Most versatile player in the NBA

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting choppa22:</div><div class="quote_post">antoine walker is pretty versatile im suprised nobody has mentioned him but kg is the most versatile in the game today</div>

Versatile at what?

You don't trade a player who's versatile at scoring, on wise shot selection, defending, rebounding and making assists.

Antoine Walker is a "forward", yet his shot percentage is equal to that of a second-tier guard.

 

Garnett by far.

Close second is Andei Kirilenko. Remember to consider defense.

 

KG and TD are top of the pile by miles.

Some others that probably don't get the recognition for being as versatile as they are: 'Dre Miller, Brent Barry, Toni Kukoc, Jiri Welsch, Joe Johnson and Dion Glover.

 

When I think versatility, my mind flashes to the 80 finals, when Magic Johnson played all five positions in the course of the game. That being said, my top 3 versatile players:

1. KG - like Shape said, he can play all 5 positions well
2. Lebron - can swing from the 1 to the 4
3. AK47 - can play 2-5

I think versatile has gotta mean a guy that you could fit onto the most rosters, meaning that his style isn't repetitive with someone you've already got on your team. KG could join a team that has 2 of the 3 frontcourt spots filled and still play his game, same with AK, and Lebron could start at any of the backcourt spots or the 3.

No one else in the league can play so many positions well. Some switch between 3 positions often, but have definite weaknesses. And as Rocko said, you've gotta consider defense too.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting starman85:</div><div class="quote_post">When I think versatility, my mind flashes to the 80 finals, when Magic Johnson played all five positions in the course of the game. That being said, my top 3 versatile players:

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Magic moved from the 1 to the 5 and won the series for Los Angeles; I've never heard of such versatility in my life!

Not even Lebron could wear that many hats at once.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting sartre2025:</div><div class="quote_post">Magic moved from the 1 to the 5 and won the series for Los Angeles; I've never heard of such versatility in my life!

Not even Lebron could wear that many hats at once.</div>

Isn't that the truth! Man, the guy was really amazing. People think of versatile, big, but not necessarily the greatest athlete, when Magic comes to mind. But the Magic of '80 was truly explosive.

Matching up with Caldwell Jones at the tip off, fighting Darryl Dawkins for rebounds while playing the 4, then matching the Doctor move for move as a classic 3, overcoming the smaller Sixers shooting guards, and handling the ball at point while creating shots for Jamaal Wilkes(who also had a terrific game), that's the classic definition of 'doing it all.'

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting The Prophecy:</div><div class="quote_post">Kevin Garnett by far.</div>


I agree KG is the man.

 

KG is the obvious choice... Lamar Odom is also making his case, look at his rpg after he's moved to pf this year...

 

1. Kg
2. Odom
3. Ledron
4. Walker
5. T-mac
6. Melo

And If We Are Talking Versitility And Not Greatness Jared Jeffries

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">KG hands down, he is the only player in the league who can play all 5 positions well.</div>


Agreed, the best since Magic like the others mentioned. Garnett' versatiltly is his strongest arguement at the best player in the NBA. Isnt much question about that.

Gotta give it to Lebron (suddders), as well as AK47 .

 

I have to give it to KG. Kevin Garnett has always been among the league's most versatile players, but this year he's outdoing himself.

Not only is he averaging his usual 22.5 points a game, but in addition to that he fills up the box score with 13.0 rebounds (2nd in the NBA) and 5.7 assists (tops among NBA forwards) -- both career highs -- making him a nightly threat for a triple double. In fact, he and Chris Webber are the only NBA players averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

But how does he compare to the other top players? Are Garnett's averages more remarkable than Kobe Bryant's 29.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists? How about Webber's 23.9 points, 12.9 boards and 2.9 assists? And in the bigger picture, how unusual is it for a player to put together the kind of across-the-board stats Garnett is?

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AK1:</div><div class="quote_post">I have to give it to KG. Kevin Garnett has always been among the league's most versatile players, but this year he's outdoing himself.

Not only is he averaging his usual 22.5 points a game, but in addition to that he fills up the box score with 13.0 rebounds (2nd in the NBA) and 5.7 assists (tops among NBA forwards) -- both career highs -- making him a nightly threat for a triple double. In fact, he and Chris Webber are the only NBA players averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

But how does he compare to the other top players? Are Garnett's averages more remarkable than Kobe Bryant's 29.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists? How about Webber's 23.9 points, 12.9 boards and 2.9 assists? And in the bigger picture, how unusual is it for a player to put together the kind of across-the-board stats Garnett is?</div>


Good anaylsis, but you are a lil late on the numbers. Those look like last years numbers.