Highest reasonable ranking for Oscar all time?

[Jaivl]

3ish

Given the margin of error for 60s stars, I think only LeBron and Kareem are complete locks.

You don't think Jordan would be a lock? If I remember correctly, you don't really do era adjusted longevity so MJ not having serious post-prime years wouldn't be a big hookup for you right?

Oh, I have Oscar like #13.

There's a very, very slight chance Oscar was as impactful as Jordan. His huge WOWY results give some reasonable doubt.

But yes, you're correct, I don't adjust longevity for era as a simple way to slightly boost current players for being more skilled.

[70sFan]

When I was a kid, in the late 70's early 80's, it was common thought that Oscar was the greatest player non-Center in the history of the game. Didn't see him, but every older person I know, said he was better than Magic and Bird, and we're passionate about it.

They were wrong. Oscar is not better than either one.

How can you be so sure?

[CharityStripe34]

I'd have no problem ranking Oscar top 15. Dude was able to snag an MVP in the middle of Wilt and Russell's primes.

[Cavsfansince84]

Oscar's career is something of a what if in terms of if he had been on better teams. Because that's a huge part of why some people don't have him in the top 12 range.

[Narigo]

9-10