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MIAMI, FL – JULY 11: Pat Riley, President of the Miami Heat, announces the signing of Ray Allen at AmericanAirlines Arena on July 11, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrman / Getty Images)
When you look at who is the greatest player in NBA history, it’s always a tough debate.
Some would say LeBron James, while others would say Michael Jordan but Pat Riley has a different answer. The longtime Miami Heat head coach and now team president thinks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest player of all time.
“I always said that Kareem was the greatest player of all time because of his longevity,” said Riley via ESPN,
This is a very good choice, especially since Abdul-Jabbar scored the most points in NBA history and won six NBA championships before retiring. He also played in the league for 21 seasons and was a beast in his 40s.
There is a chance that James may pass Abdul-Jabbar in Riley’s eyes before the end of his career. Even in his 20th season, he is averaging 35 points, nine rebounds and seven assists per game.
Who do you think is the best NBA player ever?
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