NBA Legends Rank Greatest Franchise Players

Across several retrospectives and interviews, NBA history is framed through the players and decisions that shaped franchises and the game. Robert Horry and James Worthy credit Shaquille O’Neal’s move from Orlando to the Lakers with helping establish greater player freedom and ushering in a new era of Lakers success, while Worthy argues Horry belongs in the Hall of Fame. Franchise all-time lists highlight Kawhi Leonard and Vince Carter for Toronto, Kevin Johnson and Devin Booker for Phoenix, and Indiana standouts from both its ABA championship years and later NBA contenders, including Paul George. Chris Mullin’s discussion of the greatest shooters features Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson alongside legends such as Larry Bird, Ray Allen and Reggie Miller. Together, the pieces weigh greatness through championships, signature moments, individual skill and lasting influence.