Kareem doesn't get his due, IMO. Look at his entire career, from high school to college to the pros. He's the greatest college baller of all time, changed the face of college basketball and won his six NBA titles before Jordan did. He had an incredible career - best player to come out of NYC.
My Top 10;
Wilt
Jordan
Russell
Oscar
Kareem
Magic
Bird
Hakeem
West
Duncan