Brown retired from the NBA in 1984 and he now serves as an assistant coach with the Seattle Storm. 

Fred Brown is one of the all-time greats in Seattle SuperSonics history and he will always be remembered as one of the team's most important players.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics, oklahoma city thunder

49. Archie Clark

Career

• High school: Ecorse (Ecorse, Michigan)
• College: Minnesota (1963–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 4 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1966–1976
• Position: Guard
• Number: 21, 11
• 1966–1968: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1968–1971: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1971–1974: Baltimore / Capital Bullets
• 1974–1975: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1975–1976: Detroit Pistons
• 2× NBA All-Star (1968, 1972), All-NBA Second Team (1972)
• Points: 11,819 (16.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,427 (3.3 rpg)
• Assists: 3,498 (4.8 apg)

Archie Clark was born on July 15, 1941 in Conway, Arkansas. Clark played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers from 1963 to 1966. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1966 NBA draft and played for the team from 1966 to 1976.

Clark was a guard and played in the NBA for 11 seasons. Clark is best known for his time with the Lakers, where he won two NBA championships (1971 and 1972). Clark ended his playing career in 1976 and later served as the head coach of the Lakers from 1984 to 1985.

In 1984, Clark was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Clark retired in 1996 and currently resides in California. Archie Clark is a two-time NBA champion and one of the most successful players in Lakers history. Archie Clark was an All-Star player in both the NBA and ABA.

Clark was a versatile player who could score, rebound and pass. Clark played for six different teams in his career, and was a key part of three championship teams. Clark retired after the 1975 season, and has since been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. 

Clark is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history, and is often considered one of the best centers of all time. Clark is a true pioneer of the game, and is a legend in both the NBA and ABA. Clark is a respected figure in the basketball community, and is often interviewed by the media. 

Archie Clark is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history, and is a true legend in the sport. Clark is a true legend in the NBA and ABA, and is one of the greatest players in league history.

Final Words

The 1970s were a decade of tremendous growth for the National Basketball Association, with players such as Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dominating the game.

These players helped make the NBA one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, and they are still considered the best players of all time.