Shaquille ONeal Names His Top 10 NBA Legends, Crowned by MJ, in New Netflix Series

In support of the documentary series “Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal,” available on Netflix, Shaquille O’Neal unveiled his personal Top 10 list of basketball greats.

While discussing who he considers the finest NBA players of all time, the 53-year-old former player initially placed himself in the tenth spot but quickly transitioned to his true favorites.

At the top of his rankings is none other than Michael Jordan. Interestingly, he did not include his co-star from the new Netflix series, Allen Iverson, in his lineup.

Here are Shaq’s rankings:

1. Michael Jordan
2. Kobe Bryant
3. LeBron James
4. Magic Johnson
5. Bill Russell
6. Wilt Chamberlain
7. Larry Bird
8. Hakeem Olajuwon
9. Tim Duncan
10. Julius Erving

Shaquille O’Neal shares his list of the greatest NBA players in history.

Catch one of basketball’s legends as he makes his next move on “Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal,” premiering June 4. pic.twitter.com/yxonDJvM9m

— Netflix (@netflix) June 3, 2025

“Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal” showcases O’Neal and Iverson as they take on the challenge of revitalizing the Reebok brand in the basketball footwear market and searching for a new representative for the company.

O’Neal had an illustrious NBA career spanning from 1992 to 2011. After being drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic out of Louisiana State University in 1992, he went on to secure four NBA titles, achieving a three-peat with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2000 to 2002, where he was named Finals MVP each time, as well as winning again in 2006 with the Miami Heat. Adding to his remarkable legacy, he was honored as the league MVP for the 1999-2000 season and was selected for the All-Star Game 15 times.

He also represented the United States in the 1996 Olympics and the 1994 World Championship, winning gold medals in both events and earning the title of MVP in the World Championship.

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