Favorite Basketball Players

We have a GOAT discussion thread for basketball but I figured I'd make a thread about our favorite players.  It could be all-time greats, current stars, or favorites for different reasons.

I'll start and it's a long list, lol.

Michael Jordan

Nikola Jokic

Donovan Mitchell

Luka Doncic

Anthony Edwards

Dominique Wilkins

Desmond Bane

Ja Morant

Julius Erving

Clyde Drexler

For me it's Jordan.  I was able to see him play, and what how he completely changed the game of basketball. I also was living in Chicago when he was winning championships, and the electricity that surrounded him in Chicago was incredible.  There are some incredible players to have watched in my lifetime, some of which aren't on this list.  But for me, his high flying acrobatics were something to behold.

Moderator Legend said:

For me it's Jordan.  I was able to see him play, and what how he completely changed the game of basketball. I also was living in Chicago when he was winning championships, and the electricity that surrounded him in Chicago was incredible.  There are some incredible players to have watched in my lifetime, some of which aren't on this list.  But for me, his high flying acrobatics were something to behold.

That's awesome you actually got to see him play.  Were you a Bulls ticket season holder?  I've heard from others who mention the same electricity that you said and I wish I would have been old enough to see and experience it live.  I feel like MJ is the best finisher at the rim that I've ever seen.  Also, the fluid movement, excellent fundamentals, and touch he had from practically every area of the court is so impressive to me.

A couple others that are favorites and I can't believe I forgot them:

Kawhi Leonard

Kyrie Irving

Damian Lillard

Steph Curry

Royce O'Neil

Hakeem Olajuwon

Dwyane Wade

Giannis

Curry

Morant

Shaq (I never saw him play but how can you not like Shaq)

Current:

Dame, Zubac, Embiid, Maxey

All time:

AI, Jordan, Yao, Shaq, Ray Allen

QB283 said:

Giannis

Curry

Morant

Shaq (I never saw him play but how can you not like Shaq)

Shaq was possibly the most dominant force in the post, ever.

• Michael Jordan
• Larry Johnson (Hornets/Knicks)
• Kobe
• Kevin Garnett
• Iverson
• Gary Payton
• Carmelo Anthony
• Tracy McGrady
• Vince Carter

I was definitely a mid-90’s to mid-2000’s NBA junkie.

Ja Morant right now is hands down the most fun player to watch. The things he can do athletically is insane for his size.

AI

Jordan

Ja 

SGA

Tatum

Curry

Busta said:

• Michael Jordan
• Larry Johnson (Hornets/Knicks)
• Kobe
• Kevin Garnett
• Iverson
• Gary Payton
• Carmelo Anthony
• Tracy McGrady
• Vince Carter

I was definitely a mid-90’s to mid-2000’s NBA junkie.

Love all these guys.  The only one I don't really know well is Larry Johnson.  What type of player was he?

LLLAAAAMMMMMAAAARRRR said:

AI

Jordan

Ja 

SGA

Tatum

Curry

I love SGA's game.

Busta said:

Ja Morant right now is hands down the most fun player to watch. The things he can do athletically is insane for his size.

Yes, exactly.  He's one of the best finishers I've ever seen and reminds me of young MJ so much in that regard.

Who would u take

Tatum Curry or Giannis