Nothing serves like a heated discussion about the most controversial topic for a basketball fanatic than... Who are the best players from number 2 to 10 in NBA history? The consensus number one is, of course, “His Airness” br 10. Larry Birdbr Résumé: 12-time All-Star, a 3-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP br 9. Tim Duncanbr Résumé: 15-time All-Star, a 5-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP br 8. Wilt Chamberlainbr Résumé: 13-time All-Star, a 2-time NBA champion, and a 1-time Finals MVP br 7. Bill Russellbr Résumé: 12-time All-Star, an 11-time NBA champion, and a 5-time Finals MVP br 6. Shaquille O'Nealbr Résumé: 15-time All-Star, a 4-time NBA champion, and a 3-time Finals MVP br 5. Kobe Bryantbr Résumé: 18-time All-Star, a 5-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP br 4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbarbr Résumé: 19-time All-Star, a 6-time NBA champion, and a 2-time Finals MVP br 3. Magic Johnsonbr Résumé: 12-time All-Star, a 5-time NBA champion, and a 3-time Finals MVP br 2. Lebron James (Active)br Résumé: 14-time All-Star, a 3-time NBA champion, and a 3-time Finals MVP br 1.