Ranking the greatest players of all-time is no easy task, especially when considering the vast changes that we’ve seen throughout the history of basketball. Judging the likes of Bill Russell and Jerry West, two great legends of the past, against the modern talent of today is extremely difficult.
In the winning history of the San Antonio Spurs, many players of different styles and archetypes have helped to build a reputation of excellence that’s been enhanced over the team’s 22-year playoff streak. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey comprised a list of the 50 greatest players of all-time, which included six noteworthy Spurs: Pau Gasol (46), George Gervin (45), Kawhi Leonard (42), Manu Ginobili (37), David Robinson (12) and Tim Duncan (7).