- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1938–1950
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 92.0
- Dominance
- 82.0
- Statistics
- 86.0
- Honours
- 84.0
- Longevity
- 80.0
GOAT Rank · 11
Greatest Basketball Players who debuted in the 1930s
This ranking is led by Buddy Jeannette, Bobby McDermott and Pop Gates. GOAT Rank currently ranks 11 eligible Basketball players who debuted in the 1930s using verified career records across dominance, peak, longevity, honours and statistics.
Quick answer
According to GOAT Rank's current model, Buddy Jeannette ranks #1 on this list with a GOAT Score of 84.6.
How the GOAT Score is calculated →#AthleteGOAT Score
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1933–1950
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 92.0
- Dominance
- 84.0
- Statistics
- 86.0
- Honours
- 82.0
- Longevity
- 78.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1938–1955
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 90.0
- Dominance
- 80.0
- Statistics
- 86.0
- Honours
- 80.0
- Longevity
- 86.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1937–1953
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 90.0
- Dominance
- 80.0
- Statistics
- 86.0
- Honours
- 82.0
- Longevity
- 84.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1930–1946
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 90.0
- Dominance
- 80.0
- Statistics
- 86.0
- Honours
- 80.0
- Longevity
- 84.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1935–1941
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 94.0
- Dominance
- 88.0
- Statistics
- 86.0
- Honours
- 80.0
- Longevity
- 58.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1934–1948
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 88.0
- Dominance
- 80.0
- Statistics
- 78.0
- Honours
- 78.0
- Longevity
- 82.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1930–1942
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 86.0
- Dominance
- 76.0
- Statistics
- 80.0
- Honours
- 78.0
- Longevity
- 78.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1938–1948
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 86.0
- Dominance
- 72.0
- Statistics
- 76.0
- Honours
- 72.0
- Longevity
- 70.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1936–1946
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 86.0
- Dominance
- 72.0
- Statistics
- 74.0
- Honours
- 74.0
- Longevity
- 68.0
- Sport
- Basketball
- Career
- 1931–1937
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Peak
- 84.0
- Dominance
- 72.0
- Statistics
- 70.0
- Honours
- 72.0
- Longevity
- 62.0
| # | Athlete | Sport | Country | Career | GOAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Buddy Jeannette | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1938–1950 | 84.6 |
| 106 | Bobby McDermott | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1933–1950 | 84.3 |
| 111 | Pop Gates | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1938–1955 | 84.1 |
| 112 | Al Cervi | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1937–1953 | 84.1 |
| 123 | Jack McCracken | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1930–1946 | 83.7 |
| 183 | Hank Luisetti | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1935–1941 | 81.3 |
| 184 | Ace Gruenig | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1934–1948 | 81.3 |
| 224 | Inman Jackson | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1930–1942 | 79.4 |
| 253 | Sonny Boswell | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1938–1948 | 75.0 |
| 255 | Laddie Gale | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1936–1946 | 74.7 |
| 259 | Skinny Johnson | Basketball | 🇺🇸 United States | 1931–1937 | 72.1 |
Compare the leaders
Buddy Jeannette vs Bobby McDermottRead the full methodology
Sport lists use the raw In-Sport GOAT Score. Cross-sport lists use the official competition-depth adjustment. No scores are recalculated for this page.
Read the full methodologyFrequently asked questions
How is this ranking calculated?
Five verified components are weighted consistently: dominance, peak, longevity, honours and statistics.
Who is included?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, only verified athletes with sufficient career history, metrics, honours and independent sources are eligible. Rank and score are read live.
Related rankings
Greatest Boxers of all timeGreatest Swimmers of all timeGreatest Football Players of all timeGreatest Tennis Players of all timeGreatest Golfers of all timeGreatest Formula 1 Drivers of all timeGreatest Esports Players of all timeGreatest Basketball Players of all timeGreatest active Basketball PlayersGreatest retired Basketball PlayersGreatest Basketball female of all timeGreatest Basketball male of all time