NBA, le 74 migliori stagioni individuali di sempre secondo ESPN. CLASSIFICA

ESPN ha messo in fila le 74 migliori stagioni individuali nella storia della NBA, combinando sia la regular season che i playoff e considerando quanto hanno contribuito alla vittoria del titolo. E non mancano anche i giocatori contemporanei

CORONAVIRUS: AGGIORNAMENTI IN DIRETTA

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 15: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces NBA All-Star Game MVP Trophy will honor Kobe Bryant during NBA All-Star Saturday Night Presented by State Farm as part of 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 15, 2020 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

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La NBA premia gli MVP per la regular season e per le Finals, ma nessun premio combina i due. Kevin Pelton di ESPN ha utilizzato la formula del “championship added” (letteralmente quanto il giocatore ha contribuito alla vittoria di un titolo) per mettere in classifica le 74 migliori stagioni di sempre

BOSTON - 1968: Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game played in 1968 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1968 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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74. BILL RUSSELL | Boston Celtics 1963-64 | Regular season: 15.0 punti, 23.7 rimbalzi |Playoff: 13.1 punti, 27.2 rimbalzi | I Celtics avevano il peggior attacco della lega, ma vinsero il titolo grazie alla miglior difesa — guidata da Russell

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 3: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers bites his jersey during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 3, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

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73. KOBE BRYANT | Los Angeles Lakers 2007-08 | Regular season: 28.3 punti, 6.3 rimbalzi |Playoff: 30.1 punti, 5.7 rimbalzi | L’unico anno di MVP nella carriera di Kobe, concluso con la sconfitta in finale coi Celtics

NEW YORK - 1970: Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the Philadelphia 76'ers goes for a dunk against the New York Knicks during the NBA game at Madison Square Garden in New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Walter Iooss Jr./ NBAE/ Getty Images)

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72. WILT CHAMBERLAIN | Philadelphia 76ers 1965-66 | Regular season: 33.5 punti, 24.6 rimbalzi | Playoff: 28.0 punti, 30.2 rimbalzi | Nella sua prima stagione piena tornando a Philly, Wilt divenne capocannoniere per la settima e ultima volta in carriera

PHILADELPHIA - 1950: Paul Arizin of the Philadelphia Warriors poses for an action portrait during the 1950 season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1950 NBAE (Photo by NBAE Photos/NBAE via Getty Images)

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71. PAUL ARIZIN | Philadelphia Warriors 1955-56 | Regular season: 24.2 punti, 7.5 rimbalzi |Playoff: 28.9 punti, 8.4 rimbalzi | Secondo titolo degli Warriors a Philadelphia, guidando tutti con quasi 29 punti nei playoff

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1971: Jerry West #44 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against Hal Greer #15 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California circa 1971. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1971 NBAE (Photo by Wen Roberts/NBAE via Getty Images)

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70. JERRY WEST | Los Angeles Lakers 1965-66 | Regular season: 31.3 punti, 86.0 FT% |Playoff: 34.2 punti, 87.2 FT% | Unica apparizione in classifica per “The Logo”, al suo massimo in carriera con 31.3 punti a partita e le Finals tirate fino a gara-7

AUBURN HILLS, MI - CIRCA 1990: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls dunks against the Detroit Pistons circa 1990 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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69. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1989-90 | Regular season: 33.6 punti, 2.8 recuperi |Playoff: 36.7 punti, 2.8 recuperi | Primo per punti e per recuperi nella sua ultima stagione completa senza vincere un titolo NBA a Chicago

BOSTON, MA - 1970: Willis Reed #19 of the New York Knicks shoots a free throw against the Boston Celtics during a game circa 1970 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1970 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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68. WILLIS REED | New York Knicks 1969-70 | Regular season: 21.7 punti, 13.9 rimbalzi |Playoff: 23.7 punti, 13.8 rimbalzi | La sua apparizione in Finale nonostante l’infortunio rimane leggendaria, ma non bisogna dimenticare i titoli di MVP della regular season, delle Finals e dell’All-Star Game

ST. LOUIS - 1960: Cliff Hagan of the St. Louis Hawks poses for an action portrait during the 1960 season in St. Louis, Missouri. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1960 NBAE (Photo by NBAE Photos/NBAE via Getty Images)

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67. CLIFF HAGAN | St. Louis Hawks 1957-58 | Regular season: 19.9 punti, 10.1 rimbalzi |Playoff: 27.7 punti, 10.5 rimbalzi | Primo per punti e percentuale nei playoff, infliggendo ai Celtics di Bill Russell l’unica sconfitta in finale della loro epopea

BOSTON - 1964: Oscar Robertson #14 of the Cincinnati Royals shoots a jump shot over Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1964 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1964 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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66. BILL RUSSELL | Boston Celtics 1960-61 | Regular season: 16.9 punti, 23.9 rimbalzi |Playoff: 19.1 punti, 29.9 rimbalzi | Quarto titolo in cinque anni, con una partita finale da 30+38

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo accepts the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award onstage during the 2019 NBA Awards presented by Kia on TNT at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Turner Sports)

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65. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO | Milwaukee Bucks 2018-19 | Regular season: 27.7 punti, 64.4 TS% | Playoff: 25.5 punti, 57.0 TS% | Primo MVP della carriera e miglior record della lega, chiudendo con 27.7+12.5+5.9 di media

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 5: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for the dunk during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on January 5, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Suns 109-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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64. KOBE BRYANT | Los Angeles Lakers 2000-01 | Regular season: 28.5 punti, 8.2 FTA |Playoff: 29.4 punti, 9.4 FTA | A 22 anni e già campione, Kobe iniziò a prendersi responsabilità tirando 22 volte a partita contro le 19 di Shaq

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 12: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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63. KAWHI LEONARD | Toronto Raptors 2018-19 | Regular season: 26.6 punti, 7.3 rimbalzi |Playoff: 30.5 punti, 9.1 rimbalzi | Gestione in regular season e dominio ai playoff, guidando i Raptors al primo e unico titolo della loro storia

HOUSTON, TX - May 17: Charles Barkley #34 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 17, 1994 at The Summit (Houston) in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1994 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

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62. CHARLES BARKLEY | Phoenix Suns 1992-93 | Regular season: 25.6 punti, 12.2 rimbalzi |Playoff: 26.6 punti, 13.6 rimbalzi | 62 vittorie in regular season e 32 falli tecnici (record per un MVP), interrotte solamente da Michael Jordan alle Finals

SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 25: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets talks to the media during a press conference after winning the Most Valuable Player Award at the NBA Awards Show on June 25, 2018 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Will Navarro/NBAE via Getty Images)

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61. JAMES HARDEN | Houston Rockets 2017-18 | Regular season: 30.4 punti, 10.1 liberi tentati | Playoff: 28.6 punti, 7.8 liberi tentati | Solo MJ ha tenuto 30 punti e 8 assist a partita con il 60% di percentuale reale in una stagione

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60. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1988-89 | Regular season: 32.5 punti, 8.0 assist |Playoff: 34.6 punti, 7.6 assist | Dopo le critiche per il gioco “individualista”; Jordan tocca il suo massimo in carriera per assist (senza smettere di vincere il premio di capocannoniere)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 6: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls goes for a dunk during the 1988 NBA All Star Slam Dunk Competition on February 6, 1988 at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. Jordan went on to win the Slam Dunk Competition. HIGH RESOLUTION FILE 42 MB. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice and Credit: Copyright 2001 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images

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59. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1987-88 | Regular season: 35.0 punti, 10.5 liberi tentati | Playoff: 36.3 punti, 9.9 liberi tentati | MVP e Difensore dell’Anno nella stessa stagione: solo Olajuwon ci è poi riuscito nel 1994

OKLAHOMA CITY - JANUARY 27: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls slam dunks the ball on the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 27, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

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58. DERRICK ROSE | Chicago Bulls 2010-11 | Regular season: 25.0 punti, 7.7 assist |Playoff: 27.1 punti, 7.7 assist | L’MVP più giovane della lega a 22 anni, una corsa interrotta solo in finale di conference dai Miami Heat (e poi dagli infortuni)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 14: James Harden #13, Russell Westbrook #0 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gets the play against the Miami Heat during Game Two of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 14, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

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57. KEVIN DURANT | Oklahoma City Thunder 2011-12 | Regular season: 28.0 punti, 8.0 rimbalzi | Playoff: 28.5 punti, 7.4 rimbalzi | A 23 anni, KD era già pronto a giocarsi il titolo di miglior giocatore al mondo — sfidando LeBron James alle Finals del 2012 insieme a Westbrook e Harden

DALLAS - JUNE 20: Dwyane Wade #3 and Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Miami Heat celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy after their Game Six victory of the 2006 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on June 20, 2006 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 95-92 to win their first NBA Championship. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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56. DWYANE WADE | Miami Heat 2005-06 | Regular season: 27.2. punti, 10.7 liberi tentati |Playoff: 28.4 punti, 10.9 liberi tentati | Una macchina da tiri liberi guadagnati e un premio di MVP delle Finals al termine di una post-season da leggenda

during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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55. KEVIN DURANT | Golden State Warriors 2017-18 | Regular season: 26.4 punti, 88.9 FT% |Playoff: 29.0 punti, 90.1 FT% | Dopo il primo anello e il primo titolo di MVP delle Finals, KD è salito ulteriormente di livello ripetendosi tanto in attacco quanto in difesa

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 8: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes the dunk during the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 8, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Jazz 110-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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54. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL | Los Angeles Lakers 2001-02 | Regular season: 27.2 punti, 57.9 FG% | Playoff: 28.5 punti, 52.9 FG% | Anche saltando 15 partite, Shaq chiuse al primo posto per PER e Real Plus-Minus guidando i Lakers al terzo anello in fila

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 7: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the go ahead three pointer in the fourth quarter against LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 7, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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53. KEVIN DURANT | Golden State Warriors 2016-17 | Regular season: 25.1 punti, 8.3 rimbalzi | Playoff: 28.5 punti, 7.9 rimbalzi | Primo anno sulla Baia e subito titolo con premio di MVP delle Finals superando LeBron James in finale

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Pau Gasol #16, Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers pose for a portrait after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals at Amway Arena on June 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Credit: 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pau Gasol; Phil Jackson; Kobe Bryant

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52. KOBE BRYANT | Los Angeles Lakers 2008-09 | Regular season: 26.8 punti, 5.2 rimbalzi |Playoff: 30.2 punti, 5.3 rimbalzi | Massimo in carriera alle Finals e primo titolo senza Shaquille O’Neal, salendo a quattro in carriera

MINNEAPOLIS - 1946: George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers poses for a portrait during the 1946 season in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1946 NBAE (Photo by NBAE Photos/NBAE via Getty Images)

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51. GEORGE MIKAN | Minneapolis Lakers 1953-54 | Regular season: 18.1 punti, 14.3 rimbalzi | Playoff: 19.4 punti, 13.2 rimbalzi | Quinto e ultimo titolo a Minneapolis guidando la lega per win shares ai playoff

Boston Celtics' player Bill Russell hooks a shot during the NBA championship's final game in 1960 against the Saint Louis Hawks.

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50. BILL RUSSELL | Boston Celtics 1959-60 | Regular season: 18.2 punti, 24.0 rimbalzi | Playoff: 18.5 punti, 25.8 rimbalzi | La seconda più alta media punti della carriera per il suo terzo titolo in carriera

BOSTON, MA - 1986: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks circa 1986 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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49. LARRY BIRD | Boston Celtics 1984-85 | Regular season: 28.7 punti, 58.5 TS% |Playoff: 26.0 punti, 53.0 TS% | Il secondo dei tre titoli di MVP in fila, guidando la legaper minuti con 28.7 punti, 10.5 rimbalzi e 6.6 assist a partita, pur senza riuscire a vincere il titolo contro Magic in finale

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 2: The Philadelphia 76ers give away 2"x2" pieces of the original court that Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points on to all ticket holders of tonights game between the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers on March 2, 2012 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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48. WILT CHAMBERLAIN | Philadelphia Warriors 1961-62 | Regular season: 50.4 punti, 48.5 minuti | Playoff: 35.0 punti, 48.0 minuti | La singola stagione più assurda di sempre, compresa la partita da 100 punti e 8 soli minuti saltati in tutta la stagione. Eppure nessun anello e neanche il premio di MVP, andato a Bill Russell

HOUSTON - 1986: Kareem Abdul Jabbar #33 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a sky hook against the Hakeem Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA game at the Summit circa1986 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

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47. KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | Los Angeles Lakers 1976-77 | Regular season: 26.2 punti, 57.9 FG% | Playoff: 34.6 punti, 60.7 FG% | Miglior record in stagione e quasi il 58% al tiro per il suo quinto titolo di MVP in sette anni

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors poses for a portrait with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 12, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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46. STEPH CURRY | Golden State Warriors 2016-17 | Regular season: 25.3 punti, 41.1 3P% | Playoff: 28.1 punti, 41.9 3P% | Nonostante l’arrivo di Durant, il due volte MVP non ha di certo abbassato la produzione con 28.1 punti, 6.2 rimbalzi e 6.7 assist col 42% da tre ai playoff

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 15: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives around Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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45. LEBRON JAMES | Miami Heat 2013-14 | Regular season: 27.1 punti, 64.9 TS% |Playoff: 27.4 punti, 66.8 TS% | Quarto e ultimo anno a Miami, ancora dominante, ma non in grado di trascinare i compagni al terzo titolo in fila dopo quelli del 2012 e del 2013, schiantandosi contro i San Antonio Spurs

(Original Caption) 6/2/1985-Inglewood, CA- Lakers', Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, acknowledges the cheering crowd during the NBA Championship game against the Celtics, when it was announced that he had become the all-time playoff scoring leader. Ph: Alan Zanger

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44. KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | Los Angeles Lakers 1979-80 | Regular season: 24.8 punti, 10.8 rimbalzi | Playoff: 31.9 punti, 12.1 rimbalzi | Sesto e ultimo MVP della carriera, anche se il ricordo viene offuscato dalla prestazione di Magic Johnson in sua assenza nella partita decisiva per il titolo

DALLAS - DECEMBER 9: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks goes in for the layup against the Denver Nuggets on December 9, 2006 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

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43. DIRK NOWITZKI | Dallas Mavericks 2005-06 | Regular season: 26.6 punti, 9.0 rimbalzi | Playoff: 27.0 punti, 11.7 rimbalzi | Due prestazioni ai playoff su tutte: 37 punti e 15 rimbalzi in gara-7 a San Antonio e 50 punti nella decisiva gara-5 contro Phoenix

PHILADELPHIA - 1960: Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the Philadelphia Warriors shoots a layup against the Detroit Pistons during an NBA game circa 1960 played in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1960 NBAE (Photo by NBA Photo Library/NBAE via Getty Images)

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42. WILT CHAMBERLAIN | Philadelphia Warriors 1959-60 | Regular season: 37.6 punti, 27.0 rimbalzi | Playoff: 33.2 punti, 25.8 rimbalzi | Primo per punti, rimbalzi e minuti… da rookie. Il massimo toccato da un’altra matricola si ferma oltre sei punti più sotto

Bob Petit of the St. Louis Hawks basketball team.

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41. BOB PETTIT | St. Louis Hawks 1958-59 | Regular season: 29.2 punti, 16.4 rimbalzi | Playoff: 27.8 punti, 12.5 rimbalzi | La miglior stagione della sua carriera, guidando la lega con quasi 30 punti a partita con il 44%, terza miglior percentuale tra i primi 10 realizzatori

BOSTON - 1968: Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1968 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1968 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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40. WILT CHAMBERLAIN | Philadelphia 76ers 1967-68 | Regular season: 24.3 punti, 23.8 rimbalzi | Playoff: 23.7 punti, 24.7 rimbalzi | Dopo aver vinto il suo primo titolo in carriera, una doppia doppia da 24+24 di media ma perdendo di nuovo in gara-7 coi Celtics

(Original Caption) Minneapolis Lakers basketball player George Mikan is shown in this photograph.

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39. GEORGE MIKAN | Minneapolis Lakers 1950-51 | Regular season: 28.4 punti, 14.1 rimbalzi | Playoff: 24.0 punti, 10.6 rimbalzi | Al tempo non si dava il premio di MVP, ma Mikan era certamente il giocatore più importante della lega — pur perdendo al secondo turno contro Rochester

PHOENIX, AZ - 1998: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs on April 23, 1998 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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38. TIM DUNCAN | San Antonio Spurs 1998-99 | Regular season: 21.7 punti, 11.4 rimbalzi | Playoff: 23.2 punti, 11.5 rimbalzi | Sì, il lockout, ma al suo secondo anno in NBA Duncan era giocatore da 27.4 punti, 14 rimbalzi e 2.2 stoppate di media alle Finals battendo i Knicks in 5 partite

BOSTON, MA - 1962: Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics poses for a photo circa 1962 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1962 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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37. BILL RUSSELL | Boston Celtics 1962-63 | Regular season: 24.8 punti, 10.8 rimbalzi | Playoff: 24.8 punti, 10.8 rimbalzi | Terzo MVP in fila e leader di una squadra da 58 vittorie in stagione, portando a casa il quinto titolo consecutivo

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors hits the winning shot against Andre Roberson #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 27, 2016 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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36. STEPH CURRY | Golden State Warriors 2015-16 | Regular season: 30.1 punti, 5.1 triple |Playoff: 25.1 punti, 4.4 triple | 72 vittorie in regular season, 402 triple segnate (nessuno aveva mai toccato quota 300) e il primo MVP unanime della storia NBA, ma senza il titolo NBA a fine anno

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 2: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a studio portrait on October 2, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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35. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL | Los Angeles Lakers 2000-01 | Regular season: 28.7 punti, 12.7 rimbalzi | Playoff: 30.4 punti, 15.4 rimbalzi | Secondo miglior record della lega, primo in NBA per PER e secondo per Real Plus-Minus, perdendo una sola partita in tutti i playoff

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates a second half basket while playing the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena on November 1, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Indiana won the game 124-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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34. LEBRON JAMES | Cleveland Cavaliers 2017-18 | Regular season: 27.5 punti, 9.1 assist |Playoff: 34.0 punti, 9.0 assist | Alla 15^ stagione in NBA, 82 partite filate e quarto viaggio fino alle Finals nonostante un supporting cast non di livello, arrendendosi di nuovo solo agli Warriors

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33. LEBRON JAMES | Cleveland Cavaliers 2009-10 | Regular season: 29.7 punti, 7.3 rimbalzi | Playoff: 29.1 punti, 9.3 rimbalzi | 61 vittorie, primo per PER e Real Plus-Minus, secondo MVP in fila, ma uscita ai playoff coi Celtics — e addio ai Cavs in estate

MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 3: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for an MVP portrait at Target Center on May 3, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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32. KEVIN GARNETT | Minnesota Timberwolves 2003-04 | Regular season: 24.2 punti, 13.9 rimbalzi | Playoff: 24.3 punti, 14.6 rimbalzi | La stagione da MVP di KG guidando la sua squadra in punti, rimbalzi, recuperi e stoppate con 5 assist a partita, ma senza riuscire a trascinarli fino alle Finals

HOUSTON - JUNE 22: Patrick Ewing #33of the New York Knicks shoots against Hakeem Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets during Game Seven of the 1994 NBA Finals at the Summit on June 22, 1994 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1994 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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31. HAKEEM OLAJUWON | Houston Rockets 1993-94 | Regular season: 27.3 punti, 3.7 stoppate | Playoff: 28.9 punti, 4.0 stoppate | Un anno dominante: MVP, Difensore dell’Anno e MVP delle Finals rimontando da 0-2 contro Phoenix e vincendo gara-7 in Finale contro i New York Knicks

MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 18: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #33 of the Milwaukee Bucks posts up Dale Schlueter #54 of the San Francisco Warriors on January 18, 1970 at the Milwaukee Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1970 NBAE (Photo by Vernon Biever/NBAE via Getty Images)

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30. KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | Milwaukee Bucks 1971-72 | Regular season: 34.8 punti, 16.6 rimbalzi | Playoff: 28.7 punti, 18.2 rimbalzi | Dopo aver vinto il titolo, quasi 35 punti a partita (massimo in carriera) e secondo MVP in fila. Il 35enne Chamberlain però lo tenne al 46% al tiro nelle Finali a Ovest contro i Lakers

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - May 3, 2014: Kevin Durant #35 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Chesapeake Arena on May 3, 2014 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Richard Rowe/NBAE via Getty Images)

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29. KEVIN DURANT | Oklahoma City Thunder 2013-14 | Regular season: 32.0 punti, 7.4 rimbalzi | Playoff: 29.6 punti, 8.9 rimbalzi | Primo e finora unico MVP della carriera, trascinando una squadra priva di Westbrook per infortunio. A questo si aggiunge il quarto titolo di capocannoniere della carriera e il discorso “You are the real MVP” entrato nella storia

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1986: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during a game played circa 1986 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewod, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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28. LARRY BIRD | Boston Celtics 1983-84 | Regular season: 24.2 punti, 10.1 rimbalzi |Playoff: 27.5 punti, 11.0 rimbalzi | 62 vittorie, primo MVP della carriera, e un ulteriore salto di qualità ai playoff per il primo MVP delle Finals e il titolo con i Celtics

TOPSHOT - Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James hoists the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California.
Powered by an amazing effort from LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, dethroning defending champion Golden State 93-89 to capture their first NBA title. The Cavaliers won the best-of-seven series 4-3 to claim the first league crown in their 46-season history and deliver the first major sports champion to Cleveland since the 1964 NFL Browns, ending the longest such title drought for any American city.
/ AFP / Beck Diefenbach (Photo credit should read BECK DIEFENBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

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27. LEBRON JAMES | Cleveland Cavaliers 2015-16 | Regular season: 25.3 punti, 7.4 rimbalzi | Playoff: 26.3 punti, 9.5 rimbalzi | Una delle rimonte più incredibili nella storia del gioco, segnando oltre 40 punti in gara-5 e 6 e aggiungendo una tripla doppia (con “The Block”) in gara-7 sul campo degli Warriors delle 73 vittorie

CHICAGO - JUNE 18: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls attempts a shot against Dan Majerle #9 of the Phoenix Suns in Game Five of the 1993 NBA Finals on June 18, 1993 at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. The Suns won 108-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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26. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1992-93 | Regular season: 32.6 punti, 2.8 recuperi |Playoff: 35.1 punti, 6.0 assist | Il premio di MVP andato a Barkley lo fece arrabbiare parecchio, portandolo a vincere il terzo titolo in fila dopo battaglie contro i Knicks di Ewing e i Suns dell’amico Charles Barkley

DENVER - JANUARY 27: Julius "Dr. J" Erving #32 of the ABA New Jersey Nets goes for a dunk from the free throw line during the inaugural Slam Dunk Contest during halftime at the 9th ABA All-Star Game on January 27, 1976 at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1976 NBAE (Photo by NBAE via Getty Images)

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25. JULIUS ERVING | New York Nets 1975-76 | Regular season: 29.3 punti, 11.0 rimbalzi |Playoff: 34.7 punti, 12.6 rimbalzi | Unica stagione ABA in lista, grazie al doppio premio di MVP della stagione e dei Playoff per l’ultimo titolo prima del merger con la NBA

MILWAUKEE - 1974: Bill Walton #32 of Portland Trail Blazers plays defense while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #33 of Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball circa 1974 at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1974 NBAE (Photo by Vernon Biever/NBAE via Getty Images)

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24. KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | Milwaukee Bucks 1973-74 | Regular season: 27.0 punti, 14.5 rimbalzi | Playoff: 32.2 punti, 15.8 rimbalzi | Nessun altro giocatore nella storia ha avuto 27 punti, 14 rimbalzi, 4 assist e 3 stoppate di media — Kareem ne ha fatte tre in fila

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 4: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against the Orlando Magic during the game on April 4, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

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23. LEBRON JAMES | Cleveland Cavaliers 2016-17 | Regular season: 26.4 punti, 8.7 assist |Playoff: 32.8 punti, 7.8 rimbalzi | Primo in NBA per minuti a quasi 38 a partita a 32 anni, perdendo in Finale contro i primi Warriors dei KD — che persero l’unica partita di quei playoff in gara-4 contro quei Cavs

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 1955: George Mikan #99 of the Minneapolis Lakers poses for a mock action portrait in 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1955 NBAE (Photo by NBA Photos/NBAE via Getty Images)

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22. GEORGE MIKAN | Minneapolis Lakers 1949-50 | Regular season: 27.4 punti, 10.7 liberi tentati | Playoff: 31.3 punti, 14.2 liberi tentati | Anche qui, non c’era il premio di MVP — ma se ci fosse stato lo avrebbe vinto certamente lui, miglior realizzatore NBA e campione a fine anno

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21. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1996-97 | Regular season: 29.6 punti, 5.9 rimbalzi |Playoff: 31.1 punti, 7.9 rimbalzi | 69 vittorie, nono titolo di capocannoniere, quinto anello e quinto MVP delle Finals — con la ciliegina di “The Flu Game” a Salt Lake City

BOSTON, MA - 1964: Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the San Francisco Warriors circa 1964 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1964 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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20. BILL RUSSELL | Boston Celtics 1961-62 | Regular season: 18.9 punti, 23.6 rimbalzi |Playoff: 22.4 punti, 26.4 rimbalzi | 60 vittorie e miglior difesa della lega con 6.5 punti su 100 possessi di vantaggio sul secondo. A fine anno quarto titolo in fila con la sua media più alta per punti ai playoff in carriera

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19. OSCAR ROBERTSON | Cincinnati Royals 1963-64 | Regular season: 31.4 punti, 11.0 assist |Playoff: 29.3 punti, 8.4 rimbalzi | Unico MVP della carriera mancando l’appuntamento con la seconda tripla doppia di media per pochi rimbalzi. Migliore efficienza e più competitività della sua squadra, ma sconfitta contro Boston ai playoff

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (L) and MVP Andre Iguodala (R) celebrate their team defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 to win the 2015 NBA Finals June 16, 2015 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Curry and Iguodala each scored 25 points as the Golden State Warriors captured their first NBA title in 40 years by defeating Cleveland 105-97 to win the NBA Finals. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

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18. STEPH CURRY | Golden State Warriors 2014-15 | Regular season: 23.8 punti, 44.3 3P% | Playoff: 28.3 punti, 42.2 3P% | L’arrivo di Steve Kerr in panchina fece esplodere Curry, vincendo il primo dei due MVP in fila e il primo titolo dei tre vinti dagli Warriors degli anni ’10. Solo la mancanza del premio di MVP delle Finals (andato a Iguodala) non lo fa entrare in top-10

PORTLAND, OR - 1992: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls drives against Clyde Drexler #22 of the Portland Trailblazers during the 1992 NBA Finals at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon circa 1992. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images)

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17. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1991-92 | Regular season: 30.1 punti, 6.4 rimbalzi |Playoff: 34.5 punti, 6.2 rimbalzi | 67 vittorie, dieci in più rispetto ai secondi, settimo titolo di capocannoniere e secondo MVP in fila, il terzo della carriera. Ai playoff poi quasi 36 punti di media con il 52.6% al tiro contro i Blazers, travolti dalle sue sei triple nel primo tempo di gara-1

(Original Caption) Bill Russell soars high to dunk in two points, beating out 76ers' Wilt Chamberlain and Dave Gambee during fourth quarter action at the Boston Gardens. Celtics won game, 133-111.

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16. BILL RUSSELL | Boston Celtics 1964-65 | Regular season: 18.9 punti, 23.6 rimbalzi |Playoff: 22.4 punti, 26.4 rimbalzi | 13 vittorie in più dei Lakers secondi, miglior difesa della lega, quinto titolo di miglior rimbalzista e quinto MVP, arrivando al settimo titolo in fila a fine anno

LOS ANGELES - 1989: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball upcourt during an NBA game at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/ NBAE/ Getty Images)

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15. MAGIC JOHNSON | Los Angeles Lakers 1986-87 | Regular season: 23.9 punti, 12.2 assist |Playoff: 21.8 punti, 12.2 assist | Massimo in carriera sfiorando i 24 punti a partita, vincendo il quarto dei suoi cinque anelli a fine anno. Nelle prime due partite delle Finals contro Larry Bird: 29 punti e 13 assist, poi 22 punti e 20 assist — e MVP a fine serie

ATLANTA - 1986: Moses Malone #2 of the Philadelphia 76'ers drives to the basket for a layup against the Atlanta Hawks during the NBA game in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/ NBAE/ Getty Images)

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14. MOSES MALONE | Philadelphia 76ers 1982-83 | Regular season: 24.5 punti, 15.3 rimbalzi | Playoff: 26.0 punti, 15.8 rimbalzi | “Fo, Fi, Fo”, ma soprattutto un dominio sotto i tabelloni leggendario, con il secondo premio di MVP (l’unico con due squadre diverse in anni consecutivi) e terzo primato come rimbalzista in fila (sarebbero diventati cinque successivamente)

SAN ANTONIO - MAY 13: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs walks on the court in Game five of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at SBC Center on May 7, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 96-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

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13. TIM DUNCAN | San Antonio Spurs 2002-03 | Regular season: 23.9 punti, 11.2 rimbalzi |Playoff: 24.7 punti, 15.4 rimbalzi | Secondo titolo NBA della carriera e dei playoff di assoluto dominio, conclusi con una delle migliori gare di sempre per vincere il titolo: 21 punti, 20 rimbalzi, 10 assist e 8 stoppate contro i Nets di Jason Kidd

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12. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1997-98 | Regular season: 28.7 punti, 5.8 rimbalzi |Playoff: 32.4 punti, 5.1 rimbalzi | La stagione di “The Last Dance”: senza Pippen per le prime 35 partite, riuscì comunque a trascinare la squadra alle Finals fino alla conclusione più degna di una squadra inimitabile, con il sesto titolo conquistato a Salt Lake City

HOUSTON - JUNE 1: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics shoots a jumpshot over a Houston Rockets defender during the 1986 NBA Finals at the Summit on June 1, 1986 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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11. LARRY BIRD | Boston Celtics 1985-86 | Regular season: 25.8 punti, 9.8 rimbalzi |Playoff: 25.9 punti, 9.3 rimbalzi | 67 vittorie in regular season, terzo titolo di MVP in fila e MVP delle Finals con una tripla doppia nella vittoria decisiva sui Rockets di Olajuwon e Ralph Sampson

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 21: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks out at the crowd during the Laker's Championship Parade on June 21, 2000 in Los Angeles, California.
NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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10. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL | Los Angeles Lakers 1999-2000 | Regular season: 29.7 punti, 57.4 FG% | Playoff: 30.7 punti, 56.6 FG% | La stagione più dominante dell’auto-proclamatosi giocatore più dominante di sempre: 3 MVP (regular season, Finals e All-Star Game), primo anello, miglior realizzatore con 29.7 punti insieme a 13.6 rimbalzi, 3.8 assist e 3 stoppate con la ciliegina dei 61 punti vs i Clippers

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 9: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat goes in for a dunk against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on June 9, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

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9. LEBRON JAMES | Miami Heat 2011-12 | Regular season: 27.1 punti, 7.9 rimbalzi |Playoff: 30.3 punti, 9.7 rimbalzi | Anche in una stagione accorciata dal lockout, LeBron terzo premio di MVP e primo anello in carriera, con 45 punti+15 rimbalzi+5 assist per evitate l’eliminazione con i Boston Celtics e vittoria contro OKC

CLEVELAND - MAY 22: With one second remaining the ball is passed from out of bounds to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers who shoots the game winning three over Hedo Turkoglu #15 of the Orlando Magic in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at The Quicken Loans Arena on May 22, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

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8. LEBRON JAMES | Cleveland Cavaliers 2008-09 | Regular season: 28.4 punti, 7.6 rimbalzi | Playoff: 35.3 punti, 9.1 rimbalzi | Miglior record NBA con 66 vittorie e primo MVP della carriera, più una serie da 38.5 punti, 8.3 rimbalzi e 8 assist pur nella sconfitta in finale di conference con gli Orlando Magic. Il suo 37.4 di PER è il dato più alto di sempre in una serie di playoff

MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 10: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #33 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball over Wes Unseld #41 of the Baltimore Bullets on January 10, 1971 at the Milwaukee Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1971 NBAE (Photo by Vernon Biever/NBAE via Getty Images)

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7. KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | Milwaukee Bucks 1970-71 | Regular season: 31.7 punti, 16.0 rimbalzi | Playoff: 26.6 punti, 17.0 rimbalzi | Fresco di UCLA, Kareem era un mostro di atletismo e prolificità, guidando la lega per punti e vincendo il titolo di MVP insieme al titolo NBA in compagnia di Oscar Robertson

SECAUCUS, NJ - OCTOBER 29: George Mikan poses for a photo during a press conference to announce the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History on October 29, 1996 in Secaucus, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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6. GEORGE MIKAN | Minneapolis Lakers 1948-49 | Regular season: 28.3 punti, 41.6 FG% | Playoff: 30.3 punti, 45.4 FG% | Prima stagione ufficiale BAA dopo due anni in NBL, guidando i Lakers al primo dei cinque titoli nelle sei stagioni complete in cui ha giocato. Primo per punti nella lega, quasi il doppio di Win Shares rispetto al secondo di quell’anno, con 30+10 di media ai playoff

INGLEWOOD, CA - JUNE 7: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Elden Campbell #41 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Game 3 of the 1991 NBA Championship Finals on June 7, 1991 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 1991 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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5. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1990-91 | Regular season: 31.5 punti, 6.0 rimbalzi | Playoff: 31.1 punti, 6.4 rimbalzi | Il curriculum prima di vincere l'anello: 5 titoli di capocannoniere, 2 MVP, un Difensore dell’Anno. Ma in quelle Finals furono i suoi assist (11.4) a fare la differenza, conquistando il primo agognato titolo NBA. Da lì in poi non ha più perso coi Bulls in stagione completa

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4. WILT CHAMBERLAIN | San Francisco Warriors 1963-64 | Regular season: 36.9 punti, 22.3 rimbalzi | Playoff: 34.7 punti, 25.2 rimbalzi | La miglior individuale stagione di sempre senza vincere l’anello: a fare la differenza sono i suoi assist (5 a partita) e il miglioramento difensivo. Non abbastanza per superare Boston, ma cosa si può dire a uno da 29.2 e 27.6 con il 52% al tiro nella serie?

LeBron James of the Miami Heat speaks with reporters after Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena June 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 to become the 2013 NBA champions. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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3. LEBRON JAMES | Miami Heat 2012-13 | Regular season: 26.8 punti, 40.6 3P% | Playoff: 25.9 punti, 37.5 3P% | Una stagione dominante da 66 vittorie di cui 27 consecutive, una stagione da 60% da 2 e 40% da 3, primo in Real Plus-Minus e un solo voto andato a un altro per l’MVP (Carmelo Anthony). Infine il secondo anello consecutivo, dopo il miracolo di Ray Allen in gara-6

SPRINGFIELD, MA - OCTOBER 2: Wilt Chamberlain attends the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on October 2, 1998 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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2. WILT CHAMBERLAIN | Philadelphia 76ers 1966-67 | Regular season: 24.1 punti, 68.3 FG% |Playoff: 21.7 punti, 57.9 FG% | Il secondo dei tre titoli di MVP, ma anche più rimbalzi che punti e il titolo a fine anno segnando 28.5 punti a partita nelle Finals. Percentuale dal campo? 68.3% (seconda miglior prestazione della carriera). Assist? Quasi 8 a partita, giocando da centro

CHICAGO - JUNE 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls drives baseline against Shawn Kemp #40 of the Seattle SuperSonics during Game six of the 1996 NBA Finals at the United Center on June 16, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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1. MICHAEL JORDAN | Chicago Bulls 1995-96 | Regular season: 30.4 punti, 42.7 3P% |Playoff: 30.7 punti, 40.3 3P% | Le 72 vittorie. Il maggior numero di voti al tempo per il premio di MVP. Una cavalcata ai playoff conclusa con la vittoria nel Father’s Day — vincendo il primo titolo dopo il ritiro per la morte del padre James. Nessuna stagione meglio di MJ nel 1995-96 nella classifica stilata da ESPN