Nothing serves like a heated discussion about the most controversial topic for a basketball fanatic than... Who are the best players from number 2 to 10 in NBA history? The consensus number one is, of course, “His Airness” 10. Larry Bird Résumé: 12-time All-Star, a 3-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP 9. Tim Duncan Résumé: 15-time All-Star, a 5-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP 8. Wilt Chamberlain Résumé: 13-time All-Star, a 2-time NBA champion, and a 1-time Finals MVP 7. Bill Russell Résumé: 12-time All-Star, an 11-time NBA champion, and a 5-time Finals MVP 6. Shaquille O'Neal Résumé: 15-time All-Star, a 4-time NBA champion, and a 3-time Finals MVP 5. Kobe Bryant Résumé: 18-time All-Star, a 5-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP 4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Résumé: 19-time All-Star, a 6-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP 3. Magic Johnson Résumé: 12-time All-Star, a 5-time NBA champion, and a 3-time Finals MVP 2. Lebron James (Active) Résumé: 14-time All-Star, a 3-time NBA champion, and a 3-time Finals MVP 1. Michael Jordan Résumé: 14-time All-Star, a 6-time NBA champion, and a 6-time Finals MVP
