Diesel Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 K, we know the first decade of the 21st century doesn't really end until 2011. We think. But we also know there have been 10 full NBA seasons played since the phrase "Y2K" was on all of our lips (1999-2000), and here at Ball Don't Lie we've decided to use this as an offseason excuse to rank some of the best and not-so-brightest of the 10 campaigns in question. The result? Why, top 10 lists! No, I didn't sweat it out as much as Dwyane Wade(notes) (pictured, above) did, but this was a tough one, a post that has been bandied about for a while. Best season, for a player? Best individual season? Best advancement of his cause, of his particular raison d'etre? So many options! In the end, let's go cold. Best statistical season. Pure production. I don't care if a player's wife gave birth to triplets in the same season he was able to guest star on stage in a David Mamet production the year his team finally won a title while he averaged a career-high in rebounds per game. Don't care about the sweet story, only care about the sweet stats.LINK Good list. I like it. In b4 Laker fans are mad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtics3420 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 link doesnt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamerGuy Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Fixed the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Great list, agree with all the places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Penny Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 "He was on an awful team, he had no help and he was the focus of double-teams night in and night out. But so are a lot of these players, and they still manage to pile up the assists" oh come on. even the most selfless player in the world would take a contested jumper instead of passing to kwame or smush <_< pretty good list. i would have moved up kobe a few spaces, but its hard to say were abouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Here's how I would rank them since I am stuck sitting here right now. Of course if I'm including the rule where a player can be used once. 1. Shaq(99-00)2. LeBron(08-09)3. KG4. Duncan5. Wade I basically agree with the top 5 although I would switch LeBron and Shaq 6. Kobe7. T-Mac8. Dwight9. Chris Paul10. Dirk That's how I'd round it out. Some minor changes, but relatively a similar list to the one by the author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Considering Kobes 35.4 ppg was the 9th highest in NBA history, and none of those guys on that list is named Jordan, Wilt, Baylor, or Barry, id say Kobe should be much higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted October 4, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Kelly Dwyer is the biggest LeBron homer, and Kobe hater, I've ever seen anywhere. With that said, LeBron did have the best statistical season. I could argue Shaq at #1, but only because the Lakers won a title. But it's funny how far he dropped Kobe, like a sack of potatoes, while he was focused on a more intriguing sack (for him). He used PER as the foundation for his list, by the way...if anyone is curious. It puzzles me, though, when many say, "Yeah, he's damn right, LeBron is obviously the best," and it's those who have always thrown rocks when someone like me brings up stats in an argument, yet now they lean on stats to support theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravenewworld Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 So... i am not sure where it would go because all these guys had great years on the list, but theres no way i could have a top 10 list like this and not have Jason Kidd on it. There were two seasons in a row where he was 2 rebounds away from averaging a triple double, which is an absolutely amazing statline especially for a PG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deestillballin Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I liked the list but I would have put Kobe higher at least 4 or 3. Everything else seemed good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted October 4, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 So... i am not sure where it would go because all these guys had great years on the list, but theres no way i could have a top 10 list like this and not have Jason Kidd on it. There were two seasons in a row where he was 2 rebounds away from averaging a triple double, which is an absolutely amazing statline especially for a PG.Ah, that's a pretty good point, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yeah Kelly Dwyers an idiot. Hes the same guy that left Kobe out of the top 10 dunkers of the decade, and put Jason Maxiell there instead. Haterrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'd put Kobe higher, but it seems like a solid list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Ok I think this list needs Iverson. His numbers in 05-06 were pretty damn good 33.0 PPG7.4 APG44.7 FG%32.3 3PT%1.9 SPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I agree with everyone, Kobe should be higher in this list. And I agree with Diesel as well, Iverson deserves a mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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