Ranking the Top 5 Power Forwards of All Time!

In this episode, I break down my Top 5 Power Forwards of all time — one of the hardest positional rankings to put together.
From dominant scorers to defensive anchors and all-around forces, the power forward position is stacked with legends, making every spot on this list incredibly difficult to separate.

I dive into the key debates, criteria, and thought process behind the rankings, including impact on winning, era context, scalability, peak vs longevity, and what ultimately tipped the balance between some extremely close calls.

If you enjoy all-time rankings and thoughtful NBA discussion, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

0:00- Intro
2:25- Trio Debate: KG/Giannis/Dirk
8:52- Why Charles Barkley at 5?
12:02- No Karl Malone?
13:20- Why Duncan is UNDISPUTED #1!