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TrailBlazerWA said 11/06, 02:03 AM
Rules: 1) Number your top 15 players in the Western Conference
2) List players in first argument
3) Arguements in the second and third round
4) Yao and T-Mac Dont count because theyre out for the year.


My Power Ranking:

1) Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
2) Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets
3) Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
4) Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
5) Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas MAvericks
6) Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
7) Steve Nash, Pheonix Suns
8) Brandon Roy, Portland TrailBlazers
9) Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
10) Kevin Martin, Sacremento Kings
11) Al Jefferson, Minnesota Timberwolves
12) Chauncey Billups, Denver Nuggets
13) Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
14) Amare Stoudamire, Pheonix Suns
15) Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs

TrailBlazerWA said 11/07, 01:08 AM
Kobe is the clear cut choice at number one. Best closer in the game. Most polished player on both sides of the ball in the ENTIRE league.

Melo is my choice here at 2. Guy is an absolute beast on the offensive side of the ball. Cant be defended one on one, still finds ways to beat you double teamed. One of a handful of players who can score 40+ and still have it be considered a quiet night. With the addition of Billups last year, hes growing on the defensive side of the ball too. Early front runner for MVP.

Chris Paul is 3. Purest point guard in the league. Great passer, scorer, leader, and stellar defense.

Deron Williams at 4. I feel him and Chris Paul are pretty much interchangable at 3 and 4 but I give the slight lead to Paul because hes a better defender. But both are superstars and olympic champions.

Dirk at 5 for both of us. Even despite having personal problems, dude still put up 35+ in the playoffs and is a complete offensive monster. One of the best back to the basket players in the league. Cant be guarded one on one.

Duncan at 6. Arguably the greatest PF of all time but age is catching up to him. Still a top 10 guy but not top 5.

More to Come. enjoy:)

TrailBlazerWA said 11/07, 11:44 PM
For people who are sleeping on Steve Nash watch out. the guy has not lost a step. If you think so, watch a Pheonix Suns game or, for that matter, watch sportscenters top 10 and youll see a bunch of Steve Nash. Guy is still elite.

Brandon Roy is top 10. He was an all-star last year. Has potential to be a triple double threat to go along with his double double ability. PLays solid D. He has the slight edge over Durant because hes more polished. To think, these two could have played together with Aldridge?

MArtin is a top 10 guy. Scores at will. MAkes the Kings semi-watchable. Not many players can do that lol.

Al Jefferson is a dominating center. Great rebounder and scorer. Awesome defense as well.

Manu is very streaky himsef. Good defense but injured way too frequently. He dont make this list in my book.

Tony rounds out my list. The guy s a great point guard but Pau Gasol is higher than him with his shooting stroke and good D. And Amare is a physical freak. Put him in a happy situation and he would be absolutely dominating.

And my last was focused alot on the players worth to their team and attributes combined. It wasnt easy and could go either way. Fun TD.