Nikola Jokic names four greatest NBA players, excludes LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Nikola Jokic shared his picks for the four greatest NBA players in a recent interview, excluding LeBron James. He named Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Stephen Curry, citing championships, statistics, and game-changing influence as key factors for his selections. Jokic referenced Russell's 11 championships and Chamberlain's remarkable statistical prowess while highlighting Curry's impact on modern NBA offense. The omission of James sparked debates among fans, with reactions varying between critique and personal preference.
- •Jokic's picks include Russell, Jordan, Chamberlain, and Curry.
- •James is the NBA's career scoring leader but was not included.
- •Russell won 11 championships with the Celtics in 13 seasons.
- •Chamberlain holds the single-game scoring record of 100 points.
- •Curry reshaped NBA offenses with his shooting range.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic leaves LeBron James off his list of four greatest NBA players
"Nikola Jokic named his NBA Mount Rushmore and left out LeBron James, sparking a fresh debate about greatness.
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