# Bam Adebayo NBA all-time rankings debate

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> Updated: 2026-08-22T18:42:23.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo released his personal list of the top five all-time NBA players, selecting Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and Tim Duncan.

The list has generated significant debate due to the omission of LeBron James. While Adebayo has described James as being “like a brother,” he provided no specific explanation for his ranking. The discussion surrounding the list has also highlighted the inclusion of Kevin Durant and the broader debate regarding player dominance in the 2010s.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Bam Adebayo names top-five all-time NBA players

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo named Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and Tim Duncan to his all-time top-five NBA players list.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bam-adebayo-names-top-five-all-time-nba-players

### 2026-08-02: Bam Adebayo's Top‑Five NBA List Sparks LeBron James Omission Debate

Bam Adebayo named his NBA top five—Bryant, Curry, Jordan, Durant, Duncan—omitting LeBron James, sparking fan debate and linking to his recent support for James' free‑agency move.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bam-adebayos-topfive-nba-list-sparks-lebron-james-omission-debate

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