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NBA Legends

The greatest basketball players of all time — and every one of them counts in the game

From the dynasties of the 1960s to the three-point revolution of today, basketball's greatest names are some of the most recognizable in all of sports. Here's a fan's tour of the players who defined the game — and since each is a valid answer in Sports Name Game, they're handy when the chain hands you a stubborn letter.

The Founding Giants

The Modern Icons

The Stars of Today

Try it: in the NBA pool, you can often type just the famous name — "Jordan," "Shaq," "Giannis" — and we'll know who you mean. Start a chain with a legend and see how deep your hoops knowledge runs against the computer.
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