Klay Thompson faces criticism for excluding Michael Jordan from top-5 list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Klay Thompson has received backlash after revealing his top-five all-time NBA players during a live stream., he omitted Michael Jordan, choosing Kobe Bryant instead as his shooting guard, citing loyalty to his era. The live video, which has gone viral, sparked a range of reactions from fans and commentators online. Thompson also included Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry in his list. The discussion highlights ongoing debates about player rankings in basketball history.
- •Klay Thompson reveals top-5 NBA players list on live stream
- •Excludes Michael Jordan, chooses Kobe Bryant instead
- •Inclusion of Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Curry
- •Reactions from fans range from support to criticism
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Splash Brother gets ripped for leaving Michael Jordan out of his top-5
"When it comes to basketball conversations about who is the greatest of all time, it's often a debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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