Who is the Greatest Rookie in Basketball History?

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Current Leaders

  1. Wilt Chamberlain
  2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  3. LeBron James
  4. Magic Johnson
  5. Oscar Robertson
  6. Larry Bird
  7. Wes Unseld
  8. Michael Jordan
  9. Shaquille O'Neal
  10. David Robinson

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How does Goat Vote determine the all-time basketball ranking?

We tally every top-ten vote our members have cast, awarding points based on rank (first is worth the most, tenth is worth the least).

Which players are eligible?

Everyone who ever played is eligible, regardless of era, league, nationality, or gender. You can add anyone who's missing.

What are the criteria?

That's up to you. Numbers, highlights, accolades, what a team would look like without them: every member weighs them differently, and the standings are the sum of all those calls.

Can I vote more than once?

Absolutely! A free account gets you one ranked ballot per day.

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