Thursday, September 19, 2013

Peyton's 60,000












Congratulations to Future Hall of Fame Quarterback Peyton Manning on reaching an historic milestone. This past Sunday against the New York Giants, Peyton reached 60,000 career passing yards becoming only the third QB in NFL History to reach such an achievement.  If 40k and 50k yards were not impressive enough, Peyton Manning has exceeded even those milestones. It was already impressive enough that Peyton joined John Elway in the 50,000+ passing yard club (Elway- 51,475-4th). It was even more impressive when he surpassed him. Currently, Manning sits at 3rd place in history in passing yards (60,256). The other two are Dan Marino (61,361-2nd All-Time), and Brett Favre (71,838-1st All-Time). As a Colt, Peyton Manning has re-written the Franchise Record Book, as he has destroyed the team's career passing record (54,828 yards). Since joining Denver, Peyton has continued his assault on the history books, while assaulting defenses along the way. In his first season as a Bronco, Manning threw for 4,659 yards, which is actually the second highest total of his ENTIRE Career! (4,700-2010) I just had to further emphasize that point, so that people could truly grasp how incredible and how effective he still is (considering his age, and his condition). This season, Manning looks to further capitalize on that renaissance season in his second season in Denver. In the season opener, Peyton murdered the Baltimore Ravens with 7 Touchdowns in a 49-27 massacre. (HUGE Fantasy Points for me) This past Sunday, he terminated his brother Eli's Giants in a 41-23 victory in the media-created "Manning Bowl". It was fantastic to see Peyton school little Eli. It was a great laugh. Peyton's statistical body of work has been remarkable. He has been the ultimate example of consistency and pure dominance. With the exception of his rookie season, 2005 and his 2011 injury season, Peyton has been a perennial 4,000 yard passer. Every season, Peyton has also averaged more than 200 yards per game. Throughout his career, Manning has made his receivers better (Ask Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, etc). Now in Denver, he has new addition Wes Welker (former Tom Brady option), along with Demariyus Thomas, Eric Decker, and Julius Thomas. No matter who the receivers are, Peyton has always found a way to spread the ball evenly to his targets to help them raise their game. Even when Marvin Harrison was the primary option, Peyton still found ways to make other players shine. When Marvin started to falter, there were always reserved weapons in Manning's arsenal. One of the signs of true greatness is knowing how to elevate the game of others around you. Another sign of greatness is when you can still be dangerous with other options that may not be as prominent as your first option. In his prime, Peyton perfected that formula, much like no other player before him or after him. Peyton is the ultimate general on the field, commanding his troops at the line of scrimmage. His approach is cerebral at its purest form, because of his brilliant football IQ. Manning knows how to read defenses like a magazine, whether he is approaching the line for the snap, or even when the play is in progress. He is the greatest that I have ever seen when it comes to improvising at the line of scrimmage with the audible. His timing and technique for his throws are extremely polished. His efficiency has always been high quality. Time for some fun. Now, let us take a look at how Peyton measures with the other members of the 60k club:

Peyton Manning:
Completions: 5,139
Attempts: 7,878
Completion Percentage: 65.2%
Passing Yards: 60,256
Touchdowns: 445
Interceptions: 209
QB Rating: 96.1
Pro Bowl Selections: 12
First Team All-Pro Selections: 6
MVP Awards: 4 (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009)
Super Bowl MVP Awards: 1

Dan Marino:
Completions: 4,967
Attempts: 8,358
Completion Percentage: 59.4%
Passing Yards: 61,361
Touchdowns: 420
Interceptions: 252
QB Rating: 86.4
Pro Bowl Selections: 9
First Team All-Pro Selections: 3
MVP Awards: 1 (1984)

Brett Favre:
Completions: 6,300
Attempts: 10,169
Completion Percentage: 62%
Passing Yards: 71,838
Touchdowns: 508
Interceptions: 336
QB Rating: 86.0
Pro Bowl Selections: 11
First Team All-Pro Selections: 3
MVP Awards: 3 (1995, 1996, 1997)

Essentially when you put the numbers in perspective, Peyton has been the most impressive, because of his efficiency as a passer (QB Rating-96.1), accuracy (65.2%), and awards as he has the most MVP's (4). Favre certainly has the far edge in total passing yards, and touchdowns because of longevity. As of now, Dan Marino has more passing yards. However, Peyton has more completions, fewer attempts, more touchdowns, fewer interceptions, higher QB Rating and more MVP's. The numbers speak for themselves. In 2004, when Peyton Manning broke Marino's 1984 TD Record (48), by throwing for 49, it was only a sign of the damage that he would do later on. As his career has unfolded to this point, Manning has proven to have the more iron clad legacy than Marino. At this rate, I would even say more iron clad than Favre as well. At the end of the season, Manning will surpass Dan Marino for second all-time. With his meteoric rise in the all-time passing ranks, Peyton Manning has proven that he is the most prolific passer of his generation.


Saturday, June 29, 2013

Top 10 Centers in NBA History

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Wilt Chamberlain
3. Bill Russell
4. Shaquille O'Neal
5. Hakeem Olajuwon
6. Moses Malone
7. David Robinson
8. George Mikan
9. Patrick Ewing
10. Willis Reed


1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (20 NBA Seasons, 1969-1989)




Regular Season:
Games: 1,560
PPG: 24.6
RPG: 11.2
APG: 3.6
SPG: 0.9
BPG: 2.7
FG%: 56%
FT%: 72%


Playoffs:
Games: 237
PPG: 24.3
RPG: 10.5
APG: 3.2
SPG: 1.0
BPG: 2.4
FG%: 53.3 %
FT%: 74.0%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 19
Rookie of the Year (1970)
MVP Awards: 6 (1971, '72, '74, '76, '77, '80)
Top 2 in MVP Voting: 7 times ('71, '72, '73, '74, '76, '77, '80)
Top 3 in MVP Voting: 9 times ('70, '71, '72, '73, '74, '76, '77, '80, '81)
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 15 times ('70, '71, '72, '73, '74, '75, '76, '77, '78, '79, '80, '81, '84, '85, '86)
Top 10 in MVP Voting: 17 times ('70-'86)
NBA Championships: 6 (1971, '80, '82, '85, '87, '88)
Finals MVP Awards: 2 ('71, '85)
NBA All-Time Leading Scorer: (38,387)
4th All-Time in Rebounds: (17,440)
1st All-Time in Minutes (57,446)
2nd All-Time in Games Played (1,560)
Career-High Scoring Average: 34.8 (1972)
2x Leader in Scoring: ('71, '72)
Rebounding Leader: 1
Blocks Leader: 4
All-NBA 1st Teams: 10
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 5
All-Defensive 1st Teams: 5
All-Defensive 2nd Teams: 6
Hall of Fame: Class of 1995











2. Wilt Chamberlain (14 NBA Seasons, 1959-1973)




Regular Season:
Games: 1,045
PPG: 30.1
RPG: 22.9
APG: 4.4
FG%: 54%
FT%: 51%

Playoffs:
Games: 160
PPG: 22.5
RPG: 24.5
APG: 4.2
FG%: 52.2%
FT%: 46.5%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 13
Rookie of the Year: (1960)
NBA All-Star Game MVP: (1960)
MVP Awards: 4 (1960, '66-'68)
Top 2 in MVP Voting: 6 times ('60, '62, '64, '66, '67, '68)
Top 3 in MVP Voting: 7 times ('60, '62, '64, '66, '67, '68, '72)
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 10 times ('60, '61, '62, '64, '65, '66, '67, '68, '72, '73)
NBA Championships: 2 (1967, '72)
Finals MVP Awards: 1 (1972)
5th All-Time Leader in Scoring: (31,419)
1st All-Time in Rebounding: (23,924)
All-NBA 1st Teams: 7
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 3
All-Defensive 1st Teams: 2
Scoring Titles: 7 ('60-'66)
League Leader in Field Goal Percentage: 9 times ('61, '63, '65-'69, '72, '73)
Rebounding Titles: 11 ('60-'63, '66-'73)
Highest Scoring Average for a Rookie: (37.6 ppg- 1960)
Most Points for a Rookie: (2,707- 1960)
Highest Scoring Average in a Season: (50.4 ppg- 1962)
Most Points in a Single Game: (100- vs. Knicks 3/2/1962)
Most Points in a Season (4,029- 1962)
Most Rebounds in a Single Game (55)
Hall of Fame: Class of 1979











3. Bill Russell (13 NBA Seasons, 1956-1969)



Regular Season:
Games: 963
PPG: 15.1
RPG: 22.5
APG: 4.3
FG%: 44%
FT%: 56.1%

Playoffs:
Games: 165
PPG: 16.2
RPG: 24.9
APG: 4.7
FG%: 43%
FT%: 60.3%'

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 12
NBA MVP Awards: 5 (1958, '61, '62, '63, '65)
Top 2 in MVP Voting: 7 times ('58-'63, '65)
Top 3 in MVP Voting: 9 times ('58-'65, '67)
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 11 times ('58-'67, '69)
Top 10 in MVP Voting: 12 times ('57-'67, '69)
NBA Championships: 11
NBA All-Star Game MVP (1963)
All-NBA 1st Teams: 3
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 8
All-Defensive 1st Teams: 1
Leader in Rebounding: 5 times
2nd All-Time in Total Rebounds (21,620)
2nd All-Time in Rebounds Per Game (22.5)
Hall of Fame: Class of 1975





4. Shaquille O'Neal (19 NBA Seasons, 1992-2011)



Regular Season:
Games: 1,207
PPG: 23.7
RPG: 10.9
APG: 2.5
SPG: 0.6
BPG: 2.3
FG%: 58.2%
FT%: 52.7%
Playoffs:
Games: 216
PPG: 24.3
RPG: 11.6
APG: 2.7
SPG: 0.5
BPG: 2.1
FG%: 56.3%
FT%: 50.4%
Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 15
Rookie of the Year (1993)
NBA MVP Awards: 1 (2000)
Top 2 in MVP Voting: 3 times ('95, 2000, '05)
Top 3 in MVP Voting: 5 times ('95, '00, '01, '02, '05)
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 8 times ('94, '95, '98, '00, '01, '02, '03, '05)
Top 10 in MVP Voting: 13 times ('93-'05)
NBA Finals MVP Awards: 3 (2000-2002)
NBA Championships: 4 (2000-2002, 2006)
3x All-Star Game MVP: (2000, 2004, 2009)
All-NBA 1st Teams: 8
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 1
All-NBA 3rd Teams: 4
2x Leader in Scoring: (1995, 2000)

Shaq's Dominance in Orlando:


Shaq's Reign with the Lakers:





5. Hakeem Olajuwon (18 NBA Seasons, 1984-2002)




















Regular Season:
Games: 1,238
PPG: 21.8
RPG: 11.1
APG: 2.5
SPG: 1.7
BPG: 3.1
FG%: 51.2%
FT%: 71.2%

Playoffs:
Games: 145
PPG: 25.9
RPG: 11.2
APG: 3.2
SPG: 1.7
BPG: 3.3
FG% 52.8%
FT%: 71.9%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 12
NBA MVP Awards: 1 (1994)
Top 2 in MVP Voting: 2 times (1993, 1994)
Top 3 in MVP Voting: 2 times ('93, '94)
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 6 times ('86, '89, '93, '94, '95, '96)
Top 10 in MVP Voting: 10 times ('86, '87, '88, '89, '90, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97)
NBA Finals MVP Awards: 2 (1994, 1995)
NBA Championships: 2 (1994, 1995)
Defensive Player of the Year Awards: 2 (1993, 1994)
All-NBA 1st Teams: 6
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 3
All-NBA 3rd Teams: 3
All-Defensive 1st Teams: 5
All-Defensive 2nd Teams: 4
2x League Leader in Rebounds: ('90, '91)
3x League Leader in Blocks: ('90, '91, '93)
NBA All-Time Leader in Blocks: (3,830)
Top 10 All-Time in Steals: (2,162)
11th All-Time in Total Points: (26,946)
13th All-Time in Rebounds: (13,748)
Hall of Fame: Class of 2008




































6. Moses Malone (21 Seasons: 2 ABA/19 NBA, 1974-1995)







Regular Season:
Games: 1,455
PPG: 20.3
RPG: 12.3
APG: 1.3
SPG: 0.8
BPG: 1.3
FG%: 49.5%
FT%: 76.0%

Playoffs:
Games: 100
PPG: 22.1
RPG: 14.0
APG: 1.5
SPG: 0.8
BPG: 1.6
FG%: 48.7%
FT%: 75.6%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 12
NBA MVP Awards: 3 (1979, '82, '83)
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 5 times ('79, '81, '82, '83, '85)
NBA Finals MVP: 1 (1983)
NBA Championships: 1 (1983)
7th All-Time in Points: (29,580)
3rd All-Time in Rebounds: (17,834)
1st All-Time in Offensive Rebounds: (7,382)
5th All-Time in Games Played: (1,455)
6x Leader in Rebounding: ('79, '81, '82, '83, '84, '85)
All-NBA 1st Teams: 4
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 4
All-Defensive 1st Teams: 1
All-Defensive 2nd Teams: 1
Hall of Fame: Class of 2001











7. David Robinson (14 NBA Seasons, 1989-2003):




Regular Season:
Games: 987
PPG: 21.1
RPG: 10.6
APG: 2.5
SPG: 1.4
BPG: 3.0
FG%: 51.8%
FT%: 73.6%

Playoffs:
Games: 123
PPG: 18.1
RPG: 10.6
APG: 2.3
SPG: 1.2
BPG: 2.5
FG%: 47.9%
FT%: 70.8%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 10
NBA Rookie of the Year (1990)
NBA MVP Awards: 1 (1995)
Top 2 in MVP Voting: 3 times ('94, '95, '96)
Top 3-5 in MVP Voting: 5 times ('91, '92, '94, '95, '96)
Top 10 in MVP Voting: 9 times ('90-'96, '98, 2001)
League Leader in Rebounding: (1991)
League Leader in Blocks: (1992)
Defensive Player of the Year: (1992)
League Leader in Scoring: (1994)
NBA Championships: 2 (1999, 2003)
All-NBA 1st Teams: 4
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 2
All-NBA 3rd Teams: 4
All-Defensive 1st Teams: 4
All-Defensive 2nd Teams: 4
Hall of Fame: Class of 2009







8. George Mikan (9 Seasons, NBL/BAA/NBA)

Regular Season:
PPG: 23.1
RPG: 13.4
APG: 2.8
FG%: 40.4%
FT%: 78.2%

Playoffs:
PPG: 24.0
RPG: 13.9
APG: 2.2
FG%: 40.4%
FT%: 78.6%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 4
All-NBA 1st Teams: 5
All-BAA 1st Teams: 1
NBA All-Star Game MVP: (1953)
BAA Championships: 1
NBA Championships: 4
3-time Scoring Champion: (1949, 1950, 1951)




9. Patrick Ewing (17 NBA Seasons)



Regular Season:
PPG: 21.0
RPG: 9.8
APG: 1.9
SPG: 1.0
BPG: 2.4
FG%: 50.4%
FT%: 74.0%

Playoffs:
PPG: 20.2
RPG: 10.3
APG: 2.0
SPG: 0.9
BPG: 2.2
FG%: 46.9%
FT%: 71.8%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 11
NBA Rookie of they Year (1986)
All-NBA 1st Teams: 1
All-NBA 2nd Teams: 6
All-Defensive Teams: 3
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 6 times ('89, '90, '92, '93, '94, '95)
Top 10 in MVP Voting: 7 times ('89, '90, '92, '93, '94, '95, '97)
Hall of Fame: Class of 2008





10. Willis Reed (10 NBA Seasons)


Regular Season:
PPG: 18.7
RPG: 12.9
APG: 1.8
SPG: 0.6
BPG: 1.1
FG%: 47.6%
FT%: 74.7%

Playoffs:
PPG: 17.4
RPG: 10.3
APG: 1.9
SPG: 0.2
FG%: 47.4%
FT%: 76.5%

Achievements:
All-Star Selections: 7
NBA Rookie of the Year (1965)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (1970)
NBA MVP (1970)
Top 2 in MVP Voting: 2 times (1969, 1970)
Top 5 in MVP Voting: 3 times (1969, 1970, 1971)
NBA Finals MVP (1970, 1973)
NBA Champion: (1970, 1973)





Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Greatest Players in NBA Finals History



1. Michael Jordan:






PPG: 33.6
RPG: 6.0
APG: 6.0
SPG: 1.8
BPG: 0.7
FG%: 48%
3PT%: 36.8%
FT%: 81%
NBA Finals Appearances: 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) (Undefeated 6-0)
NBA Championships: 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Finals MVP Awards: 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Greatest Finals Series:
1993 (41.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.7 bpg, 51% FG, 40% 3PT, 69.4%)
1991 (31.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 11.4 apg, 2.8 spg, 1.4 bpg, 55% FG, 50% 3PT, 85% FT)
1992 (35.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 52.6% FG, 43% 3PT, 89.1% FT)




Jordan making his statement in 1991:


Jordan in 1992:




Jordan lighting up the Suns in 1993:





2. Shaquille O'Neal:





PPG: 28.8 (33.5 as a Laker)
RPG: 13.1 (14.0 as a Laker)
APG: 3.3 (3.1 as a Laker)
BPG: 2.1 (2.4 as a Laker)
FG%: 60.2% (60.2 as a Laker)
FT%: 52.3%  (51.3 as a Laker)
NBA Finals Appearances: 6 (1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006)
Championships: 4 (2000-2002, 2006)
Finals MVP Awards: 3 (2000, 2001, 2002)
Greatest Finals Series:
2000 (38.0 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.0 spg, 2.7 bpg, 61.1% FG, 38.7% FT)
2002 (36.3 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 0.5 spg, 2.8 bpg, 59.5% FG, 66.2% FT)
2001 (33.0 ppg, 15.8 rpg, 4.8 apg, 0.4 spg, 3.4 bpg, 57.3% FG, 51.3% FT)




                                                      Shaq setting his pace of dominance in 2000:




                                                 Diesel bulldozing the Sixers in 2001:




Shaq buries the Nets in a sweep (2002):





3. Jerry West




PPG: 30.5
RPG: 5.0
APG: 5.6
FG%: 46%
NBA Finals Appearances: 9 (1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973)
NBA Championships: 1 (1972)
Finals MVP Awards: 1 (1969)
Greatest Finals Series:
1969 (37.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 7.4 apg, 49% FG)
1966 (33.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 5.1 apg, 51.5% FG)
1963 (29.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 49% FG)
1968 (31.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.7 apg, 48.6% FG)





Jerry West displays his drive in the 1969 NBA Finals:



4. Earvin Magic Johnson:




PPG: 19.4
RPG: 7.9
APG: 11.7
SPG: 1.8
BPG: 0.4
FG%: 51.0%
3PT%: 36.4%
FT%: 88.3%
NBA Finals Appearances: 9 (1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991)
NBA Championships: 5 (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
Finals MVP Awards: 3 (1980, 1982, 1987)
Greatest Finals Series:
1987 (26.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 13.0 apg, 2.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 54.1% FG, 50% 3PT, 96% FT)
1988 (21.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 13.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.1 bpg, 55% FG, 33.3% 3PT, 86.6% FT)
1980 (21.5 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 8.7 apg, 2.7 spg, 57.3% FG, 87.5% FT)
1985 (18.3 ppg, 6.8  rpg, 14.0 apg, 2.2 spg, 49.4% FG, 50% 3PT, 87.1% FT)
1982 (16.2 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 8.0 apg, 1.2 spg, 56.9% FG, 84.6% FT)


Magic Johnson saves Lakers as a Rookie (42/15/7):



Magic's Triple Double in Game 6 of 1982 Finals:

Magic shines again in 1987:

Magic's Lakers clinch 5th Title in Game 7 (1988):



5. Hakeem Olajuwon:



PPG: 27.4
RPG: 10.6
APG: 3.4
SPG: 2.0
BPG: 3.2
FG%: 48.7%
3PT%: 100%
FT%: 74%
NBA Finals Appearances: 3 (1986, 1994, 1995)
NBA Championships: 2 (1994, 1995)
NBA Finals MVP Awards: 2 (1994, 1995)
Greatest Finals Series:
1994 (27 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.6 spg, 3.9 bpg, 50% FG, 100% 3PT, 86% FT)
1995 (32.8 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 2.0 spg, 2.0 bpg, 48.3% FG, 100% 3PT, 69.2% FT)



The Dream vs. The Diesel








6. Tim Duncan:



PPG: 21.8
RPG: 13.7
APG: 3.0
SPG: 1.0
BPG: 3.1
FG%: 47.7%
FT%: 72%
NBA Finals Appearances: 5 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013)
NBA Championships: 4 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007)
NBA Finals MVP Awards: 3 (1999, 2003, 2005)
Greatest Finals Series:
2003 (24.2 ppg, 17.0 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.0 spg, 5.3 bpg, 49.5% FG, 68.5% FT)
1999 (27.4 ppg, 14.0 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.0 spg, 2.2 bpg, 53.7% FG, 79.5% FT)
















7. Bill Russell






PPG: 16.5
RPG: 24.6
APG: 4.5
FG%: 44.8%
FT%: 59.3%
NBA Finals Appearances: 12 (1957-66, 1968, 1969)
NBA Championships: 11 (1957, 1959-66, 1968, 1969)
Greatest Finals Series:
1962 (22.9 ppg, 27.0 rpg, 5.7 apg, 54.3% FG, 74.2% FT)
1963 (20.0 ppg, 26.0 rpg, 5.3 apg, 46.7% FG, 69.2% FT)
1960 (16.7 ppg, 24.9 rpg, 3.0 apg, 47.1% FG, 68.5% FT)
1961 (17.6 ppg, 28.8 rpg, 4.4 apg, 42.9% FG, 44.9% FT)











8. Larry Bird



PPG: 23.1
RPG: 11.7
APG: 6.0
SPG: 2.0
BPG: 0.8
FG%: 46.0%
3PT%: 42.0%
FT%: 87.0%
NBA Finals Appearances: 5 (1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987)
NBA Champions: 3 (1981, 1984, 1986)
NBA Finals MVP Awards: 2 (1984, 1986)
Greatest Finals Series:
1986 (24.0 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 9.5 apg, 2.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 48.2% FG, 35% 3PT, 93.9% FT)
1984 (27.4 ppg, 14.0 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.1 spg, 1.1 bpg, 48.4% FG, 66.7% 3PT, 84.2% FT)
1987 (24.2 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.2 bpg, 44.5% FG, 50.0% 3PT, 92.1% FT)



Bird in his Finals Debut in 1981:

Bird's Brilliance in 1984:

Larry Legend's Triple Double in 1986:





9. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:



PPG: 23.1
RPG: 8.8
APG: 3.2
BPG: 2.0
FG%: 52%
FT%: 72.5%
NBA Finals Appearances: 10 (1971, 1974, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989)
NBA Championships: 6 (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
NBA Finals MVP Awards: 2 (1971, 1985)
Greatest Finals Series:
1974 (32.6 ppg, 12.1 rpg, 5.4 apg, 1.1 spg, 2.1 bpg, 52.4% FG, 70.8% FT)
1980 (33.4 ppg, 13.6 rpg, 3.2 apg, 0.6 spg, 4.6 bpg, 54.9% FG, 80.8% FT)
1971 (27.0 ppg, 18.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 60.5% FG, 76.2% FT)


Kareem leading the Bucks to the Finals in 1971:

Kareem leads Bucks to OT win in 1974:





10. Wilt Chamberlain


PPG: 18.8
RPG: 24.5
APG: 3.8
FG%: 55.4%
FT%: 39.1%
NBA Finals Appearances: 6 (1964, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973)
NBA Championships: 2 (1967, 1972)
NBA Finals MVP Awards: 1 (1972)
Greatest Finals Series:
1964 (29.2 ppg, 27.6 rpg, 2.4 apg, 51.7 (52%) FG, 41.5% FT)
1972 (19.4 ppg, 23.2 rpg, 2.6 apg, 60% FG, 54% FT)
1967 (17.7 ppg, 28.5 rpg, 6.8 apg, 56% FG, 30.6% FT)
1970 (23.3 ppg, 24.1 rpg, 4.0 apg, 62.5% FG, 34.3% FT)






Saturday, June 15, 2013

Greatest NBA Playoff Performers







1. Michael Jordan- (179 Games)
PPG- 33.45
RPG- 6.4
APG- 5.7
SPG- 2.1
BPG- 0.9
FG%- 48.7%
3PT%- 33.2%
FT%- 82.8%
PER: 28.6
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1991-92 (34.5 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 5.8 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.7 bpg, 50% FG, 38.6% 3PT, 85.7% FT) Finals MVP
1992-93 (35.1 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 6.0 apg, 2.1 spg, 0.9 bpg, 47.5% FG, 38.9% 3PT, 80.5% FT) Finals MVP
1990-91 (31.1 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 8.4 apg, 2.4 spg, 1.4 bpg, 52.4% FG, 38.5% 3PT, 84.5% FT) Finals MVP
1989-90 (36.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 6.8 apg, 2,8 spg, 0.9 bpg, 51.4% FG, 32% 3PT, 83.6% FT)
1988-89 (34.8 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 7.6 apg, 2.5 spg, 0.8 bpg, 51% FG, 28.6% 3PT, 79.9% FT)











2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- (237 Games)
PPG- 24.3
RPG- 10.5
APG- 3.2
SPG- 1.0
BPG- 2.4
FG%- 53.3%
FT%- 74.0%
PER: 23.0
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1973-74 (32.2 ppg, 15.8 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.3 spg, 2.4 bpg, 55.7% FG, 73.6% FT)
1976-77 (34.6 ppg, 17.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.7 spg, 3.5 bpg, 60.7% FG, 72.5% FT)
1979-80 (31.9 ppg, 12.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.1 spg, 3.9 bpg, 57.2% FG, 79% FT)
1970-71 (26.6 ppg, 17.0 rpg, 2.5 apg, 51.5% FG, 67.3% FT) Finals MVP
1971-72 (28.7 ppg, 18.2 rpg, 5.1 apg, 43.7% FG, 70.4% FT)








3. Shaquille O'Neal- (216 Games)
PPG- 24.3
RPG- 11.6
APG- 2.7
SPG- 0.5
BPG- 2.1
FG%- 56.3%
FT%- 50.4%
PER: 26.1
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1999-2000 (30.7 ppg, 15.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.6 spg, 2.4 bpg, 56.6% FG, 45.6% FT) Finals MVP
2000-01 (30.4 ppg, 15.4 rpg, 3.2 apg, 0.4 spg, 2.4 bpg, 55.5% FG, 52.5% FT) Finals MVP
2001-02 (28.5 ppg, 12.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.5 spg, 2.5 bpg, 53% FG, 65% FT) Finals MVP
1994-95 (25.7 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.9 bpg, 57.7% FG, 57.1% FT)


























4. Magic Johnson- (190 Games)
PPG- 19.5
RPG- 7.7
APG- 12.3
SPG- 1.9
BPG- 0.3
FG%- 50.6%
3PT%- 24.1%
FT%- 83.8%
PER: 23.0
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1986-87 (21.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 12.2 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.4 bpg, 54% FG, 20% 3PT, 83.1% FT) Finals MVP
1984-85 (17.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 15.2 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.2 bpg, 51.3% FG, 84.7% FT)
1987-88 (19.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 12.6 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.2 bpg, 51.4% FG, 50% 3PT, 85.2% FT)
1983-84 (18.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 13.5 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 55.1% FG, 80% FT)
1981-82 (17.4 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 9.3 apg, 2.9 spg, 0.2 bpg, 53% FG, 82.8% FT) Finals MVP






5. Hakeem Olajuwon- (145 Games)
PPG- 25.9
RPG- 11.2
APG- 3.2
SPG-  1.7
BPG- 3.3
FG%- 52.8%
FT%- 72.0%
PER: 25.7
Greatest Playoff Run-
1994-95 (33.0 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 2.8 bpg, 53.1% FG, 68% FT) Finals MVP
1993-94 (28.9 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.7 spg, 4.0 bpg, 52% FG, 79.5% FT) Finals MVP
1985-86 (26.9 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 3.5 bpg, 53% FG, 63.8% FT)












6. Tim Duncan- (206 Games)
PPG- 21.9
RPG- 12.0
APG- 3.3
SPG- 0.7
BPG- 2.5
FG%- 49.7%
FT%- 68.5%
PER: 25.1
Greatest Playoff Runs:
2002-03 (24.7 ppg, 15.4 rpg, 5.3 apg, 0.6 spg, 3.3 bpg, 53% FG, 67.7% FT) Finals MVP
2005-06 (25.8 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.9 bpg, 57.3% FG, 72% FT)
2004-05 (23.6 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 2.7 apg, 0.3 spg, 2.3 bpg, 46.4% FG, 72% FT) Finals MVP










7. Larry Bird- (164 Games)
PPG- 23.8
RPG- 10.3
APG- 6.5
SPG- 1.8
BPG- 0.9
FG%- 47.2%
3PT%- 32.1%
FT%- 89.0%
PER: 21.4
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1983-84 (27.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 5.9 apg, 2.3 spg, 1.2 bpg, 52.4% FG, 41.2% 3PT, 88% FT) Finals MVP
1986-87 (27.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 7.2 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.8 bpg, 47.6% FG, 34.1% 3PT, 91.2% FT)
1985-86 (25.9 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 8.2 apg, 2.1 spg, 0.6 bpg, 51.7% FG, 41.1% 3PT, 93% FT) Finals MVP
1984-85 (26.0 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 5.8 apg, 1.7 spg, 1.0 bpg, 46.1% FG, 28% 3PT, 89% FT)















8. Jerry West- (153 Games)
PPG- 29.1
RPG- 5.6
APG- 6.3
FG%- 46.9%
FT%- 80.5%
PER: 23.1
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1964-65 (40.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.3 apg, 44.2% FG, 89.0% FT)
1965-66 (34.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 5.6 apg, 51.8% FG, 87.2% FT)
1969-70 (31.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 8.4 apg, 46.9% FG, 80.2% FT)
1967-68 (30.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 5.5 apg, 52.7% FG, 78.1% FT)
1968-69 (30.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 7.5 apg, 46.3% FG, 80.4% FT) Finals MVP







9. Bill Russell (165 Games)
PPG: 16.2
RPG: 24.9
APG: 4.7
FG%: 43%
FT%: 60.3%
PER: 19.4
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1961-62 (22.4 ppg, 26.4, 5.0 apg, 45.8% FG, 72.6% FT)
1962-63 (20.3 ppg, 25.1 rpg, 5.1 apg, 45.3% FG, 66.1% FT)
1960-61 (19.1 ppg, 29.9 rpg, 4.8 apg, 42.7% FG, 52.3% FT)
1964-65 (16.5 ppg, 25.2 rpg, 6.3 apg, 52.7% FG, 52.6% FT)












10. Wilt Chamberlain (160 Games)
PPG: 22.5
RPG: 24.5
APG: 4.2
FG%: 52.2%
FT%: 46.5%
PER: 22.7
Greatest Playoff Runs:
1963-64 (34.7 ppg, 25.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 54.3% FG, 47.5% FT)
1961-62 (35.0 ppg, 26.6 rpg, 3.1 apg, 46.7% FG, 63.6% FT)
1966-67 (21.7 ppg, 29.1 rpg, 9.0 apg, 58% FG, 39% FT)