Who's the best American basketball player of all time? Vote in our '250 for 250' poll
TL;DR
USA TODAY Sports is conducting a poll to determine the best American basketball player of all time, allowing readers to vote until July 4. The debate centers around iconic players like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Key points
- USA TODAY Sports is releasing a list of America's top athletes.
- Readers can vote for the best American basketball player until July 4.
- The debate includes Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Now through July 4, USA TODAY Sports is releasing our "250 for 250" list of America's top homegrown athletes of all time. Each week we'll bring you all-time standouts from across the sports world, and give readers a chance to vote on who should be featured.
With the NBA playoffs hitting the hardwood on April 18, let's start with one of the fiercest arguments in sports: LeBron or MJ? Or ... someone else?
Visit USA TODAY on April 21 to see what our experts have to say about the top ballers of all time. Until then, weigh in on your GOAT pick below, and add your sleeper suggestion for the list of best U.S. men's basketball players of all time.
Vote for USA TODAY's '250 for 250' men's basketball list
The debate goes well beyond whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the GOAT. Click below to vote for the top American basketball player of all time, write-in someone missing from the list, and watch for the list of top 30 athletes who will be up for inclusion in our final list on July 4.
Best American athletes of all time: USA TODAY '250 for 250' release schedule
Starting the week of April 20, USA TODAY will produce weekly lists of the top American athletes, followed by a poll for readers to vote on nominees for the next week's list. Here's a look at the full schedule, leading up to a special interactive experience surrounding the top 250 athletes in American history:
- Week of April 20: Men's basketball
- Week of April 27: Women's basketball
- Week of May 4: Baseball
- Week of May 11: Golf and tennis
- Week of May 18: Motorsports and combat sports
- Week of May 25: Football
- Week of June 1: Track and field
- Week of June 8: Soccer
- Week of June 15: Winter sports
- Week of June 22: Swimming, diving and gymnastics
- Week of June 29: Pioneers, leaders and innovators
- July 4: Full "250 for 250" reveal
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is NBA GOAT? Vote for the best U.S. basketball player of all time
Q&A
How can I vote for the best American basketball player of all time?
You can vote by visiting USA TODAY's website and participating in the '250 for 250' poll until July 4.
Who are the top candidates for the best American basketball player?
The main candidates in the debate include Michael Jordan and LeBron James, among others.
When will the final list of the top American basketball players be revealed?
The final list of the top 30 athletes will be revealed on July 4.