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Wade is a swell caddy for Kobe, but, that's it, and that's all.
Who's No. 1? Kobe or D-Wade?
First we ranked the point guards. Now comes the shooting guards, where two players stand head and shoulder fakes above the compe ion. Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant are fantastic talents, yet their career paths have never intersected. For a few years, Wade had superior teammates and won a le in Miami, but he's been a one-man show in recent years while Kobe and the Lakers have reigned supreme. This season should be fascinating with both players surrounded by enormous talent and possibly headed for their first Finals showdown. If so, they can settle this on the court. -- John Galinsky
10. O.J. Mayo, Memphis Grizzlies
Mayo gets the nod over Boston's Ray Allen (too old), Golden State's Monta Ellis (too selfish) and Houston's Kevin Martin (too defenseless) because of his polished all-around game. At 22, he plays with the confidence and composure of a veteran and isn't afraid to take the last shot. Then again, at times he seems to believe that he's a superstar and a point guard, neither of which is accurate. He's not as good as he thinks he is, but are any of us?
9. Eric Gordon, Los Angeles Clippers
Maybe we're just impressed by his recent stint as a scorer off the bench for Team USA. Or maybe we think he's going to get a lot more open shots for the Clippers with Blake Griffin around. At any rate, we like Gordon's game. He has a nice touch from long range (38%) and the size (220 pounds) to get to the rim. He's averaged over 16 points in both of his NBA seasons, and he's still just 21 years old. If he improves his defense and ball-handling, and if Griffin can stay healthy, that young duo might do something truly remarkable -- make the Clippers relevant again.
8. Stephen Jackson, Charlotte Bobcats
Things could have gone horribly wrong when the mercurial Jackson was traded to Charlotte early last season. A malcontent with awful shot selection in Golden State, how would he mesh with controlling coach Larry Brown? As it turned out, just fine, thanks. Jackson gave the Bobcats the offense they desperately needed (20.6 ppg) and even bought into Brown's defensive principles. Sure, he still took way too many threes, but he was a huge reason Charlotte made the playoffs for the first time in team history.
7. Jason Richardson, Phoenix Suns
How did the Suns reach the West finals last season? Yes, Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire were the ringleaders, but J-Rich was the shooting star. Including a 42-point eruption against the Blazers, he averaged nearly 20 points and shot 47 percent from long range in three playoff series. He was solid overall in his first full season in Phoenix, leading the team's 3-point parade while showing some of his old Slam Dunk champ explosiveness in transition. Without Stoudemire around, Richardson's stats may go up but the odds he'll be a playoff hero again will go way down.
6. Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers
You like shooting guards who can, you know, shoot? Fair enough. An erratic stroke is what keeps Iguodala from being a true star in this league. Still, we like explosive athletes who can rebound (6.5 rpg), pass (5.8 apg), defend and throw down acious dunks. He was a perfect complement to Kevin Durant on Team USA and would be better off if he didn't have to shoulder so much of the scoring load in Philly. Problem is, he's a Pippen without a Jordan.
5. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs
If we could be sure he'd stay healthy all season, Ginobili might belong third on this list. Even at 33, he still has a lethal game -- the same sweet shot, the same twisting drives, the same compe ive drive that helped the Spurs win three championships last decade. He averaged nearly 23 points after the All-Star break last season before getting his nose fractured in a playoff series loss to the Mavs. The nose is less of a concern than his chronically injured ankles, which he rested this summer rather than play for Argentina in the world championships.
4. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
It's almost a given that the Hawks will regret giving Johnson the six-year, $119 million contract he signed this summer. That time figures to come in a few years when he's in his 30s, slowing down from a heavy career workload and consuming a way-too-large percentage of the team's salary cap. But for this list, we're talking about how good he is right now. And at 29, Johnson is still a legit All-Star, despite his horrid performance against the Magic in the playoffs. The biggest concern this season is how "Iso-Joe" adapts to the motion offense new coach Larry Drew plans to install.
3. Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers
The NBA's Rookie of the Year in 2007, Roy kept getting better the next two years, suggesting an inevitable ascension to superstar status. Not so fast. All of his significant stats dipped last season as Roy battled hamstring and knee injuries. He still averaged 21.5 points, 4.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds, good numbers for any shooting guard besides the top two on this list. For the Blazers to become a true contender, though, Roy needs to keep progressing. And, of course, Greg Oden has to stay in one piece.
2. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
It's hard to measure a superstar against his peers when their cir stances are so different. Wade hasn't gotten past the first round of the playoffs since winning Finals MVP in 2006, yet you can make a strong case that he's as good as (or better than) two-time reigning Finals MVP Kobe Bryant. After a few injury-plagued seasons, Wade has been healthy and a one-man wrecking crew the last two seasons. At 28, he's arguably a more dominant player than the 32-year-old Bryant, especially on defense. His stats are sure to dip with LeBron and Bosh on board, but his leadership and killer instinct will be more important than ever as the Heat aim to dethrone the Lakers.
1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Contrary to what many of his fans believe, Kobe isn't getting better with age. It's the Lakers' roster that has improved exponentially since Pau Gasol came to L.A. three years ago, making the last two les possible. That said, Kobe's greatness is most apparent when he's surrounded by talent. His basketball IQ, his compe ive fire and his cold-blooded clutch shooting seem to rise to a new level with championships at stake. Physically, the wear and tear of 14 NBA seasons have begun to take a toll. But it would be premature to say anyone has surpassed him as the league's best shooting guard. Wade will have to wrest that le away from him.
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Last edited by Ashy Larry; 09-24-2010 at 09:33 AM.
Wade is a swell caddy for Kobe, but, that's it, and that's all.
Joe Johnson better than Manu ?
Are you ing kidding me ?
Cap'n Jack is a cold piece.
Manu's picture is the best out of all of them, tbh.
Birdman's 'nads don't think so.......
Ginobili's talent is up there with any shooting guard in the league, including Kobe and Wade. He might not be better than those two, but particularly his offensive talent is near the same level. It's always been about his durability as to how highly he's regarded. If he were a 35 mpg starter with very few health issues or injury concerns, he probably should be right at #3 behind Kobe and Wade. But you add the durability question to his age, one could argue sliding him further down than #5.If we could be sure he'd stay healthy all season, Ginobili might belong third on this list.
I think John Salmons could creep into the conversation of top 10 based on the last couple seasons. And I'm surprised Tyreke Evans is still considered a point guard. I think he's destined to play 2-guard in this league. Eric Gordon is an interesting selection to be that high.
Even with the reduced minutes, Manu is still better than Joe Johnson. Sorry for JJ fans (if there are any) but IMO he's the most overrated player in the NBA, he needs 40 minutes of play (and a lot of time with the ball in his hands) to get 4/5 rebounds, 4/5 assts per game and 18 shots to make 21 pts. He's just a good complementary player with superstar responsabilities.
Johnson is a waste of space.
Another post season like this last one & Manu will side him.
Loving the casual Motion Blur filter on the Manu photo
Mayo is certainly better than in Eric Gordon.
I agree
But the ranking comes from fauxsports, why should we be surprised ?
you're saying sean hannity could come up with a better list........
Sean Hannity's Top 10 Shooting Guards
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lol
I really hope lefty is not trying to compare Fox News with FoxSports. That would be really ing stupid.
They both suck
Okay, you're a re .
Still mad at me because I toyed with you in that "never seen video" thread ?
5. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs
...He averaged nearly 23 points after the All-Star break last season before getting his nose fractured in a playoff series loss to the Mavs.
At least they're consistent with the rankings. Manu would be higher on the list if he were more durable, and so would Wade. Kobe almost never misses games, and that's valuable.
I would take a 90% healthy Many over a 100% JJ any day
Manu is more clutch than JJ, and a better defensive player too
Toyed with me?Still mad at me because I toyed with you in that "never seen video" thread ?
Your idea of "toying" with somebody is making yourself look like a re and being laughed at by the entire board.
I agree with you on all points, but IMO it's not a matter of being 90 percent, it's a matter of not being on the floor. If a guy is missing games, he's not contributing.
Im getting sick and tired of reading "If Manu'd be healthier he'd be third SG overall"
Really?
Do I have to post the link of the thread?
Toyed with and owned !POS
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