Mo Bamba reveals his all-time NBA starting five featuring Magic Johnson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Mo Bamba shared his all-time NBA starting five lineup, featuring Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, and Hakeem Olajuwon. Bamba, currently playing for the Utah Jazz, explained his choices during an interview, emphasizing his belief that this lineup is 'unbeatable.' Bamba's selection of Olajuwon over Shaquille O'Neal at center is a focal point of discussion, as Olajuwon is noted for his performance against O'Neal in the 1995 NBA Finals. Bamba, who is in his ninth NBA season, is averaging 7.7 points and 6.0 rebounds this season.
- •Bamba chose Magic Johnson at point guard and Michael Jordan at shooting guard.
- •LeBron James and Tim Duncan were placed at small forward and power forward, respectively.
- •Bamba opted for Hakeem Olajuwon over Shaquille O'Neal as his center.
- •Bamba is currently averaging 7.7 points and 6.0 rebounds this season.
- •This marks Bamba's ninth season in the NBA, playing for the Utah Jazz.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Mo Bamba Shares His All-Time NBA Starting Five: “Unbeatable Team”
"Mo Bamba wanted to include Shaquille O'Neal in his lineup, but chose one of his great rivals instead.
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