Best Player in League?

freethedevil · Post #101 » by **freethedevil** » Tue May 14, 2019 9:50 pm

aura wrote:If we're speaking from evidence from this season, then its a toss up between Kawhi and KD.

Because Giannis isn't been much better than kd in the regular season/playoffs?

In SVG We Trust · Post #102 » by **In SVG We Trust** » Tue May 14, 2019 9:57 pm

It's LeBron and Curry, 2 of the most impactful players ever.

Then it's Kawhi
Then Giannis
And the Harden.

We'll see next year how bad is an offensive system with Durant running it as primary ballhandler, and a lot of people should apologize.

NZB2323 · Post #103 » by **NZB2323** » Tue May 14, 2019 10:15 pm

I’ll take the guy who led his team to the best record in the league, has loss one playoff game, might win MVP and DPOTY, and can play all 5 positions.

Post #104 » by **Capn'O** » Tue May 14, 2019 10:24 pm

Oscar9992 wrote:I am Giannis fan but I voted for Kawhi... He is showing he is at least Top 3 & might be the best player at this moment.

Oh yeah? Well I'm a Kawhi fan and I voted Giannis.

Coach Carter · Post #105 » by **Coach Carter** » Wed May 15, 2019 2:34 am

best is a polarising word

for me you have to factor in intangibles as well, starting with leadership, thus that wipes out most of those names above bar 3

bron (pre - lakers fiasco)
kawhi for what he is doing now with toronto
Giannis ditto with him and his cast in Milwaukee

If either kawhi or giannis beat the warriors with their respective teams, mind you both lacking a 2nd star, they enter the greatness conversation

dlts20 · Post #106 » by **dlts20** » Wed May 15, 2019 2:37 am

For the last 3 years I've had LeBron 1, Kawhi 2 and that's where I still stand

Oscar9992 · Post #107 » by **Oscar9992** » Thu May 16, 2019 12:44 am

Raptors are playing better so far... All shots are going IN. While Bucks are missing everything.

Oscar9992 · Post #108 » by **Oscar9992** » Thu May 16, 2019 12:48 am

Raptors' role players outplaying Bucks' ones.

Vladimir777 · Post #109 » by **Vladimir777** » Thu May 16, 2019 1:43 am

So we had a pretty fair amount of votes. According to RealGM, the best players in the NBA are:
1) Kawhi
2) Giannis
3) Kevin Durant
4) LeBron
5) Steph Curry
6) Jokic
7) Harden

I have the same top five, but with slightly different order. I think it’s a bit early to anoint Kawhi the best basketball player award, considering just one year ago he wasn’t even playing and he sat out a large chunk of the RS, but I’m a bit conservative in giving out the best basketball award, so I understand why people would vote for him, as his playoffs have been staggering.

Asianiac_24 · Post #110 » by **Asianiac_24** » Thu May 16, 2019 1:52 am

I can't believe Harden has so little votes. Ignoring the ref baiting and flopping, what argument does the other players have over Harden?

Vladimir777 · Post #111 » by **Vladimir777** » Thu May 16, 2019 2:01 am

Asianiac_24 wrote:I can't believe Harden has so little votes. Ignoring the ref baiting and flopping, what argument does the other players have over Harden?

I’m a little surprised he doesn’t have more votes. I personally have him as #6 after Curry, but I personally have no issue with him being #5 over Curry. I certainly have him over Jokic. Jokic has had a great year, but come on. Harden is a lot more consistent. Jokic might surpass him, but people really do hate Harden.

But lack of playoff success is why he’s probably not ahead of Kawhi, KD, and LBJ.

hype_2004 · Post #112 » by **hype_2004** » Thu May 16, 2019 2:17 am

There no one on that Bucks team that can cover Kawhi, best player in the NBA.

WestbrookGOATed · Post #113 » by **WestbrookGOATed** » Thu May 16, 2019 2:21 am

Westbrook

WestbrookGOATed · Post #114 » by **WestbrookGOATed** » Thu May 16, 2019 2:23 am

In SVG We Trust wrote:It's LeBron and Curry, 2 of the most impactful players ever.

Then it's Kawhi
Then Giannis
And the Harden.

We'll see next year how bad is an offensive system with Durant running it as primary ballhandler, and a lot of people should apologize.

Yeah we really witnessed Lebrons greatness this season.

Asianiac_24 · Post #115 » by **Asianiac_24** » Thu May 16, 2019 2:23 am

Vladimir777 wrote:
Asianiac_24 wrote:I can't believe Harden has so little votes. Ignoring the ref baiting and flopping, what argument does the other players have over Harden?

I’m a little surprised he doesn’t have more votes. I personally have him as #6 after Curry, but I personally have no issue with him being #5 over Curry. I certainly have him over Jokic. Jokic has had a great year, but come on. Harden is a lot more consistent. Jokic might surpass him, but people really do hate Harden.

But lack of playoff success is why he’s probably not ahead of Kawhi, KD, and LBJ.

Kawhi/KD sure, LBJ isn't even in the playoffs. His past year performances shouldn't be considered for best player THIS year.

GTR11 · Post #116 » by **GTR11** » Thu May 16, 2019 3:59 am

1- Kawhi, he does it all. Absolutely no weak point in his game. Jumper- check, D- best in the business, playmaker- check, etc.
2-THE GREEK ONE AND ONLY. He also can do it all but unlike Kawhi don't have reliable jumper to save his life.
3-Harden. Best scorer in the game.
4 and 5- KD or Curry. To me it's a toss up.

GTR11 · Post #117 » by **GTR11** » Thu May 16, 2019 4:05 am

Asianiac_24 wrote:I can't believe Harden has so little votes. Ignoring the ref baiting and flopping, what argument does the other players have over Harden?

He definitely top 3 player in the World. Since its all popularity he's playing on a wrong teams and haven't won it yet. If he would've played for Lakers or Knicks he would have most votes by far.

Magic Giannison · Post #118 » by **Magic Giannison** » Thu May 16, 2019 4:07 am

The answer is Giannis plays amazing defense all season long and offense all season long bot regular and playoffs, is a great playmaker and a passer and has gravity only Lebron and Curry had.

dred926 · Post #119 » by **dred926** » Thu May 16, 2019 4:13 am

The Klaw but its really close with the freak.

people who say LBJ is still the best player doesnt watch the same basketball we are watching

nzahir · Post #120 » by **nzahir** » Thu May 16, 2019 4:19 am

GTR11 wrote:1- Kawhi, he does it all. Absolutely no weak point in his game. Jumper- check, D- best in the business, playmaker- check, etc.
2-THE GREEK ONE AND ONLY. He also can do it all but unlike Kawhi don't have reliable jumper to save his life.
3-Harden. Best scorer in the game.
4 and 5- KD or Curry. To me it's a toss up.

Harden is out my 5, too many years int he playoffs he has been bad or underwhelming

Top 5 in no order:
Kawhi, Giannis, Lebron, KD, Curry

Harden is at 6