The Debate: Best player in the NBA right now

[SureShot]

I have to go with Kobe Bryant, he just KILLS the other team, just flat our ruthless on the court. Lebron is #2, but i think he needs to lose the ridiculous headband, its holding back his mean streak.

 

[Australian made]

Yeah its def betwenn those two. Im going with Lebron though. Kobe is just a flat out ball hog. I think Lebron carries his team and gets best out of them like Jordan did with the bulls.

 

[vpower]

Yeah its def betwenn those two. Im going with Lebron though. Kobe is just a flat out ball hog. I think Lebron carries his team and gets best out of them like Jordan did with the bulls.

yes I agree... never have been a Kobe fan tho.. so maybe im just biased in this opinion

 

[SureShot]

Jordan was also a ball-hog in the same sense as Kobe. I would also have to say Kobe plays with a bunch of softies, so he almost needs to step it up. The way Kobe is playing now reminds me of the bulls/knicks series when Jordan just went f*cking nuts and just dunked and screamed at Ewing.

 

[Alexander]

It could really go either way. Kobe plays slightly better defense. Lebron's numbers are better. It's a toss-up. We'll have to see how they finish the season. I'd give it to Lebron though, admittedly due to Kobe's sh*t personality.

 

[WeakPoint]

I really like watching Dwight Howard. For a young guy hes got potential

 

[Alexander]

I really like watching Dwight Howard. For a young guy hes got potential

Easily an MVP candidate in the future, but not yet. The guy is a freak, good man too.

 

[SureShot]

Howard is definitely a freak, but he needs more of a mean streak in him.

 

[Alexander]

Very true, he's way too nice.

 

[SureShot]

I think obviously down the line Lebron will be known as one of the top 5 players of all time. He seems much more motivated this year and his defense is improving, but its definitely not as tenacious as Kobe's. At least Cleveland got rid of Hughes and Gooden though, it looked at times like James was ready to kill them during certain games.

 

[zbtboy]

a few weeks ago it would have been King James without a doubt. But KB has changed his game a bit now that Gausol is there, and for the better. He's starting to look for the open player more and is forcing less shots. As much as I cant stand him he is now playing like the best player in the NBA.

 

[SureShot]

Kobe just keeps making a case for himself, 17 in the 4th quarter last night at Sacto.

 

[WeakPoint]

KG will always be my favorite player of all time, the closest I lived to a NBA city was Minnesota but he still is my favorite after leaving. I'd have to pick him even though hes probably not the best.
I like watching Chris Paul.
Second favorite player Wally Szczerbiak, he pwns n00bs hard.

 

[Australian made]

Lebron just hit another 50. Im sticking with him.

 

[pistonpump]

havent watched or followed NBA much the past years but i dont like Kobe period. the way he plays, the way he looks, the way he acts.....sh1t. I will say he is a great player. Lebron is doing great in his progression. Ive always liked KG just because he is a guy id like on my team no matter what position i played. He can do it all for a big man and is totally unselfish all he cares about is the win. James would get my vote for best player this year.

 

[SureShot]

I came to my conclusion by who I would want to have the ball in the 4th quarter while my team is down. The answer hands down is Kobe. The same cannot be said for KG, although he is a great player. Lebron last night though made the knicks just look stupid, he is not far behind kobe.

 

[pistonpump]

I came to my conclusion by who I would want to have the ball in the 4th quarter while my team is down. The answer hands down is Kobe. The same cannot be said for KG, although he is a great player. Lebron last night though made the knicks just look stupid, he is not far behind kobe.

thats true. I mean kobe is a clutch player like him or not....he has the guts to take the final shot miss or make.

 

[Alexander]

I came to my conclusion by who I would want to have the ball in the 4th quarter while my team is down. The answer hands down is Kobe. The same cannot be said for KG, although he is a great player. Lebron last night though made the knicks just look stupid, he is not far behind kobe.

Daggers.........

 

[dlew308]

kobe...he has the skills to lay back until the 4th Q and takeover a game, basically outscoring the other team.

 

[SgtP]

right now its kobe hands down i think.

 

[ShakesAllDay]

I don't watch the NBA, but would you guys say that the top 10 NBA players are black? Def. not being racist... just another reason to justify that not all races are created equal.

I play basketball like a football player... against 13 year olds!!! ARGGGGHHH!!!

 

[zbtboy]

I came to my conclusion by who I would want to have the ball in the 4th quarter while my team is down. The answer hands down is Kobe. The same cannot be said for KG, although he is a great player. Lebron last night though made the knicks just look stupid, he is not far behind kobe.

Thats one way of looking at it. The other way is this: If you were starting a franchise which one player would take. IMO that would be James. Kobe isn't the most well liked player in NBA or even his own team. If Duncan was 5 years younger I would want him.

 

[Alexander]

I don't watch the NBA, but would you guys say that the top 10 NBA players are black? Def. not being racist... just another reason to justify that not all races are created equal.

I play basketball like a football player... against 13 year olds!!! ARGGGGHHH!!!

Nowitzki won the MVP last year, and Nash the 2 years before that, so whitey's aren't that bad.

 

[SureShot]

Kobe has the stronger supporting cast right now, Lebron though is carrying that sorry ass Cavs team, shades of Jordan Pre Pippen and Horace Grant days.

 

[Alexander]

Oh how I miss the Bulls in the 90's, especially watching Bill Cartwright shoot free throws.

 

[pistonpump]

Oh how I miss the Bulls in the 90's, especially watching Bill Cartwright shoot free throws.

me too man, me too...

 

[Australian made]

Nowitzki won the MVP last year, and Nash the 2 years before that, so whitey's aren't that bad.

Good point.

Can someone tell me.......is Jason Kidd a black man or a white man?

 

[Alexander]

Good point.

Can someone tell me.......is Jason Kidd a black man or a white man?

Is OREO politically correct? Sorry, I believe his father is black and his mother is white. Have you ever seen his son?
http://images.usatoday.com/sports/gallery/02nbafinals/05kiddskid.jpg What a head on this kid.

 

[Australian made]

thats a big head.

 

[pistonpump]

thats a big head.

thats what she said.

 

[Australian made]

thats what she said.

touche :lol:

 

[WeakPoint]

Lebron James is not alone, he has Wally to back him up.

 

[scoooter]

I have to go with Kobe Bryant, he just KILLS the other team, just flat our ruthless on the court. Lebron is #2, but i think he needs to lose the ridiculous headband, its holding back his mean streak.

Kobe X2. Got to see him in action at the Gaaarden, he's a freaking monster around the boards.

 

[MrBrightside]

LeBron James.

He leads Kobe in a whole 2+ rebounds, points, and assists/game.

 

[bryan4592]

Lebron James is not alone, he has Wally to back him up.

Speaking as a Timbewolves fan and Minneapolis native. Wally is WORTHLESS!! That was the best trade McHale has made. He plays no D, doesn't pass, doesn't rebound and takes up a lot of cap space. I can see why he's been traded 17 times in 2 years.

 

[bryan4592]

The best players gotta be LeBron and Kobe as #1 and #1a. Chris Paul has gotta be the MVP this year though. Hornets would be garbage without him. He's really fricken good too....

 

[pistonpump]

The best players gotta be LeBron and Kobe as #1 and #1a. Chris Paul has gotta be the MVP this year though. Hornets would be garbage without him. He's really fricken good too....

i thought he was on the blazers.....different guy i guess...

 

[Alexander]

i thought he was on the blazers.....different guy i guess...

You don't know who Chris Paul is? Good lord PP, I thought you watched a lot of basketball. Chris Paul is amazing, he does it all. He's a little undersized when it comes to defending bigger guards, but he makes up for it with craftiness. It's really a tough call as to who should win MVP. I can't believe people think KG should win, bwahaha. I wouldn't be disappointed to see Lebron, Kobe or Paul win.

 

[pistonpump]

You don't know who Chris Paul is? Good lord PP, I thought you watched a lot of basketball. Chris Paul is amazing, he does it all. He's a little undersized when it comes to defending bigger guards, but he makes up for it with craftiness. It's really a tough call as to who should win MVP. I can't believe people think KG should win, bwahaha. I wouldn't be disappointed to see Lebron, Kobe or Paul win.

naw, the past couple years i havent really watched any nba. I do know there is a guy on the blazers tearing sh1t up too, who is that then?

 

[Alexander]

Brandon Roy, somewhat similar names. I think he might be injured right now. Too bad being a few games over 500 won't do jack for you in the West. Portland might be nasty in the future, we'll see how Oden pans out.

 

[bryan4592]

Brandon Roy, somewhat similar names. I think he might be injured right now. Too bad being a few games over 500 won't do jack for you in the West. Portland might be nasty in the future, we'll see how Oden pans out.

I think Oden is gonna be a real solid pro Not Dwight Howard but a real solid pro. The Blazers are going to have a lot of guys who can score, which will take some of the pressure off of him until his offensive game develops. He should be a beast down in the block on the defensive end right away. He seems to get it as a defender.

 

[Chad]

what the hell is this NBA you all speak of????

 

[psychobabble]

Jordan was also a ball-hog in the same sense as Kobe. I would also have to say Kobe plays with a bunch of softies, so he almost needs to step it up. The way Kobe is playing now reminds me of the bulls/knicks series when Jordan just went f*cking nuts and just dunked and screamed at Ewing.

couldnt have said it better my self ..do a research people, jordan holds the most shots per game attempt

kobe is the best player in nba right now hands down, ever since the addition of pau(healthy) his numbers in assits have gone way up

eh stupid lakers need to get healthy

 

[Alexander]

couldnt have said it better my self ..do a research people, jordan holds the most shots per game attempt

kobe is the best player in nba right now hands down, ever since the addition of pau(healthy) his numbers in assits have gone way up

eh stupid lakers need to get healthy

You think people don't know that Jordan was a ball hog? That is some of the most basic basketball knowledge their is. He was also better than Kobe in every way. I doubt we'll ever see a game as beautiful as Jordan's again.

I don't think you can say Kobe is hands down the best player in the NBA right now. He's up there, but saying hands down is pretty ridiculous. Lebron has better stats than him in virtually everything that matters.

 

[bryan4592]

You think people don't know that Jordan was a ball hog? That is some of the most basic basketball knowledge their is. He was also better than Kobe in every way. I doubt we'll ever see a game as beautiful as Jordan's again.

I don't think you can say Kobe is hands down the best player in the NBA right now. He's up there, but saying hands down is pretty ridiculous. Lebron has better stats than him in virtually everything that matters.

LeBron doesnt have much help either...

 

[Alexander]

LeBron doesnt have much help either...

That's true, but before Gasol came to LA, Kobe didn't have much either, but his stats were the same. All I'm saying is that it's very close. I don't think it's accurate to say that Kobe is hands down the best.

 

[WeakPoint]

WOAH...Wally owns. I don't care what anyone says!

 

[Alexander]

WOAH...Wally owns. I don't care what anyone says!

You might be the first Wally lover I've ever encountered. He can make an open jumper and that's about it.

 

[bryan4592]

You might be the first Wally lover I've ever encountered. He can make an open jumper and that's about it.

Every Timberwolves fan is a fan of Wally. Now that he's gone. He's garbage.

 

[bryan4592]

That's true, but before Gasol came to LA, Kobe didn't have much either, but his stats were the same. All I'm saying is that it's very close. I don't think it's accurate to say that Kobe is hands down the best.

I can't even decide who I think is better. THey are both at the top by themselves.

Lamar Odom is much much better than anyone Lebron has played with.