Kendrick Perkins Places Michael Jordan Fourth on His Most Dominant NBA Record

Kendrick Perkins is actually no stranger to ruffling feathers, however his newest feedback itemizing his high 5 most dominant NBA gamers is certain to divide opinion.

Kendrick Perkins Places Michael Jordan Fourth on His Most Dominant NBA Record

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was requested to pick out who he thinks are the highest 5 most dominant gamers in NBA historical past.

All-time three-point chief Stephen Curry made it in at quantity 5, controversially adopted by who many consider to be the best of all time, Michael Jordan.

Above Jordan at three Perkins named one other potential ‘GOAT’ within the form of all-time factors scorer LeBron James, whereas Bucks all-rounder Giannis Antetokounmpo simply misses out on high spot.

See who he named as his most dominant participant under:

1. Shaquille O’Neal
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo
3. LeBron James
4. Michael Jordan
5. Stephen Curry

🚨 BIG PERK’S BIG LIST 🚨 @KendrickPerkins selects the 5 most DOMINANT gamers in NBA historical past 👀 pic.twitter.com/XbkeD2x9Yn

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 21, 2024

There is no such thing as a doubting every of the gamers on Kendrick Perkins’ checklist has a real case to be there, however the placement of sure names is up for debate.

There may be additionally a transparent recency bias on Perkins’ picks, ignoring the domineering feats of old-school gamers resembling Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

It is usually fascinating to notice Shaquille O’Neal named as essentially the most dominant, significantly after his current feedback over his dissatisfaction at not being concerned within the ‘biggest of all time’ debate.

“You recognize what eats me? Not having 5, not having six, not being within the dialog for the best of all time,” Shaq mentioned.

“Yeah, you’re essentially the most dominant massive man however once they discuss concerning the biggest of all time you’re not even talked about. That sh*t eats me alive.”

Elsewhere it’s fascinating Perkins has determined to position Giannis at quantity two, above arguably the 2 main gamers within the debate over the best in NBA historical past; Jordan and LeBron.

There is no such thing as a doubting he dominates in each facet, and is the one participant in NBA historical past to complete an everyday season within the high 20 for all 5 main statistics.

Nonetheless, he’s but to succeed in the extent of accolades and acclaim that others on this checklist and past have reached, though that form of legacy is nicely inside attain.