who is the bestest basketball player?
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The best ("bestest" isn't a word) basketball player is Michael Jordan.
502484
The most skilled player in the history of the NBA has to be Michael Jordan.  However the most dominant I would have to say would be the Diesel, Shaquille O'Neal.  During his prime all you had to do was throw him the ball and there was no stopping it.  He changed the way the NBA looked at the big man and generally when you talk about domination you talk about big men.  If only he learned how to shoot a free throw....
453622
I think anyone who can score 81pts in 1 game nowadays and still lead his team to the playoffs when everybody says it's impossible and still manage to get his team involved despite the roster deserves the title of being the best in the NBA next to Jordan. No other player in the NBA can do this.
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The best is definitely Kobe.  Lebron is up there but Kobe is an amazing player that can do anything.  He can shoot from anywhere, has the craziest dunks.  His defense is a lockdown type.  He is just hitting his prime too.  I can't wait to see what Lebron turns into but Kobe is amazing.\n\nHere are the 5\n\nPG - Steve Nash.  He sees the court like no other.  I think his soccer background helps him out a lot.  He made Marion be the player he needed to be without Stoudemire.\n\nSG - Kobe Bryant.  If you read above you'll see why.\n\nSF - Lebron James - A freak of nature.  The dude is 21 and a superstar on the rise.  Possibly top 10 of all time when his career is done.\n\nPF - Elton Brand - He has developed into a premier power forward.  He can do it all.  He is a beast in the paint and his team would be nothing without him.  Ask me this question in like 2 years and without a doubt my choice for PF will be Dwight Howard.  I can't wait to see him dominate.\n\nC - Shaquille O'Neal - When he is on the court its a different game.  He may not score like he used to but just his presence makes teams play a different style.  Sure he is on his way out but he can still win a championship.
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The word 'best' is not a very descriptive one. It all depends on your defintion of best. If your definition is a fast, physical, endurance game, then the answer would be basketball. If you defintion is a short burst, strength and energy, thinking game, the baseball would be the answer. The best all around basketball player is Kevin Garnett and the best all around baseball player is Alex Rodriguez.
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Without a doubt it is Dirk Nowitzki, he is a great ball handler, a phenomenal field shooter, a good freethrow shooter, and a great team leader, basically Dirk Nowitzki is an all round player he could almost play any position cause of his major talent! I Luv Dirk, I think/know that he is the best player in the whole NBA!
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Bradley and Yao Ming are the tallest at 7'6. \nAs for the best -\n\nThe most skilled offensively is Kobe Bryant. He can score from anywhere on anyone.\n\nThe best passer is Steve Nash. Leads the league in assists again, even without Amare this year.\n\nThe best defender is Ron Artest. Strong, quick and tough. Can guard point guards to power forwards. Nobody wants him covering them.\n\nThe best rebounder is Ben Wallace. Strong, quick, athletic and always in good position. \n\nThe best shot blocker is Andrei Kirelinko. He doesn't lead the league in blocks but he recovers quickly and, at 6'9 gets more than his share.\n\nThe most complete player is LeBron James. He scores, passes, rebounds, defends... There's nothing he doesn't do.\n\nBut the best overall player is still Kobe. Besides being the best offensive player, he is a tough defender, a creative passer and an excellent ball handler. Plus he has a combination of size, speed and athleticism that matches with anyone. Combine that with his knowledge of the game and clearly he is the best in the game right now.
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I would probably say Elgin Baylor.\n\n27.4 ppg, 13.5 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game (back when an assist was really an assist)... pretty good for a small forward.  \n\nBaylor started the 1972 season with the Lakers, but was forced to retire because his kness were totally shot (they had been for several years). The Lakers did win the championship that year, but Baylor was not around to celebrate.\n\nHe was also the third leading rebounder of the 1960s, after Chamberlain and Russell:\n\nMost Rebounds in the 1960s:\n\n1. Wilt Chamberlain  19,112\n2. Bill Russell      17,501\n3. Elgin Baylor       9,786\n4. Walt Bellamy       9,716\n5. Jerry Lucas        8,831\n\n(As a side note, I hear a lot of people say that Wilt and Russell were only good rebounders because there were more shots missed back then...but if this were the case, EVERYONE'S rebounding numbers would look ridiculous. The reason Wilt and Russell rank where they do, with the totals that they have, is because, quite simply, they were the best, and they wanted the d*** ball).\n\nI would put Malone and Barkley right behind Baylor, and Reggie Miller, Pete Maravich and George Gervin behind them.\n\nI wouldn't put Iverson or Nowitzky in the top five.
73708
my own opinion I would have to say (based on the win loss %) u would have to go with Lebron right now , but my best player hands down is Mac- T-Mac
308262
Vince Carter all-time. Most of his dunks are original and are sickest...
601725
Well, it has to be Michael Jordan.  Six championships, numerous MVP awards, and he made all of his teammates on the Bulls better.  However, LeBron James is probably going to replace MJ as the best ever some day.  At 21 he is almost as good as Jordan was in his prime.  We are all witnesses ...
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come on now that shouldn't even be a question. Jordan is the best basketball player there ever was and ever be. There will NEVER i repeat NEVER be another Jordan. The best player EVER!
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Top 25 as of 2006:\n\n1. Kobe Bryant\n2. Kevin Garnett\n3. LeBron James\n4. Shawn Marion\n5. Elton Brand\n6. Dirk Nowitzki\n7. Dwyane Wade\n8. Allen Iverson  \n9. Yao Ming  \n10. Chris Bosh\n11. Paul Pierce\n12. Gilbert Arenas\n13. Steve Nash\n14. Pau Gasol\n15. Tim Duncan\n16. Marcus Camby\n17. Andrei Kirilenko\n18. Jermaine O'Neal\n19. Chris Webber\n20. Lamar Odom\n21. Jason Kidd\n22. Dwight Howard\n23. Chris Paul\n24. Ray Allen\n25. Carmelo Anthony\n\nI can't list all time. I didn't watch most of them play.
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Of All Time?  His Airness.  Michael Jordan elevated his play to a level no one at the time could attain.\n\nNowadays, however, there are a select few.\n\nI'd have to go with Tim Duncan.  He does it all, night in and night out!
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Gilbert Arenas, no doubt. He the #4 leading scorer in the NBA. He also averages 6 assits a game and 4 rebounds. That is pretty good. He does have some turnover problems, but he makes those up in the steals he gets. Also he never has problems with anybody else. He is probably the nicest guy in the NBA. All fans love him.
550033
No LeBron may be the best player in the game, but the Pistons are the best team. If you shut down one of the scorers they still have 2 or 3 others who can take on the load. I think they are the best team in the NBA.
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Michael Jordan, no doubt about it. in every catagory basketball has, michael jordan is at least top ten(exept for the worst catagories)