DeepSeek rated the top 20 NBA history stars: Kobe 10th, Curry 13th, and Antetokounmpo on the list

Selecting the Top 20 Best Players in NBA History is a challenging task, because the weight of evaluation criteria (champion, MVP, FMVP, data, dominance, influence, etc.) varies from person to person, and the competitive environment in different eras varies greatly. The following is my ranking based on comprehensive achievements (chief, MVP, FMVP and other core honors), peak dominance, career length/data accumulation, and influence on the game, striving to objectively balance:

1. Michael Jordan

Reasons: 6 championships (6FMVP), 5MVP, 10 scoring champion, DPOY, unparalleled dominance, performance at critical moments and global influence. The standard for "GOAT" is defined.

2. LeBron James

Reasons: 4 championships (4FMVP), 4MVP, the historical scoring champion, the most best teams in history, the peak period is very long (20 years +), all-round data (scoring, rebounds, and assists are top in history), 10 finals.

3. Karim Abdul-Jabbar

Reason: 6 championships (2FMVP), the largest 6MVP in history, the second score in history, the iconic Tiangou, university + career achievement without blind spots, dominating the 1970s and 1980s.

4. Bill Russell

Reason: 11 championships (as core player), 5MVP. Defining the defense wins the championship, the ultimate winner. There are few teams in the era, but the value of the championship and leadership are unquestionable.

5. Elvin Johnson

Reasons: 5 championships (3FMVP), 3MVP, one of the best point guards in history, "Showtime" Lakers core, revolutionary playing style (high point guard), rookie year FMVP, strong dominance at its peak.

6. Larry Bird

Reasons: 3 championships (2FMVP), 3MVP (continuous), all-round forward example, historical projection, ball quotation and key ball abilities, saving the NBA with the Magic, a symbol of the 1980s.

7. Wilt Chamberlain

Reasons: 2 championships (1FMVP), 4MVP, historical data monster (100 points per game, average 50+ per game in the season), 7 scoring champion and 11 rebounds, dominance is reflected in the peak of personal data.

8. Tim Duncan

Reasons: 5 championships (3FMVP), 2MVP, cornerstone of the Spurs dynasty, best power forward in history, an example of offense and defense, stability and team victory, playing for the first team for 19 years.

9. Shaquille O'Neal

Reason: 4 championships (3 consecutive FMVPs), 1MVPs, the most dominant center (peak period), the inside destructive power is unsolvable, and no one can stop it during the three consecutive championships.

10. Kobe Bryant

Reasons: 5 championships (2FMVP), 1MVP, the second shooting guard in history, top-notch skills, competitive spirit, and key ball ability. He has played for the Lakers for 20 years and has a huge global influence.

11. Hakim Olajuwon

Reasons: 2 championships (2FMVP), 1MVP, DPOY×2, one of the best defensive centers in history, a master of "Dream Footsteps", single core leads the team for two consecutive championships (94-95) with extremely high gold content.

12. Kevin Durant

Reasons: 2 championships (2FMVP), 1MVP, 4 scoring champion, historical top scorer (efficiency + undifferentiated singles), FIBA achievement bonus, still at the end of the peak.

13. Stephen Curry

Reasons: 4 championships (1FMVP), 2MVP (the only unanimous MVP in history), the best scorer in history, revolutionary change in basketball play (the leader of the three-point era), the core of the Warriors dynasty.

14. Oscar Robertson

Reasons: 1 championship, 1 MVP, a pioneer in the season's triple-double average (in more difficult times), the originator of the all-round defender, and an amazing accumulation of career data (average of nearly triple-double average in the career).

15. Moses Malone

Reasons: 1 championship (1FMVP), 3MVP, historical frontcourt rebounding champion, dominant inside line from ABA to NBA, 76ers' 83-year championship core ("Fo ' Fo ' Fo '").

16. Kevin Garnett

Reasons: 1 championship, 1MVP, DPOY, representative of all-round power forward (integer offense and defense, organizational support), long-term single-core leadership team to maintain competitiveness, the core of the three giants of the Celtics.

17. Dirk Nowitzki

Reason: 1 championship (1FMVP), 1MVP, the greatest international player in history, the iconic Golden Rooster independent, and the 2011 single-core team leader to win the championship (beating the Heat Big Three) is a legend.

18. Jerry West

Reason: 1 championship (the only loser FMVP), scoring king, assist king, many finals (8 times), but often encounter the Celtic dynasty, LOGO prototype, players + management have achieved remarkable achievements.

19. Julius Irving

Reasons: 1 crown (NBA), ABA 2 crown + 3MVP. Bringing aerial art into the NBA, influence surpasses data, bridges connecting ABA and NBA, cultural idols.

20. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Antetokounmpo)

Reasons: 1 championship (1FMVP), 2MVP, DPOY, the fastest progress player. Modern monster-level insider, with top offense and defense dominance, and its 2021 championship journey is very convincing.

Important explanation and the subjectivity of the Beads

: This is the result of a comprehensive judgment. The rankings of different media, experts, and fans will be very different (especially in the range of 5-15). Which one ranks higher, Duncan, O'Neal, and Kobe? How do Curry and Durant determine their historical status? All are common points of debate.

Era difference: It is very difficult to directly cross the era. The scale and rules of competition in the Russell era are very different from that in today. Chamberlain's data need to be understood in the context of the time.

Beads:

Dwyne Wade: 3 championships (1FMVP), a strong contender for the third-point guard in history, and his performance in the 2006 finals was won.

Karl Malone: 2MVP, the third score in history, no crown is a flaw, but the peak length and stability are amazing.

Charles Barkley: 1MVP, historical power forward, strong dominance at its peak, without a championship.

David Robinson: MVP, DPOY, scoring king, rebounding king, blocking king, Duncan supported the Spurs before the arrival of the arrival, two championships (the latter championship is not an absolute core).

Isia Thomas: 2 championships (1FMVP), the soul of the Pistons "Bad Boys Legion", one of the top point guards in history, defeating the peak Jordan, Magician, Bird.

John Stockton: Historical assist king + steal king, no MVP and no championship, but his stability and organizational ability are top in history.

Scottie Pippen: 6 championships, the best second in command in history, a top all-round striker and defender, but his ability to lead the team as an absolute core is doubtful.

Nikola Jokic: 2MVP (promising 3 consecutive games), 1 championship (1FMVP), and is still at its peak. His final ranking is likely to rise significantly (even into the top ten), but his accumulation is currently slightly shorter.

Kawhi Leonard: 2 championships (2FMVP), 2DPOY, a top striker with an offense and defense, but injuries affect attendance and data accumulation.

Active players: Durant, Curry, and Antetokounmpo are still playing, and their final rankings are still variables (especially young superstars such as Jokic and Doncic may hit this list in the future).

Team Sports: Basketball is a team sports. The number of championships is greatly affected by team configuration, management operations, luck (injuries), etc., and cannot be completely equivalent to personal ability.

This list is a result of comprehensive considerations and aims to provide a relatively balanced historical perspective. The best discussions in history are part of the charm of the NBA itself, and there is no absolutely correct answer. Your personal preferences (such as preferring a player's playing style or spirit) will greatly affect your ranking!

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