25 Greatest Small Forwards in Nba History, Ranked

The small forward position is truly the do-it-all position in the NBA. Small forwards are asked to do everything on the basketball court, and it makes the position one of the deepest in the history of the league. This is especially the case because many teams throughout NBA history have wanted the three-position to be their best player and leader. While the list wasn't easy to cut down, here are the 25 greatest small forwards in NBA history.

25. Andre Iguodala

Stats: 11.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.4 SPG

Accolades: 2015 Finals MVP, 1x All-Star, 2x All-Defensive Team

Championships: 4

Andre Iguodala's career has been a tale of two stories. In the first half of his career, he was the lead scoring option and best player on the Philadelphia 76ers. Iguodala was an iron man and played heavy minutes in those Philadelphia years. Iggy was a tremendous slasher and had incredible strength that allowed him to thrive defensively. In the back half of his career, he joined the Golden State Warriors. While his production fell off a cliff, Iguodala was an important leader and key role player who helped turn the Warriors into a dynasty. His contributions led to four championships, and he even won Finals MVP in the first.

24. Grant Hill

Stats: 16.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.2 SPG

Accolades: 7x All-Star, 5x All-NBA Team, 1995 Co-Rookie of the Year

Championships: 0

Grant Hill's career was on an upward trajectory towards mega stardom, but injuries stunted his growth and limited him from reaching his full potential. Hill improved in each of his seasons with the Detroit Pistons, and by his final year in Detroit, he was scoring 25.8 points per game. By the next season – after signing a lucrative contract with the Orlando Magic to pair up with a fellow injury-prone star (Tracy McGrady) – ankle injuries would sap his explosion and limit his time on the court. Hill was never the same, but he did manage to stick around for a lengthy 19-year career.