The 2021/22 NBA season started in a great way, with the Milwaukee Bucks receiving their championship rings and defeating the Brooklyn Nets in a terrific game. The first week of the competition will continue with exciting developments, especially with the All-Time NBA 75 list.
Before the official tip-off, the first 25 members of this list were revealed, with some big names making the cut. Current stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant were part of this lot. Besides, Dirk Nowitzki, Oscar Robertson, Bob Pettit, Bill Russell and more legends joined this club.
💎 75 Greatest Players in NBA History 💎
Follow along with this thread for the unveiling of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, which will be announced on TNT’s NBA Tip-Off/ESPN’s NBA Today starting tonight and through Thursday. 25 members will be announced each day. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/i06aYSBLEJ
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1st Part:
1. Hal Greer
2. Dirk Nowitzki
3. Bob Pettit
4. Oscar Robertson
5. Bill Russell
6. Giannis Antetokounmpo
7. Kevin Durant
8. Elvin Hayes
9. Jerry Lucas
10. Willis Reed
11. Nate Archibald
12. Bob Cousy
13. Dave Cowens
14. James Harden
15. Hakeem Olajuwon
16. Kevin McHale
17. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
18. George Mikan
19. John Stockton
20. Steve Nash
21. Charles Barkley
22. Julius Erving
23. George Gervin
24. Moses Malone
25. David Robinson
Today, ESPN’s NBA Today were in charge of revealing the next 25 members, featuring more high-profile players that left a huge mark on the game.
2nd part:
26. Magic Johnson
27. James Worthy
28. Wilt Chamberlain
29. Jerry West
30. Larry Bird
31. Michael Jordan
32. Scottie Pippen
33. Isiah Thomas
34. Clyde Drexler
35. Karl Malone
36. Patrick Ewing
37. Chris Paul
38. Allen Iverson
39. Tim Duncan
40. Kevin Garnett
41. John Havlicek
42. Sam Jones
43. Robert Parish
44. Bill Sharman
45. Bill Walton
46. Walt Frazier
47. Paul Arizin
48. Rick Barry
49. Nate Thurmond
50. Wes Unseld
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For this second revealing, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson and more signed their names on this epic list.
The third and final revelation will take place this Thursday, again on TNT. We’ve already seen 50 players and the final lot will have more names that enchanted the public with their talent during 75 years of the NBA.
