2. John Stockton (1984-2003: 13.1 PPG/10.5APG/2.2 SPG)
Via ballislife.com
In my opinion, Stockton may be the most underrated player in NBA history. Stockton and Malone could never beat Jordan, but those Utah teams were certainly championship-worthy. Looking more like a cross between a FBI agent and serial killer, Stockton was quick, tough and the ultimate competitor. He probably never got due credit simply because he stayed away from the spotlight and dressed like a stay at home dad, but looks are often deceiving. I would rank Stockton as the second greatest point guard of all-time after Magic Johnson. Before you disagree, keep in mind that Stockton is the all-time NBA leader in both steals and assists, which is a remarkable feat. Every Utah team he started for made the playoffs and was a perenial contender in the Western Conference for a number of years.
1. Larry Bird (1979-1992: 24.3 PPG/ 10.0 RPG/ 6.5 APG)
Via bleacherreport.com
This last pick is a no-brainer. Forget about being the best white player of all-time, Bird is arguably the top three and certainly the top five greatest players ever to play in the NBA. The only player since Bird to replicate his stats has been Lebron James, who has two championships to date versus Bird’s three. Bird would have had an even more impressive career if he hadn’t injured his back in 1985 building a driveway for his mother. He played the rest of his career in severe pain and still managed to put up ridiculous numbers. But why was Bird so great and why is there such a shortage of great American white players today? Unlike many of the white players today, Bird grew up poor and was incredibly tough and struck fear into the hearts and minds of his opponents.
-therichest
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