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We rank the top 12 NBA players of all time. These rankings are based on championships won, role in those championships, statistics and individual accolades (regular season, Finals MVP awards).

Ranking the top NBA players of all time is no easy feat, and all lists will vary. The NBA has changed throughout its storied history, with rule changes (handchecking ban, three-second rule) and additions like the three-point line making it tough to judge players across eras. In fact, there was once no MVP award.

There is no definitive list, but we can use a specific criteria to get it as close as possible. Let's see where retired greats like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, along with current legends Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, land on the top NBA players of all time list.

12. Oscar Robertson
11. Kobe Bryant
10. Hakeem Olajuwon
9. Shaquille O'Neal
8. Tim Duncan
7. Wilt Chamberlain
6. LeBron James
5. Larry Bird
4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3. Magic Johnson
2. Bill Russell
1. Michael Jordan