Don’t believe it! These 5 people directly changed the game of basketball, and only 1 of them is currently on the list.

The most rare thing in the NBA is not the scoring champion, but the players who can bring their own system. Once they stand on the court, the entire team's tactics will revolve around them. Their presence can make teammates better and turn a mediocre team into a strong one. Today these 5 people are the ultimate answer to changing the way basketball is played.

Fifth place: Steve Nash

Nash is the engine of the run-and-gun system. During his time with the Suns, he turned a mediocre team into a league powerhouse. When he won the MVP in 2005, the Suns' offensive efficiency reached historical levels. The most exaggerated thing is that he can make all his teammates play their worth. Stoudemire and Marion have become All-Stars by his side. His passing is like magic, and he can always find open teammates in the gap. The current point guards cannot even achieve half of this kind of organizational ability.

Fourth place: Allen Iverson

The answer redefined the small man's style of play. His cross-stepping became a compulsory course for all defenders, making the entire league begin to pay attention to speedy defenders. In 2001, he led the 76ers to the finals, and relied on his personal ability to steal a victory from the OK combination. The most outrageous thing is his fighting spirit, even though he was injured, he still played for 48 minutes. This kind of fighting spirit directly influenced the subsequent generation of players.

Third place: Stephen Curry

Curry's three-pointer directly changed the way basketball is offensive. His ultra-long shooting range has forced all teams to change their defensive strategies. Now even centers must be able to shoot three-pointers. In 2016, he was unanimously elected MVP. 402 three-pointers in a single season sounds like a myth. The most exaggerated thing is his running without the ball, which can completely disrupt the opponent's defensive system. With players like this around, the entire league's style of play has to change.

Second place: Magic Johnson

Magic redefined the point guard. Playing point guard with a height of 2.06 meters was simply a fantasy at the time. His appearance made it possible to "blur the position", and today's small ball players have to call him the grandfather. In his rookie year, he played center and won the Finals MVP. Such all-around attributes come once in a century. With him on the court, the Lakers' offense is always smooth.

Number one: Michael Jordan

Jordan directly introduced the NBA to the world. His way of playing has become the target of imitation by all young people, and the fadeaway jump shot has become a necessary skill. What's even more exaggerated is his commercial value, which directly raised the NBA's popularity by several levels. All teams want to find the "next Jordan", which directly changes the league's star-making plan. There is no other such influence in history.