swap_horiz Pau Gasol Alternatives

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Magic Johnson

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr., a dominant point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, revolutionized the NBA with his exception...

Retired Showtime 1980S Point Guard

9.5 Brilliant

2

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain dominated the NBA with his unprecedented single-game scoring record of 100 points in 1962 and consisten...

Record Holder Retired 1960S Scorer

9.4 Excellent

3

Bill Russell

Bill Russell dominated the NBA for 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, leading his team to an unprecedented 11 champions...

Defense Retired 1960S Celtics

9.4 Excellent

4

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, was renowned for his relentless competitive spirit, s...

Retired Guard 2000S Scorer

9.4 Excellent

5

Larry Bird

Larry Bird was a dominant forward for the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992, renowned for his exceptional shooting accura...

Retired 1980S Shooter Forward

9.3 Excellent

6

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, a dominant center for numerous NBA teams including the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, achieved six...

Retired 2000S Dominant Lakers

9.3 Excellent

7

Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan, a dominant power forward for the San Antonio Spurs from 1997 to 2016, earned five NBA championships and was...

Retired 2000S Fundamentals Power Forward

9.2 Excellent

8

Jerry West

Jerry West, primarily known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, played ten seasons in the NBA as a shooting guard,...

Retired Guard 1960S Lakers

9.1 Excellent

9

Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki, a seven-time NBA All-Star and Dallas Mavericks franchise icon, spent 21 seasons dominating the league wit...

Retired 2000S Shooter Forward

8.9 Great

10

Julius Erving

Julius “Dr. J” Erving revolutionized the NBA in the 1970s with his acrobatic skyhook shot and dynamic playmaking ability...

Retired 1980S Forward Dr J

8.8 Great

11

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade is widely considered one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, playing thirteen seasons for the Mi...

Champion Retired Guard 2000S

8.7 Great

12

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett dominated the NBA for two decades as a fiercely competitive power forward known for his relentless rebound...

Defense Retired 2000S Celtics

8.6 Great

13

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley, a dominant power forward for the Philadelphia 76ers and later the Phoenix Suns, earned six NBA All-Star...

Retired 1990S Forward Rebounder

8.5 Great

14

Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen was a six-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, renowned for his exceptiona...

Defense Retired 1990S Forward

8.4 Great

15

Steve Nash

Steve Nash, a Hall of Fame point guard for the Phoenix Suns, is renowned for his exceptional court vision and prolific t...

Retired 2000S Playmaker Point Guard

8.4 Great

16

Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson was a dynamic and fiercely competitive point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1996 to 2006, known for...

Retired Guard 2000S Scorer

8.3 Great

17

Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is a dominant power forward known for his exceptional combination of size, athleticism, and scoring abilit...

Two Way Active Modern Era Forward

8.3 Great

18

Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce, a six-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, was renowned for his exceptiona...

Retired 2000S Forward Celtics

8.1 Great

19

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony played fifteen seasons in the NBA, primarily for the New York Knicks, renowned for his exceptional scori...

Retired 2000S Forward Scorer

7.9 Good

20

Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard, a former NBA center for the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets, spent over fifteen seasons playing profess...

Retired 2000S Magic Center

7.8 Good