TOP 5 SG's Next Year

[G-train]

Wade
Bryant
Manu
JJ
Harden

[BankShot]

Prediction:

Harden has an awesome post-season, but in the end Ginobli reminds us how he's definitely an elite shooting guard with his playmaking, shooting, and defense.

No disrespect to Harden (who obviously is or should be molding his game after Ginobli's strengths).... but he's not quite there yet.

[MASH Transit]

Awful list.

I'm up for a laugh; explain.

[Stern]

EJ and Davis will lead the Hornets to the playoffs next season.

[LoneyROY7]

I'm up for a laugh; explain.

If you honestly believe Joe Johnson and a 35 year old Manu Ginobli will be better then Gordon (who will be "the man" in New Orleans), then I don't have much to discuss with you.

[BankShot]

EJ and Davis will lead the Hornets to the playoffs next season.

The West will be tough to crack the Top-8

(barring major injuries, and major trades/rebuilds)

Definite: Thunder/Lakers/Spurs/Clippers
Likely: Grizzlies/Nuggets/Mavs/Jazz

That leaves the Hornets (Gordon/Davis) fighting with Portland, Minnesota, and Houston to have the chance of overtaking a solid team in the playoffs.

Hope is good.... but I see it as extremely unlikely.

[BankShot]

If you honestly believe Joe Johnson and a 35 year old Manu Ginobli will be better then Gordon (who will be "the man" in New Orleans), then I don't have much to discuss with you.

Depends on if you're looking at pure statistical production, or actual on-court impact and versatility.

Of course a Sixth-Man Manu won't be putting up the numbers that a hopefully-healthy Gordon will be producing as "The Man" on a bad team.... but that doesn't mean he's a better 2-man.

[anthonyRandolph]

The West will be tough to crack the Top-8

(barring major injuries, and major trades/rebuilds)

Definite: Thunder/Lakers/Spurs/Clippers
Likely: Grizzlies/Nuggets/Mavs/Jazz

That leaves the Hornets (Gordon/Davis) fighting with Portland, Minnesota, and Houston to have the chance of overtaking a solid team in the playoffs.

Hope is good.... but I see it as extremely unlikely.

Hornets beat all those teams this year, not that it means much but with a very undermaned roster and all starters hurt at one point. 7-2 With Gordon in the line up beating Memphis, Nugs, Rockets, Jazz him a lone makes a big difference. Also be on the look out for AMINU next year

[joshwake]

Awful list.

eh? its a pretty good list imo.

[anthonyRandolph]

If you honestly believe Joe Johnson and a 35 year old Manu Ginobli will be better then Gordon (who will be "the man" in New Orleans), then I don't have much to discuss with you.

Wouldn't even waste my time.

[anthonyRandolph]

EJ and Davis will lead the Hornets to the playoffs next season.

[LoneyROY7]

Depends on if you're looking at pure statistical production, or actual on-court impact and versatility.

Of course a Sixth-Man Manu won't be putting up the numbers that a hopefully-healthy Gordon will be producing as "The Man" on a bad team.... but that doesn't mean he's a better 2-man.

The Hornets defeated Memphis, Utah, Phoenix, Denver, and Houston at the end of the season (Phoenix was season-opener) with Gordon, while they were fighting for their playoff lives.

I can guarantee you the Hornets won't be a bad team. Monty Williams is a fantastic coach, with some of the better defensive schemes in the league.

[LoneyROY7]

Hornets beat all those teams this year, not that it means much but with a very undermaned roster and all starters hurt at one point. 7-2 With Gordon in the line up beating Memphis, Nugs, Rockets, Jazz him a lone makes a big difference. Also be on the look out for AMINU next year

Hah, you beat me to it, bro. Good ISH.

[G-train]

If you honestly believe Joe Johnson and a 35 year old Manu Ginobli will be better then Gordon (who will be "the man" in New Orleans), then I don't have much to discuss with you.

So because he is the man he is a better player?
Not yet. Maybe in 13/14. He simply isn't as good as those 2 guys.

[anthonyRandolph]

The Hornets defeated Memphis, Utah, Phoenix, Denver, and Houston at the end of the season with Gordon, while they were each fighting for their playoff lives.

I can guarantee you the Hornets won't be a bad team. Monty Williams is a fantastic coach, with some of the better defensive schemes in the league.

Top 8 defense this year, with more talent it's going to be amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlwu8C3jqc

Gordon had his way with the Jazz.