The best ever or top 1 and 2 by position is interesting, particularly if you actually required that the players be grouped into the position that they actually played the most at. Magic would probably be consensus #1 at PG. Jordan at SG. Lebron at 3. I guess Duncan at 4, but as great as he has been, it seems like there should be someone better, but I can't think who that would be. Center: I am unfortunately old enough to remember Wilt playing live when I was young, but it the second half of his career. He was a force with his size, athleticism, and strength, but his lack of skill bothered me with all the raves he got. I'm sure it's just a matter of preference, but I thought Kareem was the much better basketball player. His sky hook was a wondrous thing....it is just amazing that no one has really been able to reproduce it. I still think of him as by far the best center. Definitely more of a finesse guy, but he did do well at every aspect of the game. Shaq is roughly similar to Wilt. Another regret I have is that Bill Walton could not stay healthy. As obnoxious as he can be as an announcer, he was just as fantastic in college and early in his NBA career. He had just great hands, amazing outlet passer, could use either hand around the basket, used the glass very well, very good rebounder, and very quick and coordinated for his size.
