Top 10 Greatest Small Forwards of the 1980s

10.Dominique Wilkins

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Dominique Wilkins

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9. Rick Barry

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Rick Barry

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8. Kawhi Leonard

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Kawhi Leonard

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7. John Havlicek

John Havlicek

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6. Scottie Pippen

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Scottie Pippen

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5. Elgin Baylor

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Elgin Baylor

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4. Julius Erving

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Julius Erving

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3. Kevin Durant

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Kevin Durant

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2. Larry Bird

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Larry Bird

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1. LeBron James

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LeBron James

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