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Crafting the correct list in any sports debate is a tough task for quite literally anyone. The NBA might be one of hardest given its plethora of talented players — both past and present.
In honor of the league’s 75th anniversary, a list of its most prominent and impactful players has been shared over three-day increments for players, media and fans alike to parse. While a fair share of arguments ensued over notable omissions, those who made the cut found themselves in awe of the legendary company they joined upon hearing their names alongside the figures they grew up admiring.
The NBA’s Top 75 marks its fourth time selecting a group of legends in alignment with a landmark anniversary. Prior to this, the league crafted anniversary teams for the league’s 50th (1996), 35th (1980) and 25th (1971) years of existence. As part of the NBA’s celebration, its season-long honoring of its rich history will include Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Clyder Drexler, Magic Johnson, Bob Pettit and Oscar Robertson, as well as 2006-07 MVP Dirk Nowitzki, serving as ambassadors for the 2021-22 season.
With such pristine company on hand, it’s hard to imagine current players not being in awe of officially etching themselves into hoops lore. Let’s examine some of the most notable reactions for those who did (and did not) make the cut for the NBA’s Top 75.
Just over one calendar year ago, LeBron James won his fourth NBA title and became the first player in league history to win Finals MVP with three different franchises (Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers).
The four-time regular season MVP entered this season trailing only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone for the most points all-time.
Now he officially stands among the legendary players in the history of the game he loves most.
From where I come from I’m simply LOST FOR WORDS!! BEYOND HONORED & BLESSED!! 🙏🏾 #ThekidfromAKRON🤴🏾⁶ #StriveforGreatness🚀 #NBA75💎 pic.twitter.com/0eu6JAhY3a
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