The Case Against Kobe Bryant

Michael Jordan - it's hard to argue against him, though I only rooted for him when he was on the Dream Team, head and shoulders way better than Lebron
Magic Johnson - I think he is overrated but I would still put him somewhere in my top 10
Larry Bird - underrated, he was a fantastic player whose body gave up on him and despite that put up numbers his final year comparable to his first, with no back
Bill Russell - I haven't seen enough video of him, but his body of work is mindblowing
LeBron James - now we arrive at the player I would definitely NOT include on my top 10, not clutch, bricklayer, no FT's, takes the stupidest shots, is a poor leader, there is very little I like about his game
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - a case could be made he is the best ever, his skyhook was unstoppable, strong, fast, solid rebounder and shot blocker
Wilt Chamberlain - I haven't seen enough of him but his numbers are off the charts insane
Oscar Robertson - another I haven't seen enough of
Tim Duncan - I confess to having little enthusiasm for him but I can certainly understand why so many include him
Shaquille O'Neal - for his size, his mobility was extraordinary and he often relied on that because his basketball skills otherwise not that impressive, which says a lot about his unique physical abilities

I would point out at least one player I would make sure to include on my list:

Akeem Olajuwon - the most athletic center, incredible moves, impeccable shot blocker, he might be the best center I have ever seen