25. John Stockton

Stockton is the all-time leader in both total assists with 15,806, and the all-time leader in total steals with 3,265. Over his 20-year career, he averaged 13.5 points and 10.5 assists, along with three rebounds and 2.2 steals. He also shot an amazing 51.5 percent from the field, 38.4 percent from the three-point line, and 82 percent from the free-throw line.

He was also a very good defensive guard, as he was selected to five All-NBA defensive teams, all second-team selections. He also led the league in both total assists and assists per game for nine consecutive seasons, from the 1987-1988 season through the 1995-1996 season.

However, he never won a championship with the Jazz in his long and durable career, as they lost both times they advanced to the Finals against the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.

24. Charles Barkley, "Sir Charles"

Barkley is the best rebounder of all time for his height. In his career, he had averages of 22.1 points, 11.7 rebounds, four assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.8 blocks. He also shot a tremendous 54.1 percent from the field and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. He was selected to 11 All-Star teams.

He was also selected to 11 All-NBA teams, with five of the selections as a member of the first team. He won an All-Star Game MVP and, more importantly, an MVP Award in the 1992-1993 season as a member of the Phoenix Suns.

However, he could never lead his team to a championship, for in his only Finals appearance, his Suns lost to the Bulls.

23. Kevin McHale

McHale was a key member of the three championship Celtics teams in the 1980s. He had career averages 18 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.7 blocks. He also shot an amazing 55.4 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free-throw line. He won two Sixth Man of the Year Awards in 1984 and 1985.

He was selected to seven All-Star teams and one All-NBA team, as a member of the first team. He was also one of the best defensive big men in his era, as he was always at the top of the list of block leaders. He was selected to the All-NBA Defensive team six times, with three of the selections on the first team.

22. Karl Malone, "The Mail Man"

In terms of statistics, Malone would be much higher on this list. However, Malone wasn't clutch or a winner. He had great career averages of 25 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 blocks. He also shot 51.6 percent from the field and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. He ranks second all-time in total points, as he is only behind Kareem.

In his long and durable career, he was selected to the All-Star team 14 times and he was selected to the All NBA team 14 times, with 11 of the selections as a member of the first team. He also won two All-Star Game MVPs and two regular MVP awards. However, he never won a ring as, he could never lead the Jazz to a title.

21. Elvin Hayes, "The Big E"

Hayes is one of the most underrated players in the history of the league. He ranks in the top 10 in career points, field goals made, rebounds, and minutes played. He has career averages of 21 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, one steal, and two blocks per game. He was also selected to 12 All Star teams in his 16-year career.

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