These are the all-time NBA starting fives
source: Getty Images While debating politics over Thanksgiving can cause irreplaceable family fissures, debating the all-time starting fives for each NBA team holds way fewer stakes. There are many different ways to build an all-time starting five, all of which illicit strong reactions. Some people prefer to choose the players with the best statistics, while others prefer players who make up their personal Mount Rushmore.
Everyone can agree on a few things when it comes to all-time starting fives. First, they should be composed of players who are considered to be the best at their positions. Second, they should be players who have significantly impacted the game of basketball both in style and statistics. And finally, they should be players who are remembered for their greatness.
We set the table for an epic showdown among friends and family by naming our all-time starting five, greatest head coach, and one super-sub coming off the bench. Have at it!
Atlanta Hawks
source: Getty Images Coach: Alex HannumPG: Trae YoungSG: Lou HudsonSF: Dominique WilkinsPF: Bob PettitC: Dikembe Mutombo6th Man: Cliff Hagan
Boston Celtics
source: Getty Images Coach: Red AuerbachPG: Bob CousySG: John HavlicekSF: Paul PiercePF: Larry BirdC: Bill Russell6th Man: Kevin McHale
Brooklyn Nets
source: Getty Images Coach: Lawrence FrankPG: Jason KiddSG: Drazen PetrovicSF: Julius ErvingPF: Kevin DurantC: Brook Lopez6th Man: Deron Williams
Charlotte Hornets
source: Getty Images Coach: Paul SilasPG: Kemba WalkerSG: LaMelo BallSF: Glen RicePF: Larry JohnsonC: Alonzo Mourning6th Man: Dell Curry
Cleveland Cavaliers
source: Getty Images Coach: Ty LuePG: Kyrie IrvingSG: Mark PriceSF: LeBron JamesPF: Kevin LoveC: Zydrunas Ilgauskas6th Man: Larry Nance
Chicago Bulls
source: Getty Images Coach: Phil JacksonPG: Derrick RoseSG: Michael JordanSF: Chet WalkerPF: Scottie PippenC: Artis Gilmore6th Man: Dennis Rodman
Dallas Mavericks
source: Getty Images Coach: Rick CarlisePG: Steve NashSG: Luka DončićSF: Mark AguirrePF: Dirk NowitzkiC: Tyson Chandler6th Man: Micheal Finley
Denver Nuggets
source: Getty Images Coach: Michael MalonePG: Jamal MurraySG: David ThompsonSF: Alex EnglishPF: Carmelo AnthonyC: Nikola Jokić6th Man: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Detroit Pistons
source: Getty Images Coach: Chuck DalyPG: Isiah ThomasSG: Joe DumarsSF: Grant HillPF: Dennis RodmanC: Ben Wallace6th Man: Chauncey Billups
Golden State Warriors
source: Getty Images Coach: Steve KerrPG: Steph CurrySG: Klay ThompsonSF: Rick BarryPF: Kevin DurantC: Wilt Chamberlain6th Man: Draymond Green
Houston Rockets
source: Getty Images Coach: Rudy TomjanovichPG: James HardenSG: Clyde DrexlerSF: Tracy McGradyPF: Otis ThorpeC: Hakeem Olajuwon6th Man: Yao Ming
Indiana Pacers
source: Getty Images Coach: Rick CarlisePG: Tyrese HaliburtonSG: Reggie MillerSF: Paul GeorgePF: Jermaine O’NealC: Rik Smits6th Man: Ron Artest
Los Angeles Clippers
source: Getty Images Coach: Ty LuePG: Chris PaulSG: Randy SmithSF: Kawhi LeonardPF: Blake GriffinC: Bob McAdoo6th Man: Elton Brand
Los Angeles Lakers
source: Getty Images Coach: Phil JacksonPG: Magic JohnsonSG: Kobe BryantSF: Elgin BaylorPF: LeBron JamesC: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar6th Man: Jerry West
Memphis Grizzlies
source: Getty Images Coach: Lionel HollinsPG: Ja MorantSG: Desmond BaneSF: Rudy GayPF: Pau GasolC: Marc Gasol6th Man: Zach Randolph
Miami Heat
source: Getty Images Coach: Pat RileyPG: Tim HardawaySG: Dwyane WadeSF: Jimmy ButlerPF: LeBron JamesC: Shaquille O’Neal6th Man: Alonzo Mourning
Milwaukee Bucks
source: Getty Images Coach: Larry CostelloPG: Oscar RobertsonSG: Sidney MoncriefSF: Bob DandridgePF: Giannis AntetokounmpoC: Lew Alcindor6th Man: Jrue Holiday
Minnesota Timberwolves
source: Getty Images Coach: Flip SaundersPG: Ricky RubioSG: Anthony EdwardsSF: Wally SzczerbiakPF: Kevin GarnettC: Karl-Anthony Towns6th Man: Kevin Love
New Orleans Pelicans/ Hornets
source: Getty Images Coach: Byron ScottPG: Chris PaulSG: Jrue HolidaySF: Brandon IngramPF: Zion WilliamsonC: Anthony Davis6th Man: David West
New York Knicks
source: Getty Images Coach: Red HolzmanPG: Walt FrazierSG: Allan HoustonSF: Bernard KingPF: Carmelo AnthonyC: Patrick Ewing6th Man: Earl Monroe
Orlando Magic
source: Getty Images Coach: Stan Van GundyPG: Penny HardawaySG: Nick AndersonSF: Tracy McGradyPF: Horace GrantC: Shaquille O’Neal6th Man: Dwight Howard
Oklahoma City Thunder/ Seattle Supersonics
source: Getty Images Coach: Lenny WilkinsPG: Gary PaytonSG: Russell WestbrookSF: Kevin DurantPF: Shawn KempC: Jack Sikma6th Man: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Philadelphia 76ers
source: Getty Images Coach: Larry BrownPG: Allen IversonSG: Hal GreerSF: Julius ErvingPF: Charles BarkleyC: Wilt Chamberlain6th Man: Joel Embiid
Portland Trailblazers
source: Getty Images Coach: Jack RamsayPG: Damian LillardSG: Clyde DrexlerSF: Brandon RoyPF: LaMarcus AldridgeC: Bill Walton6th Man: Geoff Petrie
Phoenix Suns
source: Getty Images Coach: Mike D’AntoniPG: Steve NashSG: Devin BookerSF: Charles BarkleyPF: Shawn MarionC: Amar’e Stoudemire6th Man: Kevin Johnson
Sacramento Kings
source: Getty Images Coach: Rick AdelmanPG: De’Aaron FoxSG: Mitch RichmondSF: Peja StojakovićPF: Chris WebberC: DeMarcus Cousins6th Man: Mike Bibby
San Antonio Spurs
source: Getty Images Coach: Gregg PopovichPG: Tony ParkerSG: Manu GinóbiliSF: Kawhi LeonardPF: Tim DuncanC: David Robinson6th Man: George Gervin
Toronto Raptors
source: Getty Images Coach: Nick NursePG: Kyle LowrySG: Vince CarterSF: Kawhi LeonardPF: Chris BoshC: Marcus Camby6th Man: DeMar DeRozan
Utah Jazz
source: Getty Images Coach: Jerry SloanPG: John StocktonSG: Pete MaravichSF: Adrian DantleyPF: Karl MaloneC: Rudy Gobert6th Man: Donovan Mitchell
Washington Wizards
source: Getty Images Coach: Dick MottaPG: Gilbert ArenasSG: Earl MonroeSF: Gus JohnsonPF: Elvin HayesC: Wes Unseld6th Man: Bradley Beal