A Ranking of the NBA's Most Exceptional Power Forwards Throughout History

Introduction

10.) Dennis Rodman

• Dennis Rodman had a career that included stints with teams like the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks.
• 5 Time NBA Champion (1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998)
• Recipient of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award on two occasions (1990 and 1991)
• 7 Time NBA Rebounding Champion (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)

9.) Chris Webber

• Chris Webber's career included playing with the Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets/Wizards, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons.
• 5 Time NBA All Star (1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
• All NBA First Team (2001)
• NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1994)

8.) Elvin Hayes

• Elvin Hayes had notable tenures with the San Diego Rockets, Baltimore/Captial/Washington Bullets, and Houston Rockets.
• NBA Champion in 1978
• NBA Scoring Champion in 1969
• 2 Time NBA Rebounding Leader (1970, 1974)

7.) Kevin McHale

• Kevin McHale was a key player for the Boston Celtics from 1980 until 1993.
• 3 Time NBA Champion (1981, 1984, 1986)
• All NBA First Team in 1987
• 2 Time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award (1984, 1985)

6.) Kevin Garnett

• Kevin Garnett played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, then the Boston Celtics, before finishing with the Brooklyn Nets.
• NBA Champion in 2008
• NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2004
• Awarded NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2008

5.) Bob Pettit

• Bob Pettit was a member of the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks, contributing from 1954 to 1965.
• NBA Champion in 1958
• 2 Time NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1956, 1959)
• 2 Time NBA Scoring Champion (1956, 1959)

4.) Karl Malone

• Karl Malone is best known for his time with the Utah Jazz and later with the Los Angeles Lakers.
• 2 Time NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1997, 1999)
• 14 Time NBA All Star (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002)
• 2 Time NBA All Star Game MVP (1989, 1993)

3.) Charles Barkley

• Charles Barkley had successful stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets throughout his career.
• NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1993)
• 5 Time All NBA First Team (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993)
• NBA Rebounding Leading in 1987

2.) Dirk Nowitzki

• Dirk Nowitzki dedicated his entire career to the Dallas Mavericks from 1998 to 2019.
• NBA Champion in 2011
• NBA Finals MVP Award in 2011
• 50 – 40 – 90 Club in 2007

1.) Tim Duncan

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• 5 Time NBA Champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
• 3 Time NBA Finals MVP Award (1999, 2003, 2005)
• 2 Time NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2002, 2003)

Written by: David Green