There's a specific type of greatness that basketball brings out in its players. It's unlike any other sport, in my opinion. When you see people like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, or Larry Bird play, it's like you're watching art in action. It's both beautiful and aggressively destructive all at the same time.
Being the greatest in a place like the NBA means playing at your best every single second. You don't get GOAT status by coasting on games. You get GOAT status by being the GOAT during every single second of your play. That's what a professional basketball player strives for whenever they step on the court.
Unfortunately, many will never be comparable to the fifty greatest professional basketball players to ever lace up their sneakers and play under the bright lights. With that said, check out this compiled list of the fifty greatest NBA basketball players of all-time. #1 will definitely stir up some controversy, do you agree?
