NBA .......how is the best player in the league RİGHT NOW..please read?
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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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Well if you are going by stats, definitely Iverson. He has the stats to back it up. Averages more assists and steals a game. I believe he is also the toughest player on the court today. He plays hurt, something Kobe is not the best at doing. They are both great closers in tight games though. And they both go off when it comes to scoring. Kobe is the better pure shooter though. I would be happy if I got either on my team.
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Currently, Bryant. Kobe is THE BEST player in the league right now, no doubt about it.
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DIRK NOWITZKI...hes d only centre 2 win 3 pt shooting competition...dat means he can do anything...so overall hes easily the best basketball player...has all n i mean ALL the skills required for bball...for instance- shooting , rebounding , defense , drivin , intersections , floor awareness...blah
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YES! he's the best in basketball right now. :) lol
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how can allen iverson not be in the conversation. he is only the greatest small guy in the history of the game. if allen iverson was 6'6" he would be better than any player in this league cause no one has more heart and determination to get to the basket. he may not be the best teammate as far as getting everyone involved but look at the talent level he has had around him. Its been non existant. And besides u asked the best players in the NBA individually not the best teammate
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At this point, Michael Jordan is the best player basketball has ever seen.  He was a consistent scorer, a crowd pleaser and incredible in the clutch...\n\nNo one has even matched that...
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Not the best ever, but definitely one hell of a basketball player.  He has also of skill, uses the fundamentals, and isn't afraid to pass the ball if he's having an off  night.  If he keeps going the way he is he could definitely become a player worthy of Bird or Nowitski type status.
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Im gonna say Tim Duncan is overall the best player in the NBA.  He is always either winning championships or going deep in the playoffs.  Wade is good, but not as good as LeBron.
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Lebron will become the MVP best active player in basketball. Fills all stats points assists, steals, rebounds, blocks. He leads the Cavs and they are doing better now then I could ever remember before.\nWade Is great for points and steals. I think that D Wade is in the top 5 of active players.\nI think it will be ! win Cavs and 1 win for the Detroit.\nthe scores will be 95 (cavs) 92 (Detroit)\n85 (cavs) 88 (Detroit)
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That depends if you're asking all-time or still in the league right now. All-time is Michael Jordan without a doubt. Dude averaged 30.1 ppg, 6.20 rpg (1.60 off 4.70 def), 5.3 apg, and 2.3 spg. And that's regular season stats. In the playoffs he had 33.4 ppg, 6.40 rpg (1.70 off 4.70 def), 5.7 apg, and 2.1 spg. But that's all-time. Playing in the NBA right now im'a have to go with Kobe Bryant (and I know alot of you don't like him, but the guy is amazing). He's averaging 22.6 ppg on career (27.7 in the last 6 seasons), 5.1 rpg (1.3 off 3.8 def), 4.5 apg, and 1.44 spg. Plus the guys only 27, and I don't think the numbers have anywhere else to go but up. He's an all around player ON court, but he's no Michael Jordan. MJ would've made sure Shaq stayed there with him in LA, and that's something that he can't be doing anymore. Another guy to watch is LBJ, dudes gonna be one of the best all arounds by the end of his career, too.
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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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Allen Iverson, He is the best all around player a team can have. In the beginning of his career, they expected AI to win every game and to do everything. Now, He is playing like a point/shooting guard should play. Top sells on his jersey in the world. Second leader in scoring. AI is the best.
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no one is now or will be better than jordan.\nfacts.\n\nwhen stackhouse was with the sixers  he talked trash about jordan. next time they played jordan guarded him.\nstackhouse 4pts jordan 36pts\n\nplayed with the flu against utah in the finals 99% of players\nwould not have played joprdan could hardley stand up\n.....jordan 38pts\n\ngeorge karl when he coached the seattle supresonics in the playoffs he said in the paper jordan just drives to the hoop no jump shots.......jordan 44pts all jumpshots.....next game\nwhen the media asked karl about jordan karl said "i have\nnothing to say don't wanna give him no more motivation"\n\nmark eaton use to play for utah center 7'2 jordan dunked\non a little guy. someone yells from the stands to  jordan "\ndunk on someone your on size" next play he dunked on mark\neaton & asked the fan "is that big enough for you?"\n\ndo you know jordan jersey is retired in the rafters @ the miami\nheat arena & he never even played for them. but they fiered\nhim & respected him.\n\njordan was the most fiered player coaches & players were scared to say something bad because they know jordan\nwould embarrass them.\n\ndo you know jordan is the only player in any sport that's retired\nbut always have new sneakers coming out.\n\n\nthat jersey, those sneakers, that bald head, took players hearts.
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Kobe has major issuses as a player in this leauge.   Ol' boy commented that people criticize Kobe when he has 81 and tries to do it all--- and those same people criticize him when he has 1 pt in the 2nd half and tries to get everyone involved/  that's exactly Kobe's problem.  Thats not how the game is played; look at LeBron,  you dont see him either score 50 or get score 10 and get everyone involved, he goes out every night and plays an all- around game like he should--- like everybody should.- Why is Kobe the only player who has problems with these kinda decisions? He isnt the only super star player who has ever played with sub par teammates in the history of the league... but its always something with him;  I thought he had matured a few years back= thats what analyists were saying right
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Mike Miller of Memphis. Great Shooting Guard... probably second best player on his team besides Gasol. Memphis is a playoff team right now too. He is a good all-around player, averaging 14ppg, 6rpg, 3apg off the bench.
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YOU CANNOT PICK STEVE NASH!!  HE IS CANADIAN!\n\n\n\nPoint Guard- Chauncey Billups. He is the whole package. He is anchoring the #1 team this year. he is consistently the top FT shooter in the NBA. His defense is superb and his nickname tells you about pressure situations : " Mr. Big Shot"\n\nShooting Guard- Dwayne Wade. He is unselfish, great player and great person. I take him over Bryant, not because of kis ball skills, but because of his team-manship. This guy is what US basketball should be.\n\nSmall Forward-  Bruce Bowen. This guy can and will shut down whoever he guards. he has proved it every year for the past 5 years that he is the games best defensive player. He doesnt get enough recognition for his defensive skills, and this Dream Team needs someone like him.\n\nPower Forward- Shawn Marion. One of the best players in the NBA. He is dominant in the low post and can hit the oputside shot. He is energetic for all 48 minutes of the game and is dominant on defense.\n\nCenter- Shaq. if he plays. Still  top 5 most feared players. Nobody in the world can be as dominant ask the Diesel.\n\nBench- \n\n1. Lebron James.  He can knock down any shot at any spot on the court. His defense has also improved greatly this year. He has developed his 3 point shot. I feel he is the next Jordan, and who ewouldnt Jordan on the team....\n\n2. Luke Ridnour- great ball handler and great player. Deserves the chance to play for his country.\n\n3. Kobe Brynt. No one like him. He has the best shot in the NBA and his defense has improved greatly this year. \n\n4. Marcus Camby- can be one of the select players who can alter the game with his energy. If hes healthy, i want him on the team\n\n5. Tim Duncan- HAsent proved himself worthy in recent Olympics, but he is still on eo fthe best US players there is.