<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>1) Vince Carter, New Jersey NetsCarter's incredible dunks and power moves to the hole used to lift fans out of their seats ... the only things he raises now are eyebrows with his fake injuries and outrageous shot selection. The worst thing about the latter is that his 25-foot heaves actually go in sometimes, and that's not helping anybody. It used to be that you could scare Carter away from attacking the rim with a shove or a body block here and there -- now mere eye contact sends VC into "chuck" mode.2) Wally Szczerbiak, Minnesota TimberwolvesDon't touch the hair, man. Szczerbiak's prima donna play is suited more for pickup games in Beverly Hills than in the NBA. Wally carries an air of entitlement on the court, asserting himself on offense despite not contributing a lick of defense nor offering so much as passing glance at the glass. Could take a page from teammate Fred Hoiberg, who contributes just as much as Szczerbiak and loves the game so much he's willing to try and play with a pacemaker.3) Michael Olowokandi, Minnesota TimberwolvesAfter seven years it's clear the Kandi Man can't and never will. Despite his innate ability and prototypical size, Olowokandi is the ultimate sheep in wolf's clothing. Since he picked up the game late in life, Olowokandi had everything handed to him pretty quickly for his obvious physical attributes and thus never had to earn anything on the court. That's all changed in the NBA, where guys of his size and skill level are more common, and Olowokandi has shown no desire to improve.4) Channing Frye, New York KnicksThe 2005 NBA Draft will go down in history for producing a vintage crop of softies: Charlie Villanueva, Rashad McCants, Fran Vazquez (if he ever shows up). But it's Frye who figures to infuriate NBA fans for years to come with his propensity to follow moments of dominance with long stretches of invisibility in the paint. One of the few big men in all of college basketball, Frye averaged 7.5 rebounds the past two years and it wasn't because he wanted to spread the wealth.5) Mo Taylor, New York Knicks"S" is for Sczerbiak, "O" is Olowokandi, "F" is for Frye and finally, "T" is for Taylor. Mo don't know hard work as evidenced by the 6-foot-9 "power" forward's career 4.8 rebound average in over 26 minutes per game. His single-game high in blocks last season was 2 ... same as Earl Boykins.6) Keith Van Horn, Dallas MavericksVan Horn may be the worst kind of soft: the one who doubts himself to the point of paralysis at the first sign of trouble. A couple of bricks, a missed defensive assignment or an errant pass are all enough for Van Horn to fold up his tent and head for the bench. And his flashes of brilliance make it all the more disheartening. Taking a page from the movie Swingers, Van Horn is money and he doesn't even know it.7) Jamal Crawford, New York KnicksAnd you thought Allan Houston played passively ... Crawford acts as if the area inside the arc is littered with land mines and he's wearing clown shoes. You'd think a deadeye marksman from deep would lead the league in three-point attempts the past two seasons, but it's Crawford, with an obscene 1,033 jacks. And when you consider that he hit only 350 of them for a putrid 33.9% accuracy, it's pretty hard to see what this frail fraud is bringing to the table.8) Jonathan Bender, Indiana PacersThe "next Kevin Garnett" has turned out to be the second coming of Brad Sellers. So why is everyone so patient with this wimp when he's never demonstrated any ability to withstand the physical requirements of the NBA? There's surely someone toiling in the CBA or in Europe who deserves Bender's spot in the NBA and his millions. We're talking about a guy who's missed 257 of a possible 492 games since joining the NBA and averaged 5.6 in the ones he dressed for.9) Pau Gasol, Memphis GrizzliesGasol's newest teammate, Damon Stoudamire, put it best when he implored the guy whose initials are PG to start playing R-rated basketball. He's only 25 but Gasol's career trajectory reads like a 35-year-old's as his rebound and block numbers have decreased each year since his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2001-02. Maybe that's why we get the feeling that Gasol will shrink rather blossom under the heat of added responsibility and public criticism this season.10) Cuttino Mobley, Sacramento KingsMobley's attempted more three-points shots than free throws the past four seasons and it's not like the guy is a late-game gunner: he consistently logs 3,000 minutes per year. Guys like Mobley didn't exist until 20 years ago and, no, this isn't an evolutionary step forward for the game of basketball.</div>Vince #1 :HAHAHA:
I'm loving Vince number 1. lol. But where is Jalen? He is probably the weakest defender in the League.
Vince is such a baby... fake injuries, poor play for a trade, not confident enough to drive in.it's sad. but you gotta love his highlights
How is Vince up there. I cant argue the Vince of Toronto last year, but since he has come to NJ he has been anything but soft..
Vince Carter the softest player in the NBA? Give me a break. The guy has been amazing on the defensive end over the last few months.
I still dont understand why Jalen isnt up there. IMO he is the softest player in the League. Arguably the worst defender and all he does on offense. Is shoot that weak little jumper or ball fake. Put the ball on the floor and then shoot.
Since he came to NJ he has been a guy willing to attack the basket and play hard nosed defense. He certainly isnt soft and his injuries havent bothered him since arriving in NJ..I cant say he didnt belong on that list in the late stages of his Toronto career, but in no way has he been soft while with the Nets..
I dont think Pau should be on the list. i'd be happy to replace him with antoine walker as well. i think Kieth Van Horn should be moved up the list as well. Peja Stojakovic and Hedo Turkoglu i think could be on the list too.
I dont think Dunny is that soft. He attacks sometimes and he plays hard quite a bit. Also Troy gets 10 rpg. Anyone who does that isnt soft.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Apr 11 2006, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I dont think Dunny is that soft. He attacks sometimes and he plays hard quite a bit. Also Troy gets 10 rpg. Anyone who does that isnt soft.</div>Stats don't tell the whole story, you have to watch Warriors games to see how soft these guys are.
Vince is soft, but he's not #1. My vote goes to KVH.and for Wally, this guy is way off on him. He is actually a decent defender despite popular belief. And he is tough too. hahaha, what a joke. Fred Hoiberg contributes as much as Wally? :HAHAHA: i didn't know Fred averaged 20 ppg on 50% shooting.
Peja Stojakovic, Van Horn, Wally Szerbiak, Ricky Davis, Michael Olawakandi, Eddie Griffin, Antoine Walker, Hedo Turkoglu, and Cuttino Mobley are my top 10.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballerman2112 @ Apr 12 2006, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>i want to know why mav fans and net fans get so dang offended at everything.......</div>are you saying mavsfan the person, or maverick fans in general?? i'm just wondering
