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The NBA 75th Anniversary Team, also referred to as the NBA 75, was chosen in 2021 to honor the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It was the fourth and most recent anniversary team in the league. Similar to the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996, a panel of media members, current and former players, coaches, general managers, and team executives selected the greatest players in league history. Tasked with compiling a list of 75 players, the committee named an additional 76th member due to a tie in voting. The list is part of the league's anniversary celebration during the 2021–22 season. Forty-five of the seventy-six players were later assembled in Cleveland, during the halftime ceremony of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

Players selected[]

List[]

At the time of selection, the players selected combined for 158 NBA championships, 62 Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, 48 Finals MVP awards, and 730 All-Star selections. Of the 76 players, all 50 members of the 50th anniversary team were selected.[1] The other 26 included players from the 1970s to the current era.[2] Two notable omissions from the earlier top 50 selections, Bob McAdoo and Dominique Wilkins, were named to the 75th anniversary list.[3][4] When the previous 50 players were chosen in 1996–97, Wilkins was the only nine-time All-Star to be excluded, as well as the only six-time All-NBA selection to miss the cut. A two-time NBA champion, McAdoo was the only former league MVP omitted.[4][5] Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, George Mikan and Bob Pettit are the only players who have been named to all four NBA anniversary teams.[6]

Eleven players (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, and Russell Westbrook) were active in the 2021–22 season, when the list was announced.[1] Four of them (Anthony, Davis, James, and Westbrook) were playing for the Los Angeles Lakers on their 2021–22 squad. The Brooklyn Nets, with Durant and Harden on their roster, were the only other team with multiple active players.[7] The Boston Celtics had the most overall players, past and present, on the list with 20. The Lakers were next with 15.[8]

Key
Italics Denotes player who was active in the NBA at the time of induction
Bold Denotes player who was not previously on the 50th Anniversary Team
All-Star Denotes number of All-Star appearances
All-NBA Denotes number of All-NBA selections
HoF Year Denotes year of Basketball Hall of Fame induction
G Guard F Forward C Center
Pos Position Pts Points Reb Rebounds
Ast Assists MVP Most Valuable Player

Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 2020–21 season, the season last completed before the list was announced.

NBA 75th Anniversary Team members
Name[9] Team(s) played for (years) Pos Pts Reb Ast Championships won[b] MVP won Finals MVP won All Star All-NBA HoF Year Ref.
Abdul-Jabbar, KareemKareem Abdul-Jabbar Milwaukee Bucks (1969–1975)
Los Angeles Lakers (1975–1989) 		C 38,387 17,440 5,660 &0000000000000006000000 6 (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) &0000000000000006000000 6 (1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1971, 1985) 19 15 1995 [10]
Allen, RayRay Allen Milwaukee Bucks (1996–2003)
Seattle SuperSonics (2003–2007)
Boston Celtics (2007–2012)
Miami Heat (2012–2014) 		G 24,505 5,272 4,361 &0000000000000002000000 2 (2008, 2013) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 10 2 2018 [11]
Antetokounmpo, GiannisGiannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks (2013–2021) F 12,319 5,371 2,632 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2021) &0000000000000002000000 2 (2019, 2020) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2021) 5 5 TBD [12]
Anthony, CarmeloCarmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets (2003–2011)
New York Knicks (2011–2017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2021) 		F 27,370 7,520 3,354 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 10 6 TBD [13]
Archibald, NateNate Archibald Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City-Omaha / Kansas City Kings (1970–1976)
New York Nets (1976–1977)
Boston Celtics (1978–1983)
Milwaukee Bucks (1983–1984) 		G 16,481 2,046 6,476 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1981) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 6 5 1991 [14]
Arizin, PaulPaul Arizin Philadelphia Warriors (1950–1952, 1954–1962) F 16,266 6,129 1,665 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1956) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 10 4 1978 [15]
Barkley, CharlesCharles Barkley Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
Phoenix Suns (1992–1996)
Houston Rockets (1996–2000) 		F 23,757 12,546 4,215 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (1993) &0000000000000000000000 None 11 11 2006 [16]
Barry, RickRick Barry San Francisco / Golden State Warriors (1965–1967, 1972–1978)
Houston Rockets (1978–1980) 		F 18,395 5,168 4,017 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1975) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (1975) 8 6 1987 [17]
Baylor, ElginElgin Baylor Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers (1958–1971) F 23,149 11,463 3,650 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 11 10 1977 [18]
Bing, DaveDave Bing Detroit Pistons (1966–1975)
Washington Bullets (1975–1977)
Boston Celtics (1977–1978) 		G 18,327 3,420 5,397 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 7 3 1990 [19]
Bird, LarryLarry Bird Boston Celtics (1979–1992) F 21,791 8,974 5,695 &0000000000000003000000 3 (1981, 1984, 1986) &0000000000000003000000 3 (1984, 1985, 1986) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1984, 1986) 12 10 1998 [20]
Bryant, KobeKobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2016) G 33,643 7,047 6,306 &0000000000000005000000 5 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2008) &0000000000000002000000 2 (2009, 2010) 18 15 2020 [21]
Chamberlain, WiltWilt Chamberlain Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors (1959–1965)
Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1968)
Los Angeles Lakers (1968–1973) 		C 31,419 23,924 4,643 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1967, 1972) &0000000000000004000000 4 (1960, 1966, 1967, 1968) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1972) 13 10 1979 [22]
Cousy, BobBob Cousy Boston Celtics (1950–1963)
Cincinnati Royals (1969–1970) 		G 16,960 4,786 6,955 &0000000000000006000000 6 (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1957) &0000000000000000000000 None 13 12 1971 [23]
Cowens, DaveDave Cowens Boston Celtics (1970–1980)
Milwaukee Bucks (1982–1983) 		C 13,516 10,444 2,910 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1974, 1976) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1973) &0000000000000000000000 None 7 3 1991 [24]
Cunningham, BillyBilly Cunningham Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1972, 1974–1976) F 13,626 6,638 2,625 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1967) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 5 4 1986 [25]
Curry, StephenStephen Curry Golden State Warriors (2009–2021) G 18,434 3,503 4,984 &0000000000000003000000 3 (2015, 2017, 2018) &0000000000000002000000 2 (2015, 2016) &0000000000000000000000 None 7 7 TBD [26]
Davis, AnthonyAnthony Davis New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans (2012–2019)
Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2021) 		F/C 13,463 5,769 1,292 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2020) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 8 4 TBD [27]
DeBusschere, DaveDave DeBusschere Detroit Pistons (1962–1968)
New York Knicks (1968–1974) 		F 14,053 9,618 2,497 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1970, 1973) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 8 1 1983 [28]
Drexler, ClydeClyde Drexler Portland Trail Blazers (1983–1995)
Houston Rockets (1995–1998) 		G 22,195 6,677 6,125 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1995) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 10 5 2004 [29]
Duncan, TimTim Duncan San Antonio Spurs (1997–2016) F/C 26,496 15,091 4,225 &0000000000000005000000 5 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) &0000000000000002000000 2 (2002, 2003) &0000000000000003000000 3 (1999, 2003, 2005) 15 15 2020 [30]
Durant, KevinKevin Durant Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2016)
Golden State Warriors (2016–2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2020–2021) 		F 23,883 6,239 3,681 &0000000000000002000000 2 (2017, 2018) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2014) &0000000000000002000000 2 (2017, 2018) 11 9 TBD [31]
Erving, JuliusJulius Erving Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1987) F 18,364 5,601 3,224 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1983) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1981) &0000000000000000000000 None 11 7 1993 [32]
Ewing, PatrickPatrick Ewing New York Knicks (1985–2000)
Seattle SuperSonics (2000–2001)
Orlando Magic (2001–2002) 		C 24,815 11,607 2,215 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 11 7 2008 [33]
Frazier, WaltWalt Frazier New York Knicks (1967–1977)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1977–1980) 		G 15,581 4,830 5,040 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1970, 1973) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 7 6 1987 [34]
Garnett, KevinKevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–2007, 2015–2016)
Boston Celtics (2007–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2015) 		F/C 26,071 14,662 5,445 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2008) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2004) &0000000000000000000000 None 15 9 2020 [35]
Gervin, GeorgeGeorge Gervin San Antonio Spurs (1976–1985)
Chicago Bulls (1985–1986) 		G 20,708 3,607 2,214 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 9 7 1996 [36]
Greer, HalHal Greer Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers (1958–1973) G 21,586 5,665 4,540 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1967) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 10 7 1982 [37]
Harden, JamesJames Harden Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2012)
Houston Rockets (2012–2021)
Brooklyn Nets (2021) 		G 22,045 4,794 5,730 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (2018) &0000000000000000000000 None 9 7 TBD [38]
Havlicek, JohnJohn Havlicek Boston Celtics (1962–1978) F/G 26,395 8,007 6,114 &0000000000000008000000 8 (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (1974) 13 11 1984 [39]
Hayes, ElvinElvin Hayes San Diego / Houston Rockets (1968–1972, 1981–1984)
Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets (1972–1981) 		F/C 27,313 16,279 2,398 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1978) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 12 6 1990 [40]
Iverson, AllenAllen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers (1996–2006, 2009–2010)
Denver Nuggets (2006–2008)
Detroit Pistons (2008–2009)
Memphis Grizzlies (2009) 		G 24,368 3,394 5,624 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (2001) &0000000000000000000000 None 11 8 2016 [41]
James, LeBronLeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018)
Miami Heat (2010–2014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2018–2021) 		F 35,385 9,751 9,696 &0000000000000004000000 4 (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) &0000000000000004000000 4 (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) &0000000000000004000000 4 (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 17 17 TBD [42]
Johnson, MagicMagic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1991, 1996) G 17,707 6,559 10,141 &0000000000000005000000 5 (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) &0000000000000003000000 3 (1987, 1989, 1990) &0000000000000003000000 3 (1980, 1982, 1987) 12 10 2002 [43]
Jones, SamSam Jones Boston Celtics (1957–1969) G 15,411 4,305 2,209 &0000000000000010000000 10 (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 5 3 1984 [44]
Jordan, MichaelMichael Jordan Chicago Bulls (1984–1993, 1995–1998)
Washington Wizards (2001–2003) 		G 32,292 6,672 5,633 &0000000000000006000000 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) &0000000000000005000000 5 (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) &0000000000000006000000 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) 14 11 2009 [45]
Kidd, JasonJason Kidd Dallas Mavericks (1994–1996, 2008–2012)
Phoenix Suns (1996–2001)
New Jersey Nets (2001–2008)
New York Knicks (2012–2013) 		G 17,529 8,725 12,091 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2011) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 10 6 2018 [46]
Leonard, KawhiKawhi Leonard San Antonio Spurs (2011–2018)
Toronto Raptors (2018–2019)
Los Angeles Clippers (2019–2021) 		F 11,085 3,689 1,672 &0000000000000002000000 2 (2014, 2019) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000002000000 2 (2014, 2019) 5 5 TBD [47]
Lillard, DamianDamian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2021) G 16,815 2,856 4,514 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 6 6 TBD [48]
Lucas, JerryJerry Lucas Cincinnati Royals (1963–1969)
San Francisco Warriors (1969–1971)
New York Knicks (1971–1974) 		F 14,053 12,942 2,732 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1973) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 7 5 1980 [49]
Malone, KarlKarl Malone Utah Jazz (1985–2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004) 		F 36,928 14,968 5,248 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000002000000 2 (1997, 1999) &0000000000000000000000 None 14 14 2010 [50]
Malone, MosesMoses Malone Buffalo Braves (1976)
Houston Rockets (1976–1982)
Philadelphia 76ers (1982–1986, 1993–1994)
Washington Bullets (1986–1988)
Atlanta Hawks (1988–1991)
Milwaukee Bucks (1991–1993)
San Antonio Spurs (1994–1995) 		C 27,409 16,212 1,796 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1983) &0000000000000003000000 3 (1979, 1982, 1983) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1983) 12 8 2001 [51]
Maravich, PetePete Maravich Atlanta Hawks (1970–1974)
New Orleans / Utah Jazz (1974–1980)
Boston Celtics (1980) 		G 15,948 2,747 3,563 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 5 4 1987 [52]
McAdoo, BobBob McAdoo Buffalo Braves (1972–1976)
New York Knicks (1976–1979)
Boston Celtics (1979)
Detroit Pistons (1979–1981)
New Jersey Nets (1981)
Los Angeles Lakers (1981–1985)
Philadelphia 76ers (1986) 		F/C 18,787 8,048 1,951 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1982, 1985) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1975) &0000000000000000000000 None 5 2 2000 [53]
McHale, KevinKevin McHale Boston Celtics (1980–1993) F 17,335 7,122 1,670 &0000000000000003000000 3 (1981, 1984, 1986) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 7 1 1999 [54]
Mikan, GeorgeGeorge Mikan Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1954, 1955–1956) C 10,156 4,167 1,245 &0000000000000005000000 5 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 4 6 1959 [55]
Miller, ReggieReggie Miller Indiana Pacers (1987–2005) G 25,279 4,182 4,141 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 5 3 2012 [56]
Monroe, EarlEarl Monroe Baltimore Bullets (1967–1971)
New York Knicks (1971–1980) 		G 17,454 2,796 3,594 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1973) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 4 1 1990 [57]
Nash, SteveSteve Nash Phoenix Suns (1996–1998, 2004–2012)
Dallas Mavericks (1999–2004)
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2014) 		G 17,387 3,642 10,335 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000002000000 2 (2005, 2006) &0000000000000000000000 None 8 7 2018 [58]
Nowitzki, DirkDirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks (1999–2019) F 31,560 11,489 3,651 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2011) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2007) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2011) 14 12 TBD [59]
Olajuwon, HakeemHakeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets (1984–2001)
Toronto Raptors (2001–2002) 		C 26,946 13,748 3,058 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1994, 1995) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1994) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1994, 1995) 12 12 2008 [60]
O'Neal, ShaquilleShaquille O'Neal Orlando Magic (1992–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004)
Miami Heat (2004–2008)
Phoenix Suns (2008–2009)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010)
Boston Celtics (2010–2011) 		C 28,596 13,099 3,026 &0000000000000004000000 4 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2006) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2000) &0000000000000003000000 3 (2000, 2001, 2002) 15 14 2016 [61]
Parish, RobertRobert Parish Golden State Warriors (1976–1980)
Boston Celtics (1980–1994)
Charlotte Hornets (1994–1996)
Chicago Bulls (1996–1997) 		C 23,334 14,715 2,180 &0000000000000004000000 4 (1981, 1984, 1986, 1997) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 9 2 2003 [62]
Paul, ChrisChris Paul New Orleans Hornets (2005–2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017)
Houston Rockets (2017–2019)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020)
Phoenix Suns (2020–2021) 		G 19,978 4,923 10,275 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 11 10 TBD [63]
Payton, GaryGary Payton Seattle SuperSonics (1990–2003)
Milwaukee Bucks (2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)
Boston Celtics (2004–2005)
Miami Heat (2005–2007) 		G 21,813 5,269 8,966 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2006) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 9 9 2013 [64]
Pettit, BobBob Pettit Milwaukee / St. Louis Hawks (1954–1965) F 20,880 12,849 2,369 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1958) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1956, 1959) &0000000000000000000000 None 11 11 1971 [65]
Pierce, PaulPaul Pierce Boston Celtics (1999–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Washington Wizards (2014–2015)
Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2017) 		F 26,397 7,527 4,708 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2008) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (2008) 10 4 2021 [66]
Pippen, ScottieScottie Pippen Chicago Bulls (1987–1998, 2003–2004)
Houston Rockets (1999)
Portland Trail Blazers (1999–2003) 		F 18,940 7,494 6,135 &0000000000000006000000 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 7 7 2010 [67]
Reed, WillisWillis Reed New York Knicks (1964–1974) C/F 12,183 8,414 1,186 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1970, 1973) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1970) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1970, 1973) 7 5 1982 [68]
Robertson, OscarOscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals (1960–1970)
Milwaukee Bucks (1970–1974) 		G 26,710 7,804 9,887 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1971) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1964) &0000000000000000000000 None 12 11 1980 [69]
Robinson, DavidDavid Robinson San Antonio Spurs (1989–2003) C 20,790 10,497 2,441 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1999, 2003) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1995) &0000000000000000000000 None 10 10 2009 [70]
Rodman, DennisDennis Rodman Detroit Pistons (1986–1993)
San Antonio Spurs (1993–1995)
Chicago Bulls (1995–1998)
Los Angeles Lakers (1999)
Dallas Mavericks (2000) 		F 6,683 11,954 1,600 &0000000000000005000000 5 (1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 2 2 2011 [71]
Russell, BillBill Russell Boston Celtics (1956–1969) C 14,522 21,620 4,100 &0000000000000011000000 11 (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969) &0000000000000005000000 5 (1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965) &0000000000000000000000 None 12 11 1975 [72]
Schayes, DolphDolph Schayes Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers (1949–1964) F 18,438 11,256 3,072 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1955) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 12 12 1973 [73]
Sharman, BillBill Sharman Washington Capitols (1950–1951)
Boston Celtics (1951–1961) 		G 12,665 2,779 2,101 &0000000000000004000000 4 (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 8 7 1976 [74]
Stockton, JohnJohn Stockton Utah Jazz (1984–2003) G 19,711 4,051 15,806 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 10 11 2009 [75]
Thomas, IsiahIsiah Thomas Detroit Pistons (1981–1994) G 18,822 3,478 9,061 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1989, 1990) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (1990) 12 5 2000 [76]
Thurmond, NateNate Thurmond San Francisco / Golden State Warriors (1963–1974)
Chicago Bulls (1974–1975)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1975–1977) 		C 14,437 14,464 2,575 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 7 0 1985 [77]
Unseld, WesWes Unseld Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets (1968–1981) C 10,624 13,769 3,822 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1978) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1969) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1978) 5 1 1988 [78]
Wade, DwyaneDwyane Wade Miami Heat (2003–2016, 2018–2019)
Chicago Bulls (2016–2017)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018) 		G 23,165 4,933 5,701 &0000000000000003000000 3 (2006, 2012, 2013) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (2006) 13 8 TBD [79]
Walton, BillBill Walton Portland Trail Blazers (1974–1978)
San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers (1980,1982–1985)
Boston Celtics (1985–1987) 		C 6,215 4,923 1,590 &0000000000000002000000 2 (1977, 1986) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1978) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1977) 2 2 1993 [80]
West, JerryJerry West Los Angeles Lakers (1960–1974) G 25,192 5,366 6,238 &0000000000000001000000 1 (1972) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (1969) 14 12 1980 [81]
Westbrook, RussellRussell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2019)
Houston Rockets (2019–2020)
Washington Wizards (2020–2021) 		G 21,857 6,961 8,061 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (2017) &0000000000000000000000 None 9 9 TBD [82]
Wilkens, LennyLenny Wilkens St. Louis Hawks (1960−1968)
Seattle SuperSonics (1968–1972)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1972–1974)
Portland Trail Blazers (1974–1975) 		G 17,772 5,030 7,211 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 9 0 1989 [83]
Wilkins, DominiqueDominique Wilkins Atlanta Hawks (1982–1994)
Los Angeles Clippers (1994)
Boston Celtics (1994–1995)
San Antonio Spurs (1996–1997)
Orlando Magic (1999) 		F 26,668 7,169 2,677 &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 9 7 2006 [84]
Worthy, JamesJames Worthy Los Angeles Lakers (1982–1994) F 16,320 4,708 2,791 &0000000000000003000000 3 (1985, 1987, 1988) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000001000000 1 (1988) 7 2 2003 [85]

Selection process[]

The list was made through voting compiled by a panel of 88 media, current and former players, coaches, general managers, and team executives.[86][87] The NBA stated the players were "selected for being pioneers that have helped shape, define, and redefine the game."[88] The NBA revealed 25 members of the list the first two days, and 26 the last day from October 19 through October 21, 2021.[89]

Reception[]

Upon its release, there was immediate reaction from members and analysts of the basketball community,[90][91][92][93] including from players both selected and not selected.[94][95]

15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History[]

Alongside the selection of the NBA's 75th anniversary team was the selection of the 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History. The list was compiled based upon unranked selection undertaken exclusively by a panel of 43 current and former NBA coaches in collaboration with the National Basketball Coaches Association. Of the 15 coaches, eight members of the Top 10 Coaches in NBA History in 1996 were selected; original Top 10 coaches Bill Fitch and John Kundla were excluded from the updated list. Nine of the 15 coaches named were alive at the time of the list's announcement, and four of them—Steve Kerr, Gregg Popovich, Doc Rivers, and Erik Spoelstra—were active. Six have died: Red Holzman in 1998, Red Auerbach in 2006, Chuck Daly in 2009, Jack Ramsay in 2014, and K. C. Jones and Jerry Sloan in 2020. Nelson and Sloan were the only members to have never won a championship as a coach; Nelson won five as a player. Wilkens was the only member of the coaches list to have been selected as a member of the players list. Ten of the 15 coaches are also members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, with Nelson the most recent inductee in 2012.[96]

Coach Team(s) coached (years) Coaching record Championships won as coach Coach of the Year award(s) won Year of Basketball Hall of Fame induction Ref.
Auerbach, RedRed Auerbach Washington Capitols (1946–1949)
Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1950)
Boston Celtics (1950–1966)		 &0000000000000000662000 938–479 (.662) &0000000000000009000000 9 (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1965) 1969 [97]
Brown, LarryLarry Brown Denver Nuggets (1976–1979)
New Jersey Nets (1981–1983)
San Antonio Spurs (1988–1992)
Los Angeles Clippers (1992–1993)
Indiana Pacers (1993–1997)
Philadelphia 76ers (1997–2003)
Detroit Pistons (2003–2005)
New York Knicks (2005–2006)
Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2010)		 &0000000000000000548000 1,098–904 (.548) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2004) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2001) 2002 [98]
Daly, ChuckChuck Daly Cleveland Cavaliers (1982)
Detroit Pistons (1983–1992)
New Jersey Nets (1992–1994)
Orlando Magic (1997–1999)		 &0000000000000000593000 638–437 (.593) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1989, 1990) &0000000000000000000000 None 1994 [99]
Holzman, RedRed Holzman Milwaukee / St. Louis Hawks (1954–1956)
New York Knicks (1967–1977), (1978–1982)		 &0000000000000000535000 696–604 (.535) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1970, 1973) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1970) 1986 [100]
Jackson, PhilPhil Jackson Chicago Bulls (1989–1998)
Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2004, 2005–2011)		 &0000000000000000704000 1,155–485 (.704) &0000000000000011000000 11 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1996) 2007 [101]
Jones, K. C.K. C. Jones Capital / Washington Bullets (1973–1976)
Boston Celtics (1983–1988)
Seattle SuperSonics (1990–1992)		 &0000000000000000674000 522–252 (.674) &0000000000000002000000 2 (1984, 1986) &0000000000000000000000 None – [102]
Kerr, SteveSteve Kerr Golden State Warriors (2014–present) &0000000000000000687000 376–171 (.687)
429–200 (.682)		 &0000000000000003000000 3 (2015, 2017, 2018) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2016) – [103]
Nelson, DonDon Nelson Milwaukee Bucks (1976–1987)
Golden State Warriors (1988–1995, 2006–2010)
New York Knicks (1995–1996)
Dallas Mavericks (1997–2005)		 &0000000000000000557000 1,335–1,063 (.557) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000003000000 3 (1983, 1985, 1992) 2012 [104][105]
Popovich, GreggGregg Popovich San Antonio Spurs (1996–present) &0000000000000000667000 1,310–653 (.667)
1,344–701 (.657)		 &0000000000000005000000 5 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) &0000000000000003000000 3 (2003, 2012, 2014) – [106]
Ramsay, JackJack Ramsay Philadelphia 76ers (1968–1972)
Buffalo Braves (1972–1976)
Portland Trail Blazers (1976–1986)
Indiana Pacers (1986–1988)		 &0000000000000000525000 864–783 (.525) &0000000000000001000000 1 (1977) &0000000000000000000000 None 1992 [107]
Riley, PatPat Riley Los Angeles Lakers (1981–1990)
New York Knicks (1991–1995)
Miami Heat (1995–2003, 2005–2008)		 &00000000000000006360001,210–694 (.636) &0000000000000005000000 5 (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2006) &0000000000000003000000 3 (1990, 1993, 1997) 2008 [108]
Rivers, DocDoc Rivers Orlando Magic (1999–2003)
Boston Celtics (2004–2013)
Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2020)
Philadelphia 76ers (2020–present)		 &0000000000000000585000 992–704 (.585)
1,043–735 (.587)		 &0000000000000001000000 1 (2008) &0000000000000001000000 1 (2000) – [109]
Sloan, JerryJerry Sloan Chicago Bulls (1979–1982)
Utah Jazz (1988–2011)		 &0000000000000000603000 1,221–803 (.603) &0000000000000000000000 None &0000000000000000000000 None 2009 [110]
Spoelstra, ErikErik Spoelstra Miami Heat (2008–present) &0000000000000000589000 607–424 (.589)
660–453 (.593)		 &0000000000000002000000 2 (2012, 2013) &0000000000000000000000 None – [111]
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