Bam Adebayo names Kevin Durant in all-time top five, excludes LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
During a youth camp event, Bam Adebayo named his all-time top five NBA players, ranking Kevin Durant fourth and omitting LeBron James. Adebayo's list includes Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, and Tim Duncan. The omission of James drew mixed reactions, especially since he recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of the Miami Heat. Adebayo clarified that he has a strong relationship with James and is happy for his career choices. The discussion around the rankings has sparked debates among fans regarding player legacies.
- •Adebayo ranked Durant fourth behind Bryant, Curry, and Jordan.
- •LeBron James was excluded from Adebayo's top five.
- •James recently signed with the 76ers after free agency rumors with the Heat.
- •Adebayo stated he considers James like a brother.
- •Fan reactions highlight ongoing debates about player rankings.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant gets rare all-time nod from Bam Adebayo with LeBron James left out
"Heat star Bam Adebayo explicitly ranks Kevin Durant in his all-time top 5 NBA lineup while completely omitting 76ers forward LeBron James.
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