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NBA players rank LeBron James and Michael Jordan as top all-time performers

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

NBA players rank LeBron James and Michael Jordan as top all-time performers

Summary

A survey conducted by HoopsHype collected opinions from 112 active and retired NBA players regarding the greatest of all time in basketball history. The data shows LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the primary choices, with James receiving 49 votes and Jordan receiving 46. While the two stars command the vast majority of the consensus, nine other players received minimal mention. Kevin Durant earned two votes in the survey, placing him in a smaller tier alongside Stephen Curry. Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also appeared in the results with five and three votes, respectively. The findings illustrate a shift in perspective among players who have participated in the league over the last four years.

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By the Numbers

•HoopsHype compiled 112 responses from active and retired NBA players over the last four years.
•LeBron James received 43.8 percent of the votes, while Michael Jordan received 41.1 percent.
•Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry each received two votes in the poll.
•Kobe Bryant earned five votes and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar earned three votes.

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