Best Player In The League:

[qrich]

Why is this question even asked? No doubtingly Tim Duncan is the best player in the league.

Why not LeBron? Why not Dwayne Wade? Why not Kobe Bryant? Why not Tracy McGrady? Why not Kevin Garnett? Why not Elton Brand? Why not Shaquille O'neal? Why not, I can continue but I'll stop right here.

Tim Duncan is easily the best player currently in the National Basketball Association. He may not be a flashy player, he may not fill the stat sheet the "exciting" way, but in his own way. Averaging nearly 22 points an outing, along with 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks while shooting 53%. Duncan is the quiet leader who doesn't care what people think of his game, instead he goes out there and leads his team. Any of those players I named earlier may have more talent then Duncan, but what most of them don't, is the intangibles. Duncan is not only a great leader, but he's a true friend with his team mates. You never hear anyone bad mouthing him, his attitude or anything. He always keeps a positive attitude no matter the situation, be it someone important being hurt, or coming off of a blow out loss. Duncan has all the qualities to be a leader, and he has shown it by leading his team to multiple finals, and winning it all.

Now, if the question was "Who will be the best player in a few years?", the answer again would have been very simple, "I Don't Know". There is no way you can determine who'll be the best in the league in two/three years because anything can happen. They may end up having some heart problems, they may get shot, you never know what will happen.

[r3bb]

Alright, how about the most talented player in the league?

I have to go with a tie between Lebron James and Allen Iverson on this. Both players have the ability to single-handedly take over a game and win for their team. Both have a superb ability to handle the ball and shoot it accurately. Most important of all, both players have an immense basketball IQ. They get their teammates involved and thrive under the spotlight, and both posess a competetive drive to win and the heart of a champion.

[qrich]

Most talented, d**n I need time to think between LeBron, AI and KG. KG can possibly play all 5 positions, LeBron is great, and so is AI. I'll make my mind up after my Clips game is over, although right now I'll go with AI.

[Change]

I don't think it's Duncan by a landslide at all. Take this into consideration... has Tim Duncan ever been on a non-steller perfect supporting team? I'm sure if you put some players like Shaq, Kobe, LeBron, Nash, and even Elton Brand in that spot they could do it too.

But as far as the "Best" player I think it is Kobe. This guy not only is the best offensive player in the league along with Iverson... He plays INCREDIBLE DEFENSE! I also think people forget that Kobe has JUST AS MANY RINGS AS DUNCAN! Why do people always forget this?!?!?

Kobe knew Shaq's reign was coming to an end after that 3rd and almost 4th championship so he probably thought to himself, "Now that my co-leader Shaq is going downhill, why not build around me, the most talented player in the leauge, for the future?" I don't think that was such a bad idea at all. I also don't think that Kobe forced anything. The reason why it failed is because their GM made some terrible aquisitions and trades and basicly has given Kobe a pitiful team to work with. I mean they have Odom (a third option), other than that who else do they have? Chris Mihm? Brian Cook? Sasha? Smush?

This roster (besides Kobe) looks like an NBDL roster. For him to be out of the NBA cellers is quite an achievment in my opinion.

Do you think Tim Duncan would be doing any better if he took Kobe's team right now?

I don't think so.

Tim Duncan is a faboulus team player and arguably the best, but I think he's at times overrated.

[nikejumpman23]

I would have to go with Allen Iverson then Lebron James in that order. Allen Iverson is leading his team to a division title which would give them a 3rd seed and a very good chance to beat a 6th seed this year which would be very important concidering that they now make the MVP decision after the 1st round. Allen Iverson is averaging 34 points 7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game, and shooting 45.2% from the field the best since his sophomore season. along with 2 steals per game. There is no doubt he should win the MVP this season. Steve Nash is having an exellent season stat wise but he plays very little defense. He is averaging a career high 18 ppg and over 10 assists with Stoudemire absent. When stoudemire returns it will be interesting how much his assists per game go up. There is a good chance he will win NBA's MVP award again although i would not agree.

[nikejumpman23]

I forgot about Kobe which is probably for the better. This guy is averaging 33.5 points per game. He is also shooting under 43% which is the second worst (rookie season) of his career. The guys team is in last place in the Pacific division. Team succes is very important to me when chosing an MVP so as you would guess he is not on the top of my list.

[nikejumpman23]

As for Duncan His stats a steadily decreasing over the last 5 season. I realize His teamates are getting better, but hes also not a young guy any more i dont think he will claim the NBA MVP trophy for the rest of his career