Who will be remembered in 50 years?

[Duncancollector]

Which NBA player will be remebered in 50 years? Stars come an go, but who will still be a superstar in 50 years? I think a lot of todays normal stars like wade or past stars like nash will be forgotten or won't they?

[DajuanWagner]

Which NBA player will be remebered in 50 years? Stars come an go, but who will still be a superstar in 50 years? I think a lot of todays normal stars like wade or past stars like nash will be forgotten or won't they?


Lebron from this generation.........not many others.

[jcardstore]

LeBron and Kobe.

[yiguiri2002]

LeBron, Kobe, Duncan for most common fans. Thinking about 10-20 more guys for basketball fans.

[jcardstore]

LeBron, Kobe, Duncan for most common fans. Thinking about 10-20 more guys for basketball fans.

I was on the fence about Duncan but he just never had the superstar personality that people remember. Will he be remembered by basketball fans? Definitely, not by your average joe. I bet if you polled non-basketball fans right now not many of them know who he is

[xavieronly1]

Lebron, Curry and Durant.

[allabtsprt]

Guys like Bird, Magic, Jordan, Shaq, Kobe, LeBron, Durant, Curry, Kareem and many others will be talked about 50 years from now much the same way that people talk about Mikan, Chamberlain, Russell, Cousy, Maravich, Robertson, West, Havlicek, etc. today.

[ThoseBackPages]

Jordan

[exoticprince]

MJ is always gonna be remembered - he'll be like babe Ruth it doesn't matter how many years go by. His legend will live on. Then Lebron, Kobe, Wilt, Kareem. Wilt as the only player to score 100 in a game. Kareem for the all time leading scorer (I think Lebron retires before breaking it).

[BigZigBoom]

Bill Wennington. No question.

[DajuanWagner]

I don't think Curry will. Curry doesn't seem to be the "memorable" type that Lebron or Kobe or Jordan were. Curry is a shooter. So, was Ray Allen, but who's going to remember Ray Allen in 50 years??? A couple years ago, some would have said the same about Derrick Rose, but once the light went off, so will the memories.


Lebron, Kobe, and Jordan.

[Ottomatic]

I don't think Curry will. Curry doesn't seem to be the "memorable" type that Lebron or Kobe or Jordan were. Curry is a shooter. So, was Ray Allen, but who's going to remember Ray Allen in 50 years??? A couple years ago, some would have said the same about Derrick Rose, but once the light went off, so will the memories.


Lebron, Kobe, and Jordan.

Why are we comparing Curry to Derrick Rose? Curry may be the face of the whole everybody shoots threes revolution. He has 2 rings and 2 MVPs, and will go down as the most prolific three point shooter ever, as well as probably win more titles. He's getting remembered.

[DajuanWagner]

Why are we comparing Curry to Derrick Rose? Curry may be the face of the whole everybody shoots threes revolution. He has 2 rings and 2 MVPs, and will go down as the most prolific three point shooter ever, as well as probably win more titles. He's getting remembered.



I am not comparing him to Rose. I just remember how much love Rose got after winning MVP and everyone thinking he would be an all-time great. I am comparing Curry more to Ray Allen and I don't think that Ray Allen is going to be remembered long term. Curry hasn't carried a team of throw togethers, like Lebron has. If Curry was put on a team with a bunch of throw togethers and could carry that team to the Finals, that might be worth remembering.

[Ottomatic]

I am not comparing him to Rose. I just remember how much love Rose got after winning MVP and everyone thinking he would be an all-time great. I am comparing Curry more to Ray Allen and I don't think that Ray Allen is going to be remembered long term. Curry hasn't carried a team of throw togethers, like Lebron has. If Curry was put on a team with a bunch of throw togethers and could carry that team to the Finals, that might be worth remembering.

Kobe carried scrubs to 8 seeds and missing the playoffs, yet you have him there. It's a team game, not many Lebron's out there. Curry will be a legend, if he already isn't.

[DalliLlama11]

Which NBA player will be remebered in 50 years? Stars come an go, but who will still be a superstar in 50 years? I think a lot of todays normal stars like wade or past stars like nash will be forgotten or won't they?

I think Wade will be remembered. He's been underappreciated, because people forget just how good he was. But he's the 3rd/4th best Sg of all time behind MJ and Kobe. And he'll probably end up in some management role or analyst, in which case he'll be around the game. That'll keep him in the limelight some even after hes done playing. Also, I think because when with the Heat, Wade was one of the most popular sports figures, especially over in Asian with Li-Ning. His name obviously wouldn't come up as often as MJ/Kobe but anytime people talk about all time greats, the top 50, the NBA finals (as arguably the best final performance ever) etc, he will be remembered. Theres variables outside that.

I would say, that anyone that you could argue is a top 5 all time at their position will be remembered down the road. Outside of that, I think it'll be hard for players to stay remembered.

[JasonM32]

Kobe carried scrubs to 8 seeds and missing the playoffs, yet you have him there. It's a team game, not many Lebron's out there. Curry will be a legend, if he already isn't.


Curry will be a legend. He's already played in 3 epic Finals against Lebron winning two rings. He's an insanely great shooter with a ton of highlight reel long distance bombs. Plus he a guy people can identify with because he looks like a normal person. He's not a huge genetic freak like Lebron or Shaq. Even though they can't, people think they could be Curry if they just practiced hard enough. Nobody thinks they can be LeBron.

[Emoney35]

MJ Lebron KD

[patchgenie]

based on the prices, it seems like chris bosh has been forgotten. curry's season was pretty crazy and he should be remembered for it.

[Roargan]

Garth Joseph

[JMarchand1981]

I don't know who across the United States will be remembered but Paul pierce will never have to pay for a beer in Boston fir the rest of his life.

[Andy5]

Most of these newer draft picks who have cards going for an insane amount won't even be thought of in the next 20 years, let alone 50.

[allabtsprt]

I am not comparing him to Rose. I just remember how much love Rose got after winning MVP and everyone thinking he would be an all-time great. I am comparing Curry more to Ray Allen and I don't think that Ray Allen is going to be remembered long term. Curry hasn't carried a team of throw togethers, like Lebron has. If Curry was put on a team with a bunch of throw togethers and could carry that team to the Finals, that might be worth remembering.

What? Who even knew Golden State existed or could name more than one player on the Kings before Curry arrived besides die hard fans. He's made everyone on that team better.

[duron]

John "The God" Starks

[Rip67vdub]

I am not comparing him to Rose. I just remember how much love Rose got after winning MVP and everyone thinking he would be an all-time great. I am comparing Curry more to Ray Allen and I don't think that Ray Allen is going to be remembered long term. Curry hasn't carried a team of throw togethers, like Lebron has. If Curry was put on a team with a bunch of throw togethers and could carry that team to the Finals, that might be worth remembering.

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[Chain]

Aside from the Jordans, Kobes, and LeBrons.

Maybe Yao Ming because of this laugh:
http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/175/630/a7ac5859dc157d941263880a98a42ea5.jpg

I wonder if that face would still be recognizable in 50 years the same way we still recognize the face of Che Guevara today.

[packfan15412]

Giannis Antetokounmpo... especially because of his name... and his nick name... The Greek Freak

[daxwills]

Rodman. Rebounding titles, titles, his insane personality, and somehow he's a good will ambassador of sorts to North Korea so the crazy ain't over yet.

[cardsdownunder]

Kobe and Lebron from post-Jordan era. And Durant, as well.

***revising my original comment per CubKings' good point below:
I don't care for Stephanie at all, but KD is gonna go down as one of the greatest scorers ever. Barring more injuries, he could have a shot at Kareem.

[Stats]

Curry will definitely be remembered. Unanimous mvp, 2 championships, back to back mvps, revolutionizing the 3pt game, 3 pt season record

[CubKings]

Kobe and Lebron from post-Jordan era. For those saying KD and Curry, that is just prisoner of the moment stuff.

I don't care for Stephanie at all, but KD is gonna go down as one of the greatest scorers ever. Barring more injuries, he could have a shot at Kareem.

[tjforce]

Let's start with who is remembered from 50 or so years ago (the 1960s)

Wilt
Oscar
Russell
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor


With today's media and the saturation of the NBA compared to 50 years ago, it's fair to say that more players will be remembered.

So looking at guys who were near-MVP level player from 2010-until now, and could be in the next 3 years also, I'll start with the group that's clinched being remembered:

Clinched:
Lebron James: No explanation needed
Kobe Bryant: 5 titles, and a Laker legend

Only a disaster could keep them out of the club:
Kevin Durant: This finals all but clinched it
Steph Curry: 2 time MVP and Champion already. Highly marketed.

Not that far but still have some work to do:
Kawhi Leonard: Near MVP level player, great franchise, already has a chip. Needs a few more.
Russell Westbrook: MVP, Triple Double Average, 2 time scoring leader. A few more monster stat seasons like this one and he could be remembered like Oscar and Iverson
Young Players that have shown the talent but a lot of work to do:
Anthony Davis: Absolute monster with tons of skill, but needs to win and stay healthy
Giannis: Unique athlete who is just starting to show what he can do
Kyrie: Has 'the shot' in Game 7. Is only 25 and his prime may be coming up

Might be missing a few and there are others in the league that are still too young and would more likely be the guys of the 2020's than the 2010's (Anthony-Towns, Embiid, Simmons, etc.)

Note: I left out guys like Duncan and Dirk because I felt that their era was more the 2000's. I know I could have done the same with Kobe but I think he was relevant enough during the 2010's to make the list from being on the Lakers and all.

[airtaiwan]

Other than the names on previous posts.
I would like to add one more player: Vince Carter.
Possibly the best in-game dunker in NBA history.
Whenever talking about dunk in the future, his name will be there.

[The Admiral]

Yinka Dare

[Cavaliercards]

Robert Sorry with all of his highlight shots

[oplum29]

I was on the fence about Duncan but he just never had the superstar personality that people remember. Will he be remembered by basketball fans? Definitely, not by your average joe. I bet if you polled non-basketball fans right now not many of them know who he is

Completely disagree! When people talk about the Spurs, they'll always think of Tim Duncan, how can you not?

When they bring up some of the all-time winningest trios and duos and whatever, Duncan's name will always be there.

[Roargan]

Completely disagree! When people talk about the Spurs, they'll always think of Tim Duncan, how can you not?

When they bring up some of the all-time winningest trios and duos and whatever, Duncan's name will always be there.



(Location: Texas) Not to worry, I'm sure his Lore will live on in the Lone Star state.

[Starman101]

MJ, Magic, Bird, Lebron, & Kobe

[jcardstore]

Completely disagree! When people talk about the Spurs, they'll always think of Tim Duncan, how can you not?

When they bring up some of the all-time winningest trios and duos and whatever, Duncan's name will always be there.

I agree but your regular everyday guy isn't talking about the winningest trios ever, that's the basketball fan.

Everybody knows Michael Jordan, when you think basketball you think Jordan that and he's built a multinational brand that will live on. Same with LeBron he has a strong brand off the court which will carry his name long past his basketball career.

What endorsements or brand does Duncan have? Nothing, he will be lost to the common, non-basketball fan

[MyckKabongo]

In terms of who future fans will know about it comes down to these thing:

Playing in the NBA finals--ensures guys will always be in documentaries, books, articles, etc. There are a lot of second tier stars and role players that get remembered due to multiple finals appearances.
Crazy ridiculous stats
Iconic style, playing style or off court (e.g. the brow, the beard)

You can be a multiple all star, even all NBA caliber, but if you don't check at least one of these boxes then it's only the true history buffs that remember you.

[ragingbull]

Tim Duncan coz I am biased. But really? He is the face of the winningest team in all of professional sports.

Jordan is the face of basketball.
Wilt for his 100 points.
Russell for having the most rings.
Jabbar because of his longevity.
Magic because he WAS the 80s with Bird.
Kobe because he WAS the best copycat to Jordan.
Shaq for being the most dominant big man when cable TV and the internet became huge.
LeBron for being in the Finals numerous times already. And for destroying the team with the best regular season of all-time.
Curry for defining a genaeration of shooters.

[crazymj]

yao ming will always be remember in asia. kobe and maybe lebron.

[regularp]

I don't think Curry will. Curry doesn't seem to be the "memorable" type that Lebron or Kobe or Jordan were. Curry is a shooter. So, was Ray Allen, but who's going to remember Ray Allen in 50 years??? A couple years ago, some would have said the same about Derrick Rose, but once the light went off, so will the memories.


Lebron, Kobe, and Jordan.

I am not comparing him to Rose. I just remember how much love Rose got after winning MVP and everyone thinking he would be an all-time great. I am comparing Curry more to Ray Allen and I don't think that Ray Allen is going to be remembered long term. Curry hasn't carried a team of throw togethers, like Lebron has. If Curry was put on a team with a bunch of throw togethers and could carry that team to the Finals, that might be worth remembering.

Kobe and Lebron from post-Jordan era. For those saying KD and Curry, that is just prisoner of the moment stuff.

Ignorant posting right here. :coffee:

[cardsdownunder]

yao ming will always be remember in asia. kobe and maybe lebron.

spot on mate

[cshelb34687]

What? Who even knew Golden State existed or could name more than one player on the Kings before Curry arrived besides die hard fans. He's made everyone on that team better.

What about Rick Barry?

[allabtsprt]

What about Rick Barry?

I meant the current team the year before Curry arrived.

[asujbl]

Anthony Bennett

[sammyjankis]

More guys would be remembered from 50 years ago if they had internet back then. How could these guys be forgotten when even guys like Kenyon Martin have sick mixtapes?

50 years from now guys like Jason Williams could be idolized based on mixtapes alone.

[21Pittsburgh58]

Russell Westbrook. It'll be another 50 years before someone else HAS to average a triple-double for his team to win anything

[jrnelson]

Dirk Nowitzki

[OGCNYC]

If we are talking about 50 years from now (our grand/great grand kids),

Then very few. Not based on them witnessing the players, but from the legacy that was left behind. Again, very few. A non basketball expert/fan would only remember the names below imo.

Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
Lebron James
Stephen Curry
Lastly, POTENTIALLY Kawhi Leonard
+ any recent rookie(s) that will eventually be the next generation jordan/lebron.

[DajuanWagner]

Ignorant posting right here. :coffee:



Way to contribute..........

[Archangel1775]

Active:
LeBron James
Steph Curry

If he keeps it up:
Beastbrook

Early Choices:
KAT

[mrmojorisin71]

Dj mbenga...those ears on that head are seared into my subconscious

[spurs50fan]

Everyone will be remembered because every star is going to have a ring

....because they all "deserve" one. The new participation trophy lol

[Archangel1775]

Lonzo Ball, cause his Dad is going to recruit LeBron James, Paul George, Anthony Davis and Blake Griffin to the Lakers in 2018 so his son can lead them to a Championship. lol

[daxwills]

Maybe we're approaching this too rationally. Who from other sports do we remember from 50 years ago? I don't watch or know jack all about baseball but mantle, DiMaggio, Ruth, Gehrig, hank Aaron, even I know those names. What makes them stand out vs others?

[bmf]

Rodman. Rebounding titles, titles, his insane personality

I don't think Rodman will be forgotten any time soon. Dude was awesome and tied to MJ's final three rings. And what a "character" lol. Obviously MJ, Kareem, Wilt, Magic, Bird will be remembered. Of current or recent players, most memorable will be Kobe, LeBron, Shaq (combination of dominance and personality) and Durant who I think may be the scoring leader when it's all said and done, which would be off the charts incredible. Next in line would be Curry and Duncan I would think. If the Warriors keep winning rings, Curry will not be forgotten, though his finals performances have not been consistently memorable and I do think that affects long term legacy. I love Duncan and he certainly "should" be remembered but he's such a low-key quiet dude that I'm just not sure he'll be in the conversation among casual fans for that long.

[rats60]

Chamberlain- holds 72 NBA records
West- NBA logo
Bird and Magic- saved NBA
Jordan- GOAT
LeBron- think he sets all time scoring record that won't broken as NBA pushes from HS to 1 year to 2 years in college before pro.

Guys from the 60s, 70s and 80s are already being forgotten about. Russell, Big O, Kareem, Dr. J, Moses Malone, etc. 50 years from now, it will even be worse. Current players will need to do something lasting to be remembered. There will always be die hard fans that remember, but to most it is what have you done lately.

[cardsdownunder]

I don't care for Stephanie at all, but KD is gonna go down as one of the greatest scorers ever. Barring more injuries, he could have a shot at Kareem.

that is a good point mate :)!

[Wings]

Ill be 75 and I'll still remember how cool Vince Carter was.

[jrnelson]

Chamberlain- holds 72 NBA records
West- NBA logo
Bird and Magic- saved NBA
Jordan- GOAT
LeBron- think he sets all time scoring record that won't broken as NBA pushes from HS to 1 year to 2 years in college before pro.

Guys from the 60s, 70s and 80s are already being forgotten about. Russell, Big O, Kareem, Dr. J, Moses Malone, etc. 50 years from now, it will even be worse. Current players will need to do something lasting to be remembered. There will always be die hard fans that remember, but to most it is what have you done lately.

Dirk- GEOAT, Greatest European OAT!