There are many classic players in the history of the world men's basketball team. They have left a strong mark on the basketball court with their outstanding skills and outstanding abilities.
The number one player is Michael Jordan. As a legend in the basketball world, Jordan's abilities are almost unmatched. His scoring ability, rebounding ability and defensive skills are world-class, leading the Chicago Bulls to six consecutive NBA championships.
He was closely followed by Karim Abdur-Jabbar. As one of the greatest centers in contemporary basketball history, his heavenly hook is one of his most famous scoring methods. He has won six NBA championships and was elected the NBA's Most Valuable Player five times.
Ranked third is Larry Bird. Bird is a versatile player who excels in scoring, rebounds and assists. He helped the Boston Celtics win three championships and was elected the NBA's Most Valuable Player three times.
Fourth place is Magic Johnson. Johnson is an outstanding point guard whose passing skills and organizational skills are unmatched. He helped the Los Angeles Lakers win five championships and won three assists titles in NBA regular season history while controlling average playing time.
Fifth place is Tim Duncan. Duncan is considered one of the greatest power forwards, helping the San Antonio Spurs win five championships in his career. He is a prolific scorer and an outstanding rebounder.
The sixth to tenth places are: Jabbar O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Carl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ervin Hayes.
These ten classic players all have different basketball talents and historical status. Their existence makes the history of the world men's basketball team more colorful.