NBA Top 50 Players

[.GR]

1. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs: All he does is help everybody win rings.
2. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers: The challenge heightens this season.
3. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers: When and where will he go?
4. Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns: This could be his last best chance to win.
5. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics: This could be another MVP season.
6. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks: This is the year to get over the hump.
7. Tracy McGrady, Houston Rockets: He proved there's plenty left in the tank.
8. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat: How will he respond from double-surgery?
9. Yao Ming, Houston Rockets: His talent is obvious, but winning is not.
10. Shaquille O'Neal, Miami Heat: It's hard to figure just where he fits anymore.
11. Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns: If knees are sound, he'll keep getting better.
12. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets: Probably the best pure post scorer.
13. Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets: Age and knees notwithstanding, he's amazing.
14. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets: He may be the best little guy to ever play.
15. Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors: His knee is an issue, but he proved a lot last season.
16. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic: Great on offensive glass and running the floor.
17. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs: So quick, it's as if he's playing on roller skates.
18. Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Pacers: He needs this season to prove he's still a star.
19. Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards: As explosive scoring the ball as anybody.
20. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics: Will his ego get in the way of success for the Celts?
21. Ray Allen: Boston Celtics: The finest pure shooter in the game, but those ankles.
22. Vince Carter, New Jersey Nets: The game is still there in flashes, but for how long?
23. Shawn Marion, Phoenix Suns: For all the whining, he should do more in postseason.
24. Carlos Boozer, Utah Jazz: He proved last season he was worth all the money.
25. Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies: This year is pivotal to prove he is a star.
26. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz: He raced into elite status last season; can he sustain it?
27. Baron Davis, Golden State Warriors: If he's healthy, he's as good as anybody.
28. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs: The wild card who makes the Spurs unbeatable.
29. Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons: Mr. Big Shot has to prove he's still got it.
30. Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic: Does he have the head to be the man?
31. Rasheed Wallace, Detroit Pistons: For them to win, he's got to keep his cool.
32. Zach Randolph, New York Knicks: Is there room in the post for him with Curry?
33. Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks: Ranks with his predecessor Allen as pure shooter.
34. Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls: Proved last season he has star qualities in his game.
35. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets: He'll bounce back strong from ankle problem.
36. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks: His talent is undeniable, but can he win here?
37. Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Bulls: Disappointing against Pistons, but he's ascending.
38. Josh Howard, Dallas Mavericks: His next step is to shine in postseason.
39. Richard Hamilton, Detroit Pistons: The roadrunner will get the edge every time.
40. Ben Gordon: Chicago Bulls: His so explosive, but can he be consistent?
41. Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets: A dominant rebounder and shot-blocker.
42. Tyson Chandler, New Orleans Hornets: He came on so strong, can he do it again?
43. Ben Wallace, Chicago Bulls: The fade was slight but apparent; what's next?
44. Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers: Repeat of last season and he's way up there.
45. Ron Artest, Sacramento Kings: Unpredictable nightmare at both ends of spectrum.
46. Caron Butler, Washington Wizards: Proving critics wrong his whole life.
47. Emeka Okafor, Charlotte Bobcats: Injuries prevent him from being much higher.
48. Antawn Jamison, Washington Wizards: Great offensive player, needs to do more.
49. Mike Miller, Memphis Grizzlies: Has great overall offensive game.
50. Elton Brand, Los Angeles Clippers: He's out for awhile but too special to overlook.

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[.GR]

Shaq is WAY overated! Where's Kevin Martin?

 

[DJT]

Kevin Martin isn't top 50...yet. But Deron Williams not on there?

 

[Pugz]

Ehh it's ok.
Obvisouly something like this would have some things wrong but it's ok.

 

[$tunna]

Josh Smith isn't but Emeka Okafor and Mike Miller are in?

 

[$tunna]

Kevin Martin isn't top 50...yet. But Deron Williams not on there?

Deron is number 26

 

[.GR]

Yeah, Josh Smith should most deffinately be on their.

 

[Whisper]

Why should Josh Smith be on the list?

 

[jarrod2323]

I agree - until Josh shows more on the offensive side of the ball, he doesn't need to be up there.. so far, his biggest offensive showcase is the Dunk Contest

i do have to question Mike Miller, though.. not sure if he's deserving

 

[Pugz]

Why don't SI just make our own Top 50 players in the NBA?

 

[DJT]

Cause people like CC would think JJ should be on it...and everyone would argue.

 

[Pugz]

Well then we argue cuz' I made it already.

 

[playmaker7]

Lebron over Kobe ha. He cant even shoot FTs <_<

 

[CameronCrazy06]

LeBrons supporting cast < Kobes supporting cast.

And who got farther?

 

[playmaker7]

LeBron is better at leading a team...

Lebron also has a BETTER team...

And he's in the Eastern Conference which is super weak these days.

 

[RipCity32]

Shaq is not top 10 players in the league, that's LOL funny.

 

[Whisper]

Lebron also has a BETTER team...

And he's in the Eastern Conference which is super weak these days.

Seriously, did the Cav's face a healthy Suns team in the first round? Did the Cav's have a Jazz team, a Dallas team, a Houston team to beat? The Spurs sure as hell showed them why they wouldn't of been able to hack it in the WC.

What the Cav's did, was face a depleted Washington team, no Butler, no Arenas. Then there was the Nets that had no Kristic, no inside game whatsoever(and Kidd seems to have been showing his age during that series). The only real test? Detroit, well, he did get through them, but if someone were to nitpick and say something, when compared to the league, was only ranked fifth in the entire league in terms of record. The other four? Western Conference teams.

But how was the Lakers roster better than the Cav's? They had guys that could stretch the floor with Marshall, Jones, Pavlovic and Gibson. Hustler's like Gooden and Varejao. Plus an actual center that doesn't fumble the ball and could put up points each night. The only thing the Lakeshow had over the Cav's at the time was Lamar Odom and he was frickin injured for the Lakers series. The Lakeshow as a team only showed up for one game during their first series, and that was Game 3. The rest of the series, they did the infamous sit and watch Kobe/Lamar do the work, Lamar was the only one besides Kobe that wanted to fight through it, and his shoulder was injured, Farmar was horrible, and Walton besides G3 looked like he was playing for the Suns.

 

[.GR]

I hink Nash should be at least at 2. Without him, the Suns would be nothing.

 

[VC3]

Cause people like CC would think JJ should be on it...and everyone would argue.

LOL

 

[nelsogotskillz]

I hink Nash should be at least at 2. Without him, the Suns would be nothing.

yeah

Amare Stoudemire
Shawn Marion
Boris Diaw
Raja Bell
Leandro Barbosa

that teams sucks...2 all-stars, a COY, a 6thMOY, 3 very good defensive players