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Might lead the league in scoring this season 

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Westbrook speaks on Durant during OKC Thunder media day.

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NBA: Top 20 Players of All Time

This is not my top twenty list, i am just wondering what people think of this list.  my top twenty will be coming soon.

-MVPs

-Rings

-Playoff appearances

-Awards ( ex: all-nba team)

-All-Star appearances 

-Offensive/Defensive stats (compared to the rest of league during era)

-Playoff stats throughout career

-Records set

-Leadership

-Perfromance in the clutch

-Longevity and Durability

20. LeBron James

The King, LeBron James can do it all.  With his amazing athletic ability and size he can nearly play every position on the court. Though many strongly dislike this man, there is no question he belongs on this list.

19. Dominique Wilkens

The Human Highlight Reel, Dominique Wilkens, one of the best dunkers to ever play the game of basketball.

18. Charles Barkley

Sir Charles, Charles Barkley was an unstoppable player when it came to playing near the basket. Never, did his lack of height pose a problem with his game.

17. Kobe Bryant

The Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant in my mind one of the best scorers in the history of the game. When your team needs a big shot there is no better man to turn to then Kobe Bryant.

16. Karl Malone

The Mailman, Karl Malone was just overall an amazing NBA player. With ease, one of the greatest power forwards, if not the greatest, of all time.

15. Isiah Thomas 

Isiah Thomas, one of the best point guards of all time. Any coach, then or now, can feel confident with the ball in his hands.

14. Elgin Baylor

Elgin Baylor is one of the most under rated players of all time. He was a scoring machine. There is very few players even today that could stop him.

13. Julius Erving

Doctor J, Julius Erving, he changed the game. The NBA would be nowhere close to where it is now had the doctor not played.

12.  David Robinson

David Robinson, Althetic, Fast, Quick, and Strong.  Had every trait someone needs to be an NBA player, and went from being a player to becoming a Star.

11. Jerry West

Mr. Clutch, Jerry West, a true game-time player. One of the best shooters of all time.  They did not use him as the NBA official logo for no reason.

10. Oscar Robertson 

The Big O, Oscar Robertson was truly just an amazing player. He averaged a triple double over a whole season, maybe the best all around player.

9. Hakeem Olajuwon 

The Dream, Hakeem Olajuwon, maybe the most athletic player ever. There will never be another player like him. With no question, the best post player ever.

8. Tim Duncan

Mr. Fundamental, Tim Duncan is a all around good big man. You can never go wrong with him on your team.

7. Bill Russell

Bill Russell,  the best shot blocker, and defensive player of all time.  He knows what it means to win, and he'll go about it anyway he needs to.

6. Shaquille O'neal

The Diesel, Shaquille O'neal, his nickname says it all.

5.  Larry Bird

The Legend, Larry Bird, in my opinion the best shooter of all time. There was never a time when he couldn't put the ball in the hoop.

4. Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson was one of the best passers of all time.  With his over sized point guard body he was able to dominate.

3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, all there is to say...all time leading scorer.

2. Wilt Chamberlain

The Stilt, Wilt Chamberlain was a freak of nature.  Even in the modern NBA he would be dominant.

1. Michael Jordan

Air Jordan, Michael Jordan, the best player of all time.

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That's my pick for ROY!

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Power Balance Pavillion still packed nearly an hour after Kings game ended. Even Bobby Jackson was cool enough to make an appearance. Sorry for the iPhone camera quality.