This is number three out of five in a series of stories ranking the top 5 players at each NBA position. please comment below if you’d like.

• Tim Duncan – Tim duncan was an outstanding player, the fundamentals consistency and his urge to win was great. He was probably the greatest shooter at the bank shot, he would cash in almost every time bank shot after bank shot. Tim Duncan was like the ultimate franchise player. Tim Duncan embodies everything basketball should be about. Career Stats: (19.3) PPG, (10.9) RPG, (2.2) BPG, Honors: Two-Time MVP, Three-Time Finals MVP, 15-Time All-Star, 15-Time All-NBA Selection, Rookie of the Year, 5 Championships, HALL OF FAME.

• Karl Malone – Karl Malone – Karl Malone was dangerous they called him the Mailman. The Mailman could hurt you inside, from the elbow, and with his elbows. You can’t say the words “pick and roll” without Karl Malone and his buddy John stockton they were so consistent, and tough, as anyone who has ever played in the league, they mastered the “pick and roll” and probably the best duo to ever do it. Career Stats: (25.0) PPG, (10.1) RPG, (3.6) APG, Honors: Two-Time MVP, 14-Time All-Star, 14-Time All-NBA Selection, Four-Time All-D selection, HALL OF FAME.

• Charles Barkley – Charles Barkley was a force of nature, he was a great all around player. Nobody was better at grabbing rebounds and going coast-to-coast. He was dominant in the paint but also a flat-out great shooter inside the arc. Career Stats: (22.1) PPG, (11.7) RPG, (1.5) SPG, Honors: MVP, 11-Time All-Star, 11-Time All-NBA selection, HALL OF FAME.

• Kevin Garnett – Kevin Garnett was one of the most versatile and intense players ever. During his boston years he proved that he could anchor a championship team when surrounded by other scoring options. He will be remembered as the most ferocious competitor of his era. Career stats: (17.9) PPG, (10.1) RPG, (1.4) BPG, Honors: MVP, 15-Time All-Star, 9-Time All-NBA selection, Defensive Player of the Year, 12-Time All-D selection

• Dennis Rodman – Dennis Rodman was a tenacious rebounder no one who has ever played this sport wanted to rebound the basketball more. He’s the answer to what happens when a smart and talented player dedicates himself to one aspect of the game. Rodman led the league in rebounding average. Career Stats:  (7.3) PPG, (13.1) RPG, (1.8) APG, Honors: Two-Time All-Star, Two-Time All-NBA selection, Two-Time Defensive Player of the Year, Eight-Time All-D selection, HALL OF FAME.