I'd put Dirk ahead of McHale. Might not be fair to McHale b/c he never got the chance to but Dirk carried a franchise.
Willis Reed was primarily a center.
I'm also putting Duncan ahead of Malone rather easily. Barkley vs Garnett is an interesting conversation.
Yes, true. Tim Duncan has been primarily a center for the latter part of his career, as well. He and Malone are very different types of players as big men. Malone was a much more dynamic and active scorer. Duncan took what the defense gave him in a balanced system.
I can totally understand why anyone would take Duncan over Malone. The argument is about as close of one to be had in terms of weighing accolades and player comparisons. I just take Malone, myself.
I'm not sure if any of those 5 championship Spurs teams were quite as good as the Utah Jazz teams that went to the Finals. Pretty close comparison in 2013, 2003, and 1999. But Jordan was really the only thing that stood between Karl Malone and 1-2 championships.
Both players had great longevity. I think Malone stayed on an elite level for longer than Duncan, in my opinion.
Malone has the obvious edge offensively. Duncan probably has a slight edge all-around defensively. Rebounding- give that to Duncan, as well. Overall, I say it is very much a toss-up.
As for KG-vs-Barkley, I don't weigh in KG's 1-vs-0 rings at all. I say KG has the edge as a player.
Offense: Chuck.
Rebounding: Chuck (for his size); KG perhaps overall.
Defense: KG by a landslide.