NBA 79 years! The top super giant was swept in the playoffs: 1 person 6 times, 4 people 2 times, and they 0 times!

In the 79-year history of NBA, many historical super stars have been born, but the playoffs are the stage to truly identify super talent! Next, let’s count the number of times the top superstar players have been swept in the playoffs since the birth of the NBA, including 1 person 6 times, 4 person 2 times, and they 0 times!

was swept 6 times in the playoffs - O'Neal!

Shaquille O'Neal, the only center in NBA history who won the "Grand Slam" of the regular season MVP, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Olympic gold medal and World Championship MVP. At his heyday, his destructive power at the basket was the best in NBA history! But looking back at his career resume, he was swept in the playoffs in total six times and became the biggest flaw. In the first round of the Eastern Conference in 1994, rookie O'Neal entered the playoffs with super data averaged 29.3 points and 13.2 rebounds per game, but was swept 3-0 by the Pacers in the first round and suffered its first playoff sweep. In 1995, O'Neal led the Magic to the Finals, but then the Rockets led by Olajuwon completed the sweep, and the Bulls led by Jordan in 1996 swept 4-0. After joining the Lakers in Journey to the West, he was swept by the Jazz and Spurs in 1998 and 1999. To be fair, before Kobe grew up, O'Neal's playoff record was really ugly, and his sixth swept occurred in the 2007 season!

was swept three times in the playoffs - Kobe, James, and Jabbar! As the second shooting guard in NBA history after Jordan, Kobe may not have played as a substitute in the first few years of his career, perhaps his career achievements would have been more than that. As the first player in NBA history to join the NBA as a high school student, it was his success that created the trend of high school students participating in the draft. His career was swept three times in 1998, 1999 and 11 years respectively. In fact, the swept in 1998 should not be counted as Kobe, and he will still be a substitute at that time.

James is about to start his 23rd career. He was swept 4-0 by the Spurs in the 2007 Finals, swept 4-0 by the Warriors in 2018, and then in the 23rd Western Conference Finals. Facing the Nuggets led by Jokic, he was swept 4-0 directly.

Lord of the Rings Jabbar is also inevitably swept. In his glorious career, he was swept three times in the playoffs, swept by the Trail Blazers in 1977, swept by 76ers in the 1983 finals, and swept by the Pistons in the 1989 finals!

was swept twice in the playoffs - Jordan, Bird, Magic, Durant!

Although Jordan could not escape the Bad Boys Legion in the first few years of his career, he only completed two sweeps against Jordan, and both were completed by Larry Bird. In 1986 and 1987, Bird led the Celtics to sweep Jordan for two consecutive years, and he was Jordan's real victim.

Bird's Big Bird has only been swept in the playoffs in 13 seasons, respectively, being swept by the Bucks in the second round in 1983 and being swept by the Pistons in the first round in 1989.

As the greatest point guard in NBA history, Magic Johnson won 5 championships in his career and was swept twice in the playoffs: the first time was swept by Moses Malone and Dr. J's 76ers in the finals, and the second time was swept by the Pistons Bad Boys in the Finals in 1989.

Durant Durant, as an NBA historical super scorer, has not been swept in his early career, but he has not been successful in team formation in recent years. He has been swept twice. He was swept by the Celtics in the first round of the 2022 playoffs and swept by the Timberwolves in the first round of 2024!

was swept 0 times in the playoffs - Curry, Duncan!

Duncan and Curry are both the greatest superstars in NBA history. Looking at the entire NBA history, only these two people have not been swept in the playoffs. This seemingly unpopular record is actually ridiculously valuable! As long as they enter the playoffs, they will never be swept. This is a manifestation of their team-leading ability and a proof of their personal strength.