With 2k releasing their starting five for the all decade teams I wanted to put my own spin of these teams. The NBA has hundreds of talented players that have come through and stamped their legacy. It is only fair to give them the credit they deserve.
1950’s:
Starting 5
G – Bob Cousy
G – Bill Sharman
F – Dolph Schayes
F – Bob Pettit
C – George Mikan
Bench
Andy Phillip
Paul Arizin
Niel Johnston
George Yardley
Notable Mentions: Bill Russell who only played three seasons in this decade didn’t have the resume in the 50’s to be considered here. He did put up 22.6 rebounds and 16 points in those three seasons so some could argue to put him in the lineup
1960’s
Starting 5
G – Jerry West
G – Oscar Robertson
F – Elgin Baylor
F – Bill Russell
C – Wilt Chamberlain
Bench
Bob Pettit
Walt Bellamy
Lenny Wilkens
Sam Jones
Jerry Lucas
Notable Mentions: Bailey Howell
1970’s
Starting 5
G – Walt Frazier
G – Julius Erving
F – George Gervin
F – Bob Lanier
C – Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Bench
Pete Maravich
John Havlicek
Bob Mcadoo
Dave Cowens
Elvin Hayes
Notable Mentions: Chet Walker, Paul Westphal, Wes Unseld, Bob Dandridge
1980’s
Starting 5
G – Earvin “Magic” Johnson
G – Michael Jordan
F – Larry Bird
F – Moses Malone
C – Kevin Mchale
Bench
Julius Erving
Dominique Wilkens
Bernard King
Hakeem Olajuwon
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Notable Mentions: Alex English, George Gervin, Charles Markley, James Worthy, Isiah Thomas
1990’s
Starting 5
G – John Stockton
G – Michael Jordan
F – Scottie Pippen
F – David Robinson
C – Hakeem Olajuwon
Bench
Karl Malone
Reggie Miller
Charles Barkley
Clyde Drexler
Gary Payton
Notable Mentions: Shawn Kemp, Horace Grant, Detlef Schrempf, Tim Hardaway, Shaquille O’Neal
2000’s
Starting 5
G – Dwayne Wade
G – Kobe Bryant
F – LeBron James
F – Tim Duncan
C – Shaquille O’Neal
Bench
Steve Nash
Allen Iverson
Tracy McGrady
Carmelo Anthony
Dirk Nowitzki
Notable Mentions: Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Vince Carter, Amare Stoudemire
2010’s
Starters
G – Steph Curry
G – James Harden
F – Kevin Durant
F – LeBron James
C – Dwight Howard
Bench
Chris Paul
Paul George
Carmelo Anthony
Lamarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Notable Mentions: Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokunmpo, Anthony Davis, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, Russell Westbrook
Needless to say the NBA has seen many talented players over the years. Who is in your All Decade lineups? Do you agree or disagree with mine? Join the debate and follow NoLimitJumper!
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