LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain? Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant? Old school or new school?
These debates rage on endlessly in every corner of NBA fandom, and our experts have done their best to answer them, ranking the greatest players in the league's 74-year history.
ESPN's NBA expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups, taking into consideration both total career value and peak performance.
Being in the conversation as the best player of all time means being part of an exclusive club -- no disrespect to those who just missed out on the top 10.