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Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

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When it comes to the most famous athletes&nbsp;in the world right now, a select few names easily top the list. Not only that, but many of these popular players&nbsp;are also some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">best athletes</a> in their respective sport. However, while skill and statistics are surely major factors in ranking athletes by fame, the most famous athlete out doesn&#39;t have to be the very best&mdash;especially not on this list. In short, it&#39;s up to you fans to decide just who takes the title for the most famous athlete, as well as those who follow close behind.&nbsp;

For starters, we all know <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-athletes/reference" target="_blank">famous male athletes</a>&nbsp;like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roger Federer will find themselves high on the list. Then you have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-athletes/reference" target="_blank">top female athletes</a> like Serena Williams and Hope Solo. Keep in mind, though, the sport isn&#39;t necessarily a factor here. Whether you consider natural talent or straight statistics in determining who&#39;s the most famous, that&#39;s your choice. Perhaps it&#39;s who you see on TV the most in 2021, or those with the most endorsements. Whatever it is, give your input as to who makes the list of best athletes today with the most fame in 2021.&nbsp;

Cast your votes for the most famous athletes below, and feel free to add any athletes missing from the list.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now?

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The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

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Why is the World Cup so controversial? When it comes to the World Cup, the biggest soccer tournament the game has to offer, there's no shortage of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/epic-world-cup-moments/garri-chaverst">epic moments</a>, dramatic storylines, nail-biting games, and yes, controversies. When the top soccer teams in the World Cup gather to fight for the chance to win glory for their countries, contentious moments on the field are likely.The most heated World Cup football controversies on the field range from referees making tough - and sometimes wrong - calls, to teams seemingly collapsing on themselves and all-out brawls. Vote up the biggest on-field controversies in World Cup soccer.

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The Most Controversial World Cup Moments On And Off The Field

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Football fans root for a particular team based on all kinds of criteria - hometown pride, longtime loyalty, underdog status, winning record, a <a href="ranker.com/list/best-football-players-ever/ranker-nfl">superbly talented or likable player</a> or players, or an awesome coach. Go team! But for some who want to be in on football fandom without any knowledge of the game, it's all about the fashion. These style experts don't know the rules, but they know who has the most attractive uniform colors. Go jerseys!According to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://offers.bet/best-nfl-uniforms/">2022 fan survey</a>, color (70%) and design (20%) of the uniform are the two most important factors in determining whether <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nfl-teams-worst-fans/jtdesaulnier">fans</a> like or dislike the uniform. Logos (4%) and helmets (3%) are much less important. Fashion is of course subjective, and this list of the most stylish NFL uniforms might be completely different from yours. But surely, if you're a fashionista, you must agree from a pure style standpoint that some uniforms are more chic than others.

NFL Uniforms So Sharp You’re Tempted To Root For The Teams No Matter Where You’re From

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While football is. first and foremost, a sport, it is also a form of entertainment, complete with a range of personalities. So it probably should not be a big surprise that many NFL players have pursued an acting career - once their playing days have come to an end. Or sometimes even while they are still playing.Take Jim Brown, the Hall of Fame running back who became a movie star by starring in the “blaxploitation” films of the 1970s. Or Merlin Olsen, who went from fierce Hall of Fame defensive lineman to starring in his own television series (Father Murphy) after being Michael Landon's sidekick on one of the most popular shows of the 1970s and early 1980s (Little House on the Prairie).But it's not just Hall of Famers who have found success as actors. Carl Weathers is likely far more known for portraying Apollo Creed in the Rocky films than he is for his brief NFL career. Terry Crews likewise is better known for his acting career than he is for his time as a professional football player. Then there's Nnamdi Asomugha, a former All-Pro defensive back who Variety named one of a handful of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://variety.com/2017/film/in-contention/summer-movies-breakout-performances-2017-tiffany-haddish-1202539782/">breakout stars</a> in for his performance in the film Crown Heights.Of course not every former NFL player who has pursued an acting career has gone on to have success. More of these players will be known for doing cameos as themselves or appearing in commercials than would be considered true movie or TV stars. Still, there have been some true success stories. So, out of the following list of former NFL players, which have gone on to have the best acting careers?

The Best Former NFL Players Turned Actors

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Left-handed pitchers have long been the downfall of a many a batter in baseball. Whether batters struggle to locate the ball before it leaves the pitcher&#39;s hand&nbsp;or those curveballs coming from the opposite side are just too tough to hit, lefties often dominate from the mound. Moreover, the best left-handed pitchers in baseball right now are some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">top pitchers in the game</a>, period. From starting aces to lights-out closers, these southpaws are serious forces to be reckoned with&ndash;and they prove it pitch after pitch.

When you think of the best current left-handed pitchers, you think Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale, and Arodlis Chapman. Sure, there are plenty of other dominate lefties on the mound right now, but these three have been running things for years. Nevertheless, fellow left handers like David Price, Madison Bumgarner, and Hyun-jin Ryu&nbsp;are all equally as feared by batters&mdash;and many of these guys could go down as the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-left-handed-pitchers-of-all-time/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">greatest left-handed&nbsp;pitchers ever</a>. Of all these aces, however, who do you think is the best lefty pitcher currently playing in the MLB? Could they join the ranks of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best pitchers of all time</a>?

Check out the list of current left-handed MLB pitchers below and vote up the hurlers you think are at the top of their class. You can also add other lefties to the list if you think they deserve it.

The Best Left-Handed Pitchers Currently in the MLB

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Obviously, the really big question is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/world-cup-winner-2022/patrick-alexander">who will win the World Cup in 2022</a>, but we'll get an answer to that one after a solid month of global soccer mania. Another question is almost as important, and it won't be answered on the pitch: Who should win the World Cup this year?In order to find the answer, we've made a list on which football fanatics (call them “soccer sycophants” in the States) can vote. It's an easier way to figure out which World Cup teams have the most vocal cheering at Qatar this year than walking around asking people “So, who are you rooting for at the World Cup?”That's the question, though, so vote up the teams you're rooting for to win the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Who Are You Rooting For In The 2022 World Cup?

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&nbsp;Who are the&nbsp;most beautiful female UFC fighters&nbsp;of 2022? These female UFC fighters&nbsp;are beautiful&nbsp;ladies inside and outside of the octagon. Ground-and-pounding&nbsp;and stealing hearts, a few of these&nbsp;hot female UFC fighters&nbsp;are even models! These professional women's UFC stars are everything from pretty to sexy MMA girls, and nobody can resist their&nbsp;charm and bright smiles.&nbsp;In your eyes, who is the most beautiful&nbsp;female UFC fighter?&nbsp;&nbsp;The hottest UFC fighters female who are also popular for their looks and style include Mackenzie Dern, Paige VanZant, and Holly Holm.Vote up the&nbsp;most beautiful women's UFC fighters&nbsp;you're crushing on in 2022.

The Most Beautiful Female UFC Fighters Of 2022

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The 38 Most Beautiful Female UFC Fighters of 2022

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The 2022-2023 NFL Season

Which&nbsp;NFL coaches were fired in 2022? This list of NFL&nbsp;coaches fired in 2022 shows that managing a professional sports team&nbsp;is never easy. NFL coaches face many challenges week in, week out, whether its&#39; injuries, bad beats, and supernatural performances from opposing teams. However, at a point, the buck must stop somewhere, and that somewhere is the head coach. Not every NFL coach is an All-Timer, and some of the coaches on this list might actually be among&nbsp;the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-nfl-coaches-of-all-time/arthur-roderick?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">worst NFL coaches of all time</a>.&nbsp;But, who are the&nbsp;best NFL head coaches&nbsp;fired this year? Which NFL coach&nbsp;got the axe too soon? Who deserves another spin around the NFL coaching carousel?&nbsp;

Many would consider Minnesota Vikings&nbsp;head coach Mike Zimmer to be the best NFL coach fired in 2022, having won two NFC North division titles in the past few years. Then there&#39;s Chicago Bears&nbsp;head coach&nbsp;Matt Nagy who, despite his winning record, never found himself outside of controversy. Other <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/college-football-coaches-fired-2022/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NFL coaches fired in 2022</a> include Brian Flores who helmed the Miami Dolphins&nbsp;to a seven game win streak to secure a&nbsp;winning record for the Fins this past season.

Vote up the NFL coaches who deserve another shot on the sidelines, or the NFL coaches you&#39;d love to see your team hire.

NFL Coaches Fired In 2022

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Every NFL Coach Fired In 2022

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What NBA coaches were fired in 2022? Managing a professional sports team&nbsp;is never easy and these NBA coaches fired in 2022 will tell you that. NBA coaches face many challenges week in, week out, whether its&#39; injuries, bad beats, and supernatural performances from opposing teams. However, at a point, the buck must stop somewhere, and that somewhere is the head coach. Not every NBA coach is an All-Timer, and some of the coaches on this list might actually be among&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-nba-coaches-of-all-time/sportsyeah" target="_blank">the worst NBA coaches of all time</a>.&nbsp;But, who are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nba-coaches/ranker-nba" target="_blank">the best NBA head coaches</a> fired this year? Which NBA coach&nbsp;got the axe too soon? Who deserves another spin around the NBA coaching carousel?&nbsp;

Many would consider Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;head coach Frank Vogel&nbsp;to be <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nba-coaches/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best NBA coach</a> fired in 2022, having coached the Lakers to an&nbsp;NBA championship&nbsp;in 2020. Then there&#39;s Sacramento Kings&nbsp;head coach Alvin Gentry&nbsp;who couldn&#39;t turn the team&nbsp;around after taking&nbsp;over as interim head coach&nbsp;last November when Luke Walton was dismissed only 17 games into the 2021-22 NBA season.

Vote up the NBA coaches who deserve another shot on the sidelines, or the NBA coaches you&#39;d love to see your team hire.

NBA Coaches Fired In 2022

All The NBA Coaches Fired In 2022

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College Football Is Life

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Which&nbsp;College Football coaches were fired in 2022? This list of College Football&nbsp;coaches fired in 2022 shows that managing a sports team&nbsp;is never easy. College Football coaches face many challenges week in, week out, whether its' injuries, bad beats, and supernatural performances from opposing teams. However, at a point, the buck must stop somewhere, and that somewhere is the head coach. Not every College Football coach is an All-Timer, and some of the coaches on this list might actually be among&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-college-football-coaches-of-all-time/pedro-cerrano">the worst College Football coaches of all time</a>.&nbsp;But, who are the best College Football head <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/soccer-coaches-fired-2022/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">coaches fired this year</a>? Which College Football coach&nbsp;got the axe too soon? Who deserves another spin around the College Football coaching carousel?&nbsp;So far, two big time college football coaches were fired in 2022. Nebrask's Scott Frost was the first college football coach to be fired in 2022. He was shortly thereafter followed by Herm Edwards at Arizona State. Geoff Collins at Georgia Tech, Paul Chryst at Wisconsin, and Karl Dorrell at Colorado were all shown the door swiftly in 2022.Vote up the College Football coaches who deserve another&nbsp;shot on the sidelines, or the College Football coaches you'd love to see your team hire.

College Football Coaches Fired In 2022

All The College Football Coaches Fired in 2022, So Far

All the NFL players who retire&nbsp;in 2022 will leave&nbsp;a&nbsp;legacy that lives on. The average career length for NFL players is 3.3 years, according to the NFL Players Association. Many&nbsp;of the players who will appear on this list will have played&nbsp;much longer than the average. In this time, they have played through countless injuries and made an impact on the game. Look to this list regularly to see&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-football-players-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL players</a>&nbsp;who retired in 2022, either because it was their time or because injuries cut a promising career short.

The biggest NFL retirements of 2022 came in the form of two legendary quarterbacks who dueled in the AFC for over a decade, Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger. These two combined played in 12 Super Bowls over a 17-year span. As we all know, Brady is the GOAT quarterback, but the two-time champion Roethlisberger is right up near the top of<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time" target="_blank"> the best quarterbacks of all time.</a>&nbsp;Brady later became the latest of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nfl-players-unretired/patrick-alexander" target="_blank">NFL players to un-retire </a>when he announced his return to the game after only 40 days on the sidelines!

Such short careers ensure prominent players retire from the NFL every year. Look to this list for a running record of football players retiring in 2022.&nbsp;Almost&nbsp;all of the 32 NFL teams&nbsp;say their goodbyes to a veteran or two each year.&nbsp;Vote up the recently retired NFL players who had the most impact on the game during their careers, and check back throughout the year to see who else retires.&nbsp;

The Best NFL Players Who Retired In 2022

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Who are the best kickers in the NFL right now? While they may not be the ones throwing touchdown passes or defending the line, the best kickers in the NFL do plenty for their teams—and they can sometimes be unsung heroes. From sending a punt to the other end of the field to coming in and making a much-needed field goal, and even getting that extra point after a touchdown, NFL kickers have an important role on the team. Of all the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-football-placekickers/reference">placekickers in football</a>, however, who is the best kicker in the NFL right now? Which kickers do you love?Without a doubt, the top NFL kickers include&nbsp;the likes of Justin Tucker, Harrison Butker, Wil Lutz, and Greg Zuerlein—not to mention the ever-accurate Mason Crosby. In fact, some of these players may even be considered the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-nfl-kicker_s-of-all-time">best kickers of all time</a>. Regardless,&nbsp;these current NFL kickers&nbsp;withstand some serious pressure and nail it one kick after the other—often coming in when their teams needs them most.&nbsp;Who's your choice for the best kickers in the NFL today? Check out the list below and vote up the guys you think are at the top of their class. For more football, check out the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-linebackers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl">best linebackers in the league right now</a>.&nbsp;

Who Is The Best Kicker In The NFL Right Now?

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Who will win Super Bowl LVII in 2023? Football is back folks!&nbsp;So you know what that means, it's time to make your 2022 NFL predictions. It's time to ask the big question on the minds of millions of football fans out there: who will win the Super Bowl this year? The big game will take place at the Cardinals' State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on February 12, 2023. Which NFL teams will reach the 2023 Super Bowl? Who&nbsp;will end up&nbsp;battling&nbsp;for the Lombardi Trophy?&nbsp;Who will win Super Bowl 57?Last year's Super Bowl was one of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-super-bowl-matchups-of-all-time/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Super Bowls of all time</a> when the Los Angeles Rams outgunned the Cincinnati Bengals. Can fans expect a Super Bowl rematch&nbsp;this year? We will see. The AFC East favorite Buffalo Bills might have something to say about it. As will Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay Packers, who are high in current NFL power rankings. There's only one team that can take home the title, so it's up to you&nbsp;to decide what fanbase will be celebrating when all is said and done.Vote up the teams most likely to win the 2023 Super Bowl and help decide who will be the 2022 NFL champs.

Who Will Win NFL Super Bowl LVII In 2023?

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Rankings, picks, and predictions for how this NBA season will play out.

The 2022-2023 NBA Season

Who will win the 2023 NBA Coach of the Year? During the 2022-23 NBA off-season, there were several significant coaching changes, like Will Hardy becoming the new Utah Jazz coach, while Darvin Ham replaced Frank Vogel for the Lakers. Steve Clifford returned to the Charlotte Hornets, and Mike Brown took over for the Sacramento Kings. Do any of these new NBA head coaches have a shot at winning the NBA Coach of the Year in 2023? &nbsp;According to Vegas odds, NBA COTY favorites include Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns, Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors, and Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies.Make your 2023 NBA COTY predictions by voting the coach most likely to win the Coach of the Year award 2023.

Who Will Win The 2023 NBA Coach of the Year?

2023 NBA Coach of the Year Award Predictions, Ranked by Fans

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Who will be the the 2022-23 NBA MVP? Every year, the NBA MVP race gets more contentious with versatile big men, long range shooters, and all-around superstars. Who do you think will win NBA Most Valuable Player of the 2022-23 season?While Vegas NBA MVP odds show Luka Dončić as the favorite, previous winners Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokic are close behind. Other MVP candidates include Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Jayson Tatum, who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals last year.Make your 2023 NBA MVP predictions by voting the player most likely to win the award.&nbsp;

Who Will Win The 2023 NBA MVP Award?

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Who is the best college football player in 2022? &nbsp;Every fan loves their college football team, so this list is a must watch of 2022's best college football players as we continue the journey towards the 2023 College Football Playoff. Featuring the top NFL prospects in the 2023 draft class, these college football player rankings include <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heisman-trophy-2022/pedro-cerrano?ref=profile_pub">possible 2022 Heisman Trophy candidates</a>, power five darlings, awards dark horses, unknown sleepers, big men on campus, and fabulous freshmen you should keep an eye on. Who is the best player in college football right now? Which 2022 best college football players are ballin' out?When ranking the top players in college football, you can't leave out Alabama's Bryce Young, who led the Crimson Tide to the national championship and won the Heisman Trophy last year. Other potential college football player of the year candidates include quarterbacks CJ Stroud of Ohio State, Caleb Williams of USC, and Stetson Bennett IV of Georgia. Outside of QBs, the best college football players 2022 could be wide receiver Jordan Addison (USC), running back Bijan Robinson (Texas), and offensive tackle Caleb Chandler (Louisville).&nbsp;Vote for the best college football players of 2022, and help decide who is the best player in college football right now! Then vote on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/college-football-championship-2022/pedro-cerrano?ref=profile_pub">who will win the college football playoff 2022</a>!

The Best College Football Players Of 2022

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Who is the best wide receiver in the NFL right now?&nbsp;In order to be one of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best wide receivers</a> in the National Football League, pass catchers must learn their routes, lose their defenders, and most importantly, not drop the ball. Also known as the fastest and most agile players in the league, these are the best wide receivers in the NFL right now. But, who are the best current wide receivers of all?&nbsp;When fans discuss the best wide receivers in football, players like the Cooper Kupp and&nbsp;Stefon Diggs are usually in the mix. In recent years, stars like Michael Thomas, Tyreek Hill, DeAndre Hopkins and Mike Evans have all made a name for themselves with their stellar play on the field. Then there's young wide receivers like Justin Jefferson, Terry McLaurin, and Ja'Marr Chase who are lighting NFL DBs on fire.Vote for who you think are the best current NFL wide receivers. Even if the player is a rookie or a veteran, just vote up the WRs who are currently playing well in the league and help decide who is the overall WR1 in all of football.

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Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best soccer players</a> of the &lsquo;90s? Soccer is an beloved world sport with international stars such as Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Paolo Maldini. Even if you don&rsquo;t follow the sport, you may have heard of these top soccer players of the &lsquo;90s. But who do you think is the best soccer player between the years of 1990 to 2000?

If you enjoy watching soccer, then you definitely need to check out highlight reels and replays of some of these famous footballers. Even though some of them may be off the field now, the players on this list represent the best of that era. In fact, some of them could probably still beat active roster players on the field right now.

Who do you think is the best soccer player from that era? Vote up the ones you think deserve that top distinction or add player you think should be in contention for being among&nbsp;the top soccer players of the &lsquo;90s.

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Who is the best #1 NBA draft pick of all time? Having the number one&nbsp;overall pick in the NBA Draft could set your team up for success for more than a decade. However, not all no. 1 picks are created equal (as this list shows) and teams can regret passing up on superstars such as Michael Jordan or Kevin Durant. We&#39;ve compiled a list of all the number one overall draft picks in NBA Draft history to see who is voted the best top overall first round pick of all time. Which NBA player selected #1 was the best?

An easy case could be made for seventeen-time All Star, four-time MVP, and four-time NBA Champion LeBron James. There are other great NBA stars picked first such as Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson,&nbsp;Shaquille O&#39;Neal, Tim Duncan,&nbsp;Hakeem Olajuwon, Allen Iverson, and David Robinson. A few <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nba-players-under-25/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">young NBA stars</a> who went first like&nbsp;Zion Williamson and Ben Simmons are already making an impact on the game.&nbsp;

Vote up the best No. 1 NBA draft picks below, and help decide who is the best first overall NBA draft pick in history.

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NBA Players Over the Decades

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Small forward is arguably the most challenging positions in all of basketball. Requiring the speed of a shooting guard with the power of a power forward, it requires brains and brawn in order to become one of the greats. If&nbsp;you're looking for the best 80s small forwards, this list is perfect for you! Take a look at this list of the top 1980s <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nba-small-forwards/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NBA small forwards</a> and vote for the ones you like! Don't think someone should be on this best NBA SFs 1980s list? Vote them down!One can't talk about the best SFs of the 80s and 90s without bringing up the legend, Larry Bird. but there are plenty of others as well! Clyde Drexler is considered to be one of the greatest NBA small forwards of the 1980s, as is the estimable Detlef Schrempf. With this list of NBA small forwards from the 80s, you really can't go wrong.So take a look at this list of 1980s small forwards and vote for your favorites! Then take a look at some of our other lists across the decades and see how your favorites stack up!&nbsp;