As the NBA enters the point guard era, it's essential that we look back and idolize the previous era before us: the small forward position. It consisted of the most athletic and versatile players on each team.

1. LeBron James

27.3 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 6.9 APG, .496 FG%. It's difficult to label LeBron as a SF considering he has the passing of a PG and body of a PF, but what he's done in the NBA during his time is remarkable.

2. Larry Bird

24.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 6.3 APG, .496 FG%. The three-time MVP could do it all. Pass, shoot, penetrate and most important his IQ for the game was impressive.

3. Julius Erving

Dr J was the one to bring serious dunking into the NBA. The highflier could get airborne at any time and dominated during his career.

4. Kevin Durant

27.3 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 3.6 APG, .482 FG%. KD is arguably the best scorer on this list. The 6 foot 11 small forward can score at the rim, or on the perimeter at will. His stat line may diminish due to his arrival in Golden State.

5. Elgin Baylor

27.4 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 4.3 APG, .431 FG%. One of the NBA's original NBA acrobats and an underrated rebounder. He grabbed more career rebounds than anyone else on this list. -- Adande

6. Scottie Pippen

16.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.2 APG, 2.0 SPG. Scottie Pippen will go down as the best "Robin" in NBA history. MJ and Scottie dominated with the Bulls year after year, with Scotties best aspect being his smothering defense.

7. Dominique Wilkins 24.8 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.5 APG .461 FG%

24.8 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.5 APG .461 FG%

'Nique is known for his dunking, but he could also score in a wide variety of ways.-- Adande.

8. Carmelo Anthony

24.9 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 3.2 APG, 45.3 FG%. Carmelo rounds out the list for his aggressive scoring and ability to play the small forward and power forward position.