Different eras, playstyles, strategies, stars, and trends characterize the evolution of the NBA. From the start of the league in the 1940s to today, we have seen numerous individuals dominate the game in various ways. From a slow-paced game dominated by big men to an offense-oriented fast-paced game overflown by shooters, the NBA has seen its fair share of change.

You can make a case certain players benefited from playing in their eras, as the game was better suited to their skillset. But if they were put in a different era that emphasizes their weakness more, a lot of players would have been far off their original level. It is only normal, as it’s rare for a player to be so good in every aspect of their game to be able to adapt to any era and playstyle.

Only the best of the best can be for sure put in any era of the NBA and be just as dominant, if not even more. The GOAT, Michael Jordan, is one of those players, as his all-around game and mentality just make him competent to dominate no matter what kind of era we are in. There is no arguing that, but who are some other players that have or had the ability to play just as successfully in different eras?