All-Time NBA Starting Lineup

Just like my Favorite Five Athletes of all-time post, a Facebook inquiry has led me to list my All-Time NBA Starting Lineup. Here it is, by position:

Point Guard: Oscar Robertson
I have to go with Oscar Robertson at the point. He is one of the few athletes of his time who would be an all-star in today's NBA and that is saying alot. As a 6'5" PG blessed with great size and strength, Oscar was too much to handle. He is the last NBA player to average a triple double throughout a full season. I don't think anyone will come close to that again (sorry LeBron). His athleticism, size, and overall ability give him the nod at the point position.
Honorable Mention: Magic Johnson

Shooting Guard: Michael Jordan
This one is simple. Michael Jordan takes the cake. Michael was incredible in every aspect of the game. He was able to reinvent himself as he got older by becoming the most deadly fall-away jump shooter the league has seen. Add the six titles and the commerical success to his resume and it's easy to see why he is considered by most to be the best player in league history. Jordan finished with 30.1 PPG on 49.7% shooting in his career while playing in an era where the defensive players were actually allowed to, you know, play defense. I love Kobe but it's not even close. Jordan's 5 MVP's say it all.
Honorable Mention: Kobe Bryant

Small Forward: Larry Bird
Magic and Larry's rivalry, from college to the NBA, was responsible for the explosion of interest in the NBA. It's remarkable to think that at the beginning of both their careers, NBA Finals games were being shown on tape delay. Bird, appropriately nicknamed Larry Legend (or Basketball Jesus), was a monster. Despite not being blessed with great athleticism, Larry was able to win 3 consecutive MVP's while dominating for more than a decade. Unfortunately, a chronic back problem ended his career early even though he was still a very good player at the time. Bird finished with an average of 24.3 PPG, 10 RPG, and 6.3 APG while showing people that white dudes can play too. Here's to Larry Bird, the Great White Hope.
Honorable Mention: Elgin Baylor

Power Forward: Tim Duncan
Duncan is really, really good at basketball. Boring, yes. But great nonetheless. Duncan's per-game averages won't wow you, but it's his efficiency that makes him remarkable. Duncan has never averaged more than 25.5 PPG in a season, but his defense and all around-play make him a relatively easy choice. Duncan is one of the best low-post defenders the league has seen. His 4 championships, 2 MVP's and numerous accolades are impressive. Overall, Timmy has averaged 21.4 PPG, 11.7 RPG, and 3.2 APG while also adding 2.35 blocks per game. The Big Fundamental might be bad for TV ratings, but he is great if you want a team that will constantly challenge for a championship. He is a model of consistency the likes of which is rarely seen.
Honorable Mention: Karl Malone

Center: Wilt Chamberlain
This one was the toughest to choose. There were 4 very deserving candidates: Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Russell, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Russell was the ultimate winner, but he just wasn't good enough offensively for me to consider. Shaq was dominant, but his overall lack of effort is a huge negative. Kareem's longevity is remarkable, but I just couldn't pick him. So I went with Wilt the Stilt. In addition to his impressive off-court endeavors (can anyone even count to 10,000?), Chamberlain was able to bring athleticism to the center position that had never been seen before. Wilt was a track-and-field star at Kansas University. He ran the court unlike any other big. His biggest problem was playing in an era with the dominant Celtics. Chamberlain was able to finally get his ring with the 1972-1973 Lakers. Chamberlain's career averages: 30.1 PPG, 22.9 RPG, 4.4 APG, a whole bunch of blocks, and a remarkable amount of women. You can't knock those numbers.
Honorable Mention: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

So there you have it. Let me know what you think and post your own picks.