5 Greatest NBA players who could play all 5 positions

#3 Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on before the first half against the Orlando Magic.

There aren't any doubts about Kevin Durant's ability to perform at a high level in every role assigned to him on the basketball court. Kevin Durant is a 7-footer who can do virtually everything in the game.

KD can bring the ball up the court, is a solid passer, can shoot from outside, attack the rim, has a lovely mid-range game, and is also a great rim protector. Moreover, with his agility and quickness, he can defend all five positions.

Durant is simply a freakishly-talented athlete. Not only does he have the potential to play all five positions, but he's also done it efficiently. Simply stunning.

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#2 Magic Johnson

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson.

The LA Lakers legend who redefined versatility, Magic Johnson was unlike anything the league has seen at the point guard position, with his 6' 9'' frame.

Johnson's passing skills were the greatest in NBA history, but he could carry out many other roles if his team needed it.

In fact, he stunned the world in the sixth game of the 1980 NBA Finals when he played as the LA Lakers' center after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was injured. Did it work? Well, he scored 42 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and dished out seven assists.

Johnson won five NBA championships with the LA Lakers, three Finals MVPs, and three regular-season MVPs. He is also the all-time leader in Triple-Doubles in the postseason (30).

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#1 LeBron James

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after winning the 2020 NBA Championship.

LeBron James is arguably the greatest player in NBA history. His playing style is not about scoring, assisting, rebounding, or playing defense. It is about all of them. LeBron James is probably the most complete basketball player in NBA history, and his massive frame complements his sharp basketball IQ.

At 6' 9'', James is as strong as the biggest center and as quick as any guard. He is one of the most gifted passers in NBA history, as well as one of the best scorers.

LeBron's scoring does not get much recognition due to all the rest of his abilities, but James averages 27 points per game in his career and has made more than 50% of his shots in his 18-year long NBA career.

If you had to pick just one player that could play every position on the floor, LeBron James would be the most sensible choice.

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