NBA All-time Player Tiers: The 20 greatest power forwards ever, ranked

Who are the most dominant power forwards of all time?
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Tier 4) Superstar level

16) LaMarcus Aldridge

15) Dennis Rodman

14) Chris Bosh

13) Anthony Davis

12) Pau Gasol

Although he might have a lower profile than most players on this list, LaMarcus Aldridge was just as productive. He racked up more than 20,000 points and 9,000 rebounds and made seven all-star teams, making him a borderline Hall of Famer.

Former Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls great Dennis Rodman is one of the most controversial players ever. Nevertheless, he was an elite defensive player and one of the best rebounders ever, having won Defensive Player of the Year and five rebounding titles.

Hall of Famer Chris Bosh's career was cut short after 13 seasons, but he made 11-time all-star appearances and won two championships. That makes him one of the best to ever play at power forward.

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has toggled between power forward and center, but he spent significant time at the four. With 13 seasons under his belt, he can still climb on this list, with him being close to reaching 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 2,000 blocks. His dominance on both ends of the floor makes him an all-time great and a result.

Hall of Famer Pau Gasol was one of the most skilled big men in NBA history thanks to his work in the post, shooting, and passing. With two championships, six all-star appearances, and having scored more than 20,000 points, he is one of the best power forwards of all time.