Archive · By Era

The Six Eras of This Roster

Hall of Fame careers cluster. Six periods cover the 30 players on this site.

1956–1974

The Foundations

Russell, Wilt, Oscar, and the earliest careers on this site.

5 players
1975–1983

Showtime and Arrivals

Kareem's prime, Dr. J's arrival from the ABA, and the rookie years of Bird and Magic.

4 players
1980–1991

The Rivalry Years

Lakers against Celtics. Magic against Bird. Jordan arrives.

11 players
1991–2000

The Jordan Decade

Chicago wins six. Hakeem wins two. A generation plays in the wrong cohort.

12 players
2000–2010

Dynasty and Parity

Lakers and Spurs trade titles. A new generation peaks.

12 players
2011–present

The Positionless Decade

LeBron, Curry, Durant. Warriors reshape the league.

7 players