The 17 Greatest NBA Power Forwards of All Time

Bruising post scorers, silky stretch shooters, and relentless rebounders define the position across every era. Who reigns at the four?

1

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The 'Greek Freak', two-time MVP and 2021 Bucks champion.

1000pts

2

Rasheed Wallace

The fiery, sweet-shooting big man and 2004 Pistons champion.

1000pts

3

Anthony Davis

The versatile two-way star and 2020 champion with the Lakers.

912pts

4

Elvin Hayes

The durable 'Big E', a scoring and rebounding force and 1978 champion.

879pts

5

Draymond Green

The defensive heartbeat and playmaking hub of the Warriors dynasty.

789pts

6

Tim Duncan

The Spurs cornerstone and five-time champion widely regarded as the greatest power forward ever.

789pts

7

Pau Gasol

The skilled Spanish big man and two-time champion alongside Kobe Bryant.

789pts

8

Chris Webber

The dynamic, playmaking face of the Sacramento Kings' golden era.

684pts

9

Amar'e Stoudemire

The explosive pick-and-roll finisher of the Suns' run-and-gun years.

684pts

10

Charles Barkley

The undersized but dominant 'Round Mound of Rebound' and 1993 MVP.

560pts

11

Dennis Rodman

The rebounding savant and defensive menace of the Bulls dynasty.

560pts

12

Karl Malone

The Utah Jazz scoring machine and two-time MVP nicknamed 'The Mailman'.

559pts

13

Bob Pettit

The 1950s scoring pioneer and first-ever NBA MVP.

559pts

14

Kevin Garnett

The intense Hall-of-Famer and 2008 champion who anchored elite defenses.

410pts

15

Blake Griffin

The high-flying dunker who later remade himself as a stretch four.

410pts

16

Dirk Nowitzki

The Mavericks legend whose fadeaway jumper redefined the stretch big.

410pts

17

Kevin McHale

The Celtics big man famed for an unstoppable low-post arsenal.

228pts