8 best players in 5 years

[IamtheWalrus]

lebron
wade
yao
paul
d. williams
iggy
kobe
howard

[AKADS]

Howard
LeBron
Paul

are all default.

I say
Oden
Bosh
Deron
Emeka
Melo

[Bourne]

Not ranked:

1. lebron
2. kobe
3. wade
4. bosh (homerness, im sorry)
5. howard
6.paul
7. carmelo
8. paul millsap and milt palacio's four year old son

[lakers-city]

you mean in the next 5 years or the last 5 years ?

[Melo]

Next 5 Years

1. Lebron
2. Melo
3. Wade
4. Howard
5. CP3
6. Bosh
7. Deron
8. Emeka

[XxNeXuSxX]

lebron
wade
yao
paul
d. williams
iggy
kobe
howard
...What? Andre? Am I missing the point of this thread?

[RidonKs]

Howard
LeBron
Paul

are all default.

I say
Oden
Bosh
Deron
Emeka
Melo

Not a fan of Wade?

[RidonKs]

LeBron
Wade
Melo
Paul
Howard
Yao
Amare (looks good already)
Bosh

Not in order btw.

[raiderfan19]

lebron
wade
yao
paul
d. williams
iggy
kobe
howard
Dirk and Kobe are the same age and Dirk will most likely age better because he doesnt rely much on athletecism... I think he will still be top 8 but its not a must that hes on the list. Just an idea.

[Wuxia]

Dirk and Kobe are the same age and Dirk will most likely age better because he doesnt rely much on athletecism... I think he will still be top 8 but its not a must that hes on the list. Just an idea.

Uhh, Kobe > Dirk as of right now and we all know guards will always have longer careers than big men because of the wear and tear from all the banging the big men will suffer through out their career.

[RidonKs]

Uhh, Kobe > Dirk as of right now and we all know guards will always have longer careers than big men because of the wear and tear from all the banging the big men will suffer through out their career.

That doesn't make any sense. The wear and tear they suffer is from banging downlow in the post. Dirk is mainly a jumpshooter (back to the basket jumpshoooter, highpost type thing), while Kobe's been attacking the rim much more this year.

[Wuxia]

That doesn't make any sense. The wear and tear they suffer is from banging downlow in the post. Dirk is mainly a jumpshooter (back to the basket jumpshoooter, highpost type thing), while Kobe's been attacking the rim much more this year.

You are right. Dirk is not the typical type of PF, so maybe its different. It is true though that big men tend to have shorter career than guards.

[raiderfan19]

You are right. Dirk is not the typical type of PF, so maybe its different. It is true though that big men tend to have shorter career than guards.
some do some dont, (ever hear of robert parrish?) And Kobe>Dirk is not a given right now.

[Don Cheto]

1.Steve Nash
2.Dwyane Wade
3.Amare Stoudemire
4.Shaquille O Neal
5.Ray Allen
6.Dwight Howard
7.Michael Redd
8.Raja Bell

[Wuxia]

some do some dont, (ever hear of robert parrish?) And Kobe>Dirk is not a given right now.

Robert Parish is an exception but on average I will bet anything that guards have a much longer career than big men. Its almost common sense. It is a given that Kobe > Dirk right now and anyone with a brain will tell you the same.

[Wuxia]

1.Steve Nash
2.Dwyane Wade
3.Amare Stoudemire
4.Shaquille O Neal
5.Ray Allen
6.Dwight Howard
7.Michael Redd
8.Raja Bell

WTF? those guys will be like 40....

[EuJazz]

1.Steve Nash
2.Dwyane Wade
3.Amare Stoudemire
4.Shaquille O Neal
5.Ray Allen
6.Dwight Howard
7.Michael Redd
8.Raja Bell

This is an unintelligent list.

[lakers-city]

some do some dont, (ever hear of robert parrish?) And Kobe>Dirk is not a given right now.

parish and kareem are anomalies, centers usually decline around 32-33 while guards can play really well until their late 30's

[Zombles]

Robert Parish is an exception but on average I will bet anything that guards have a much longer career than big men. Its almost common sense. It is a given that Kobe > Dirk right now and anyone with a brain will tell you the same.

Kobe has better individual talent but if I'm trying to win it all for a single year I'd rather start with Dirk.

[THE SHAQ FACTOR]

1. dywane wade
2. lebron jams
3. kobe
4. t mac
5. howard
6. jorden farmer
7. ak 47
8. melo

[Don Cheto]

WTF? those guys will be like 40....

Steve Nash:

2005 MVP
2006 MVP



Shaquille O Neal:

4-time NBA Champion: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006
3-time NBA Finals MVP: 2000, 2001, 2002

[EuJazz]

6. jorden farmer

LMAO!


Steve Nash:

2005 MVP
2006 MVP

Undeserved.
Undeserved.


Shaquille O Neal:

4-time NBA Champion: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006
3-time NBA Finals MVP: 2000, 2001, 2002

Notice how he didn't get an MVP the 4th time? Because he's obviously declining. You're arguing with yourself.

[XxNeXuSxX]

Steve Nash:

2005 MVP
2006 MVP



Shaquille O Neal:

4-time NBA Champion: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006
3-time NBA Finals MVP: 2000, 2001, 2002
And that changes the fact they wouldn't have declined? (Not to mention Shaq already has.) Don't be stupid, Shaq at 34 is clearly a 16/8 guy, at 40... Let's say he won't be a finals MVP.

[sydneyking]

Iggy :roll:

This is pointless but I'll do it anyway. In no order:

LeBron
Melo
Wade
Yao
Dwight
Chris Paul
Greg Oden
Kobe (wild guess)

[EuJazz]

Here's my top 8 in 5 years:

1. LeBron





2. Who cares
3. Who cares
4. Who cares
5. Doesn't matter
6. Insignificant
7. Got dunked on by LeBron
8. Wise LeBron

[raiderfan19]

Robert Parish is an exception but on average I will bet anything that guards have a much longer career than big men. Its almost common sense. It is a given that Kobe > Dirk right now and anyone with a brain will tell you the same.
Its not a given by any stretch of the imagination.

[Don Cheto]

1. dywane wade
2. lebron jams
3. kobe
4. t mac
5. howard
6. jorden farmer
7. ak 47
8. melo
The Shaq Factor check your private messages. I have a message for you concerning your picks.

[AKADS]

Not a fan of Wade?

I don't think his body will handle his lack of Jump Shot. He is not AI. He needs to continue his Jump Shot. And I am not listening to the whole Jordan wasn't a good shooter garbage, Jordan was one of the best post players in the NBA and had the ability to attack any weakness his defender had,

[XxNeXuSxX]

The Shaq Factor check your private messages. I have a message for you concerning your picks.
I think we figured out who Don Cheto is...

[AKADS]

Here is one for you

PG
Deron
Paul
Felton
Hinrich
Jameer
TJ Ford
Ridnour
Tony Parker

SG
Joe Johnson
Wade
Gilbo
JRich
Kobe
Kevin Martin
Roy
Iggy

SF
LeBron
Melo
Josh Howard
Gragner
Gay
Butler
Deng
Odom

PF
Bosh
Emeka
Boozer
Villy
Marvin Williams
Hasslem
Brand
Frye??

C
Dwight
Yoa
Amare
Oden
Bynum
Darko
Bogut
Kristic

Others with a shot. Durrant, Young, Rose, OJ Mayo, Bargnani, Foye, Ty Thomas,

[Younggrease]

Kobe has better individual talent but if I'm trying to win it all for a single year I'd rather start with Dirk.


thats funny... What happens if he runs into big bad Haslem. Dirk is soft and he is the last superstar i pick if im trying to win it all

[THE SHAQ FACTOR]

I think we figured out who Don Cheto is...

hey buddy dont counfuse me for another poster in ths mb. i don deserv to be compard to any1 else on this bored.

[AKADS]

If your trying to win it all there is only 1 logical pick right now.



The best player in basketball. Tim Duncan

[Don Cheto]

I think we figured out who Don Cheto is...
Why would I send a message to myself? :confusedshrug: Plus I just sent a few more private messages to other forumers in this thread concerning their picks. Check your pm nexus. I have a bone to pick with you.:mad:

[A Roc 23]

We should talk about this after the next 2 drafts. I promise you Derrick Rose will be better then guys like Felton and Jameer. Kevin Durant will also be a lot better then guys like Gay or Granger.

AKADS I don't really like your list. God save the NBA if Frye, Gooden and Wilcox are top 8 PFs.

[AKADS]

I drew a blank a PF. Centers were easiest list though.

[Don Cheto]

Don't be stupid, Shaq at 34 is clearly a 16/8 guy, at 40... Let's say he won't be a finals MVP.

Is this a joke reply? Relating to the thread topic, he's won multiple championships within the last 5 years. End of discussion.

[A Roc 23]

I drew a blank a PF. Centers were easiest list though.

I like your add-ons at least. Props for including Young, the future SF for the PHX Suns. :rockon:

[RidonKs]

It's the 8 best guys five years from now, not in the past five years.

[lakers-city]

no mention of amare ?

[THE SHAQ FACTOR]

no mention of amare ?

amare is washed up, after his ingury he will neva return to elite status. he has lost his explosivness that h e had two yaers ago.

amare=:violin:

[AKADS]

I like your add-ons at least. Props for including Young, the future SF for the PHX Suns. :rockon:
I know we all ripp on the how weak the Center position is but with the likes of

Bynum
Howard
Yoa
Kristic
Darko
Amare
Bogut

THen the young guys up in Seattle, Pryzbilla, Kwame, Curry, Chandler, Varejao,

Future first rounders like Oden, Hasheem Thabeet (Top 5 in '08), Hawes (Good Canadian Kid I believe)

There are some good young prospects there.

[XxNeXuSxX]

Why would I send a message to myself? :confusedshrug: Plus I just sent a few more private messages to other forumers in this thread concerning their picks. Check your pm nexus. I have a bone to pick with you.:mad:

1.My PM's are full, I currently am beating the system with 51 pm's out of a max of 50 :pimp: So yeah, I didn't get your pm.

2. I never said you were "The Shaq Factor", you are clearly someone else. We both know you (Begins with an 'H')

[LakersDynasty]

1.Steve Nash
2.Dwyane Wade
3.Amare Stoudemire
4.Shaquille O Neal
5.Ray Allen
6.Dwight Howard
7.Michael Redd
8.Raja Bell
Idiot.

[XxNeXuSxX]

Is this a joke reply? Relating to the thread topic, he's won multiple championships within the last 5 years. End of discussion.

Are you a joke persona? Do you know how to read? In 5 years is NOT the same as in the last 5 years.

[Silent Mav]

1.My PM's are full, I currently am beating the system with 51 pm's out of a max of 50 :pimp: So yeah, I didn't get your pm.

2. I never said you were "The Shaq Factor", you are clearly someone else. We both know you (Begins with an 'H')

hmm I wonder

[Don Cheto]

Do you know how to read? In 5 years is NOT the same as in the last 5 years.
hmm...my mistake guys. I read the title ''8 best players in the last 5 years''. I'm too smooth to be embarrassed anyways.

No biggie I'll just re-post a new updated list in a second.

[EuJazz]

hmm...my mistake guys. I read the title ''8 best players in the last 5 years''. I'm too smooth to be embarrassed anyways.

No biggie I'll just re-post a new updated list in a second.

Wait, so Steve Nash is the best player in the last 5 years still? And Ray Allen and RAJA freaking BELL are top 8?

You still define the word 'stoo-pid.'

[IlliniFan]

1.My PM's are full, I currently am beating the system with 51 pm's out of a max of 50 :pimp: So yeah, I didn't get your pm.

2. I never said you were "The Shaq Factor", you are clearly someone else. We both know you (Begins with an 'H')
*cough helige cough*

[TheGame414]

Best PGs in five years:

1. Chris Paul (could be an MVP by then)
2. Deron Williams (multiple-time All-Star in five years)
3. Derrick Rose (Steve Francis's athleticism with Deron Williams' mindset)
4. O.J. Mayo (Like an evolutionary Chauncey Billups)
5. Shaun Livingston (Isn't progressing like everyone thought, but will still be great)
6. Kirk Hinrich (maybe never an All-Star, but one of the league's most solid PGs)
7. Jameer Nelson (see above)
8. Steve Nash (If he hasn't retired)
9. Javaris Crittendon (Best college prospect at the position)
10. Jordan Farmar (Starter by next year?)

Best SGs:

1. Dwyane Wade (Will be toward the end of his prime)
2. Kobe Bryant (Past his prime by then, but here's guessing he has his fourth ring by now also)
3. Eric Gordon (although here's hoping he is badly injured by then, he's the most brilliant scorer in the nation not currently in the NBA)
4. Gilbert Arenas (still consider him a 2)
5. Joe Johnson (Developing into a true superstar)
6. Kevin Martin (League's most improved player)
7. Brandon Roy (Still think he's the best player in this year's draft)
8. Daquan Cook (Will be immediate impact whenever he's in the NBA)
9. Michael Redd (Could still be in his prime by then, but I don't think his 30 ppg days will last)
10. Ben Gordon (Probably too streaky to ever be much better than he is now)



Best SFs:

1. LeBron James (Duh)
2. Carmelo Anthony (Duh)
3. Kevin Durant (Well, the first three were easy, at least)
4. Luol Deng (Potential 25 ppg scorer by then)
5. Adam Morrison (Started slow the first few games, but has been impressive overall)
6. Rudy Gay (May never live up to his ability, but can be very good even if he doesn't)
7. Andre Igoudalia (Ditto)
8. Paul Pierce (Will be past his prime, but still productive)
9. Julian Wright (Even if he can't shoot, he's at the very least a taller version of Iggy)
10. Andres Nocioni (Probably won't be on same team as Deng for long)

Best PFs:

1. Chris Bosh (I hope his career path doesn't follow Garnett's, but I think it will)
2. Carlos Boozer (Deron and Boozer the new Stockton and Malone?)
3. Elton Brand (I don't see him falling off much over the next few years)
4. Dirk Nowitzki (Could still be one of the 4-5 best players in the NBA; I'm just guessing he falls off a little)
5. Tim Duncan (Already slowing down a little, but'll still be good)
6. Kevin Garnett (Ditto, although he could be done by now)
7. Brandan Wright (He's like a smaller Bosh; has the wingspan of a condor)
8. Zach Randolph (As Aldridge and Roy develop, his 25 ppg days will end)
9. Tyler Hansbrough (Plays harder than anyone I've ever seen)
10. Joakim Noah (Next Marcus Camby, maybe)

Best Cs:

1. Greg Oden (Nice college debut: 14 points, 10 boards, 5 blocks off the bench)
2. Dwight Howard (May be nicknamed 20/20 by then)
3. Yao Ming (The best right now)
4. Amare Stoudemire (Starting to regain old explosiveness)
5. Emeka Okafor (Developing into the dominant shotblocker/rebounder I thought he'd be)
6. Pau Gasol (Will be in his prime, still)
7. Andrew Bynum (Progressing faster than I thought)
8. Al Horford (My favorite player in college basketball)
9. Lamarcus Aldridge (My favorite player in college basketball last year)
10. Jermaine O'Neal (I'm getting bored of typing stuff)

[EuJazz]

Greg Oden (Nice college debut: 14 points, 10 boards, 5 blocks off the bench)

Now I expect Oden to be one of the best centers in the NBA when he hits the league (if not the best), but I'm still waiting for his performance against a team that isn't Valpo.

[raiderfan19]

no devin harris on the pgs list? josh howard could get some love on the sfs list too...

[EuJazz]

no devin harris on the pgs list? josh howard could get some love on the sfs list too...

Should your screen name be "MavsFan" instead? ;)

[A Roc 23]

Should your screen name be "MavsFan" instead? ;)

He's definately right about Josh Howard though, no way is Noiconi or Gay ever going to be better then him. Game's predictions are pretty much his educated guess, because he is assuming A LOT of things.

[raiderfan19]

Should your screen name be "MavsFan" instead? ;)
oh i am a HUGE mavs fan. No question about that...

[TheGame414]

Game's predictions are pretty much his educated guess, because he is assuming A LOT of things.Exactly. When you're talking about five years from now, that's all you can do.

And I totally forgot Josh Howard. No excuse for that; I would've had him at No. 5 at worst, probably No. 4. I always forget someone obvious. Keep in mind, this was pretty much off the top of my head.

Devin Harris, though.....he's one of my all-time favorite college players but I don't know who on my list I'd take him over.

[bumpyknucks]

Unless I just repeatedly missed his name, I dont think Thegame mentioned Caron Butler at all. I really think he

[raiderfan19]

Exactly. When you're talking about five years from now, that's all you can do.

And I totally forgot Josh Howard. No excuse for that; I would've had him at No. 5 at worst, probably No. 4. I always forget someone obvious. Keep in mind, this was pretty much off the top of my head.

Devin Harris, though.....he's one of my all-time favorite college players but I don't know who on my list I'd take him over.
devin is the 3rd best player on the mavs right now. I dont care what the stats say. Hes better than Livingston and to be honest its not close. Livingston has alot of potential and i still think he will be a star but devin is getting there quicker than him. Nash will most likely be retired at that point and jordan farmar over devin is just funny. I also wouldnt put anyone besides maybe oj mayo who isnt in the nba ahead of devin.

[JSub]

WTF? those guys will be like 40....

Pay that clown no attention. I havent read a single sensible post from him.

[TheGame414]

[quote]Unless I just repeatedly missed his name, I dont think Thegame mentioned Caron Butler at all. I really think he

[AKADS]

I just want to say me and Game went out and posted our lists. Everyone is welcome to do the same. This is all opinion and as long as you have a reason for your opinion your not wrong,

[AKADS]

bump

[Jailblazers7]

Best PGs in five years:

1. Chris Paul (Maybe he can sneak an MVP away for Lebron)
2. Deron Williams (Will be the man on the Jazz)
3. Derrick Rose (Extremely athletic and unselfish)
4. O.J. Mayo (Game is made for the NBA)
5. Kirk Hinrich (plays great d and will run the team efficiently)
6. Shaun Livingston (has vision and will hopefuly hit the weights)
7. Jameer Nelson (Will be very solid)
8. Mike Conley (Good leader and assist man)
9. Javaris Crittendon (love watching him and Thad Young play at G Tech)
10. Jordan Farmar (looks mature for a rookie)

Best SGs:

1. Dwyane Wade (will be in his prime and will have a jumper)
2. Kobe Bryant (he will still produce big)
3. Eric Gordon (scoring machine)
4. Gilbert Arenas (Will hopefully have better shot selction and passing)
5. Joe Johnson (will be a superstar)
6. Brandon Roy (Best overall player from his draft)
7. Daquan Cook (Tremendous athlete with tons of skill i love his game)
8. Kevin Martin (Good shooter will lead the Kings)
9. Michael Redd (Will still be a good shooter/scorer)
10. Wayne Ellington (Silky scorer and good rebounder for his size)

Best SFs:

1. LeBron James (Obvious)
2. Carmelo Anthony (Ditto)
3. Kevin Durant (Lights out scorer; will avg. around 25 ppg and 8 rpg)
4. Andre Igoudala (Hopefully will develop an offensive game)
5. Adam Morrison (Will score a lot but not much else)
6. Luol Deng (Has potential but may never realize it)
7. Rudy Gay (Could be a star in the league)
8. Thaddeus Young (Athletic lefty could be huge on offense)
9. Julian Wright (Defensive presence but no jumper think Gerald Wallace)
10. Chase Budinger (Very athletic and good shooter)

Best PFs:

1. Chris Bosh (KG-type player)
2. Dirk Nowitzki (Still be draining 3's)
3. Tim Duncan (Old but will be very crafty)
4. Elton Brand (Hopefully this year is a fluke very consistent)
5. Kevin Garnett (Will be here if he doesnt give up by now)
6. Carlos Boozer (Deron and Booz will be a killer 1, 2 duo)
7. Brandan Wright (Long and athletic he fits the NBA game)
8. Joakim Noah (Huge shot blocking and rebounding not sold on offense)
9. Tyler Hansbrough (Loves to bang underneath)
10. Al Horford (Athletic and runs the floor well)

Best Cs:

1. Greg Oden (Will be a dominant force)
2. Dwight Howard (Will avg around 20 and 16; 20/20 nights will be often)
3. Yao Ming (Best offensive big)
4. Amare Stoudemire (Shown signs of explosiveness)
5. Emeka Okafor (Dominant shot blocker and rebounder)
6. Pau Gasol (Still be a force down low)
7. Andrew Bynum (Will mature into a good shot blocker and post scorer)
8. Andris Beidrinis (Shown potetnial this year)
9. Lamarcus Aldridge (Long athletic big man)
10. Aaron Gray (I couldnt think so i went with the homer pick)

[dejordan]

1. Bron
2. Melo
3. Wade
4. Dwight Howard
5. CP3
6. Deron
7. Bosh
8. Oden
this list looks pretty much dead on. i'd like to see more of oden, and howard's post game needs to develop, but from what we know now, these are most likely the top 8 players 5 years from now, maybe not this order exactly, but these guys.

[O.J A 6'4Mamba]

1.Steve Nash
2.Dwyane Wade
3.Amare Stoudemire
4.Shaquille O Neal
5.Ray Allen
6.Dwight Howard
7.Michael Redd
8.Raja Bell


1. dywane wade
2. lebron jams
3. kobe
4. t mac
5. howard
6. jorden farmer
7. ak 47
8. melo

:roll:



We should talk about this after the next 2 drafts. I promise you Derrick Rose will be better then guys like Felton and Jameer. Kevin Durant will also be a lot better then guys like Gay or Granger.

AKADS I don't really like your list. God save the NBA if Frye, Gooden and Wilcox are top 8 PFs.

:applause:


these threads are hilarious. props to jailblazer and the game for having somewhat of a respectable list.

[RazorBaLade]

some do some dont, (ever hear of robert parrish?) And Kobe>Dirk is not a given right now.

lmao

[CanYouDigIt]

:roll:

[CanYouDigIt]

Best SFs:

1. LeBron James (Obvious)
2. Carmelo Anthony (Ditto)
3. Kevin Durant (Lights out scorer; will avg. around 25 ppg and 8 rpg)
4. Andre Igoudala (Hopefully will develop an offensive game)
5. Adam Morrison (Will score a lot but not much else)
6. Luol Deng (Has potential but may never realize it)
7. Rudy Gay (Could be a star in the league)
8. Thaddeus Young (Athletic lefty could be huge on offense)
9. Julian Wright (Defensive presence but no jumper think Gerald Wallace)
10. Chase Budinger (Very athletic and good shooter)


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHDAAHAHSHSAHGDAHUAIFHAIUH

:roll:

[SamuraiSWISH]

Since 2005?

1) LeBron
2) Kobe
3) Wade
4) Durant
5) CP3
6) Garnett
7) Dwight
8) Duncan

HM: Rose / Westbrook / Gasol / Dirk

[arifgokcen]

Since 2005?

1) LeBron
2) Kobe
3) Wade
4) Durant
5) CP3
6) Garnett
7) Dwight
8) Duncan

HM: Rose / Westbrook / Gasol / Dirk

Dude read the thread title best players in 5 years.Epic bump after 7 years

[Cleverness]

Best PFs:

1. Chris Bosh (KG-type player)



http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/4fcd09d969bedd4645000007/chris-bosh-face-gif.gif

[branslowski]

No shock that pre LeBron stans Chris Bosh is mentioned multiple times, was a beast before playing with ball controlling LeBron.

No shock that Gasol barely got discussed pre Kobe. After Kobe? Kobe haters started changing history to discredit Kobe.

[Jailblazers7]

:oldlol:

In my defense, I was 16 years old in 2006.

[b1imtf]

:roll: :roll:

[Trollsmasher]

Here's my top 8 in 5 years:

1. LeBron





2. Who cares
3. Who cares
4. Who cares
5. Doesn't matter
6. Insignificant
7. Got dunked on by LeBron
8. Wise LeBron
The most accurate list:bowdown:

Top notch prediction

[chips93]

this goes to show how difficult the nba is to predict. guys like paul george, steph curry, russell westbrook were all nobodies before they got to college

[alenleomessi]

:oldlol:

In my defense, I was 16 years old in 2006.
yours arent that bad compared to those other posters

[Myth]

No shock that pre LeBron stans Chris Bosh is mentioned multiple times, was a beast before playing with ball controlling LeBron.

No shock that Gasol barely got discussed pre Kobe. After Kobe? Kobe haters started changing history to discredit Kobe.

I don't think anybody ever had Gasol top 8 players in the league, even when he got a lot of credit on the Lakers :confusedshrug:

[Papaya Petee]

I would say in 2011 the best 8 players were

LeBron
Wade
Dwight
Kobe
Durant
Rose
Dirk
Cp3

[LosBulls]

Here is one for you

PG
Deron
Paul
Felton
Hinrich
Jameer
TJ Ford
Ridnour
Tony Parker

SG
Joe Johnson
Wade
Gilbo
JRich
Kobe
Kevin Martin
Roy
Iggy

SF
LeBron
Melo
Josh Howard
Gragner
Gay
Butler
Deng
Odom

PF
Bosh
Emeka
Boozer
Villy
Marvin Williams
Hasslem
Brand
Frye??

C
Dwight
Yoa
Amare
Oden
Bynum
Darko
Bogut
Kristic

Others with a shot. Durrant, Young, Rose, OJ Mayo, Bargnani, Foye, Ty Thomas,

:facepalm

Just goes to show HOW BAD THE NBA WAS DURING THIS TIME.

This guy is also the only guy to predict Rose and Durant.

[Thorpesaurous]

Jailblazers is bordering on a Nostrodumas like performance with that list.

[Myth]

I would say in 2011 the best 8 players were

LeBron
Wade
Dwight
Kobe
Durant
Rose
Dirk
Cp3

Looks about right to me.

[Myth]

:facepalm

Just goes to show HOW BAD THE NBA WAS DURING THIS TIME.

This guy is also the only guy to predict Rose and Durant.

He actually had Rose and Durant out of the top 8 AT THEIR positions. I wouldn't give to much credit for that considering they were beasting at their age brackets. That is only like saying Wiggins has a chance at being top 8 of his position in 5 years.

[KyleKong]

Oh my how times have changed.

[I<3NBA]

Here's my top 8 in 5 years:

1. LeBron





2. Who cares
3. Who cares
4. Who cares
5. Doesn't matter
6. Insignificant
7. Got dunked on by LeBron
8. Wise LeBron
:bowdown:
we're not worthy!