Charles Barkley currently has Bran at 7 on his all time list, right behind Kobe

[Heavincent]

"He's at the peak of his superpowers right now," Barkley added. "I don't know if he's playing the best he's ever played. Man, the guy just is one of the 10 greatest players I've ever seen, and right now he's No. 7 on my all-time list. He can move a step closer to Kobe (Bryant) if he wins this year."

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_28236733/charles-barkley-stays-consistent-picks-cavs-over-warriors

Thoughts? Interesting to see a 90's guy heap such praise on the newer generation.

[RRR3]

I'd be interested to know where he ranks himself.


He has both Kobe and LeBron ranked higher than most on ISH do for sure.

[Kingwillball]

Lebron will easily finish top 5 but still can finish top 2 with a couple more titles..

[IncarceratedBob]

Only need one more Finals MVP to shut down any argument Kobe has over him

[Megabox!]

Not all 90's players are grumpy old men who thinks anything after their time is inferior. He recognizes LBJ and Kobe's skills, talents and greatness.

[bdreason]

I wonder if he's excluding 60's players? And probably doesn't have Shaq in the top 10 either. :oldlol:


I'm guessing his top 7 looks something like;


1. MJ
2. Kareem
3. Magic
4. Bird
5. Duncan
6. Kobe
7. LeBron



Not a terrible list, but I have Wilt, Shaq, and Russell all above Kobe and LeBron. Hakeem is in the mix as well.

[francesco totti]

I wonder if he's excluding 60's players? And probably doesn't have Shaq in the top 10 either. :oldlol:


I'm guessing his top 7 looks something like;


1. MJ
2. Kareem
3. Magic
4. Bird
5. Duncan
6. Kobe
7. LeBron



Not a terrible list, but I have Wilt, Shaq, and Russell all above Kobe and LeBron. Hakeem is in the mix as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfd_YDELLOM

1 mj
2 oscar
3 bill rusell
4 wilt chamberlain
5 kobe
7 lebron


maybe magic 6th :facepalm

[francesco totti]

he has another ranking here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfkqGJLALNs

1 - jordan
2 - oscar
3 - russell
4 - kareem
5 - wilt
6 - kobe
7 - lebron

[NumberSix]

Only need one more Finals MVP to shut down any argument Kobe has over him
Keep dreaming. Kobe Stans used to say Duncan can only surpass Kobe if he matches his 5 rings. Now that he in fact has matched his 5 rings, with more MVPs and more FMVPs, they still cling to their irrational belief that Kobe is better. They can't even claim longevity. Duncan clearly wins that, but they won't let go.

LeBron could win 5 rings, all 5 FMVPs, another MVP and they still would never concede. Their argument would be something like "eastern conference" or "played with Wade".

[ArbitraryWater]

man these guys change their shit all the time.. Chuck is the same dude who frequently compares Bron to MJ and notes all the positives he has on him, leaping him above everyone else, straight to MJ.

[NumberSix]

man these guys change their shit all the time.. Chuck is the same dude who frequently compares Bron to MJ and notes all the positives he has on him, leaping him above everyone else, straight to MJ.
I remember like 2 years ago, Chuck claimed that LeBron was challenging MJ for the top spot (I think on the Dan Patrick show) and then a few days later didn't have LeBron in the top 10.

I like Chuck, but this dudes opinions change day to day.

[francesco totti]

man these guys change their shit all the time.. Chuck is the same dude who frequently compares Bron to MJ and notes all the positives he has on him, leaping him above everyone else, straight to MJ.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXmV7AV7Mrs

[kamil]

Lebron will easily finish top 5 but still can finish top 2 with a couple more titles..

Top 2? That ship sailed a long time ago.

[Wade's Rings]

Barkley changes his mind all the time and is known to say stupid shit.

[Eric Cartman]

Finally something that both kobe and lebron stans can be happy about and on board with :applause:

[HOoopCityJones]

Been told ya man, most all time greats have Kobe and Bron around that 6-7 area, right out the Top 5. I'll give Duncan his Top 5 nod. I honestly believe him, Kobe and Bron are better than Bird and Magic.

[rmt]

Been told ya man, most all time greats have Kobe and Bron around that 6-7 area, right out the Top 5. I'll give Duncan his Top 5 nod. I honestly believe him, Kobe and Bron are better than Bird and Magic.

What??? Kobe fans coming round on Duncan - wonders never cease - hard to argue against seeing as TD's got 5 rings with 2 MVPs and 3 FMVPs and is still adding all-nba and all-defensive honors to his resume.

As far as Lebron is concerned, he's still #11 for me (Hakeem's runs were more impressive/much less help) until he wins another ring and FMVP. Then he'll leap-frog Hakeem and probably tie/pass Kobe.

[Dro]

Lebron will easily finish top 5 but still can finish top 2 with a couple more titles..
No, he has no chance to finish top 2. He can maybe crack the top 5 though...

[riseagainst]

No, he has no chance to finish top 2. He can maybe crack the top 5 though...

why can't he crack the top 2? Assuming Kareem is 2nd, if lebron can win 2 more titles he'd have: 4 rings, 4 fmvps, 4 mvps (he could have 5 or 6 by that time). Worst case scenario he'd be 3rd. He'll have more milestones than Kareem except for all time points. But he'll pass him in playoff points for sure.

:confusedshrug:

[BBallZen83]

Finally something that both kobe and lebron stans can be happy about and on board with :applause:

Don't ever underestimate the power of blind hatred.

[Droid101]

Top 7? Lolo

If he doesn't win with his super-stacked roster this year, he's out of the top 30.

[Cleverness]

Barkley changes his mind all the time and is known to say stupid shit.

yeah, all these guys do

Charles Barkley right after 2009 championship adamantly argues that Kobe is not top 10.. not even above Hakeem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQkYxfenDHA

One year later he says Kobe is top 5, while all this board remembers is either 6/24 or kobe holding 5 to the crowd

what's amazing to me is if Pau Gasol gets injured in 2010, all of a sudden Kobe is not top 10 on the list, despite doing the same thing he does every year

[JohnFreeman]

Keep dreaming. Kobe Stans used to say Duncan can only surpass Kobe if he matches his 5 rings. Now that he in fact has matched his 5 rings, with more MVPs and more FMVPs, they still cling to their irrational belief that Kobe is better. They can't even claim longevity. Duncan clearly wins that, but they won't let go.

LeBron could win 5 rings, all 5 FMVPs, another MVP and they still would never concede. Their argument would be something like "eastern conference" or "played with Wade".
Great post

[Cold soul]

I can't disagree with Barkley here Lebron not far off from Kobe.

[Dro]

why can't he crack the top 2? Assuming Kareem is 2nd, if lebron can win 2 more titles he'd have: 4 rings, 4 fmvps, 4 mvps (he could have 5 or 6 by that time). Worst case scenario he'd be 3rd. He'll have more milestones than Kareem except for all time points. But he'll pass him in playoff points for sure.

:confusedshrug:
My top 10.

1. Jordan
2. Kareem
3. Wilt
4. Oscar
5. Magic

To me, Lebron might pass Magic but I doubt it.

6. Bird
7. Duncan
8. Shaq
9. Kobe
10. I'd have no problem putting Lebron at #10 now. He's done more than Hakeem has with the same amount of rings.

[Cold soul]

Lebron 9th ATM with great opportunity to move up several spots up and Kobe at 6th.

[RRR3]

Lebron 9th ATM with great opportunity to move up several spots up and Kobe at 6th.
If you have both Kobe and Bron in your top 10, who are you keeping out? Hakeem? Just curious.

[KiiiiNG]

mj
kareem
magic
bird
lebron
shaq
russell
duncan
kobe
hakeem


my personal top 10

[BigBoss]

Only need one more Finals MVP to shut down any argument Kobe has over him

When he loses he's out of the Top 10 forever.

[LakersDaBEst]

Only need one more Finals MVP to shut down any argument Kobe has over him


and 2 more rings IF he wins this yr....