prompter: Who are the best NBA players

assistant: If we are to use The NBA's All-Time score as a metric, For the year 2023 it would be as follows.

Pos      	Name	                 Total points
1.	   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	38,387
2.	LeBron James	38,352
3.	Karl Malone	36,928

However, 
It is important to note.
The term "BEST" could also come down to an individual's personal views and preferences due to other factors like team loyalty and bias.

prompter: Who are the currently playing best NBA players?

assistant: There is no general consensus to who the best NBA players are. However, some players who are frequently considered among the greatest of all time include Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.

prompter: How can we get a consensus in this topic? Do you think is it feasible?

assistant: Here are few examples, and there are many other players who could also be considered among the best in the league. The NBA is filled with talented players, and the list of the best can change from year to year. It is also a matter of personal perspective, how you think of greatness and this way decide the best one.

- LeBron James is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time, LeBron James has won four NBA championships, four MVP awards, and numerous other accolades throughout his career.

Kobe Bryant is a five-time NBA champion, Kobe Bryant was known for his competitiveness, skill, and clutch shooting. He was also a 17-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Michael Jordan often is regarded by many as the greatest player in NBA history, Michael Jordan won six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and numerous other accolades during his career.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with six NBA championships, six MVP awards, and the most points scored in NBA history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.

Magic Johnson is a five-time NBA champion, Magic Johnson revolutionized the point guard position with his size, vision, and playmaking ability.

NBA hall of fame has a website at URL: https://www.hoophall.com/

prompter: Those are no longer NBA players.  Can you give me a list of the best current NBA players?

assistant: The notion of "the best NBA player" can be quite subjective and depend on the parameters you use to compare and on your personal opinions and preferences.

Saying that, here are a few names of famous NBA players who are considered very successful and widely respected because of the great achievements during their playing carrier:

* Shaquille O'Neal
* LeBron James
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
* Kobe Bryant
* Michael Jordan

Of course there are many more great NBA players whose names aren't in this list.

prompter: Tell me more about Shaquille O'Neal

prompter: Is there an official prize awarded to the best players like the golden ball by FIFA in football?

assistant: It's subjective to say who the best NBA players are, as it depends on personal opinion and individual statistics. However, some of the players who are consistently mentioned among the current top NBA players are:

LeBron James
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Luka Doncic
Stephen Curry
Kawhi Leonard
James Harden
Joel Embiid
Damian Lillard
Nikola Jokic

It's worth noting that this list can change based on performance, health, and other factors from season to season.

prompter: And who are the best ever NBA players?