State of the power forward position

[Jose Canseco]

This seasons seems to be a pretty interesting one for power forwards. Seems like there's been a shift in dominance in the position. The old standards like Duncan and KG have shown signs of slowing down even though they're still very good and helping their respective teams to a lot of wins. And there are some very dynamic young power forwards making names for themselves like Griffin and Love. While Amare and Bosh may have started to show their true value on their respective new teams.

Obviously we've discussed this topic before, but I just wanted to gauge what people thought on of the position now after about a third of the season has passed. Not a troll thread, although obviously responses could make it one lol. Based on this season and this season only (no consideration for career resumes or stats), how would you rank the following power forwards:

Tim Duncan
Kevin Garnett
Dirk Nowitzki
Pau Gasol
Chris Bosh
Amare Stoudemire
Luis Scola
LaMarcus Aldridge
Kevin Love
Blake Griffin

I didn't include Boozer because he hasn't played nearly as many games this season as the rest. Also left out guys like Josh Smith and David West. Just my opinion. Just rank the PFs listed even if you think other guys should have been listed in this 10.

[sefant77]

Duncan is a center

[Jose Canseco]

True. For purposes of this thread, consider him a PF.

[Phillip]

I too consider Duncan a center, but for the sake of this list...

Dirk
Duncan
Gasol
Amare
Griffin
Garnett
Bosh
Scola
Alridge
Love

[Phillip]

I rank Duncan so highly because I still think he is somewhat playing possum, but if he has really declined as much as his stats show (which I find hard to believe), then I'd put him behind Garnett but ahead of Bosh.

[MavFan6488]

1 dirk
2 amare
3 duncan
4 garnett
5 griffin
6 love
7 aldridge
8 scola
9 bosh
10 gasol

[Venti Quattro]

dirk
timmy
pau
amare

I can't say for the rest of the field

[nkdlunch]

stoudemire
dirt
gasol
bosh
love
garnett
duncan
aldridge
scola
griffin

[Jose Canseco]

I find it really interesting how the perception of Amare has changed from the last few years. I think many of us felt he was an overrated, no-defense-playing, weak-rebounding big whose success relied way too much on Steve Nash. I certainly didn't think he could be this good on his own. The guy deserves a lot of credit for the way he's played so far with New York.

[nkdlunch]

I find it really interesting how the perception of Amare has changed from the last few years. I think many of us felt he was an overrated, no-defense-playing, weak-rebounding big whose success relied way too much on Steve Nash. I certainly didn't think he could be this good on his own. The guy deserves a lot of credit for the way he's played so far with New York.

you asked for the regular season ranking so far.

when playoffs come around this will be the ranking:
Gasol
Dirk
Garnett/Duncan
Amare
the rest...

[Venti Quattro]

The doubts were even getting bigger when New York started 3-8. But this time Amare wouldn't have any of it.

[Ace]

Dirk
Pau
Tim/KG
Blake
Amare
Bosh

[jag]

Duncan is still a better rebounder and defender than Dirk, Amare and Gasol. That's the main reason you keep him in the top 3-4. He can also still go fo 20-25 points at 55% shooting when left 1 on 1 in the post.

[21_Blessings]

He can also still go fo 20-25 points at 55% shooting when left 1 on 1 in the post.

That's exactly what the Lakers did in the 2008 WCF and he shot like 43%. Imagine if Duncan had to face Bynum that series

[BlairForceDejuan]

Duncan shouldn't even be on the list.

This you brah?

[BlackSwordsMan]

1.Dirk

[jag]

That's exactly what the Lakers did in the 2008 WCF and he shot like 43%. Imagine if Duncan had to face Bynum that series

So he didn't shoot 53% in '09 and 52% this past postseason? Yes or no?

[Phillip]

I find it really interesting how the perception of Amare has changed from the last few years. I think many of us felt he was an overrated, no-defense-playing, weak-rebounding big whose success relied way too much on Steve Nash. I certainly didn't think he could be this good on his own. The guy deserves a lot of credit for the way he's played so far with New York.

i think the knee injury was actually the best thing to ever happen to him. he realized that he cant rely on athletic ability for the rest of his career, and developed a jumper, ball handles, footwork, and other skills that dont rely on athletic ability. if he hadnt gone through that experience, I strongly doubt he becomes the player he is today.

[cheguevara]

getting pathetically whipped all over the defensive end by anyone he guards.

Funny cause the same can be said about Dirk's D throughout his entire career.

[NRHector]

why is Dirk in the list? he´s a SG

[sefant77]

why is Dirk in the list? he´s a SG

SG...

You just did the best NBA related joke in years

[NRHector]

SG...

You just did the best NBA related joke in years

I always do my best in everything

[Phillip]

How anyone can consider ing Duncan over Amare THIS YEAR is a perfect reflection of the collective IQ of the NBA forum..

My high ranking of Timmy is because I feel he is playing possum again. If he is not, then he most definitely doesnt belong in the top 5 even. But he was clearly top 3 last year, and I find it hard to believe he would fall off that much, unless he suffered a major injury or was playing possum.

[BlackSwordsMan]

He'd indeed old.

[Cry Havoc]

Right now:

Dirk Nowitzki
Amare Stoudemire
Kevin Love
Blake Griffin
Tim Duncan
Kevin Garnett
Pau Gasol
LaMarcus Aldridge
Luis Scola
Chris Bosh

The playoffs will be a different story as Duncan gets 35 mpg+. Gasol should also be back on from at that point, and KG will step up his game as well.

Dirk is #1 right now though. He is simply unstoppable.