In this article we discuss about the Best Defensive Power Forward Of All Time. Power forward is also called strong forward or four. This is an position in the basketball. It is similar to the centers. This position is take very important role in basketball game. Power forward known for mid range jump shot. The range of power forward in NBA is approx 6’9″- 6’11”.
Best Defensive Power Forward Of All Time
1. Chris Bosh-
Chris Bosh was born on 24th march 1984. He is professional American basketball player. Bosh also called Mr. Basketball in the high school. He was selected in Toronto Raptors in 2003. Chris Bosh is the 5 times NBA all star. He won gold medal in 2008 at Summer Olympics. He left the Toronto Raptors in 2010. After left from Toronto he entered in the Miami Heat.
2. Elvin Hayes-
Elvin Hayes was born on 17th November 1945. He is an professional American basketball player. Elvin is member of 75th anniversary team and NBA’s 50th team. He is known for his ability in the both of defensive and offensive. Elvin is the greatest power forward player in the history. Hayes miss only 9 games in his all career.
3. Anthony Davis-
Anthony Davis was born on 11th march 1993. He is an professional American basketball player. Anthony plays for the team Los Angeles. He was the former player of New Orleans Pelicans. Davis is the greatest power forward. He is 8 times NBA all star. Anthony named in 75th anniversary team in 2021.
4. Kevin McHale-
Kevin McHale was born on 19th December 1957. He is an professional basket ball player. McHale played for Boston Celtics for his whole career. Kevin is the Hall Of Fame in basketball. McHale is the best power forward in the history of basketball. McHale was known as the Mr. Basketball in his high school.
5. Charles Barkley-
Charles Barkley was born on 20th February 1963. He was an professional American basketball player. Charles is also television analyst on the CBS sports and TNT. The nickname of Charles Barkley is Chuck, Sir Charles. In NBA he played 16 season with the 3 teams.
6. Karl Malone-
Karl Malone was born on 24th July 1963. He was an professional American basketball player. Malone was also known by his nickname The Mailman. Karl was the greatest power forward in the basketball. He played 18 season for the Utah Jazz. Karl was 2 times MVP award winner in the NBA.
7. Dirk Nowitzki-
Dirk Nowitzki was born on 19th June 1978. He is an professional German basketball player. Dirk played for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. His height was 7feet. Dirk was the best player in the history of basketball. Dirk Nowitzki was in the 75th anniversary team in 2021. He was the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the 2023.
8. Kevin Garnett-
Kevin Garnett was born on 19th may 1976. He is an professional American basket ball player. The nickname of Kevin is KG and Big Ticket. He is considered as the best power forward player in the history. Kevin known for his defensive, intensity ability. He won MVP award in NBA and Player of the year award in NBA defensive.
9. Giannis Antetokounmpo-
Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on 6th December 1994. He is the professional basketball player. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the player of Milwaukee Bucks. He was superstar in his starting 3 years. Giannis become one of the best player of basketball. He also won MVP award.
10. Tim Duncan-
Tim Duncan was born on 25th April 1976. He is an professional American basketball player. Duncan played for San Antonio Spurs for 19 years in his career. He is also known as the Big Fundamental. Duncan is the greatest power forward player of basketball. He was Naismith Memorial Hall of The Fame in the year 2020.
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