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1. Elgin Baylor (Los Angeles Lakers):-
He’s the only exception when it comes being in the list as he was not in an era I really talked about. Having said that he ranks at No.1 due to how tragic the denial to the title has been.
Baylor played 13 seasons for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers from 1958-1971. He was named a 11-time All-Star and made it to 10 All NBA teams. He averaged 34.8, 38 and 34 in consecutive seasons from 1960-1963.
His dominant play along with Jerry West’s contribution led the Lakers to 8 NBA finals appearances in the 60’s only to return empty handed each time after being beaten by the Bill Russell led dominant Celtics.
Going into the first few games of a new decade, he retired only to watch his team eventually grab the title. Though it was Jerry West’s sole title, Baylor would always consider him unfortunate.
