* Denotes league leader
# Denotes rookie
25. Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies
2011 Stats: 19.8ppg 12.1rpg .505 fg%
This is Randolph's 5th consecutive double-double season. With Rudy Gay out they will need big production from Randolph in the play-offs if they want to pull of the first round upset (ha!)
24. Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors
2o11 Stats: 24.3ppg, 5.6apg 2.1spg, 40.5 minutes played
Ellis has lead the league in minutes played for the second consecutive season. He is explosive, a great scorer and probably the league's most underrated player.
23. LaMarcus Aldrige, Portland Trailblazers
22. Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks
2o11 Stats: 16.7ppg 8.6rpg, 3.4apg, 1.6bpg 1.3spg
This was yet another productive year for the athletic Smith who continues to fill the stat columns.
2o11 Stats: 24.3ppg, 5.6apg 2.1spg, 40.5 minutes played
Ellis has lead the league in minutes played for the second consecutive season. He is explosive, a great scorer and probably the league's most underrated player.
23. LaMarcus Aldrige, Portland Trailblazers
2011: 21.9ppg, 8.7rpg, 1.2bpg
The Blazers are in the play-offs because of Aldridge. After Oden (big deal!) and Roy went down it was Aldridge that shouldered the load for Portland. With Roy back and hobbling, Aldridge continued to play the role of interim franchise player.
22. Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks
2o11 Stats: 16.7ppg 8.6rpg, 3.4apg, 1.6bpg 1.3spg
This was yet another productive year for the athletic Smith who continues to fill the stat columns.
21. Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
2011 Stats: 15.2ppg 11.4apg* .910 ft%
Nash is an anomaly amongst NBA players pushing 40, the 37 year old Nash. Why is he so low in my rankings with those numbers? I'll tell you why, defense. Nash doesn't put up a single significant defensive number.
20. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
2011 Stats: 14.9ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.3spg
After hobbling through 2009 and 2010 Garnett has had a resurgent season. He may not be able to put up the monster numbers he did in his Minnesota days, but he is the anchor of the Celtics legendary defense.
2011 Stats: 14.9ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.3spg
After hobbling through 2009 and 2010 Garnett has had a resurgent season. He may not be able to put up the monster numbers he did in his Minnesota days, but he is the anchor of the Celtics legendary defense.
19. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
2011 Stats: 13.5ppg 9rpg 1.9bpg
This is the first season in Duncan's career that he has not averaged a double-double. He, like Garnett is way past his prime but keeping his team in legitimate title contention.
18. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
2o11 Stats: 18.6ppg 4.1rpg 4.8apg
Johnson is still one of the league's best shooting guards, but this has been his worst seasons since coming to Atlanta in 2006. Johnson is 30 this summer and may be on the decline. Good thing Atlanta threw $120 million at him.
2011 Stats: 13.5ppg 9rpg 1.9bpg
This is the first season in Duncan's career that he has not averaged a double-double. He, like Garnett is way past his prime but keeping his team in legitimate title contention.
18. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
2o11 Stats: 18.6ppg 4.1rpg 4.8apg
Johnson is still one of the league's best shooting guards, but this has been his worst seasons since coming to Atlanta in 2006. Johnson is 30 this summer and may be on the decline. Good thing Atlanta threw $120 million at him.
17. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
2011 Stats: 10.6 ppg 11.3apg, 2.2spg, 4.4rpg
I would have Rondo ranked somewhere in the top 15 had he kept his high level up production up the entire season, but he has sucked since the trade, plain and simple. If the Celtics want another deep post season run Rondo will need to get over losing his buddy Kendrick Perkins.
2011 Stats: 10.6 ppg 11.3apg, 2.2spg, 4.4rpg
I would have Rondo ranked somewhere in the top 15 had he kept his high level up production up the entire season, but he has sucked since the trade, plain and simple. If the Celtics want another deep post season run Rondo will need to get over losing his buddy Kendrick Perkins.
16. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
2011 Stats: 21.7ppg, 8.2apg, 4.6apg, 1.8spg, 4.6rpg
This has been Westbrook's breakout season. Although he is second to Kevin Durant, the super-athletic Westbrook has proven he can take over games in Durant's absence. He can score, rebound, distribute and play D. This man can do it all.
2011 Stats: 22.3ppg, 12.2rpg 3.7apg
The Rookie senstation is the first player since Shaq to put up 20-12 in their first year of basketball. With the right pieces around him, Griffin is good enough to make the Clippers a contender for the first time since...Well for the first time ever.
14. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
2011 Stats: 18.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.3apg
At 33, Pierce hasn't shown many signs of aging. He is the unquestionable team leader on a team with two other Hall of Famers and he can still score with the best of them.
2011 Stats: 18.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.3apg
At 33, Pierce hasn't shown many signs of aging. He is the unquestionable team leader on a team with two other Hall of Famers and he can still score with the best of them.
13. Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks
2011 Stats: 25.5ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.9bpg
This has been Stoudemire's best season yet. He was an MVP candidate early on in the season before everyone realized the Knicks still sucked. Still, they will make the play-offs for the first time since 2004 and that should be credited to Stoudemire.
12. Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
2011 Stats: 18.7ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.9apg
His numbers have taken a huge hit, but that's what happens when you play with two of the top 3 players in the world. Make no mistake, Bosh is still one of the best post players in the league.
2011 Stats: 18.7ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.9apg
His numbers have taken a huge hit, but that's what happens when you play with two of the top 3 players in the world. Make no mistake, Bosh is still one of the best post players in the league.
11. Derron Williams, Utah Jazz/New Jersey Nets
2011 Stats: 20.1ppg 10.3apg 4rpg
After being traded to New Jersey, Williams has been an assist machine averaging around 13 per game. The Nets sold their soul for the elite point guard in February and the fate of the franchise is in Williams' hands come 2012 when his contract is up.
2011 Stats: 20.1ppg 10.3apg 4rpg
After being traded to New Jersey, Williams has been an assist machine averaging around 13 per game. The Nets sold their soul for the elite point guard in February and the fate of the franchise is in Williams' hands come 2012 when his contract is up.
10. Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
2011 Stats: 18.9ppg, 10.2rpg, 3.4apg 1.7bpg
Gasol has the best offensive post game in basketball. He can beat you in so many different ways. "Softness" is no longer a valid argument against him as he has become one of the league's toughest post defenders.
9. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
2011 Stats: 23ppg 7rpg .889 ft%
Dirk is just having another Dirk-like year. He is scoring high, shooting efficiently (.518 % from the field, highest of his career) and leading the Mavericks to their 11th straight 50 win season.
2011 Stats: 23ppg 7rpg .889 ft%
Dirk is just having another Dirk-like year. He is scoring high, shooting efficiently (.518 % from the field, highest of his career) and leading the Mavericks to their 11th straight 50 win season.
8. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
2011 Stats: 16.1pp 9.8apg 4.1rpg 2.4spg*
Last season's surgery seem to have affected Paul. He isnt having the had MVP worthy season he's had before the injury. That hasn't stopped him from having another outstanding year.
7. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets/New York Knicks
2011 Stats: 25.5ppg 7.2rpg 2.9apg
This has been a roller-coaster season for 'Melo. Looking past the "Melodrama" he can still ball. 'Melo is now the man in his hometown, despite their struggles, don't be surprised if 'Melo leads the charge to a first round upset.
6. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
2011 Stats: 27.8ppg* 6.9rpg 1.1spg 1bpg
For the second straight year Kevin Durant is the league's stop scorer. Soon enough the West will belong to the Thunder. In fact, OKC has all of the components to win it all this season.
2011 Stats: 27.8ppg* 6.9rpg 1.1spg 1bpg
For the second straight year Kevin Durant is the league's stop scorer. Soon enough the West will belong to the Thunder. In fact, OKC has all of the components to win it all this season.
5. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
2011 Stats: 25.1ppg 7.9apg 4.2rpg 1.1spg
I have sang Rose's praises enough in recent posts. After 12 long years, Chicago finally has a player not named Michael Jordan that can lead the Bulls to a championship.
4. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
2011 Stats: 23.2ppg 14.rpg 2.3bpg, 1.3spg
Howard has yet another dominating season on the defensive end, but now he has a respectable offensive post game. Once he hones his offensive skill set, he could be the next David Robinson/Hakeem Olajuwon, whichever you prefer.
3. Dwayne Wade, Miami Heat
2011 Stats: 25.7ppg 6.5rpg, 4.5apg, 1.5spg 1.1bpg
Playing with LeBron James hasn't stopped Wade from having a another stellar season. Wade may not have been the best player on his team in 2011, but he has been better play-off performer in the past and he could take his team back from James for the postseason.
Playing with LeBron James hasn't stopped Wade from having a another stellar season. Wade may not have been the best player on his team in 2011, but he has been better play-off performer in the past and he could take his team back from James for the postseason.
2. LeBron James, Miami Heat
2011 Stats: 26.6 7.5rpg 7apg 1.5spg
It's been another outstanding year for the reigning MVP. The numbers are all there, so when will LeBron finally become the undisputed best player in the world? When he can win a fucking game or two.
2011 Stats: 26.6 7.5rpg 7apg 1.5spg
It's been another outstanding year for the reigning MVP. The numbers are all there, so when will LeBron finally become the undisputed best player in the world? When he can win a fucking game or two.
1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
2011 Stats: 25.1ppg, 5.2rpg 4.8apg, 1.2spg
Until he loses or retires, the NBA will unquestionably remain Kobe Bryant's league.
So Rose is the MVP, yet he was the 5th best player in the league this year?
ReplyDeletethis is stupid carmelo and kobe shouldnt even be in the top 50
ReplyDeletedwight and dirk should be number 1 and 2 in any order and thats final... fuck u jimmy!
ReplyDeleteactually i thought that DWade was the best, then lebron, then howard,then durant, then rose ,chris paul, carmelo, rondo, Dirk, Kobe
ReplyDeleteim the one who write the post that you can see over me, im an orlando fan, but my brother is a miami heat fan and we saw every orlando and heat game and i got to say that d wade was freaking wadegood, after all is not a scoring leader but is the king of miami and the king of the CROSSOVERS !!!
ReplyDeleteRose was the mvp this season so why isnt he number 1??? And who ever made this list was stupid because kobe is not the best lebron may be good but not good enough and finaly what is carmelo shoudnt even be on here so theres my opinion
ReplyDeleteMelo & Kobe shouldn't be on there? Can I have some of your crack/weed, whatever you're smoking?
ReplyDeleteTop 5 Centres: Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum, Adrea Bargnani, Chris Bosh and LaMarcus Aldridge.
ReplyDeleteTop 5 Power Forwards: Pau Gasol, Blake Griffin, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Amare Stoudemaire.
Top 5 Small Forwards: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Paul Pierce and Rudy Gay.
Top 5 Shooting Guards: Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, Monta Ellis, Joe Johnson and Danny Granger.
Top 5 Point Guards: Derrick Rose, Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, Deron Williams and Russel Westbrook.
In no particular order, comment if you think different
no love for love because hes on the tims?
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