The 35th Anniversary team was created in 1980 and it contains the 11 best players in the NBA's exsistence up to that point, regardless of position, and it was arguably the most exclusive team. Unlike the 25th Anniversary Team, active players were elgible for selection. This team included 4 centers, 3 fowards, 3 guards, 1 swingman (a person who plays guard and foward), and a coach.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (C)
Elgin Baylor (F)
Wilt Chamberlain (C)
Bob Cousy (G)
Julius Erving (F)
John Havlicek (G/F)
George Mikan (C)
Bob Pettit (F)
Oscar Robertson (G)
Bill Russell (C)
Jerry West (G)
Coach Red Auerbach
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (C)
Elgin Baylor (F)
Wilt Chamberlain (C)
Bob Cousy (G)
Julius Erving (F)
John Havlicek (G/F)
George Mikan (C)
Bob Pettit (F)
Oscar Robertson (G)
Bill Russell (C)
Jerry West (G)
Coach Red Auerbach