I would pick Kevin Garnett. Reasons being..He has and can do everything for his team. He rebounds, scores, plays defense, etc... He carried his team to the playoffs and leads the T-wolves in every statistical category. The fans will pay money to see him and he sells jerseys, so why not start up a team like that? Lebron James has put up great numbers and I still can't believe this guy is only 18. He sells out arenas and has really lived up to the hype. The Cavs just need better players surrounding him so they can get more wins. Shaq is arguable one of the best centers of all time. If he was younger, I would pick him in a heartbeat. Tim Duncan is another player that you would never go wrong picking. His style of game is based purely off fundamentals and he brings the same thing night in and night out. If you pick anyone along the lines of TD, KG, Lebron, Shaq, Dirk, Kobe, J Kidd, etc.. that isn't a bad thing. There is no wrong answer when selecting All-Stars.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting ObieCent:</div><div class="quote_post"><u>Top 10 List</u> 10. Jermaine O'neal--Easily one of the top 10 players in league. 9.Dirk Nowitzki-- Who can guard him? Didn't think so. 8.Tracy Mcgrady--Phenomonal player, but has not carried his team this year nor has he passed the 1st round 7.Vince Carter--Has proven himself by carrying this Raptors team. 6.Jason Kidd-- He makes everybody else on the court better. 5.Shaq-- Most Dominant player in the game today. 4.Kevin Garnett-- Best all around game in the league.He can post up and hit the J 3.Kobe Bryant-- Makes comparisons to MJ, great all-around player and has the skills to carry a team to the playoffs. 2.Tim Duncan--League MVP, need i say more? 1.Lebron James--Is already a star in this league at 18 years old and is one of the most popular players in the NBA, will sell many seats and get you "W"s</div> I LOVE your number nine. But honestly I would change KG with Lebron. I mean sure Lebron is young and all, but he just hasnt broken out just yet. IMO. Love your list though :mrgreen:
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ice Breaker:</div><div class="quote_post">I would pick Kevin Garnett. Reasons being..He has and can do everything for his team. He rebounds, scores, plays defense, etc... He carried his team to the playoffs and leads the T-wolves in every statistical category. The fans will pay money to see him and he sells jerseys, so why not start up a team like that? Lebron James has put up great numbers and I still can't believe this guy is only 18. He sells out arenas and has really lived up to the hype. The Cavs just need better players surrounding him so they can get more wins. Shaq is arguable one of the best centers of all time. If he was younger, I would pick him in a heartbeat. Tim Duncan is another player that you would never go wrong picking. His style of game is based purely off fundamentals and he brings the same thing night in and night out. If you pick anyone along the lines of TD, KG, Lebron, Shaq, Dirk, Kobe, J Kidd, etc.. that isn't a bad thing. There is no wrong answer when selecting All-Stars.</div> I had to re-read your post over and over again to make sure that you didn't mention T-Mac. Any particular reason for not picking him to build a team around knowing that you're a T-Mac fan? I was thinking if he has what it takes.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting InNETSweTrust:</div><div class="quote_post">I had to re-read your post over and over again to make sure that you didn't mention T-Mac. Any particular reason for not picking him to build a team around knowing that you're a T-Mac fan? I was thinking if he has what it takes.</div> He's a great player and I love his game..but I was thinking about it and he BARELY got the Magic in the playoffs last year. Being in the east, they could have easily been a top 5 team. McGrady could still make the list. He isn't a bad player and has the ability to do things some guys only dream about. He dropped 52 points against Denver and the Magic still lost. There is only so much one player could do but Tmac hasn't shown much leadership thus far to prove otherwise. Once his killer instinct kicks in, he'll rank higher on my list. The Magic are headed to the lottery and hopefully they can get a big man to help McGrady out.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting King James:</div><div class="quote_post">Well that is the pick twolvefan11, for the future. To say at this point he has not proven he can lead a team is, well funny. To say he will never do it is also a laugher. Just because it has taken KG so long to get out of the first, but if he would do it this year then you would take him, which means that Bron has plenty of time which I would not be worried about. KG would be my 2nd pick, I feel this is his MVP season, he is playing better than anyone else in my opinion. So I came out and said it, KG is the best player in the NBA.</div> lol, putting KG behind LeBron and then saying you would build a team around him sounds funny. Yes, he has lots of time of prove himself as a leader and a top player in the league, but this topic was posted YESTERDAY, you can't just go out and say LeBron if he hasn't proved himself of leading a team. So how are you just going to go out and build a team around him, and he hasn't even had time to progress himself in the NBA. What if he really can't lead a team? Then you messed up your whole franchise when you could have has players like KG, Duncan, Kobe. Better safe, then sorry.
I am going to go with Shaq. The man may be getting older, but he is too dominant. Put him around players with good work ethic like Malone, and you have a monster team.
Why can't I say that? Respect everyone's opinions, you are not "Dean Purple N Gold" There is nothing wrong with what I have said and many feel the same way, lay off the baiting, it's tired.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">lol, putting KG behind LeBron and then saying you would build a team around him sounds funny. Yes, he has lots of time of prove himself as a leader and a top player in the league, but this topic was posted YESTERDAY, you can't just go out and say LeBron if he hasn't proved himself of leading a team. So how are you just going to go out and build a team around him, and he hasn't even had time to progress himself in the NBA. What if he really can't lead a team? Then you messed up your whole franchise when you could have has players like KG, Duncan, Kobe. Better safe, then sorry.</div> The you live with it, eat humble pie and take solace in the fact you weren't afriad to take a risk. Of course if you wanted success now you'd take a proven star, but at the same time there's no guarantee you'll get the right mix of players around them anyway. LeBron has made the Cavs a better team, they're very young and will get better with experience. He's 18 too, if real life GMs were given this task I'm willing to bet 'Bron would be selected in the top 5, probably sooner.
well, its a shame that we cant find out what would end up working.. <font size="5"> IN MY OPINION</font> SHAQ might be the best pick for the "upcoming season" KG might be the best pick for a little bit down the road, 3 or 4 years LEBRON could be the best long-term pick but who knows, i guess we'll see what happens with the teams they are on now
Gotta go with my boy Tmac. Yes he's 1-16 this year(so far, likely gonna get worse) At least you know with Tmac leading you this year, that you will get another potential good player, because they'd be a lotto team. Likely a high lotto team to get a potential superstar to play next to him. KG and TD are my next 2 choices. Bron isn't a bad choice, but I'd wait on him. He could turn out like VC and have injury problems. I would rather have some "veterans" who haven't really had injury problems after playing at least 3 or 4 years in the league. (Bron hasn't either, but neither did VC)
Injuries can happen at any time, and yes you do stay away from a guy like VC, who going into this year has only played in 53 games per season. Using that as an excuse to pass on any you player could bite you in the you know what. I am sure you are aware of the Grant Hill situation now are ya?
I would take Tim Duncan. I know hes not flashy at all, but hes very consistent and he wins games. If you win games that sells tickets. Next in line would definitley be Kevin Garnett, and maybe LeBron James, they would both put people in the seats, and KG would obviously win some games.
Now that ive come to think of it, Kobe aside from his legal problems is probably the guy i want on my team to be the leader. He is young, and yet he is a seasoned vet. If Lebron can lead this team to the playoffs by his 3rd year without any other stars, id still chose him
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">lol, putting KG behind LeBron and then saying you would build a team around him sounds funny. Yes, he has lots of time of prove himself as a leader and a top player in the league, but this topic was posted YESTERDAY, you can't just go out and say LeBron if he hasn't proved himself of leading a team. So how are you just going to go out and build a team around him, and he hasn't even had time to progress himself in the NBA. What if he really can't lead a team? Then you messed up your whole franchise when you could have has players like KG, Duncan, Kobe. Better safe, then sorry.</div> I agree. If your gonna build around a player, why would you build around a rookie. He ain't God, and he ain't MJ in his prime. ---------- <font size="1">You have been <font color="Red">warned</font> many times about baiting, and you are being <font color="Red">warned</font> again. Knock it off. - KJ</font> ---------- Duncan, KG, Kobe, Iverson, Kidd... they all have been proven. LeBron hasn't even won 5 games.
I would take Kobe. He is, in my opinion, the best all around player in the game. He can pass, rebound, score, defend, everything. Once he gets going, he's very tough to stop. Plus, he's only 25 years old right now, so, you'd probably have him at least another 11 years. And, the way he's playing despite all the legal problems he's going through is just amazing. Not too mention he's averaging over 21 ppg this season despite being surrounded by hall of fame bound players. He's got the leadership capability I think, and, if all else fails and no one is doing anything, he can single-handedly take over the game. My number 2 pick, if I couldn't have Kobe, LeBron James in a heart beat. Talent beyond belief, already one of the best all around games, just an overall great player. Oh, and to top it off, the kid ain't even 19 yet. He's gonna be one of the best players in the game within 3-5 years, if not sooner, I think.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting King James:</div><div class="quote_post">Well that is the pick twolvefan11, for the future. To say at this point he has not proven he can lead a team is, well funny. To say he will never do it is also a laugher. Just because it has taken KG so long to get out of the first, but if he would do it this year then you would take him, which means that Bron has plenty of time which I would not be worried about. KG would be my 2nd pick, I feel this is his MVP season, he is playing better than anyone else in my opinion. So I came out and said it, KG is the best player in the NBA.</div> I didn't mean that he can't lead his team, I said he can't lead his team past the second round. I know very well that KG leads this team every year, and a lot of the time he was by himself, which is outstanding in the West. I know KG is the best player in the NBA, no one can guard him, he can play pretty much any postion. No power forward, small forward, or center is fast enough to guard him, no point guard or shooting guard is strong enough to post up against him. But as of right now, he is my second choice. As I have already stated, if I had a chance to win right way, I would. That's why I would chose Shaq.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MVPlaya:</div><div class="quote_post">I agree. If your gonna build around a player, why would you build around a rookie. He ain't God, and he ain't MJ in his prime. ---------- <font size="1">You have been <font color="Red">warned</font> many times about baiting, and you are being <font color="Red">warned</font> again. Knock it off. - KJ</font> ---------- Duncan, KG, Kobe, Iverson, Kidd... they all have been proven. LeBron hasn't even won 5 games.</div> KING JAMES, WHAT ARE YOU DOIN EDITING MY MESSAGES? I'M NOT EVEN TALKIN TO YOU. Damn man you got some problems or somethin, I'm not even TALKIN to you. If I wanted to, I would have said your name or quoted you... damn man stop editing my messages and gettin mad for no reason... You can edit my messages if you think I bait, but when you really bait, nobody gonna edit yours. CHILL HOMIE.
