Franchise identity constellation
NBA Franchise Mt. Rushmores
Career VAL multiplied by attributed franchise tenure share, plus a bounded verified-honors bump on that franchise-carried value (Hall of Fame + recorded award wins). Candidates need at least 3 seasons or 40% of their career with the club.
Canonical active-team directory only. International, minor-league, shared-city, and ambiguous raw team keys are excluded rather than guessed. Scores are comparisons inside this sport, not across sports.
Atlanta Hawks
Team page →192 contested player-season slots withheld · 21.3% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 1971
Bob Pettit
PF/C · 1956–1965 · 91% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors185.8
182.5 career VAL · 91% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1971
#2HOF 2006
Dominique Wilkins
SF · 1983–1994 · 73% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors138.6
168.7 career VAL · 73% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2006
#3
Josh Smith
PF · 2005–2013 · 75% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors135.9
181.2 career VAL · 75% attributed career share
#4HOF 2022
Lou Hudson
SG/SF · 1967–1977 · 83% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors116.0
124.3 career VAL · 83% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2022
Boston Celtics
Team page →133 contested player-season slots withheld · 13.9% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 1984
John Havlicek
SF/SG · 1963–1978 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors246.4
220 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1984
#2HOF 1975
Bill Russell
C · 1957–1969 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors238.4
212.9 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1975
#3HOF 1971
Bob Cousy
PG · 1951–1963 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors225.3
201.2 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1971
#4HOF 1998
Larry Bird
SF/PF · 1980–1992 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors211.2
188.6 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1998
Brooklyn Nets
Team page →62 contested player-season slots withheld · 15.9% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2018
Jason Kidd
PG · 2002–2008 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors103.9
185.6 career VAL · 50% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2018
#2
Brook Lopez
C · 2009–2017 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors88.0
176 career VAL · 50% attributed career share
#3HOF 2024
Vince Carter
G · 2005–2009 · 26% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors61.7
209.4 career VAL · 26% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2024
#4
Richard Jefferson
F · 2002–2008 · 41% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors58.4
141.8 career VAL · 41% attributed career share
Charlotte Hornets
Team page →81 contested player-season slots withheld · 17.5% of considered span evidence
#1
Kemba Walker
PG · 2012–2019 · 73% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors96.9
133.2 career VAL · 73% attributed career share
#2
Muggsy Bogues
PG · 1989–1998 · 75% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors87.1
116.1 career VAL · 75% attributed career share
#3
Miles Bridges
F · 2019–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors80.5
80.5 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#4
Larry Johnson
PF/SF · 1992–1996 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors63.0
126 career VAL · 50% attributed career share
Chicago Bulls
Team page →171 contested player-season slots withheld · 21.2% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2009
Michael Jordan
G · 1985–1998 · 87% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors259.3
267.1 career VAL · 87% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2009
#2HOF 2011
Artis Gilmore
C · 1977–1988 · 35% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors105.9
267.9 career VAL · 35% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2011
#3
Luol Deng
F · 2005–2013 · 64% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors91.8
142.8 career VAL · 64% attributed career share
#4
Joakim Noah
C · 2008–2016 · 82% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors82.0
100.2 career VAL · 82% attributed career share
Cleveland Cavaliers
Team page →185 contested player-season slots withheld · 25.1% of considered span evidence
#1
LeBron James
F · 2004–2018 · 48% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors185.9
388.8 career VAL · 48% attributed career share
#2
Brad Daugherty
C · 1987–1994 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors109.8
109.8 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#3
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
C · 2002–2010 · 90% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors107.6
119.5 career VAL · 90% attributed career share
#4
John "Hot Rod" Williams
PF/C · 1987–1995 · 69% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors104.0
150.2 career VAL · 69% attributed career share
Dallas Mavericks
Team page →101 contested player-season slots withheld · 17.1% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2023
Dirk Nowitzki
F · 1999–2019 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors337.6
301.4 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2023
#2
Rolando Blackman
SG · 1982–1992 · 85% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors120.7
142.6 career VAL · 85% attributed career share
#3
Derek Harper
PG · 1984–1997 · 69% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors119.7
174.1 career VAL · 69% attributed career share
#4
Luka Doncic
G · 2019–2024 · 75% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors94.8
126.4 career VAL · 75% attributed career share
Denver Nuggets
Team page →118 contested player-season slots withheld · 19.8% of considered span evidence
#1
Nikola Jokic
C · 2016–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors151.3
151.3 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#2HOF 1997
Alex English
SF · 1980–1990 · 73% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors144.4
175.8 career VAL · 73% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1997
#3HOF 1993
Dan Issel
C/PF · 1977–1985 · 60% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors131.1
195.1 career VAL · 60% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1993
#4
Jamal Murray
G · 2017–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors101.0
101 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
Detroit Pistons
Team page →165 contested player-season slots withheld · 17.2% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2000
Isiah Thomas
PG · 1982–1994 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors210.9
188.3 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2000
#2HOF 2006
Joe Dumars
SG/PG · 1986–1999 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors140.8
125.7 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2006
#3
Bill Laimbeer
C/PF · 1982–1994 · 85% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors136.3
161.1 career VAL · 85% attributed career share
#4HOF 1990
Dave Bing
PG · 1967–1975 · 75% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors119.4
142.1 career VAL · 75% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1990
Golden State Warriors
Team page →57 contested player-season slots withheld · 12% of considered span evidence
#1
Stephen Curry
G · 2010–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors222.4
222.4 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#2
Draymond Green
F · 2013–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors169.2
169.2 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#3
Klay Thompson
G · 2012–2024 · 85% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors119.5
141.2 career VAL · 85% attributed career share
#4HOF 1985
Nate Thurmond
C/PF · 1964–1971 · 57% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors102.8
160.7 career VAL · 57% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1985
Houston Rockets
Team page →187 contested player-season slots withheld · 22.1% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 1990
Elvin Hayes
PF/C · 1969–1984 · 56% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors148.2
235.2 career VAL · 56% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1990
#2HOF 1993
Calvin Murphy
PG · 1971–1983 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors143.1
127.8 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1993
#3
James Harden
G · 2013–2020 · 47% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors129.3
274.7 career VAL · 47% attributed career share
#4HOF 2016
Yao Ming
C · 2003–2011 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors113.9
101.7 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2016
Indiana Pacers
Team page →48 contested player-season slots withheld · 11.2% of considered span evidence
#1
Myles Turner
C · 2016–2025 · 91% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors97.4
107.1 career VAL · 91% attributed career share
#2
Paul George
F · 2011–2017 · 40% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors75.3
188.3 career VAL · 40% attributed career share
#3
Jeff Foster
PF · 2002–2012 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors75.0
75 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#4
Jermaine O'Neal
C · 2002–2008 · 54% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors72.9
135.4 career VAL · 54% attributed career share
LA Clippers
Team page →119 contested player-season slots withheld · 22.5% of considered span evidence
#1
DeAndre Jordan
C · 2009–2018 · 59% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors102.5
174.2 career VAL · 59% attributed career share
#2
Blake Griffin
PF · 2011–2018 · 62% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors94.3
153.2 career VAL · 62% attributed career share
#3
Chris Paul
G · 2012–2026 · 30% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors82.8
276.1 career VAL · 30% attributed career share
#4
Kawhi Leonard
F · 2020–2026 · 46% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors76.2
165 career VAL · 46% attributed career share
Los Angeles Lakers
Team page →176 contested player-season slots withheld · 20.4% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 1995
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
C · 1976–1989 · 70% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors275.7
351.7 career VAL · 70% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1995
#2HOF 2002
Magic Johnson
PG · 1980–1996 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors241.2
215.4 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2002
#3HOF 2020
Kobe Bryant
SF · 2002–2016 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors233.9
208.8 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2020
#4HOF 1980
Jerry West
PG · 1961–1974 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors224.4
200.4 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1980
Memphis Grizzlies
Team page →68 contested player-season slots withheld · 16% of considered span evidence
#1
Mike Conley
G · 2008–2019 · 61% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors111.6
182.6 career VAL · 61% attributed career share
#2
Marc Gasol
C · 2009–2019 · 77% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors110.8
144 career VAL · 77% attributed career share
#3HOF 2023
Pau Gasol
PF · 2002–2008 · 33% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors96.5
258.5 career VAL · 33% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2023
#4
Zach Randolph
F · 2010–2017 · 47% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors87.9
186.8 career VAL · 47% attributed career share
Miami Heat
Team page →77 contested player-season slots withheld · 17.5% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2023
Dwyane Wade
G · 2004–2019 · 88% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors230.1
234.8 career VAL · 88% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2023
#2
Bam Adebayo
C · 2018–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors97.1
97.1 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#3HOF 2021
Chris Bosh
PF · 2011–2016 · 46% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors91.2
176.4 career VAL · 46% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2021
#4
Udonis Haslem
PF · 2004–2023 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors89.8
89.8 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
Milwaukee Bucks
Team page →221 contested player-season slots withheld · 25.1% of considered span evidence
#1
Giannis Antetokounmpo
F · 2014–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors227.7
227.7 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#2HOF 2019
Sidney Moncrief
SG · 1980–1989 · 91% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors126.4
124.1 career VAL · 91% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2019
#3HOF 1995
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
C · 1970–1975 · 30% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors118.2
351.7 career VAL · 30% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1995
#4
Khris Middleton
F · 2014–2025 · 86% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors116.0
135.3 career VAL · 86% attributed career share
Minnesota Timberwolves
Team page →60 contested player-season slots withheld · 15.4% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2020
Kevin Garnett
PF · 2002–2016 · 47% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors117.3
224.5 career VAL · 47% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2020
#2
Karl-Anthony Towns
C · 2016–2024 · 82% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors113.5
138.7 career VAL · 82% attributed career share
#3
Anthony Edwards
G · 2021–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors86.7
86.7 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#4
Andrew Wiggins
F · 2015–2020 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors69.4
138.7 career VAL · 50% attributed career share
New Orleans Pelicans
Team page →55 contested player-season slots withheld · 15.3% of considered span evidence
#1
Anthony Davis
F · 2013–2019 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors104.5
209 career VAL · 50% attributed career share
#2
David West
F · 2004–2011 · 53% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors90.3
169.4 career VAL · 53% attributed career share
#3
Jrue Holiday
G · 2014–2020 · 41% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors84.7
205.8 career VAL · 41% attributed career share
#4
Chris Paul
G · 2006–2011 · 30% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors82.8
276.1 career VAL · 30% attributed career share
New York Knicks
Team page →161 contested player-season slots withheld · 16.6% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 1987
Walt Frazier
PG · 1968–1977 · 91% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors146.4
143.8 career VAL · 91% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1987
#2HOF 2019
Carl Braun
SG/PG · 1948–1961 · 92% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors125.5
122.2 career VAL · 92% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2019
#3HOF 1982
Willis Reed
C · 1965–1974 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors121.0
108 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1982
#4HOF 1991
Harry Gallatin
PF/C · 1949–1957 · 90% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors101.5
100.7 career VAL · 90% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1991
Oklahoma City Thunder
Team page →128 contested player-season slots withheld · 17.8% of considered span evidence
#1
Russell Westbrook
G · 2009–2019 · 61% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors173.2
283.4 career VAL · 61% attributed career share
#2
Kevin Durant
F · 2008–2016 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors139.1
278.1 career VAL · 50% attributed career share
#3HOF 2019
Jack Sikma
C/PF · 1978–1986 · 64% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors127.7
177.4 career VAL · 64% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2019
#4
Nate McMillan
PG/SG · 1987–1998 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors123.6
123.6 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
Orlando Magic
Team page →56 contested player-season slots withheld · 12.9% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2025
Dwight Howard
C · 2005–2012 · 47% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors128.5
243.8 career VAL · 47% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2025
#2
Nikola Vucevic
C · 2013–2021 · 60% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors99.3
165.5 career VAL · 60% attributed career share
#3
Jameer Nelson
G · 2005–2014 · 71% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors79.5
111.3 career VAL · 71% attributed career share
#4
Aaron Gordon
F · 2015–2020 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors61.0
121.9 career VAL · 50% attributed career share
Philadelphia 76ers
Team page →191 contested player-season slots withheld · 17.8% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 1973
Dolph Schayes
PF · 1950–1964 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors202.7
181 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1973
#2HOF 1982
Hal Greer
SG/PG · 1959–1973 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors202.6
180.9 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1982
#3HOF 1986
Billy Cunningham
SF/PF · 1966–1976 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors163.6
146.1 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1986
#4HOF 2018
Maurice Cheeks
PG · 1979–1989 · 73% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors142.4
173.4 career VAL · 73% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2018
Phoenix Suns
Team page →155 contested player-season slots withheld · 21.3% of considered span evidence
#1
Alvan Adams
PF/C · 1976–1988 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors142.8
142.8 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#2
Devin Booker
G · 2016–2026 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors131.5
131.5 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#3HOF 2024
Walter Davis
SG/SF · 1978–1988 · 73% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors118.7
144.5 career VAL · 73% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2024
#4
Kevin Johnson
PG · 1988–2000 · 91% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors116.6
128.3 career VAL · 91% attributed career share
Portland Trail Blazers
Team page →95 contested player-season slots withheld · 14.7% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2004
Clyde Drexler
SG/SF · 1984–1995 · 73% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors190.3
231.7 career VAL · 73% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2004
#2
Damian Lillard
G · 2013–2023 · 85% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors149.7
176.9 career VAL · 85% attributed career share
#3
LaMarcus Aldridge
C · 2007–2015 · 56% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors99.6
177 career VAL · 56% attributed career share
#4
Jerome Kersey
SF · 1985–1995 · 65% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors96.7
149.5 career VAL · 65% attributed career share
Sacramento Kings
Team page →132 contested player-season slots withheld · 20.9% of considered span evidence
#1
De'Aaron Fox
G · 2018–2025 · 89% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors101.4
114.1 career VAL · 89% attributed career share
#2
Sam Lacey
C · 1976–1982 · 54% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors75.8
140.8 career VAL · 54% attributed career share
#3
DeMarcus Cousins
C · 2011–2017 · 64% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors74.7
117.4 career VAL · 64% attributed career share
#4
Jason Thompson
PF · 2009–2015 · 88% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors67.0
76.6 career VAL · 88% attributed career share
San Antonio Spurs
Team page →118 contested player-season slots withheld · 19.5% of considered span evidence
#1HOF 2020
Tim Duncan
C · 2002–2016 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors270.5
241.5 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2020
#2HOF 2023
Tony Parker
G · 2002–2018 · 94% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors193.6
183 career VAL · 94% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2023
#3HOF 2022
Manu Ginobili
G · 2003–2018 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors189.7
169.4 career VAL · 100% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2022
#4HOF 1996
George Gervin
SG/SF · 1977–1985 · 64% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors163.2
226.7 career VAL · 64% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 1996
Toronto Raptors
Team page →56 contested player-season slots withheld · 14.2% of considered span evidence
#1
DeMar DeRozan
G · 2010–2018 · 53% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors116.8
220.6 career VAL · 53% attributed career share
#2HOF 2021
Chris Bosh
PF · 2004–2010 · 54% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors106.4
176.4 career VAL · 54% attributed career share · Hall of Fame 2021
#3
Kyle Lowry
G · 2013–2021 · 50% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors98.6
197.2 career VAL · 50% attributed career share
#4
Pascal Siakam
F · 2017–2023 · 70% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors90.6
129.5 career VAL · 70% attributed career share
Utah Jazz
Team page →68 contested player-season slots withheld · 12.3% of considered span evidence
#1
Mark Eaton
C · 1983–1993 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors134.1
134.1 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
#2
Rudy Gobert
C · 2014–2022 · 69% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors117.5
169.7 career VAL · 69% attributed career share
#3
Andrei Kirilenko
SF · 2002–2011 · 83% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors115.8
139 career VAL · 83% attributed career share
#4
Darrell Griffith
SG · 1981–1991 · 100% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors108.3
108.3 career VAL · 100% attributed career share
Washington Wizards
Team page →107 contested player-season slots withheld · 15.6% of considered span evidence
#1
Bradley Beal
G · 2013–2023 · 85% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors122.3
144.5 career VAL · 85% attributed career share
#2
John Wall
PG · 2011–2019 · 82% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors119.4
145.9 career VAL · 82% attributed career share
#3
Greg Ballard
PF · 1978–1985 · 80% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors75.8
94.8 career VAL · 80% attributed career share
#4
Jeff Malone
SG · 1984–1990 · 58% share
VAL + tenure + verified honors61.0
104.5 career VAL · 58% attributed career share
Method and source receipt
Career VAL multiplied by attributed franchise tenure share, plus a bounded verified-honors bump on that franchise-carried value (Hall of Fame + recorded award wins). Candidates need at least 3 seasons or 40% of their career with the club.
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