Who Will Be The Top 5 Players In Five Years?

[BwareDWare94]

I'm not going to argue AD with a Saints fan, it's like Brady v Peyton with a Colts fan

You can quote me in 3-4 years if AD is any good, but I will fully stand that I don't think Davis will be that good

 
For someone as unopen to the fact that Aaron Rodgers is currently better than Tom Brady, I find it kind of hypocritical of you to not debate AD with nola.

 

[buzzy]

 

[elcheato]

Anthony Davis' offensive game isn't raw. He's very versatile and advanced for a big man that age. He just lacks go to post moves, which honestly, he really doesn't even need

 

[jonathanlambert33]

He actually displayed a nice hook last season, but that is it. He has been working on his post game all offseason though.

 

[BwareDWare94]

I just need to see him bulk up. He's young, so it's not like his lack of muscle is his fault, but over time he needs to really put the muscle on.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

He has already started. From his own mouth he is up to 233 lbs. He was in the 220 range last year.

 

[elcheato]

SBnation released their top 100 players in 2017. Spoiler, it kinda sucks
 
http://www.sbnation.com/2013/8/19/4615826/top-100-nba-players-2017-list
 
Huge problem with it, is that there's no consensus among the writers/bloggers. They just took turns picking and then commented on it. (I think)

 

[buzzy]

Man, guess I'm really gonna have to pay attention to Drummond.

 

[Pugz]

Man, guess I'm really gonna have to pay attention to Drummond.

if he develops a go to move along with his garbage buckets and dunks hes going to be lethal.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I know some of y'all will love it, but Drummond at 3 is pretty bad.

 

[RipCity32]

See no problem with Drummond being that high. He will be Dwight-esque if he develops ANY post move/talent. His athleticism alone is going to get him buckets, but if he can add post moves or a reliable hook shot to his arsenal, he is going to be one special player. 

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Top 10 or top 15 maybe if he develops a offensive game, but not top 3.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Love Drummond but I think top 5 is a stretch, top 10 is more likely. 

 

[RipCity32]

If that is the case, why would Davis be any higher if he develops an offensive game? lol.
I'd say Drummond has a higher ceiling than Davis. 

 

[elcheato]

Davis has an offensive game, and has the same potential to be a defensive stalwart

 

[RipCity32]

I know. What I'm saying is if Drummond develops an offensive game why would he not be top 3? I'm sure most would say Dwight was around there, if not top 5. When he was healthy. 
 
Speaking strictly on potential here. Don't know if he will develop that way, but if he does he is certainly in that breath. 
 
Whether or not you think he will reach his full potential is another debate I guess. 

 

[jonathanlambert33]

If that is the case, why would Davis be any higher if he develops an offensive game? lol.
I'd say Drummond has a higher ceiling than Davis.

I'm sure you only say that because you are a Pistons fan.

Davis is already a more rounded player and will only get better. Davis has the potential (and will become) an elite two way player. One of the few the league has to offer. Drummond won't be that.

 

[Pugz]

hes going to be an elite defender and can be an above average offensive player, without having a go to post move. if drummond can develop that then he would be an elite player.

but correct me if im wrong, you never liked drummond..

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I didn't like him because I thought he was lazy and didn't have the drive to succeed. I was wrong.

But please, let's not make the guy out to be something he won't be. He will NEVER be the third best player in the league and personally I'd say his offense won't be good enough to make him an elite player.

Though I also think a lot of people's definition of elite is way to loose.

 

[Pugz]

you and i have both agreed on what elite is so dont even start.

your blatant homerism is hilarious.