Phoenix Suns: Shaq 11 slots higher than Barkley in USA TODAY's 75 NBA greatest ever; Jordan, LeBron 1-2 October 7, 2021 by AZ Central USA TODAY released its top 25 leg of 75 NBA greatest players ever list with Michael Jordan No. 1 followed by LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain.