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The NBA has changed. The traditional four, back to the basket power forward is now a relic but that doesn't mean the importance of a dominant big in the dunker's spot that rips down rebounds and dominates on both sides of the ball still don't feature as future Hall of Famers.

Even though the landscape has changed, their still isn't a Power Forward, not even Giannis Antetokounmpo, that has any chance of beating out, the Greatest Power Board of All-Time.

This is the Top 25 Power Forwards in NBA history.

How this ranking was built

Each player was evaluated across eight core dimensions:

1. Career production – points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals
2. Advanced impact – PER, WS, BPM, VORP (era-adjusted)
3. Peak value – MVP-level seasons, playoff ceilings
4. Two-way impact – defence + offence balance
5. Postseason résumé – playoff translation, Finals impact
6. Longevity – elite seasons sustained
7. Role difficulty – offensive load, defensive responsibility
8. Era context – pace, spacing, defensive rules

TOP 25 NBA POWER FORWARDS OF ALL-TIME

25. Dave DeBusschere

Dave DeBusschere was the prototype two-way power forward – elite defensively, tough-minded, and indispensable to winning. A cornerstone of the New York Knicks’ championship era, DeBusschere blended rebounding, positional defence, and unselfish offence, thriving as a high-impact player whose value went far beyond scoring totals.

• Detroit Pistons years – early scoring responsibility, rebounding growth, rapid defensive development
• New York Knicks championship years – defensive anchor, rebounding presence, elite team-first contributor on title teams
• Games: 875 │ Minutes: 31,247 │ Points: 11,875 │ FG: 41.5% │ FT: 69.9% │ Rebounds: 9,618 │ Assists: 2,062
• Accolades: Two-time NBA Champion (1970, 1973); eight-time NBA All-Star; six-time All-Defensive First Team; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

24. Kevin Love

Kevin Love remains one of the original modern stretch bigs, blending perimeter shooting with rebounding instincts and elite basketball IQ developed over a long NBA career. He stands as one of the defining stretch power forwards of the modern era, with honours spanning elite individual peak and championship contribution.

• Prime Minnesota Timberwolves years – individual production, rebounding dominance, All-NBA recognition
• Cleveland Cavaliers championship year – role adaptation, spacing, and high-level team success‍
• Games: 754 │ Minutes: 22,382 │ Points: 12,578 │ FG: 43.5% │ 2PT: 48.4% │ 3PT: 36.2% │ FT: 82.7% │ TS: 56.9% │ eFG: 50.8% │ Win Shares: 78.1‍
• Accolades: NBA Championship 2016 — Cleveland Cavaliers; five-time NBA All-Star; two-time All-NBA Second Team; All-NBA Third Team; NBA Most Improved Player; NBA Rebounding Leader (2011); and NBA Double-Doubles Leader.

23. Tom Heinsohn

Tom Heinsohn was a foundational power forward of the NBA’s early dynasty era – a relentless scorer, rugged rebounder, and emotional leader whose impact was inseparable from winning. As a core piece of the Bill Russell–led Celtics, Heinsohn combined physical interior play with timely scoring, thriving in high-pressure moments across a championship-heavy career. He also became one of the best colour commentators to ever mic it up.

• Early Boston Celtics years – primary scoring option at the four, physical interior presence, immediate All-Star impact
• Dynasty peak – championship contributor, secondary scorer, tone-setter alongside Russell
• Games: 654 │ Minutes: 22,173 │ Points: 12,194 │ FG: 40.5% │ FT: 71.8% │ Rebounds: 5,749 │ Assists: 1,226
• Accolades: Eight-time NBA Champion; six-time NBA All-Star; NBA Rookie of the Year (1957); NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

22. LaMarcus Aldridge

LaMarcus Aldridge was the model of consistency across nearly two decades – a technically refined scorer with elite footwork, touch, and mid-range mastery. Never flashy, Aldridge anchored multiple playoff teams as a reliable first or second option, translating his game seamlessly across eras and systems.

• Portland Trail Blazers prime – primary offensive hub, post scoring, All-NBA production, franchise cornerstone
• San Antonio years – efficiency, professionalism, late-career adaptation within a winning system
• Games: 1,076 │ Minutes: 35,551 │ Points: 20,558 │ FG: 49.0% │ FT: 81.3% │ Rebounds: 8,732 │ Blocks: 1,159
• Accolades: Seven-time NBA All-Star; five-time All-NBA selection (2× Second Team, 3× Third Team); NBA All-Rookie First Team; widely regarded as one of the premier mid-range bigs of the modern era

21. Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin redefined the modern power forward with explosiveness, ball-handling, and playmaking, evolving from a highlight-dunk phenom into a skilled point-forward. At his peak, Griffin carried offences as a primary creator, blending power, touch, and vision in a way few fours had before him.

• LA Clippers prime – elite athletic dominance, transition force, expanding playmaking responsibility
• Detroit reinvention – perimeter-oriented scorer, point-forward role, All-NBA-calibre season despite declining athleticism
• Games: 765 │ Minutes: 27,246 │ Points: 14,513 │ FG: 49.3% │ 3PT: 32.8% │ FT: 69.6% │ Rebounds: 6,128 │ Assists: 3,684
• Accolades: Six-time NBA All-Star; five-time All-NBA selection (3× Second Team, 2× Third Team); NBA Rookie of the Year (2011); one of the most influential athletic forwards of the 2010s

20. Amar'e Stoudemire

Amar’e Stoudemire was one of the most devastating offensive power forwards of the 2000s – an elite rim-runner with explosive finishing, soft touch, and pick-and-roll dominance. At his peak, Stoudemire was a matchup nightmare, pairing seamlessly with pace-and-space systems and pressuring the rim at historic efficiency levels.

• Phoenix Suns peak – primary scoring force, elite efficiency, devastating pick-and-roll finisher in an up-tempo offence
• New York years – early franchise superstar, All-NBA production before injuries reshaped his trajectory
• Games: 846 │ Minutes: 26,849 │ Points: 15,994 │ FG: 54.0% │ FT: 76.1% │ Rebounds: 6,712 │ Blocks: 1,302
• Accolades: Six-time NBA All-Star; five-time All-NBA selection (1× First Team, 4× Second Team); NBA Rookie of the Year (2003); widely regarded as one of the most efficient high-volume scoring bigs of his era

19. Shawn Kemp

Shawn Kemp was the most explosive power forward of the 1990s – a force of athletic violence who combined speed, leaping, and power in ways the position had never seen. At his peak, Kemp was an elite finisher, rebounder, and weak-side defender, driving winning at the highest level during Seattle’s Finals run. His dunks are iconic, not just dunks, but dunks.

• Seattle peak – elite athletic dominance, transition terror, All-NBA production, key to the Sonics' Finals run
• Post-Seattle years – declining conditioning, reduced defensive impact, but continued interior scoring
• Games: 1,051 │ Minutes: 31,089 │ Points: 14,372 │ FG: 48.8% │ FT: 71.2% │ Rebounds: 8,834 │ Blocks: 1,279
• Accolades: Six-time NBA All-Star; three-time All-NBA Second Team; NBA Finals appearance (1996); one of the most physically dominant power forwards of all time

18. Larry Nance Sr.

Larry Nance Sr. was an elite defensive power forward whose athleticism, timing, and versatility made him one of the premier frontcourt stoppers of the 1980s. He's often slept on when it comes to dominating at the four. The dude was elite. Offensively efficient and defensively dominant, Nance thrived as a low-usage, high-impact contributor whose value showed most clearly on the other end of the floor.

• Phoenix years – defensive emergence, elite shot-blocking for a forward, All-Star calibre impact
• Cleveland prime – defensive anchor, efficiency scorer, consistent two-way contributor on playoff teams
• Games: 1,069 │ Minutes: 35,033 │ Points: 13,642 │ FG: 53.5% │ FT: 74.8% │ Rebounds: 8,510 │ Blocks: 2,027
• Accolades: Three-time NBA All-Star; three-time All-Defensive Team selection; NBA All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest champion (1984); widely regarded as one of the best defensive power forwards of his era

17. Draymond Green

Draymond Green is one of the most impactful defensive power forwards in NBA history – a cerebral, positionless anchor whose value lies in orchestration, versatility, and winning plays. Green redefined the modern four as a defensive quarterback and short-roll playmaker, central to Golden State’s dynasty.

• Dynasty peak – Defensive Player of the Year impact, switch-everything defender, offensive connector on elite title teams
• Veteran years – reduced scoring, sustained defensive IQ, leadership and system continuity
• Games: 1,100+ │ Minutes: 30,000+ │ Points: 7,000+ │ FG: 43% │ 3PT: 32% │ FT: 71% │ Rebounds: 7,000+ │ Assists: 5,500+ │ Steals: 1,300+
• Accolades: Four-time NBA Champion; NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2017); four-time NBA All-Star; eight-time All-Defensive Team selection; two-time All-NBA selection; one of the defining defensive forwards of the modern era

16. Rasheed Wallace

Rasheed Wallace was one of the most skilled and versatile power forwards of his era – a rare blend of perimeter shooting, post scoring, rim protection, and defensive intelligence. At his best, Wallace was a true two-way force whose impact on winning peaked when his role aligned with team-first principles.

• Portland years – offensive freedom, scoring versatility, All-Star production, defensive upside
• Detroit championship years – defensive anchor, floor spacing, emotional edge on an elite team
• Games: 1,109 │ Minutes: 34,984 │ Points: 16,409 │ FG: 46.7% │ 3PT: 33.6% │ FT: 72.1% │ Rebounds: 7,173 │ Blocks: 1,460
• Accolades: NBA Champion (2004); four-time NBA All-Star; four-time All-Defensive Team selection; key member of one of the greatest defensive teams in NBA history

15. Jermaine O'Neal

Jermaine O’Neal reached a true superstar peak in the early 2000s as a long, agile, two-way power forward who anchored elite defences while carrying heavy offensive responsibility. At his best in Indiana, O’Neal was an MVP-calibre force – protecting the rim, scoring on the block and face-up, and leading deep playoff runs in a rugged era.

• Indiana peak – franchise cornerstone, elite rim protection, primary scorer, MVP-level seasons
• Later years – reduced offensive role, veteran interior presence, playoff contributor
• Games: 1,101 │ Minutes: 35,487 │ Points: 13,309 │ FG: 46.0% │ FT: 78.0% │ Rebounds: 7,591 │ Blocks: 1,820
• Accolades: Six-time NBA All-Star; three-time All-NBA selection (1× Second Team, 2× Third Team); NBA Most Improved Player (2002); widely regarded as one of the premier two-way power forwards of the post-Jordan era

14. Dolph Schayes

Dolph Schayes was one of the NBA’s first great power forwards – a durable, high-volume scorer who combined size, skill, and shooting touch in an era that demanded physicality and stamina. Schayes set the template for the modern scoring four, thriving as both a post presence and an early face-up threat while anchoring winning teams in the league’s formative years.

• Syracuse Nationals era – franchise cornerstone, primary scorer, rebounding leader, ironman durability
• Early NBA pioneer – offensive innovator at the four, consistent All-NBA performer across eras
• Games: 996 │ Minutes: 38,968 │ Points: 18,438 │ FG: 38.0% │ FT: 84.9% │ Rebounds: 11,256 │ Assists: 3,030
• Accolades: NBA Champion (1955); 12-time NBA All-Star; 12-time All-NBA selection; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

13. Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman was the most dominant rebounder and one of the greatest defenders the power forward position has ever seen. Offence was never his calling card, but Rodman’s relentless energy, positional genius, and mental edge made him a decisive winning piece on multiple championship teams across two eras. If Rodman averaged just 15 points per game on top of his elite rebounding and defense he'd be easily in the top 5 of all-time ... easily.

• Detroit peak – defensive stopper, rebounding supremacy, matchup disruptor on championship-calibre teams
• Chicago years – historic rebounding dominance, defensive versatility, elite role execution within a dynasty
• Games: 911 │ Minutes: 31,779 │ Points: 6,683 │ FG: 52.1% │ FT: 58.4% │ Rebounds: 11,954 │ Assists: 1,600 │ Steals: 611
• Accolades: Five-time NBA Champion; two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year; seven-time NBA Rebounding Champion; eight-time All-Defensive First Team; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

12. Chris Webber

Chris Webber was one of the most gifted offensive power forwards ever – a true offensive hub who blended scoring, passing, and feel for the game at an elite level. In his prime with Sacramento, Webber operated as the engine of one of the greatest offences of the early 2000s, redefining what a playmaking four could be.

• Early years (GSW / WAS) – athletic scoring forward, transition force, expanding face-up game
• Sacramento peak – offensive force, elite passing big, high-IQ post and elbow operator on title-contending teams
• Games: 831 │ Minutes: 30,642 │ Points: 17,182 │ FG: 47.9% │ FT: 64.9% │ Rebounds: 7,235 │ Assists: 3,512 │ Blocks: 1,213
• Accolades: Five-time NBA All-Star; five-time All-NBA selection (1× First Team, 4× Second Team); NBA Rookie of the Year (1994); central figure on one of the most influential teams of the modern era

11. Bob Pettit

Bob Pettit was the NBA’s first true superstar power forward and one of the most dominant players of the league’s early era. A relentless scorer and elite rebounder, Pettit set the positional standard for interior production and competitive edge, anchoring championship success and consistently overwhelming opponents with volume, efficiency, and toughness.

• St. Louis Hawks prime – league-leading scorer and rebounder, offensive focal point, MVP-calibre dominance
• Legacy years – sustained elite production, benchmark-setting consistency, championship leadership
• Games: 792 │ Minutes: 31,665 │ Points: 20,880 │ FG: 43.6% │ FT: 76.1% │ Rebounds: 12,849 │ Assists: 2,369
• Accolades: NBA Champion (1958); two-time NBA MVP; 11-time NBA All-Star; 10-time All-NBA First Team; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

10. Pau Gasol

Pau Gasol was one of the most skilled and intelligent power forwards of his generation – a polished scorer, elite passer for his position, and calming presence in high-leverage moments. Gasol’s ability to blend finesse with toughness made him a perfect championship complement and a consistent offensive anchor across two decades.

• Memphis years – franchise cornerstone, primary scorer, playmaking big with expanding post and face-up game
• Los Angeles Lakers championship years – elite secondary star, interior scorer, defensive anchor and offensive connector on title teams
• Games: 1,226 │ Minutes: 37,418 │ Points: 20,894 │ FG: 50.7% │ FT: 75.3% │ Rebounds: 11,305 │ Assists: 3,925 │ Blocks: 1,941
• Accolades: Two-time NBA Champion (2009, 2010); six-time NBA All-Star; four-time All-NBA selection (2× Second Team, 2× Third Team); NBA Rookie of the Year (2002); one of the most accomplished international players in NBA history

9. Elvin Hayes

Elvin Hayes was one of the most durable and prolific power forwards in NBA history – a relentless scorer and elite rebounder whose production held up across eras and roles. Nicknamed “The Big E,” Hayes combined volume scoring with physical interior play, anchoring teams as both a primary option and a championship-calibre contributor.

• San Diego / Houston years – primary scoring force, heavy usage, elite rebounding production
• Washington championship era – defensive presence, interior toughness, high-impact veteran on a title team
• Games: 1,303 │ Minutes: 50,000+ │ Points: 27,313 │ FG: 45.2% │ FT: 67.0% │ Rebounds: 16,279 │ Blocks: 1,771
• Accolades: NBA Champion (1978); 12-time NBA All-Star; six-time All-NBA selection; two-time NBA scoring champion; NBA rebounding champion; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

8. Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is one of the most dominant two-way power forwards of the modern era – a defensive force with elite rim protection, mobility, and scoring versatility. At his peak, Davis combined guard-like agility with centre-level defensive impact, anchoring championship-level defence while carrying heavy offensive responsibility.

• New Orleans prime – franchise cornerstone, elite scorer and shot-blocker, perennial All-NBA and All-Defensive presence
• Los Angeles peak – championship anchor, defensive foundation, elite playoff performer in a title run
• Games: 700+ │ Minutes: 26,000+ │ Points: 17,000+ │ FG: 52% │ 3PT: 30% │ FT: 79% │ Rebounds: 7,500+ │ Blocks: 1,600+
• Accolades: NBA Champion (2020); eight-time NBA All-Star; four-time All-NBA First Team; five-time All-Defensive Team; NBA All-Star Game MVP (2017); widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation

7. Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett was the most complete two-way power forward the game has ever seen at his peak – an elite defender, rebounder, scorer, and playmaker whose intensity and versatility defined an era. Garnett’s impact extended far beyond the box score, anchoring defences, elevating teammates, and imposing his will on both ends of the floor for nearly two decades.

• Minnesota prime – franchise cornerstone, MVP-calibre dominance, elite two-way engine carrying heavy offensive and defensive load
• Boston championship years – defensive anchor, emotional leader, system-defining presence on a title team
• Games: 1,462 │ Minutes: 50,418 │ Points: 26,071 │ FG: 49.7% │ FT: 78.9% │ Rebounds: 14,662 │ Assists: 5,445 │ Blocks: 2,037 │ Steals: 1,859
• Accolades: NBA Champion (2008); NBA MVP (2004); NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008); 15-time NBA All-Star; nine-time All-NBA selection; 12-time All-Defensive Team; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

6. Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most physically overwhelming power forward the modern game has produced – a relentless rim attacker, elite defender, and primary playmaker rolled into one. Giannis redefined the position as a downhill force, marrying MVP-level offense with Defensive Player of the Year impact and translating it all to championship success.

• Rise to superstardom (Milwaukee) – transition dominance, rim pressure, playmaking growth, MVP-level regular seasons
• Championship peak – two-way apex, historic Finals performance, defensive anchor and offensive engine
• Games: 800+ │ Minutes: 27,000+ │ Points: 19,000+ │ FG: 54% │ FT: 72% │ Rebounds: 8,000+ │ Assists: 4,000+ │ Blocks: 1,000+
• Accolades: NBA Champion (2021); NBA Finals MVP (2021); two-time NBA MVP; NBA Defensive Player of the Year; eight-time NBA All-Star; multiple All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team selections; one of the most dominant peaks in league history

5. Kevin McHale

Queue the "he's crazy" talk to have Kevin McHale ahead of Giannis even at this stage of his career. But the reality is, McHale was the most efficient low-post scorer the power forward position has ever seen, pairing elite footwork, length, and touch with high-level defence. As a cornerstone of the Celtics "Big 3" dynasty, McHale thrived in a team-first environment, sacrificing individual volume for winning while remaining devastatingly effective whenever called upon. Let's not forget he shared the court with Larry Bird who dominated the ball the spotlight ... and the league! Imagine McHale's numbers if he was the primary option, much like arch rival James Worthy on the Los Angeles Lakers. As the secondary option, McHale's numbers are still right on par with Giannis and StatHead reveals they both have the same offensive and defensive ratings: 118; and 106. So, come at me.

• Sixth-man to starter evolution (Boston) – elite efficiency, matchup nightmare in the post, expanding defensive responsibility
• Dynasty peak – championship anchor, secondary scorer, elite interior defender on historically great teams
• Games: 971 │ Minutes: 30,653 │ Points: 17,335 │ FG: 55.4% │ FT: 79.8% │ Rebounds: 7,122 │ Blocks: 1,690
• Accolades: Three-time NBA Champion; seven-time NBA All-Star; All-NBA First Team (1987); six-time All-Defensive Team selection; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

4. Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki was the most influential offensive power forward in NBA history, redefining the position through shooting, spacing, and late-game shot creation. His one-legged fadeaway became an era-proof weapon, and his ability to carry offences as a true seven-footer changed how the four spot was played forever.

• Dallas ascent – franchise cornerstone, offensive engine, MVP-level regular seasons built on shooting and shot creation
• Championship legacy – historic 2011 Finals run, clutch scoring, leadership and durability over two decades
• Games: 1,522 │ Minutes: 51,368 │ Points: 31,560 │ FG: 47.1% │ 3PT: 38.0% │ FT: 87.9% │ Rebounds: 11,489 │ Assists: 3,651
• Accolades: NBA Champion (2011); NBA Finals MVP (2011); NBA MVP (2007); 14-time NBA All-Star; 12-time All-NBA selection; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

3. Karl Malone

Karl Malone was the most prolific regular-season scorer the power forward position has ever produced, combining durability, physical dominance, and relentless consistency over nearly two decades. Malone’s blend of strength, speed, and mid-range scoring made him an automatic 25 points a night, season after season, while anchoring one of the league’s most stable contenders.

• Utah prime (Stockton era) – primary scoring engine, elite pick-and-roll finisher, perennial MVP candidate
• Late-career years – sustained production, ironman durability, veteran leadership on contending teams
• Games: 1,476 │ Minutes: 54,852 │ Points: 36,928 │ FG: 51.6% │ FT: 74.2% │ Rebounds: 14,968 │ Assists: 5,248 │ Steals: 2,085
• Accolades: Two-time NBA MVP; 14-time NBA All-Star; 14-time All-NBA First Team; four-time All-Defensive First Team; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

2. Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley was the most dominant undersized power forward in NBA history, pairing brute force rebounding with elite scoring efficiency and playmaking. Peak Barkley was better than peak Malone, so that's why he gets the No2 spot. Despite giving up height nightly, Barkley overwhelmed opponents with strength, quickness, and feel, carrying offences and controlling games at an MVP level.

• Philadelphia ascent – explosive scoring-rebounding force, face-up dominance, elite transition threat
• Phoenix peak – MVP season, offensive centrepiece, Finals leader with historic efficiency
• Games: 1,073 │ Minutes: 39,330 │ Points: 23,757 │ FG: 54.1% │ FT: 73.5% │ Rebounds: 12,546 │ Assists: 4,215 │ Steals: 1,648
• Accolades: NBA MVP (1993); 11-time NBA All-Star; 11-time All-NBA selection (5× First Team); two-time Olympic gold medallist (1992, 1996); NBA 75th Anniversary Team; Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

🐐 1. Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan is the gold standard. Elite defence, bank-shot offence, leadership, longevity. He is the Big Fundamental.

Shaquille O'Neal said: "Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward of all time."

Kobe Bryant said: "He’s the greatest power forward ever. He doesn’t get enough credit because he’s quiet, but his game is unbelievable."

Kevin Garnett said: "Tim Duncan is the best four I ever played against. He’s fundamental, but he kills you with it."

Dirk Nowitzki said: "Tim was always the standard. You knew every time you played San Antonio, you had to be perfect."

Chris Webber said: "Tim Duncan was the measuring stick. If you wanted to know how good you really were, you played him."

Kevin Durant said: "Tim Duncan doesn’t make mistakes. That’s what separates him."

Steve Nash said: "You could game-plan everything else, but Tim Duncan was always going to control the game."

‍Tim Duncan is the definitive power forward in NBA history – the benchmark against which every other four is measured. Duncan combined elite two-way impact, unparalleled consistency, and absolute buy-in to winning over nearly two decades, anchoring one of the greatest dynasties the league has ever seen. While never the loudest or flashiest star, his influence was constant and suffocating: defensively dominant, offensively reliable, and structurally essential to everything his teams did.

At his peak, Duncan was simultaneously an elite low-post scorer, an elite rim protector, and one of the smartest positional defenders the game has known. He controlled tempo through precision rather than force, punished mismatches with footwork and touch, and anchored historically great defences with positioning, timing, and communication. Just as importantly, Duncan’s willingness to sacrifice usage, shots, and eventually minutes allowed San Antonio Spurs to evolve across eras without ever losing its identity. His greatness lies not only in what he produced, but in how completely his game scaled to winning at every stage.

• Early dominance (1998–2005) – immediate franchise saviour, MVP-level interior force, elite scorer and defender carrying championship responsibility
• Dynasty longevity (2006–2016) – defensive anchor, system pillar, reduced offensive role without reduced impact, seamless adaptation across multiple Spurs eras
• Games: 1,392 │ Minutes: 47,368 │ Points: 26,496 │ FG: 50.6% │ FT: 69.6% │ Rebounds: 15,091 │ Assists: 4,225 │ Blocks: 3,020
• Accolades: Five-time NBA Champion; two-time NBA MVP; three-time NBA Finals MVP; 15-time NBA All-Star; 15-time All-NBA selection; 15-time All-Defensive Team selection; NBA 75th Anniversary Team; widely regarded as the greatest power forward in NBA history

Statistical Category Leaders (Power Forwards)

• Points: Karl Malone
• Rebounds: Tim Duncan / Dennis Rodman (peak)
• Assists: Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Blocks: Tim Duncan / Anthony Davis
• Steals: Kevin Garnett
• PER (Peak): Giannis / Barkley
• Win Shares: Tim Duncan
• Playoff Impact: Duncan, Dirk, Giannis

Era-Adjusted Truth

• Pre-2000: Duncan, Malone, Barkley, KG
• 2000–2015: Duncan, Dirk, Garnett, Gasol
• Modern: Giannis, AD, Draymond

Tim Duncan remains the most complete power forward ever while Giannis has the clearest path to challenging that throne.