[SLiM9287]

PG
1.JASON KIDD- MR.TRIPPLE DOUBLE
2.GARY PAYTON- JUST HAD A BAD PLAYOFF SERIES VS THE SPURS
3.BARON DAVID- SINGLE HANDEDLY BEAT THE MAGIC
4.MIKE BIBBY- STEPPED UP IN PLAYOFFS TOOK THE BIG SHOTS
5.STEVE FRANCIS- NEVER MADE THE PLAYOFFS BUT SOON WILL
Sg
1.KOBE BRYANT- THE MOST TALENTED PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE BUT WILL NOT SHOW EVERYTHING TILL SHAQ RETIRES AND STARTS RACKIN UP THE MVP'S
2.VINCE CARTER- SHOULD COME BACK STRONGER THEN EVER
3.ALLEN IVERSON-STILL ONE OF THE BEST SCORERS IN THE LEAGUE
4.JERRY STACKHOUSE- SHOWED HE COULD BE A LEADER THIS SEASON
5.MICHAEL FINLEY- IS A STAR AND WILL BE AN ALLSTAR AGAIN NEXT YEAR IF HE DOESNT GET INJURED

SF
1.TRACY MCRADY- WILL LEAD THE MAGIC PAST 1ST ROUND SOON
2.PAUL PEIRCE- CAN ALMOST SCORE AT WILL
3.SHAWN MARION- A RISING STAR SHOULDVE BEEN AN ALLSTAR
4.JALON ROSE- SHOULD LEAD CHICAGO TO THE PLAYOFFS
5.LAMAR ODEM- WHEN HEALTHY A VERY TALENTED PLAYER

PF
1.TIM DUNCAN-MVP
2.GARNETT- TALENTED ENOUGH TO BE #1 NEEDS TO GET PAST THE 1ST ROUND
3.WEBBER- IN MY OPINION CANT POST UP BUT HES A STAR
4.JERMAINE ONEIL- IS A GREAT YOUNG PLAYER WILL BE A SUPERSTAR SOON
5.ELTON BRAND- SHOULD LEAD CLIPS TO THE PLAYOFFS

C
1.SHAQ-MOST DOMINATE PLAYER IN THE GAME
NOBODY IS EVEN CLOSE TO SHAQ SO NO MORE CENTERS

A DREAM TEAM
PG-KIDD
SG-KOBE
SF-TMAC
PF-DUNCAN
C-SHAQ


COMMENTS?

 

[TheRifleman]

Originally posted by KBStAt
PG
1.JASON KIDD- MR.TRIPPLE DOUBLE
2.GARY PAYTON- JUST HAD A BAD PLAYOFF SERIES VS THE SPURS
3.BARON DAVID- SINGLE HANDEDLY BEAT THE MAGIC
4.MIKE BIBBY- STEPPED UP IN PLAYOFFS TOOK THE BIG SHOTS
5.STEVE FRANCIS- NEVER MADE THE PLAYOFFS BUT SOON WILL
Sg
1.KOBE BRYANT- THE MOST TALENTED PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE BUT WILL NOT SHOW EVERYTHING TILL SHAQ RETIRES AND STARTS RACKIN UP THE MVP'S
2.VINCE CARTER- SHOULD COME BACK STRONGER THEN EVER
3.ALLEN IVERSON-STILL ONE OF THE BEST SCORERS IN THE LEAGUE
4.JERRY STACKHOUSE- SHOWED HE COULD BE A LEADER THIS SEASON
5.MICHAEL FINLEY- IS A STAR AND WILL BE AN ALLSTAR AGAIN NEXT YEAR IF HE DOESNT GET INJURED

SF
1.TRACY MCRADY- WILL LEAD THE MAGIC PAST 1ST ROUND SOON
2.PAUL PEIRCE- CAN ALMOST SCORE AT WILL
3.SHAWN MARION- A RISING STAR SHOULDVE BEEN AN ALLSTAR
4.JALON ROSE- SHOULD LEAD CHICAGO TO THE PLAYOFFS
5.LAMAR ODEM- WHEN HEALTHY A VERY TALENTED PLAYER

PF
1.TIM DUNCAN-MVP
2.GARNETT- TALENTED ENOUGH TO BE #1 NEEDS TO GET PAST THE 1ST ROUND
3.WEBBER- IN MY OPINION CANT POST UP BUT HES A STAR
4.JERMAINE ONEIL- IS A GREAT YOUNG PLAYER WILL BE A SUPERSTAR SOON
5.ELTON BRAND- SHOULD LEAD CLIPS TO THE PLAYOFFS

C
1.SHAQ-MOST DOMINATE PLAYER IN THE GAME
NOBODY IS EVEN CLOSE TO SHAQ SO NO MORE CENTERS

A DREAM TEAM
PG-KIDD
SG-KOBE
SF-TMAC
PF-DUNCAN
C-SHAQ


COMMENTS?

Comments? You said it so well and gave reasons for your personal choices (opinions) and all in all, a very good post! I REALLY enjoyed reading it.

There isn't too much I would differ with, maybe adding Mr. Stockton, the OLD wonder, who can still keep up with the YOUNGsters and still sets the best pics ever by a guard
( just ask Malone and a slew of Jazz how good Stockton is at that job that has no stat, BUT is vital to offensive success.) & a short little pg at that, and he just keeps on ticking! He really is a marvel to me and gets overlooked so much.

 

[jvanbusk]

Originally posted by KBStAt
PG
1.JASON KIDD- MR.TRIPPLE DOUBLE
2.GARY PAYTON- JUST HAD A BAD PLAYOFF SERIES VS THE SPURS
3.BARON DAVID- SINGLE HANDEDLY BEAT THE MAGIC
4.MIKE BIBBY- STEPPED UP IN PLAYOFFS TOOK THE BIG SHOTS
5.STEVE FRANCIS- NEVER MADE THE PLAYOFFS BUT SOON WILL
Sg
1.KOBE BRYANT- THE MOST TALENTED PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE BUT WILL NOT SHOW EVERYTHING TILL SHAQ RETIRES AND STARTS RACKIN UP THE MVP'S
2.VINCE CARTER- SHOULD COME BACK STRONGER THEN EVER
3.ALLEN IVERSON-STILL ONE OF THE BEST SCORERS IN THE LEAGUE
4.JERRY STACKHOUSE- SHOWED HE COULD BE A LEADER THIS SEASON
5.MICHAEL FINLEY- IS A STAR AND WILL BE AN ALLSTAR AGAIN NEXT YEAR IF HE DOESNT GET INJURED

SF
1.TRACY MCRADY- WILL LEAD THE MAGIC PAST 1ST ROUND SOON
2.PAUL PEIRCE- CAN ALMOST SCORE AT WILL
3.SHAWN MARION- A RISING STAR SHOULDVE BEEN AN ALLSTAR
4.JALON ROSE- SHOULD LEAD CHICAGO TO THE PLAYOFFS
5.LAMAR ODEM- WHEN HEALTHY A VERY TALENTED PLAYER

PF
1.TIM DUNCAN-MVP
2.GARNETT- TALENTED ENOUGH TO BE #1 NEEDS TO GET PAST THE 1ST ROUND
3.WEBBER- IN MY OPINION CANT POST UP BUT HES A STAR
4.JERMAINE ONEIL- IS A GREAT YOUNG PLAYER WILL BE A SUPERSTAR SOON
5.ELTON BRAND- SHOULD LEAD CLIPS TO THE PLAYOFFS

C
1.SHAQ-MOST DOMINATE PLAYER IN THE GAME
NOBODY IS EVEN CLOSE TO SHAQ SO NO MORE CENTERS

A DREAM TEAM
PG-KIDD
SG-KOBE
SF-TMAC
PF-DUNCAN
C-SHAQ


COMMENTS?

The only real dispute I can think of is maybe Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace in the top 5 for PF's. I think I also included Dirk Nowitzki, higher than J. O'Neal and Elton Brand in mine. All in all, I agree with most of your post, except for the PF's. And even there, I think you hit the top three right on the head.

 

[Chops]

Tracy McGrady is a SG. Plus, you accidently have Kobe #1......

 

[SikHandlez24]

IMX Rankings...

--Point Guards--
1. Jason Kidd
2. Gary Payton
3. Andre Miller
4. Steve Francis
5. Stephon Marbury

--Shooting Guards--
1. Kobe Bryant
2. Tracy McGrady
3. Vince Carter
4. Allen Iverson
5. Jalen Rose

--Small Forwards--
1. Paul Pierce
2. Kevin Garnett
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Pedrag Stojakovic
5. Shawn Marion

--Power Forwards--
1. Tim Duncan
2. Chris Webber
3. Rasheed Wallace
4. Karl Malone
5. Jermaine O'Neal

--Centers--
1. Shaquille O'Neal
2. Ben Wallace
3. Dikembe Mutombo
4. Alonzo Mourning
5. Michael Olowokandi

 

[PhatDaddy3100]

PGs
1. Jason Kidd
2. Gary Payton
3. Andre Miller
4. Baron Davis
5. Stephon Marbury

SGs.
1. Tracy Mcgrady
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Vince Carter
4. Allen Iverson
5. Jerry Stackhouse

SFs
1. Kevin Garnett (Played SF this year since they had Joe Smith)
2. Paul Pierce
3. Shawn Marion
4. Lamar Odom
5. Jalen Rose

PFs.
1. Tim Duncan
2. Chris Webber
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Elton Brand
5. Jermaine O'Neal

C
1. Shaq
2. Alonzo Mourning
3. Dekimbe Mutombo
4. Ben Wallace
5. David Robinson

 

[Patrick]

PG's
1. Jason Kidd
2. Gary Payton
3. Andre Miller
4. Steve Francis
5. Stephon Marbury

SG's
1. Tracy McGrady
2. Vince Carter
3. Allen Iverson
4. Kobe Bryant
5. Ray Allen

SF's
1. Kevin Garnett
2. Paul Pierce
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Pedrag Stojakovic
5. Shawn Marion

PF's
1. Tim Duncan
2. Chris Webber
3. Rasheed Wallace
4. Jermaine O'Neal
5. Karl Malone

C's
1. Shaquille O'Neal
2. Ben Wallace
3. Alonzo Mourning
4. Dikembe Mutumbo
5. Michael Olowokandi

 

[jvanbusk]

Tracy McGrady is a SG. Plus, you accidently have Kobe #1......

I don't think that was an accident... :grinning:

And, for others, why consider Ben Wallace a center? He didn't play center in one game last year. He played power forward all year, and that IS his natural position.

 

[Chops]

PG's
--------
1. Mike Bibby
2. Jason Kidd
3. Jamal Crawford
4. Bobby Jackson
5. Jay Williams

SG's
-------
1. Tracy McGrady
2. Vince Carter
3. Allen Iverson
4. Doug Christie
5. Kobe Bryant

SF's
-------
1. Paul Pierce
2. Peja Stojakovic
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Jalen Rose
5. Hedo Turkoglu

PF's
------
1. Ben Wallace
2. Chris Webber
3. Kevin Garnett
4. Tim Duncan
5. Tyson Chandler

C's
-----
1. Vlade Divac
2. Eddy Curry
3. Cliff Robinson
4. Shaquille O'neal
5. Alonzo Mourning

Dream Team
----------------
PG- Mike Bibby
SG- Tracy McGrady
SF- Paul Pierce
PF- Ben Wallace
C- Vlade Divac
Bench:
Jason Kidd
Jamal Crawford
Peja Stojakovic
Allen Iverson
Jalen Rose
Eddy Curry
Kevin Garnett

 

[basketball_jesus]

Vince Carter is the most overrated player in the league right now. Back when he just dunked on everyone and took the rock to the hoop he was a top five SG or SF. But now all he does (when he is healthy) is wear high socks and headbands, shoot 3's, and not play defense. Iverson is way beter and so are many other players.

 

[SLiM9287]

Originally posted by KC
Tracy McGrady is a SG. Plus, you accidently have Kobe #1......

NO ACCIDENT KOBE IS #1 AND I HAV TMAC AT SF CUZ HIM AND KOVE ARE THE TOP 2 BUT TMAC CAN PLAY SF AND SG SO I PUT HIM AS SF.

 

[Chops]

Oh I see. Yeah, T-Mac does spend some time at the SF, but I still think he is the best player in the game.....

 

[PhatDaddy3100]

T-Mac is better right now because he doesn't have any other good players on his team and he was still able to lead them to the playoffs. When Kobe has other good players on his team, especially Shaq. So until Kobe proves to me that he can lead a team by himself, I say T-Mac is better.

 

[pG_prIDe]

PGs (w/ explanation)
1. Jason Kidd- Must I really explain what he has done this year and his many, many talents as a point?

2. Gary Payton- Yeah, I know he's kinda old... but he's still a spectacular point whos leadership, defense and scoring ability caused the Sonics to go back into the playoffs

3. Baron Davis- Arguably the most athletic point in the game... very well rounded... probably going to be at the top of any top PGs list in 3-5 years. Like KBStAT said... he pretty much single-handedly led the Hornets past the Magic in the 1st Round.

4. Mike Bibby- Sure, he needs to prove he could strive in the regular season before going higher on this list... yet someone (forgot who) said that "superstars are made in the playoffs"... couldn't agree more...

5. Steve Francis- Probably the most well-rounded point in the league, along w/ JKidd. Led the Rockets AND among the league leaders in scoring, assists AND rebounding. W/ Yao Ming and possibly another free agent, he may be able to get the chance to prove himself in the playoffs this year.

Rest w/ out explanations
SG
1. Tracy McGrady
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Allen Iverson
4. Vince Carter
5. Paul Pierce

SF
1. Kevin Garnett
2. Predrag Stojakovic
3. Shawn Marion
4. Jalen Rose
5. Lamar Odom

PF
1. Tim Duncan
2. Dirk Nowitzki
3. Chris Webber
4. Jermaine O' Neal
5. Elton Brand

C
1. Shaquille O' Neal
2. Ben Wallace
3. Alonzo Mourning
4. Dikembe Mutombo
5. Vlade Divac

 

[Hollis]

Originally posted by KC
PG's
--------
1. Mike Bibby
2. Jason Kidd
3. Jamal Crawford
4. Bobby Jackson
5. Jay Williams

SG's
-------
1. Tracy McGrady
2. Vince Carter
3. Allen Iverson
4. Doug Christie
5. Kobe Bryant

SF's
-------
1. Paul Pierce
2. Peja Stojakovic
3. Dirk Nowitzki
4. Jalen Rose
5. Hedo Turkoglu

PF's
------
1. Ben Wallace
2. Chris Webber
3. Kevin Garnett
4. Tim Duncan
5. Tyson Chandler

C's
-----
1. Vlade Divac
2. Eddy Curry
3. Cliff Robinson
4. Shaquille O'neal
5. Alonzo Mourning

Dream Team
----------------
PG- Mike Bibby
SG- Tracy McGrady
SF- Paul Pierce
PF- Ben Wallace
C- Vlade Divac
Bench:
Jason Kidd
Jamal Crawford
Peja Stojakovic
Allen Iverson
Jalen Rose
Eddy Curry
Kevin Garnett

Wow. I hope you're not serious about Crawford, jackson, Turkoglu, Curry, and Christie.....

 

[jvanbusk]

Originally posted by pG_prIDe
PGs (w/ explanation)
1. Jason Kidd- Must I really explain what he has done this year and his many, many talents as a point?

2. Gary Payton- Yeah, I know he's kinda old... but he's still a spectacular point whos leadership, defense and scoring ability caused the Sonics to go back into the playoffs

3. Baron Davis- Arguably the most athletic point in the game... very well rounded... probably going to be at the top of any top PGs list in 3-5 years. Like KBStAT said... he pretty much single-handedly led the Hornets past the Magic in the 1st Round.

4. Mike Bibby- Sure, he needs to prove he could strive in the regular season before going higher on this list... yet someone (forgot who) said that "superstars are made in the playoffs"... couldn't agree more...

5. Steve Francis- Probably the most well-rounded point in the league, along w/ JKidd. Led the Rockets AND among the league leaders in scoring, assists AND rebounding. W/ Yao Ming and possibly another free agent, he may be able to get the chance to prove himself in the playoffs this year.

Rest w/ out explanations
SG
1. Tracy McGrady
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Allen Iverson
4. Vince Carter
5. Paul Pierce

SF
1. Kevin Garnett
2. Predrag Stojakovic
3. Shawn Marion
4. Jalen Rose
5. Lamar Odom

PF
1. Tim Duncan
2. Dirk Nowitzki
3. Chris Webber
4. Jermaine O' Neal
5. Elton Brand

C
1. Shaquille O' Neal
2. Ben Wallace
3. Alonzo Mourning
4. Dikembe Mutombo
5. Vlade Divac

Again: Why Ben Wallace at center? I'm really confused on this. Otherwise I like your list, except I think Rasheed should be there at PF...

 

[pG_prIDe]

Originally posted by jvanbusk
Again: Why Ben Wallace at center? I'm really confused on this. Otherwise I like your list, except I think Rasheed should be there at PF...

Oh, I go by the positions the players started at while playing last year, not their natural positions... that's why I got Ben Wallace at C, Paul Pierce at SG (Eric Williams was the starting SF), Kevin Garnett at SF (Joe Smith was the starting PF), and Dirk Nowitzki at PF (Edjuardo Najera was the starting SF)...

 

[kflo]

Originally posted by PhatDaddy3100
T-Mac is better right now because he doesn't have any other good players on his team and he was still able to lead them to the playoffs. When Kobe has other good players on his team, especially Shaq. So until Kobe proves to me that he can lead a team by himself, I say T-Mac is better.

see my "new stamp of greatness - elevating your team to mediocrity" thread on pg 2 for my viewpoint, fwiw.

http://basketballboards.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1724

 

[Chops]

...And this is opposed to not elevating your team to anything.

 

[kflo]

Originally posted by KC
...And this is opposed to not elevating your team to anything.

of course elevating your team somewhere is better than not elevating your team anywhere. i don't see how this pertains to the current discussion though.