Is the GOAT criteria at least 10 Finals? LBJ, Kareem, and Russell only three to do it

[TheCorporation]

Is this a good starting point when assessing who is the league's GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

10 Finals is a great starting point in my mind:

LeBron
Russell
Kareem

Anyone that wants to contend for top 3 GOAT needs at least 10 Finals, we need a consistent performer that does not have a lot if any first round exits.

Russell and LeBron are the only ones with zero 1st round exits among all top 20 players.
And they both have 10 Finals. The top 3 is locked as far as I'm concerned.

LeBron
Russell
Kareem

If you have a 1st round exit and don't have at least 10 Finals you do not qualify.

[ScottieQuitting]

Appearances?



Pathetic.

Participation Trophies

[TheCorporation]

Appearances?



Pathetic.

Participation Trophies

If that's a Finals loss then what are 1st round losses?

[TheCorporation]

Appearances?



Pathetic.

Participation Trophies

*10 Conference wins.

Better? You newbie

[bullettooth]

If that's a Finals loss then what are 1st round losses?

I do recall LeBronze being a ghost from the playoffs a few times.

Stop posting, you're embarrassing yourself.

[TheCorporation]

I do recall LeBronze being a ghost from the playoffs a few times.

Stop posting, you're embarrassing yourself.

Why did MJ only make 6 Finals while the top 3 GOATS Kareem, LeBron, and Russell all made at least 10?

[AlternativeAcc.]

Why did MJ only make 6 Finals while the top 3 GOATS Kareem, LeBron, and Russell all made at least 10?

Lack of impact, dedication, and Longevity

He's lucky he made 6, and only because he had the best supporting cast and coach every single year of his career and horrible comp.

10 > 6

[TheCorporation]

Lack of impact, dedication, and Longevity

He's lucky he made 6, and only because he had the best supporting cast and coach every single year of his career and horrible comp.

10 > 6

I can't believe you could down grade three LeBron Finals losses to MJ 1st round losses and he would still have 7 to 6 Finals

LeGOAT

[Bawkish]

difference is those 2 also have their DYNASTY legacy besides the appearances

Bron?

[And1AllDay]

difference is those 2 also have their DYNASTY legacy besides the appearances

Bron?

this boi talkin legacy and forgot about 2016 legacy goat chip

be smarter bruh

[Bawkish]

this boi talkin legacy and forgot about 2016 legacy goat chip

be smarter bruh

this boi thought 2016 Warriors is greater than 2017

[TheCorporation]

Not a 10x Finals achiever?
Not a Goat

[Gudo]

Nice top 3 list. How many of those are serial floppers? Embarrassing flops to boot.

[guy]

Appearances?



Pathetic.

Participation Trophies

Making it is all that really matters. Winning the championship isn't that important. Its kind of like making an all-star team or pro-bowl. No one really cares if your team actually won the game or not, just making it was the accomplishment.

[Carbine]

The 90's Bills love this type of thinking.

They're one of the GOAT teams now.