After 8 months of research and a lifetime in basketball, Coach Jack Sutter reveals his definitive ranking of the 75 greatest basketball players of all time — based on 10 objective criteria, not feelings or favorites.
Rankings based on 10 objective criteria — not feelings or favorites
Versatile two-way star whose career was derailed by injury
4x NBA Champion, Finals MVP, master of the floater
Pistol Pete — the most creative scorer of his era
Dame Time — one of the most clutch performers in NBA history
Greatest pure shooter of all time — his 2013 Finals corner three is iconic
The ultimate big-game shooter and Knicks tormentor
10x NBA Champion — one of the most underrated winners in history
Elite scorer who averaged 30+ points per game in his prime
2x Defensive Player of the Year, dominant rim protector
One of the most skilled big men of the modern era
Scored 25,000+ points — one of the most consistent scorers ever
ABA/NBA legend with over 27,000 combined professional points
3x All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, elite rebounder and scorer
The Chief — 4x NBA Champion, one of the longest careers in NBA history
When healthy, one of the most dominant two-way bigs of his generation
The Kangaroo Kid — ABA MVP, NBA Champion, Hall of Famer
10x All-Star, 2x scoring champion, one of the 50 Greatest Players
3x scoring champion, MVP, 2x NBA Champion with the Showtime Lakers
T-Mac — 2x scoring champion, one of the most gifted offensive players ever
3x Defensive Player of the Year, dominant force in his prime
ABA legend with a career FG% of .599 — one of the most efficient big men ever
5x All-Defensive, 2x assists leader, transformed the point guard position
10x All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, one of the purest scorers in history
The Human Highlight Film — 9x All-Star, 2x scoring champion
The Answer — MVP, 4x scoring champion, changed the culture of basketball
Look for a few surprises as Coach Sutter counts it down to #1!
Who makes the top 50? Who cracks the top 10? And who does Coach Sutter crown as the Greatest of All Time? The full list — with detailed analysis of every player — is in The G.O.A.T.: The Quest to Find the Best.
Look for a few surprises as Coach Sutter counts it down to #1!