Top 10 SFs in current NBA

[Kiddlovesnets]

Following this thread: Top 10 SGs in current NBA

1. Lebron James: Indeed, LBJ has improved himself into the best SF in NBA at such a young age. No doubt his tremendous skills, body strength and leadership is the key for the success of Cavs or probably his future new teams.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 31.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 8.7 apg

2. Ron Artest: Artest is one of the most underrated player in NBA, especially offensively. He can score 20+ ppg as the team's first option and defensively he's the best in current NBA. In a word, Artest deserves the No.2 SF in current league.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 21.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.9 apg

3. Carmelo Anthony: Melo is probably the best scoring SF in current league, but the lack of defense and leadership ability make him embarrassed compared to LBJ. Anthony is still young and sky is the limit for his potential.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 30.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.5 apg

4. Paul Pierce: Pierce eventually proved that he deserves a spot at top 5 SFs in current league and won the recent Final MVP. However, it's still not wise to say he's second only to LBJ due to the success of Boston Celtics last season.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 20.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 6.0 apg

5. Shawn Marion: Marion is actually an SF, yes, and a Top 5 SF. Marion is the best rebounder among those SFs and his excellent outside defense was the key to the Suns' success in recent years. Look how terrible the Suns are w/o Marion.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 19.6 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 2.1 apg

6. Caron Butler: Needless to say, Butler is the reason why the Wizards were able to make the play-off without Gilbert Arenas. Butler is able to score while his ability to pass and run the point is just outstanding as well. What a Point Forward!
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 22.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 6.7 apg

7. Rashard Lewis: Lewis has already proved how good he is as a Sonic. He's a decent shooter and the size advantage over smaller SFs makes him capable of scoring inside. Lewis is definitely the second best player in current Magic team.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 20.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.2 apg

8. Richard Jefferson: Someone used to say RJ won't be this good without Kidd, but he's definitely okay playing without a PG. RJ was leading the Nets in scoring last year and the loss of Jefferson might lead the Nets to a lottery spot.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 20.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.4 apg

9. Corey Maggette: Honestly, Maggette had been considerably underrated until he eventually managed to prove himself last season. He is able to penetrate and score inside while taking accurate jump shot. He's the hope for rebuilding Warriors.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 24.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.0 apg

10. Josh Smith: Josh Smith is an SF indeed just like Shawn Marion and his ability to defend and rebound is almost as good as the latter. Smith is still young and now he has gained a chance to break out --- 2009 is his contract year!
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 19.2 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.5 apg

Other Candidates: Andre Kirilenko, Josh Howard, Gerald Wallace, Lamar Odom and Tayshaun Prince.

[Godfather]

Following this thread: Top 10 SGs in current NBA

1. Lebron James: Indeed, LBJ has improved himself into the best SF in NBA at such a young age. No doubt his tremendous skills, body strength and leadership is the key for the success of Cavs or probably his future new teams.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 31.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 8.7 apg

2. Ron Artest: Artest is one of the most underrated player in NBA, especially offensively. He can score 20+ ppg as the team's first option and defensively he's the best in current NBA. In a word, Artest deserves the No.2 SF in current league.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 21.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.9 apg

3. Carmelo Anthony: Melo is probably the best scoring SF in current league, but the lack of defense and leadership ability make him embarrassed compared to LBJ. Anthony is still young and sky is the limit for his potential.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 30.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.5 apg

4. Paul Pierce: Pierce eventually proved that he deserves a spot at top 5 SFs in current league and won the recent Final MVP. However, it's still not wise to say he's second only to LBJ due to the success of Boston Celtics last season.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 20.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 6.0 apg

5. Shawn Marion: Marion is actually an SF, yes, and a Top 5 SF. Marion is the best rebounder among those SFs and his excellent outside defense was the key to the Suns' success in recent years. Look how terrible the Suns are w/o Marion.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 19.6 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 2.1 apg

6. Caron Butler: Needless to say, Butler is the reason why the Wizards were able to make the play-off without Gilbert Arenas. Butler is able to score while his ability to pass and run the point is just outstanding as well. What a Point Forward!
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 22.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 6.7 apg

7. Rashard Lewis: Lewis has already proved how good he is as a Sonic. He's a decent shooter and the size advantage over smaller SFs makes him capable of scoring inside. Lewis is definitely the second best player in current Magic team.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 20.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.2 apg

8. Richard Jefferson: Someone used to say RJ won't be this good without Kidd, but he's definitely okay playing without a PG. RJ was leading the Nets in scoring last year and the loss of Jefferson might lead the Nets to a lottery spot.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 20.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.4 apg

9. Corey Maggette: Honestly, Maggette had been considerably underrated until he eventually managed to prove himself last season. He is able to penetrate and score inside while taking accurate jump shot. He's the hope for rebuilding Warriors.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 24.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.0 apg

10. Josh Smith: Josh Smith is an SF indeed just like Shawn Marion and his ability to defend and rebound is almost as good as the latter. Smith is still young and now he has gained a chance to break out --- 2009 is his contract year!
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 19.2 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.5 apg

Other Candidates: Andre Kirilenko, Josh Howard, Gerald Wallace, Lamar Odom and Tayshaun Prince.

These rankings and stat predictions...Are simply terrible.

[J23]

These rankings and stat predictions...Are simply terrible.

Paul Pierce at 4 lol these rankings blow so much.

[Godfather]

Paul Pierce at 4 lol these rankings blow so much.

What do you expect the idiot said Manu was the second best SG in the NBA...

[Kiddlovesnets]

What do you expect the idiot said Manu was the second best SG in the NBA...

If Manu is not the second best SG the who is?

[Richie2k6]

2. Ron Artest: Artest is one of the most underrated player in NBA, especially offensively. He can score 20+ ppg as the team's first option and defensively he's the best in current NBA. In a word, Artest deserves the No.2 SF in current league.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 21.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.9 apg

3. Carmelo Anthony: Melo is probably the best scoring SF in current league, but the lack of defense and leadership ability make him embarrassed compared to LBJ. Anthony is still young and sky is the limit for his potential.
Predicted Stats For Next Season: 30.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.5 apg

You have got to be kidding me.

[Godfather]

If Manu is not the second best SG the who is?

I am not going to bring myself down to talk at your level. It is obvious you do not consistently watch NBA basketball or even have a clear understanding of basketball at all.

[ballinforkeeps]

josh smith isnt better than corey maggette? i already knew the list was garbage but wat a nice way to end it.

[CavemanDoctor]

Any list that doesn't have Pierce at 2 is simply wrong, sorry.

[Shep]

1. lebron james
2. carmelo anthony
3. caron butler
4. paul pierce
5. andre iguodala
6. ron artest
7. hedo turkoglu
8. stephen jackson
9. andrei kirilenko
10. josh howard

[Spudjjay]

Kiddlovesnets= Idiot

LeBron
Pierce
Carmelo
Artest
Butler

[Collie]

Don't really see Melo scoring 30 ppg, especially with AI on the team, and JR Smith looking to get a bigger role.

Also, Artest won't average 21 ppg. He only averaged 20 ppg for a full season once, and that's with virtually no other competition (K-Mart was injured). With Tmac and Yao, I expect him closer to 14-16 ppg.

And Pierce is 2nd best IMO. His numbers aren't as high because he doesn't need them to be.

[Rockets(T-mac)]

This thread is just as bad as the SG one.

[Connoisseur]

What do you expect the idiot said Manu was the second best SG in the NBA...

Manu is a pretty strong candidate for that title, as he's a proven winner, clutch player and decision maker. He was certainly the second best SG in my book these past couple of years.

[sawyersauce]

In a word, Artest deserves the No.2 SF in current league.

That's a long word.
I agree with Lebron being number one and thats about it. You're not completely out of the ball park but it could use some refining, particularly the stat predictions. They're very optimistic.