Out of the list of players who would you rank from greatest to least?

Michael Jordan would be the best from that list. Scottie Pippen would be last. Thomas would be just before Pippen. Second I think will eventually be Kobe as he is close already but has more time to go. Magic would probably be third and I can't decide between Bird and Doctor J. That would be how I would rank the players you listed.

1.magic johnson 2.larry bird 3.Chris Bosh!

Good list.. as from staying on it.. I'm basing my ranks with the players' success in their basketball career. 1. Michael Jordan - .. no question. He is like the God of basketball for me. Yeah. It is the Jordan show for us fans and viewers. Who can blame the man? He plays basketball and the plays so good.. the greatest(arguably). Won 6 championships and bagged several individual awards.. well, lots! :) 2. Magic Johnson - 5 NBA championships. Won championships in high school, college and the NBA in 4 years spread. Wow! Amazing. I couldn't be more impressed. 3. Larry Bird - "There could never ever be another Larry Bird" - quoted by Magic. 4. Kobe Bryant - with his talents and skills in basketball, even though he was more of a ball-hog throughout the start of his career.. at least he has changed and improved last NBA season with his "passing ability" .. He should trust his teammates more often because if he wants to win a championship with him as team captain, in basketball: "There is really no I, in TEAM" 5. DR.J - Even though he just won 1 NBA championship under his belt, hey! the man's acrobatic skills in the court is damn awesome. Especially that reverse lay-up move under the basket, behind the board with outstretched arms. Amazing! 6. Isiah Thomas - I was thinking of putting him in no(5). But I'm not that of an Isiah fan after seeing that documentation of them double teaming, triple teaming MJ way back in the late 80's and early 90's imposing their Jordan Rule when facing against the Bulls. He plays with a very big heart even if his size is small. Won 2 championships. So he had to be in this position. 7. Scottie Pippen - all around player. 6 championships. Played together with arguably the greatest basketball player of all time (MJ).. what more could you ask for? :) Thanks for the list. Here's mine. :) Take care.

I don't have much to add for other personalities, but I've got to comment on Magic Johnson. I saw him on a cooking show recently after my shift ends and I was lying in my bed trying to catch some sleep and he was featured together with his wife. I must say that they are a power looking couple and co-operation seems to be in their stance and I like seeing that. Magic has a very kind heart and the foundation he has set up is really admirable. And he plays well too. So 10 points for this man.

I'm not really that qualified to talk about players that played in eras much before the 90's. But I do know that some players who should be considered are not included on your list. Most people would have at least a mention of Wilt Chamberlain. If you look at is stats its hard to argue that he shouldn't be on the list. Also, this list seems very geared towards offense, and I know Bill Russel is considered great, but it is primarily due to his defensive dominance. The other person I have heard mentioned (but I don't know enough about) is Pete Maravich? Pistol Pete is what I know him by. Also I believe MJ should be ahead of Isaiah Thomas for sure, and maybe ahead of Bird and Johnson. I agree with Dr. J.

Dr. J is definitely one of the best players in the NBA. He is very athletic and I think Michael Jordan copied some of his moves. A 6'9" player with great ball control is rare even in the NBA and that's what Magic Johnson is. He is one of those players who could play point guard and center. Kobe Bryant is fast becoming an all around player. He use to be more of an offensive minded player and now is showing great defensive skills as well. I consider Larry Bird one of the mysterious players in the NBA. He can't jump, can't run and compared to the rest of the players on your list, is not as athletic. BUT, he led the Celtics win several championships. What more can I say? By the way, were's Wilt Chamberlain on your list? Just asking. Peace!

I'll just state the names who I have seen play: 1. Michael Jordan- he's a genius in this field. 2. Kobe Bryant- quite a great player and have learned how to pass lately. 3. Tim Duncan- Very basic yet threatening. 4. John Stockton- great disher, I like unselfish players. 5. Dennis Rodman- hehe THe Worm!

I think Magic Johnson and Michael have to be 1a and 1b. Nobody could stop either of them. They were both very explosive and could finish around the rim. Larry Bird would have to be third. During his career he had a lot of help around him. Bill Russell, Kevin McHale, and all of his other better than normal teammates. Dr J is fourth because he can just play basketball. He played in the nba when it was just starting to become a league so it is very hard to compare dr j from the rest of the players that you have listed. Kobe Bryand is fifth because he has not yet proved he can win championship without the big shaquille oneal. number six would have to be isaiah thomas. He is not the best player because he is so short . if he was 6'4 or 6'5 he would of been the greatest player ever. seventh without a dought is scottie pippen. He was just a physical player and thats it.

yeah.I love Gibert Arenas,only for his humour.He is also a good player,and in fact he isn't selfish as many people think.

Michael Jordan should be number one in my opinion. He was a great player. His overall game was just insane. He was a great scorer, a very good defender lets just say he had the whole package and what player at the late age of 40 comes back to the league and puts up numbers like Jordan did. I don't think anyone would come back at the age of 40 and put up back to back 50pt games and play the way he did.