Who are your top 5 NBA PLAYERS RIGHT NOW

[Robotech]

Heck, that last OKC team with Durant is worth a mention, too. And maybe this is stretching it to include them in "today's NBA", but LeBron's Heat teams were among the greatest, too.

 

[dtgold88]

Let’s use this example. Wilt chamberlain was great he was great in the past. Let’s take that into account.

Right now. Andrew bogut is words better than him

Perfect example. A dead guy and a has been.

 

[tlance]

Ok. RIGHT NOW I, like you, think Lebron is still the best player in the league.

Ok.

But pretty sure you also said another year like this one would cause you to knock him down your list.

Doesn't that imply maybe he isn't best right now?

 

[dtgold88]

I totally agree with this. It's funny how so many people think that the '80s and '90s NBA was head and shoulders above today's NBA. Today's NBA is at least as good. I will include recent seasons in today's NBA. Not only do you have so many elite players, you also have some of the greatest teams playing at the same time, like the Warriors, Rockets, LeBron's Cavs, recent Spurs teams. I guess that makes sense because of the talent level that is around nowadays.

True, but there's no swaying Get Off My Lawn Guy.

 

[dtgold88]

Ok.

But pretty sure you also said another year like this one would cause you to knock him down your list.

Doesn't that imply maybe he isn't best right now?

Nope as I meant because of injuries.....and I think this year was an anomaly when it comes to his injuries.

 

[dtgold88]

Makes sense why Lebron isn't on most lists. I guess I am doing it wrong.

Correct and even if you do a top 100 Lebron should not qualify.

 

[SteelersPride]

Hope you're proud!

Anytime I can contribute to things like this, I feel honored

 

[SteelersPride]

I watch enough to know you are clueless.

“Rainbow”

 

[dtgold88]

Think it also has to do with team impact. When you start to differentiate the talent in the top 10, you're really splitting hairs, IMO. So for me, the easiest way is to use some metric that is the tie breaker. For me, that's winning.

Was simple for me. If I was starting a team RIGHT NOW to play in the playoffs assuming they are healthy, Lebron goes #1 for me still. ....but agree there are at least a handful I could see at the top.

 

[SteelersPride]

Perfect example. A dead guy and a has been.

It works here

 

[GNG]

“Rainbow”

 

[SteelersPride]

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I knew u would have one on hand

 

[GNG]

I knew u would have one on hand

You deserve as many as you can get.

 

[dtgold88]

Based on the fact that LeBron is 34 and had the worst season since his rookie year (for many reasons) I am knocking him down. It is more likely than not that his best days are in the past.

Also, I happen to believe that the caliber and depth of the elite players across the league is as great as it has ever been.

And I wouldn't ridicule that opinion one bit. all seems reasonable.

 

[GNG]

Anytime I can contribute to things like this, I feel honored

The problem is that you rarely contribute to anything.

 

[CitySushi]

Was simple for me. If I was starting a team RIGHT NOW to play in the playoffs assuming they are healthy, Lebron goes #1 for me still. ....but agree there are at least a handful I could see at the top.

I didn't think Lebron was head and shoulders above the league as he was in the past, but I don't fault you for considering Lebron at #1 given he's healthy. I think I'd go in a few different directions than Lebron, just given he's pretty much playing offense only these days.

 

[dtgold88]

It works here

No doubt. wilt v. Bogut no different than Lebron v. Durant (or Giannis).

 

[dtgold88]

I didn't think Lebron was head and shoulders above the league as he was in the past, but I don't fault you for considering Lebron at #1 given he's healthy. I think I'd go in a few different directions than Lebron, just given he's pretty much playing offense only these days.

as I said I could certainly see that. But until I see someone knock off a healthy playoff Lebron (other than GS with much more talent) it's hard to doubt him. But certainly that could change if his health this year was not just an anomaly.

 

[SteelersPride]

The problem is that you rarely contribute to anything.

nor do u, besides the gobble gobble slurp slurp. WHen presented with valid counter arguments, u disappear. i assume to wipe your bib

 

[SteelersPride]

You deserve as many as you can get.

sorry bro, only u gobble and gag daily