The power forward used to play the role of a second center, with the main tasks on offense and defense focused on the inside. However, with the development of the times, the role of the power forward has gradually become more comprehensive, and the spatial attributes have become

The power forward used to play the role of a second center, with the main tasks on both offense and defense focused on the inside. However, with the development of the times, the role of the power forward has gradually become more comprehensive, and the spatial attributes have become stronger and stronger. Various types of power forwards have emerged in endlessly. , but the candidate for the best power forward has never changed. The American media "hoopshabit" also selected the top 20 NBA power forwards in history based on the latest performance and achievements of the players. Among them, Brother Big Eyebrow 13, Antetokounmpo reached the top 5, and there is still no one at the top of the list. dispute.

The fifth level: Stars (4 people)

7-20: Griffin, Dan Issel, Chambers and Dream Green

The players in this level are all real star-level players. Griffin was at his peak. He was one of the best power forwards in his era, but unfortunately he failed to win the championship.

Chasing Dreams has won the championship many times, but unfortunately it has always played a non-leader role and is mainly known for its defense and connection.

The other two players also have successful careers, with extremely impressive career statistics and have been selected as All-Stars many times.

The fourth level: superstars (5 people)

2-16: Gasol, Big Eyebrow, Bosh, Rodman and Aldridge

The players in this level have higher star levels, and most of them are based on core positioning. He has been to the championship and is also a stable All-Star player.

Aldridge is the only player on the list who has not won a championship, so his ranking is the lowest in this category. He was selected because his career is long enough and his statistical achievements are high enough, with more than 20,000 points and 9,000 points. A rebound.

The third level: mvp level (4 people)

html No. 28-11: McHale, Elvin Hayes, Dolph Schayes and Chris Webber

Most of the players in this group are MVP level players in their peak period. Among them, Webber was one of the best power forwards of his era in his peak period. If it weren't for injuries, he would have been in the top five.

Schayes is a great player from the ancient times and a true double-double machine. Elvin Hayes is also seriously underestimated.

McHale was one of the core members of the Celtics Big Three period and helped the Celtics win championships many times.

Second gear: The best level in history (6 people)

-7: Garnett, Nowitzki, Karl Malone, Antetokounmpo, Barkley and Pettit

Pettit in just 11 years of career Winning numerous honors, including beating Russell to win the championship, is enough to move him into the second gear.

Barkley should have been ranked higher based on his peak ability and length, but unfortunately he failed to win the championship. Karl Malone was in a similar situation.

Antetokounmpo has performed at a phenomenal level in the past five seasons, dominating both offense and defense at the same time. He not only won the mvp and dpoy, but also won the championship and FMVP as the leader.

As long as Antetokounmpo plays for another 3 or 4 seasons, he will hopefully overtake Karl Malone and achieve a higher ranking.

Nowitzki and Garnett are representatives of two completely different types of power forwards. The former has created a completely different survival path for power forwards, while Garnett has maximized the attributes of the original power forward.

First place: Duncan

There is no doubt that the top position belongs to Duncan. He is recognized as the number one power forward in history and is far ahead of other players in the second gear.

Although the lineup around him was very mediocre, he led the Spurs to maintain the ability to compete for championships for more than ten years, winning five championships and winning numerous individual and team honors.

Regardless of the number of championships, peak height, and length, Duncan is the undisputed number one power forward in history.