Top Players by Position (PFs)

Here we go once again. In this part of this mini-series about the greatest ballers in history, i´m about to show the best power forwards in the rich history of the Association, whether it is because of their unique style, their power, their winning mentality or their longevity. The only difference is that i will include five instead of three, because i feel like three didn´t really cut it this time around. These are the chosen ones:

5.- Charles Barkley: "Sir Charles" is probably the most talented power forward ever. He was a beast during his prime and well into his 30s, when he joined the Rockets to chase that elusive title he coveted so desperately in both Philly and Phoenix. Some say he was undersized, but he was as strong as a bull, and his shot was much better than most of the other big guys. His defense wasn´t bad either. His best year was 1993, when he won the MVP over Jordan, only to lose to him in the Finals as the leader of the Suns. His character and will to win made him a legend, and a very likable guy on and off the court. He averaged 22 points and almost 12 rebounds a game.

4- Karl Malone: "The Mailman" is the second player with more points in history, and that tells us his best skill: endurance. Malone was able to play at a high level until his mid-thirties, sending the Jazz to two NBA Finals, and winning two MVPs.

He joined forces with the Lakers in 2003, reaching the Finals for the third time, and getting his third lost in three tries. His stats are mind-blowing: 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.

3- Dirk Nowitzki: coming from Germany, Dirk is the best foreigner in the history of this league, as well as one of the most devastating offensive weapons to play the game. His 2007 MVP is among one of the one-sided elections ever, and his 2011 playoff run was magnificent, beating the Lakers, the young Thunder and the star-studded Miami Heat to raise the first banner in franchise history.

2- Kevin Garnett: "The Big Ticket" is one of the most intense and entertaining ballers of the decade, and his career has been divided in three teams: Minnesota, Boston and Brooklyn. In the first team, he won the MVP and became an international star. In the second, he learnt his role as a team player and won a ring. Now, he´s trying to get another one in Brooklyn, even if he has nothing else to prove. 

1-Tim Duncan: "The Big Fundamental" is just that, an open book on how to play basketball, and how to win in basketball. Timmy is one of the two best two-way player of the 21st century (James may be the other), which he has proven by capturing four titles, two MVPs and making the Spurs one of the most successful franchises in basketball. With averages of 20 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks per game, he is the best PF ever, and the winningest.