Stephen A. Smith Unveils His Top 5 NBA Players Of All-Time List

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Stephen A. Smith's top five list is as solid as it gets.

One of the biggest debates in all of basketball is "who is the greatest of all time?" At this point, there are really only two possible answers that can be given to this question. The first is, of course, Michael Jordan, and the second is LeBron James. Most people will tell you it's MJ, while some of the younger fans will try to make the argument for LeBron. Regardless of who you choose, you simply cannot go wrong as they are both legends who helped change the game.

This week, Stephen A. Smith decided to give his thoughts on the GOAT debate, although he even went a step further. Today, he revealed his top five NBA players of all-time list, and as you will see below, it's rock solid.

Stephen A. Smith Unveils His Top 5 NBA Players Of All-Time List
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First on the list was Michael Jordan, and in second place, he had LeBron James. From there, Smith went with the old school players as he placed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in third, Bill Russell in fourth, and Magic Johnson in fifth. This is a pretty great list and it is really hard to argue with any of the people he chose. These players accomplished great things at the highest level of basketball, and they are all superb champions.

Of course, there will be some stuff to debate here, so let us know what you think of Smith's choices, in the comments section below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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