Dr. Feelgood Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 RANK PLAYER POSITION, TEAM100. Brandon Roy SG, Portland Trail Blazers99. Tony Allen SG, Memphis Grizzlies98. Nick Collison PF, Oklahoma City Thunder97. Shane Battier SF, free agent (Memphis Grizzlies)96. John Salmons G-F, Sacramento Kings95. Louis Williams G, Philadelphia 76ers94. O.J. Mayo SG, Memphis Grizzlies93. Ty Lawson PG, Denver Nuggets92. Wilson Chandler SF, restricted free agent (Denver Nuggets)91. Mike Conley PG, Memphis Grizzlies90. Hedo Turkoglu SF, Orlando Magic89. Raymond Felton PG, Portland Trail Blazers88. Wesley Matthews SG, Portland Trail Blazers87. Roy Hibbert C, Indiana Pacers86. Jameer Nelson PG, Orlando Magic85. Andrei Kirilenko SF, free agent (Utah Jazz)84. DeAndre Jordan C, restricted free agent (Los Angeles Clippers)83. Ron Artest SF, L.A. Lakers82. Thaddeus Young F, restricted free agent (Philadelphia 76ers)81. Nicolas Batum SF, Portland Trail Blazers80. Danilo Gallinari SF, Denver Nuggets79. Chris Kaman C, Los Angeles Clippers78. Rodney Stuckey G, restricted free agent (Detroit Pistons)77. Arron Afflalo SG, restricted free agent (Denver Nuggets)76. Grant Hill SF, free agent (Phoenix Suns)75. Stephen Jackson G-F, Milwaukee Bucks74. Jrue Holiday PG, Philadelphia 76ers73. George Hill G, Indiana Pacers72. John Wall PG, Washington Wizards71. Andre Miller PG, Denver Nuggets70. Marcin Gortat C, Phoenix Suns69. Emeka Okafor C, New Orleans Hornets68. Anderson Varejao F-C, Cleveland Cavaliers67. Serge Ibaka PF, Oklahoma City Thunder66. Andrea Bargnani F-C, Toronto Raptors65. Jamal Crawford G, free agent (Atlanta Hawks)64. Jason Richardson SG, free agent (Orlando Magic)63. Caron Butler SF, free agent (Dallas Mavericks)62. Shawn Marion F, Dallas Mavericks61. Tayshaun Prince SF, free agent (Detroit Pistons)60. Devin Harris PG, Utah Jazz59. Chauncey Billups PG, New York Knicks58. Jason Kidd PG, Dallas Mavericks57. David Lee PF, Golden State Warriors56. Kyle Lowry PG, Houston Rockets55. Jason Terry SG, Dallas Mavericks54. James Harden SG, Oklahoma City Thunder53. Al Jefferson F-C, Utah Jazz52. Luis Scola PF, Houston Rockets51. Danny Granger SF, Indiana Pacers50. Elton Brand PF, Philadelphia 76ers49. Brook Lopez C, New Jersey Nets48. Ray Allen SG, Boston Celtics47. Luol Deng SF, Chicago Bulls46. Paul Millsap PF, Utah Jazz45. Carlos Boozer PF, Chicago Bulls44. Monta Ellis SG, Golden State Warriors43. Joakim Noah C, Chicago Bulls42. Kevin Martin SG, Houston Rockets41. Stephen Curry PG, Golden State Warriors40. Marc Gasol C, Memphis Grizzlies39. Gerald Wallace F, Portland Trail Blazers38. Andrew Bynum C, Los Angeles Lakers37. Andrew Bogut C, Milwaukee Bucks36. Tyreke Evans G, Sacramento Kings35. Tyson Chandler C, free agent (Dallas Mavericks)34. Josh Smith F, Atlanta Hawks33. Lamar Odom F, Los Angeles Lakers32. Joe Johnson SG, Atlanta Hawks31. David West PF, free agent (New Orleans Hornets)30. Andre Iguodala G-F, Philadelphia 76ers29. Eric Gordon SG, Los Angeles Clippers28. Rudy Gay SF, Memphis Grizzlies27. Rajon Rondo PG, Boston Celtics26. Tony Parker PG, San Antonio Spurs25. Al Horford C, Atlanta Hawks24. Nene C, free agent (Denver Nuggets)23. Tim Duncan PF, San Antonio Spurs22. Chris Bosh PF, Miami Heat21. Kevin Love PF, Minnesota Timberwolves20. Carmelo Anthony SF, New York Knicks19. Amar’e Stoudemire PF, New York Knicks18. Steve Nash PG, Phoenix Suns17. Kevin Garnett PF, Boston Celtics16. Manu Ginobili SG, San Antonio Spurs15. Paul Pierce SF, Boston Celtics14. Blake Griffin PF, Los Angeles Clippers13. Zach Randolph PF, Memphis Grizzlies12. Russell Westbrook PG, Oklahoma City Thunder11. LaMarcus Aldridge PF, Portland Trail Blazers10. Pau Gasol PF, Los Angeles Lakers9. Derrick Rose PG, Chicago Bulls8. Kevin Durant SF, Oklahoma City Thunder7. Deron Williams PG, New Jersey Nets6. Chris Paul PG, New Orleans Hornets5. Kobe Bryant SG, Los Angeles Lakers4. Dirk Nowitzki PF, Dallas Mavericks3. Dwyane Wade SG, Miami Heat2. Dwight Howard C, Orlando Magic1. LeBron James SF, Miami Heathttp://nba-point-forward.si.com/2011/08/16/top-100-nba-players-nos-1-10/?hpt=hp_t2 Uh....seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) There's a lot of things I could dissect from this, but I won't bother...I'll say the top 10 isn't bad, and besides Gasol (who I'd replace with Melo) I think the players they included there are correct, and the order isn't far off. After that, at quick glance, some of the rankings are ridiculous (Aldridge and Westbrook at 11 and 12? Nene and Horford at 24 and 25? Gay over Iggy, Ellis and Johnson?, etc...). Edited August 17, 2011 by Nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Replace Gasol with Melo, and I think the top 10 is perfect. It's a list of 100 players though, there's bound to be mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 17, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Replace Gasol with Melo, and I think the top 10 is perfect. It's a list of 100 players though, there's bound to be mistakes.I am shocked you didn't mention John Wall's name. Maybe you'd rather have Luis "The Beast" Scola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) What's the point of last season if LeBron is still 1st? Is this best potential, or best player? Sure, he's top 5, but you can't tell me that the number one NBA player is a guy who pretty much disappeared in the most important games in his career. And Brandon Roy at 100? Yet Varejao is 68? Lol...did they just forget what Roy did in a PLAYOFF game against the NBA CHAMPS? And why is Dwight #2? Again, forgetting what happened last season...failing in the playoffs against a team you blew out the year before? My top 5:1. DWade2. Dirk3. Kobe4. Lbj5. Durant6. Dwight (close w/Durant) And how is Deron Williams ahead of Durant? Durant has had greater playoff success than Deron in a much shorter span imo. And CP3 is also too highly rated in this. He was good in three playoff games...and I'm not seeing that star performance on a night in night out basis. Another one is Tayshaun Prince over Marion? Marion did a great defensive job in the playoffs, and Prince quit on his team...uh...no brainer. Edited August 17, 2011 by Cleveland's Finest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) What's the point of last season if LeBron is still 1st? Is this best potential, or best player? Sure, he's top 5, but you can't tell me that the number one NBA player is a guy who pretty much disappeared in the most important games in his career. Kobe was also awful against the Mavs, and Wade was terrible against the Bulls and needed LeBron to carry the team that series (from overall dominance to being 'the man' in clutch situations). The Finals were a terrible look for LeBron, but before that he was far and away the clear best player in the league. As for Dwight, his team (as well as that Hawks team) was different from the 09-10 squad. It is a miracle that he got a supporting cast of J-Rich, Hedo, Arenas, Nelson, and Reddick to be the 3rd best defensive team in the league, and while they lost he still dominated the Hawks (27/16/2 on 63% shooting). I'm not sure I'd put him above Wade, but he is easily above guys like Durant. And Brandon Roy at 100? Yet Varejao is 68? Lol...did they just forget what Roy did in a PLAYOFF game against the NBA CHAMPS? Roy had an awful season, 2 terrible playoff games, 1 playoff game where he made a minimal impact, 1 decent game, and 1 great game. That 1 great game doesn't warrant much considering the overall picture. I do kind of agree about Varejao, though. And how is Deron Williams ahead of Durant? Durant has had greater playoff success than Deron in a much shorter span imo. Because he's a better player. Durant has had much greater playoff success in a much shorter timespan than Deron? Deron led his team to the WCF in his 3rd season, and has been past the first round multiple times, losing to the eventual WC champion Lakers those times. Durant has been to the post-season only twice, and out of the first round only once. And CP3 is also too highly rated in this. He was good in three playoff games...and I'm not seeing that star performance on a night in night out basis. The fact that he got that team to the playoffs and dominated the way he did when he got there is enough (along with the fact that his usage was way down last season from when he was averaging 23/11/6/3 on a .600 TS% in 08-09...he's still capable of that when he needs to). Edited August 17, 2011 by Nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 You would think a 3 time all star is higher than 100 though. Bullshit if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 You would think a 3 time all star is higher than 100 though. Bullshit if you ask me. Tracy McGrady is a 7x All-Star and had a better season than Roy last year (4 less points but was more efficient, had more rebounds and assists, better PER, and when he was a starter was very effective at PG), yet didn't make the top 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 As for Dwight, his team (as well as that Hawks team) was different from the 09-10 squad. It is a miracle that he got a supporting cast of J-Rich, Hedo, Arenas, Nelson, and Reddick to be the 3rd best defensive team in the league, and while they lost he still dominated the Hawks (27/16/2 on 63% shooting). I'm not sure I'd put him above Wade, but he is easily above guys like Durant.Don't forget the 3:33 A:TO ratio....33 turnovers in 6 games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Don't forget the 3:33 A:TO ratio....33 turnovers in 6 games? Nelson and Hedo shot 23% from 3 that series. J-Rich shot only 32%. Arenas was at 25%. Reddick was at 7% (yes...7%). Andersen was at 30%. All of those players, besides Arenas, shot below 39% overall from the field that series. In other words, when your team is built on 3pt shooters (none of whom except maybe Nelson are effective at taking players off the dribble) and they are shooting so God-awfully, then it makes it extremely easy to collapse on Dwight. That explain Dwight's TO's (doesn't necessarily excuse it totally). Regardless, he averaged 27/16 on a ridiculous FG% (and TS%, which factors in FT's), and held down one of the worst defensive supporting casts I can ever remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Blake Griffin is way to high.. So much.of that has gotta be based on hype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Blake Griffin is way to high.. So much.of that has gotta be based on hype I agree he's too high for the simple fact it was one season and his team missed the playoffs, but make no mistake about it...he had probably the best season statistically of any PF in the league. Stats don't mean everything, but 22.5PPG/12.1RPG/3.8APG with a 50%+ FG percentage is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Lmao.. I actually heard someone try and make a case and say that Ray Allen was better than Dwayne Wade yesterday. Hahaha can you believe it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainEv3nt Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 DIRK at 4? ill take it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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