Julius Erving names Bill Russell his greatest player of all time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Julius Erving identified Bill Russell as the greatest player of all time during a recent appearance on Front Office Sports Tonight. He ranks Michael Jordan and LeBron James among the top five, alongside Magic Johnson and Jerry West. Erving emphasized Russell's impact on the game, highlighting his 11 championships in 13 tries. This assessment contrasts with Erving's earlier omission of Jordan and James from his top five, showing a shift in his perspective. Erving's comments spark renewed discussion around the GOAT debate in the NBA.
- •Erving names Bill Russell as the all-time greatest player.
- •He ranks Michael Jordan and LeBron James in the top five.
- •Russell won 11 championships and is noted for his impact.
- •Erving previously omitted Jordan and James from his top five.
- •The comments reignite conversations about the GOAT debate.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Julius Erving Names His NBA GOAT, Ranks Michael Jordan And LeBron James In Top 5
"Julius Erving went way back in time with his pick for the greatest player ever.
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