Best Power Forwards in NBA History
It's not about him... it's about the team. He's their leader and even when he's down in stats, he's still the leader.
Maybe the time when the Spurs had every play go via his hands and he led in the stats are dwindling, he is still (and was) a GREAT Power Forward.
As the end of a game, win or lose, he stays on the floor to knuckle-bump (or whatever) every team member as they come off.
In the twilight of his career he hears the "squeach" of "new kid" sneakers catching up with him.
Maybe this year will be another ring for him.
Tim Duncan is definitely the greatest power forward in NBA history. Throughout his career, he won 5 NBA Championships, 3 NBA Finals MVP's, and 2 NBA MVP's. He was the face of the Spurs franchise and was always a quiet, humble player who focused on being a great teammate and an amazing role model and leader for younger players. Tim had a long, successful career and was the only NBA player to win NBA Championships in 3 different decades.
One of the best all-round players of all time. He is an MVP, Defensive Player of the year, 14-time All-Star, 9-All NBA Selections, and had 10-All Defensive Selections. He is the only player in NBA History to average 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in 6 consecutive seasons, the Only player in NBA history to reach at least 20,000 points, 11,000 rebounds, 4,000 assists, 1,200 steals and 1,500 blocks in his career and the fourth player in NBA history to win an MVP and Defensive Player of the Year award. He is also the only player to lead the league 5 consecutive times in defensive rebounding.
One of the greatest defensive players of all time and one of the most unselfish players ever. A one of a kind player..
Karl Malone is the best power forward of all time. Hayes, Barkley, and Duncan would round out my top four. How in the world is Draymond Green even on the list of top 25? This guy is one of the most overrated players in the past 20 years of basketball. He's a glorified role player, who massively benefits from playing with Curry and Thompson. Look at what he did a few years ago when Curry and Thompson were both out of the line-up for most of the season. He averaged a triple single. Hell, he wasn't even the team's top scorer. (a rookie was). He has a tremendously strong opinion of himself, but so do a lot of other people in this world and they are not great, either. By the way, he's not even close to one of the top 75 players of all time (recently announced). He wouldn't be one of the top 150 players. His believing he should have been is a joke.
Who else achieved what he did in 2011 beating Kobe, Durant and LeBron to win the title and clearly being the best player in all of the 2011 playoffs, being so deadly in clutch situations, that it was enough for the Mavs to hang around for 3 quarters against closers like the above mentioned trio? If he had had a good center by his side for more than just one season, there would have been quite a few championship parades in Dallas and Dirk would be sitting higher on this list.
Dirk Nowitzki was easily more offensively potent than Karl Malone, able to be the #1 option for an entire decade for the Mavericks. Also, he wasn't the product of an effective system run by a great coach like Jerry Sloan and a product of a Hall of Fame point guard like John Stockton. In fact until Rajon Rondo arrived this year, the best point guards he played with were a pre-prime Steve Nash, a past-prime Jason Kidd, and Jason Terry. In fact, the only reason Tim Duncan is better than Dirk Nowitzki is because of his two-way play while Dirk was only great on offense. However, consider that through 14 seasons (from 2000-01 to 2013-14), he averaged 23.6 points and 8.4 rebounds on 47.9 FG%, 38.7 3P%, and a 88.3 FT% with a 58.5 TS%, 24.2 PER and A.218 winshares per 48 minutes. His incredible longevity, great offensive production, and ability to carry a team to a championship is what makes him the second greatest power forward all-time. - Supah nova
When I look back at the PF Position I don't think of Tim Duncan...Karl Malone...even Dirk. I think about the people who made this position the way it supposed to be Charles Barkley is a example. He played like a madman and is a all-time great player. You can also add Kevin McHale, Kevin Garnett, Dennis Rodman, Chris Webber... I could go on and on and on. I want a PF to be in your face grit and grind leader not what it is becoming now. Nobody wants to see a 6"10 guy shoot a three.
Charles Barkley was the most talented power forward all-time, with arguably the most offensively potent peak, despite being 6'4. In his prime (from 1986-87 to 1990-91), he averaged 26.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks with a 58.6 FG%, 24.5 3P%, and a 74.7 FT%. This isn't even mentioning his 65.5 TS%, 27.1 PER, and.249 winshares per 48 minutes during this time. Did I forget to add that he had an offensive rating of 125 through his prime? Nowadays, he's on talk shows supporting unjust law enforcment including the officer that killed Michael Brown over a punch or the one who put Eric Garner in an illegal chokehold because he was selling cigarettes, but his incredible statline at the power forward position despite being incredibly undersized will always be remembered. - Supah nova
An absolute defensive FORCE. While others admire Jordan and Pippin from the Bulls I admire Dennis.
Dennis Rodman is the best power forward. His ability to frustrate...cajole opponents was brilliant to watch...ask karl malone.
But his defense n rebounding was great! The other four can score. Period.
Come on he was a badass rebounder and was on mjs championship teams! Plus he was a badass so that helps
He was basically unstoppable on offense and he was GREAT on defense. Having long arms helped a lot.
"Pettit was one of the early superstars and paved the way for all power forwards. He was a dominant force, lead one of only 2 teams to defeat Russell's celtics, the best player in the league in the mid to late 50s, and rivaled wilt and Russell in the early 60s as best in the league"
Webber would have been the greatest if it hadn't been for the refs, horry, and injury.
Best God given talent at Power Forward. This ahead of him had great coaching to develop them
He was one of top 5, who could move over and play the, rebound, score, and defend with the best of them. He has been forgorgotten and he is very underrated. Check his history...
Okay, lets get something strait here. Draymond Green is way better than Kevin Love. I'm not saying Kevin Love is bad, ut Draymond is better
Changed the game and shaped the modern NBA into what it is today. There is nothing more captivating than watching "The Doctor go to work! ". Watch his 'Rock the Baby' dunk on YouTube and you will see where Michael Jordan got his style. Best ABA player and one of the best NBA players to ever walk onto the Hardwood.
Its not just about the stats. Dr. J changed the concept of power foreward. No one was more intimidating and powerful to the hoop then he. He was the blue print for todays Power Forewards. His style of driving to the iron set the stage for all that came after him. Funny how the old guys never really get their due.
Career was dominate but lacked play off success & career not as long as some others. Bird most dominate stretch isn't add long add others also
Better right now than bosh has ever been!