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I am confused I do not see Durant on any of these top 10's. Oh well here is mine-
(1) KOBE

(2) LeBRON

(3) DURANT

(4) D-WADE

(5) D-WILL

(6) HOWARD

(7) CP-3

(8) GASOL

(9) ROY

(10) MELO-I hated to put that name down!

1st Post has Durant at 5, Very good player but too early to put him in top 10 for me, and definitley too early to say top 5.

Steve Nash isn't one of the Top 3 PG's in the league? Really? hmmmmm

Oh, I had Durant on the list then I realized I forgot Melo and I forgot to put him back on it. Durant would be # 5 for me. Also, not big on Gasol because he doesn't play D; Nash is a good player but not a premier player; I've never been big on Dirk's game, he's a good player but I never considered him that great. Also, Manu's game is underrated in my opinion. He plays hard and goes at the other team, that is why is comes off the bench. If he was a starter he would be injured because he has such disreguard for his own health. He also has a high PPM and plays D. That is why I like him, I guess he is so high on my board because of how he plays rather then how well he plays

Don't get me wrong I think Nash is a hall of famer, I could have put him in somewhere but the reason I did not was his age but then again that contradicts my top 10 Kobe is up there in age also. But I do agree with you Nash is very good.

Kobe is only 31 going on 32 soon. He isn't that old, but because he came out of HS and didn't play College ball his body is breaking down faster so it seems like he is older than he is

That is what I meant by old (Games played,years,wear & tear on the body) but thanks for pointing that out.

I'll go by if I drafted them today (which takes into consideration age, injury tendencies, etc., but not salary - value)

1. Kevin Durant (he's so young and such a good scorer. So long and I think his potential is too good to pass up).
2. LeBron (still young, and obviously a great player. We'll see how things work out with Miami. It may end up bringing out the best in LeBron during the playoffs when they play the best teams, but that is at the expense of watching him being amazing for 82 regular season games. Now I think he coasts through 50 regular season games.)
3. Kobe (he'd be #1 if he were in his early to mid 20s. He's got the killer mentality and will play hard for 82 games and then take it up a notch during the playoffs).
4. Howard (the best center in the league. He's not a great offensive player but team him with a great point and shooters and he can be a very dangerous scorer. Plus the league's best big defender).
5. Chris Paul (the best point guard in the league. And still young. His injury is a bit of a concern and his current team won't get him enough important games. But team him with Howard and the Magic have an edge on the Heat.)
6. Wade (I think he's great. Just a little older and a little more fragile than the above.)
7. Melo (a natural scorer and proven winner - won a NCAA championship almost single handedly. A bit crazy but the talent is too good to pass up)
8. Derrick Rose (young and super quick. I think he'll get much better in the near future.)
9. Amare (not a great defensive player, but such a dynamic scorer for a power forward. Injury history is a concern and can't carry a team by himself, but I think not too difficult to build around).
10.Can't decide between Rondo or Curry. Rondo is a dynamic defensive guard but his shooting is terrible. Will he get better? I think so, but maybe never above average. Curry is the opposite. A great offensive player with unbelievable range and great shooting percentages for a guard but a below average defender.

I know I will sound like a homer with this, but what about D-Will, I think he could replace 2 or maybe 3 of thos guys on your list, but like I said I am probably to big of a homer.

What a freaking Homer!!! LOL

:D

Definitely a great player. Thought about him, but a little older than Rose, Rondo and Curry. Not far outside the top 10, but I personally prefer these 10/11 right now.