spursistan
01-16-2016, 04:42 PM
5. Which other active players should currently or eventually be in the top 10?
Doolittle: Given his trajectory of improvement and his status as the Spurs' best player, it's easy to envision Kawhi Leonard (http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fnba%2Fplayer%2F_%2F id%2F6450%2Fkawhi-leonard) hitting the top 20. It helps that he plays in an era when we have the metrics to properly appreciate his performances.
Elhassan: Currently? Nobody. Eventually? I can see Kawhi Leonard or Paul George (http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fnba%2Fplayer%2F_%2F id%2F4251%2Fpaul-george) putting together a resume that places them in that rarified air. While Leonard has the advantage of playing for a better team (already having a ring and an NBA Finals MVP on his side), George will more than likely have the better career numbers, as well as memorable moments that convince people that he "did it on his own."
Pelton: Paul Pierce would be in my top 10. His postseason track record is nearly as impressive as Worthy's, and he was a far more accomplished player during the regular season. Kawhi Leonard also seems to be on track to crack the top 10 if he maintains this season's improvement throughout his prime years.
Thorpe: It's fair to target Kawhi Leonard, who should only grow in stature as the Spurs move from the big three to a new edition built around Leonard andLaMarcus Aldridge (http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fnba%2Fplayer%2F_%2F id%2F2983%2Flamarcus-aldridge). Elite shooters who are world-class perimeter defenders, have a great motor and know how to play are extremely rare men indeed.
Windhorst: I already mentioned Pierce. The sky is the limit for Kawhi Leonard. He already has one NBA Finals MVP and he has Pop coaching him. If they stick together, who knows? Leonard has the kind of talent and temperament to have an all-time great career.
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/page/nbarankSFdebate/5-5-experts-all-top-10-small-forwards-nba
Elhassan..Paul George :lmao
Doolittle: Given his trajectory of improvement and his status as the Spurs' best player, it's easy to envision Kawhi Leonard (http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fnba%2Fplayer%2F_%2F id%2F6450%2Fkawhi-leonard) hitting the top 20. It helps that he plays in an era when we have the metrics to properly appreciate his performances.
Elhassan: Currently? Nobody. Eventually? I can see Kawhi Leonard or Paul George (http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fnba%2Fplayer%2F_%2F id%2F4251%2Fpaul-george) putting together a resume that places them in that rarified air. While Leonard has the advantage of playing for a better team (already having a ring and an NBA Finals MVP on his side), George will more than likely have the better career numbers, as well as memorable moments that convince people that he "did it on his own."
Pelton: Paul Pierce would be in my top 10. His postseason track record is nearly as impressive as Worthy's, and he was a far more accomplished player during the regular season. Kawhi Leonard also seems to be on track to crack the top 10 if he maintains this season's improvement throughout his prime years.
Thorpe: It's fair to target Kawhi Leonard, who should only grow in stature as the Spurs move from the big three to a new edition built around Leonard andLaMarcus Aldridge (http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fnba%2Fplayer%2F_%2F id%2F2983%2Flamarcus-aldridge). Elite shooters who are world-class perimeter defenders, have a great motor and know how to play are extremely rare men indeed.
Windhorst: I already mentioned Pierce. The sky is the limit for Kawhi Leonard. He already has one NBA Finals MVP and he has Pop coaching him. If they stick together, who knows? Leonard has the kind of talent and temperament to have an all-time great career.
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/page/nbarankSFdebate/5-5-experts-all-top-10-small-forwards-nba
Elhassan..Paul George :lmao