An NBA legend?s greatness is not just measured by his offensive or defensive stats. It is not even measured by the number of championships they have won. It is measured by ?how? they?ve won the championship, considering the era they were playing in, and how they?ve individually impacted the game of basketball.
The NBA fans go wild as a 43-year-old NBA champion snubs Shaquille O?Neal and LeBron James in his ?Top 5? list in a recent ?X? tweet.
43 YO NBA champion?s ?Top 5? list
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43-year-old NBA champion Metta Sandiford-Artest said this on his ?X? page, ?Top 5 nba players ever: (1) Bill Russel, (2) Wilt Chamberlain, (3) Kobe, (4) MJ, (5)??..?. Metta Sandiford-Artest further adds in his ?X? tweet, ?I?m having a hard time with mamba and Kobe. Greatest career ever – KJ?.
Top five nba players ever
1. Bill Russel
2. Wilt Chamberlain
3. Kobe
4. MJ
5??..I?m having a hard time with mamba and Kobe.
Greatest career ever- KJ
? Metta (@MettaWorld37) September 26, 2023
Many NBA fans were confused as to why he didn?t mention his fifth pick and why does Kevin Johnson have the greatest NBA career. Many NBA fans retweeted the 43 YO NBA champion?s asking him why he did not include Shaquille O?Neal and LeBron James in his Top 5 list.
No Shaq or Lebron?
? Lee (@SportsSwiftie13) September 26, 2023
In one tweet, an NBA fan criticises Metta Sandiford-Artest?s list because he added Wilt instead of NBA greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. In another retweet, an NBA fan criticises Metta Sandiford-Artest?s list saying that you cannot compare players from different eras.
LBJ not even top five? The man has dominated the game statistically in nearly every category. When he first came into the league he was a jump on my back and let?s go player. He changed his body by dieting for longevity. He almost has to be top five even if you hate him.
? Jeremy Colombe (@JeremyColombe) September 26, 2023
Kareem has to be in
? D Ron (@dirwood84) September 26, 2023
Um,,,
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR? Mike Brandt (@MJB21777) September 26, 2023
One thing is for sure, much like his playing style during his active NBA days, Metta Sandiford-Artest?s opinions are unpredictable and do not come from a place of objectivity.
Who are the Top 5 greatest players of All-Time?
NBA fans are some of the most passionate sports fans in the world. Their love for their favorite NBA players knows no bounds yet many many NBA fans are quick to put their favorite players in the Top 5 list without understanding that the NBA has had over 70 seasons. In 70 years, so many things have changed in the NBA.
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The NBA eras are mainly divided into three: the Classic Era of the NBA (1980?1994), the Transitional Era of the NBA (1995?2013), and the Modern Era of the NBA (since 2013). The game of basketball in these eras was played very differently from each other. And therefore, the skill set of the top NBA players of their respective eras also differs.
A true NBA fan should be able to understand this simple logic. Sure, there are players whose individual achievements are extremely impressive, but to compare that player to a player from another era who helped his team win more championships just seems unnecessary and unfair.
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What are your thoughts on Metta Sandiford-Artest ‘Top 5’?list? What is your ‘Top 10’ list of all-time? Let us know in the comments below!
