Victor Wembanyama is a total freak thread

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He ain't Kobe, Magic, Kareem or LeBron, but he's better than Duncan.

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Titles in the modern basketball era begin with Kareem's introduction to the NBA in 1971.

Lakers: 12

Celtics: 7

Bulls: 6

Spurs: 5

Warriors: 5

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Some say it's Magic/Bird 1979.

Lakers: 11

Celtics: 6

Bulls: 6

Spurs: 5

Warriors: 4

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Curry is the worst player ever to be considered a great player. Goober couldn't defend my grandmother.

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a tragedy that Duncan never won it

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In May 2001, Kobe Bryant was the youngest player ever to be the best basketball player in the world. While Allen Iverson won the 2000-01 NBA MVP award that month (announced May 15), Kobe's performance during the 2001 playoffs was considered by many, including Shaq himself, to be at a "best in the world" level. 

 

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Yes, Phil Jackson stated that Kobe Bryant worked harder and was more obsessive in his training than Michael Jordan.

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Greatest basketball players ever:

Kareem

LeBron 

Jordan

Magic

Kobe