NBA great Julius Erving, also known as Dr J recently listed his top players.
It mainly featured retired players like Jordan, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt, Bill Russell, Kareem Magic, Karl Malone and even Tiny Archibald.
Dr. J’s list surely seemed to upset many NBA fans who called him an ‘old head’ for not showing the newer generation the love they deserve.
Dr. J’s list surely seemed to upset many NBA fans who called him an ‘old head’ for not showing the newer generation the love they deserve.
Here’s a look at his top 5 snubs.
LeBron James is still active, but after 20 seasons, he’s already among the top 10. An argument could be made that he was there a decade ago.
The late Kobe Bryant is another perennial top 10 player who Dr. J left out of his list.
Spurs legend Tim Duncan is another player who frequently gets a top 10 player nomination, but he, too, was surprisingly left out.
Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant big of all time, but couldn’t find his way into Dr. J’s all-time top 10.
Larry Bird isn’t a perennial top 10 candidate, but the Celtics legend has been included in several top 10 lists.