Player Rankings...the Finale

[djmyte]

by BBS Scouting Services

Top 20

1(1) - F Kevin Garnett(POR) - Named the leagues MVP. Yes, we certainly know what we are talking about.

2(2) - G/F Kobe Bryant(DET) - League leader in scoring(31.5 ppg). Bryant shot a remarkable 52% from the field.

3(3) - F Carmelo Anthony(WSH) - All league first team small forward. Fantastic and surprising season for Melo.

4(4) - C Tim Duncan(CHI) - No matter where he played this season, he produced as usual. A testament to how good he really is.

5(5) - PG Magic Johnson(MIL) - All league first team shooting guard, even though he played most of his minutes at the point. Will be interesting to see him as a full time 2 guard next season. A potential MVP candidate in the near future.

6(6) - G/F LeBron James(SEA) - Nice finish to the season in Seattle. Efficiency is back and he should have a huge post season.

7(8) - G/F Tracy McGrady(ATL) - Produced across the board as expected. Carried Atlanta down the stretch and into the playoffs.

8(7) - F Larry Bird(ORL) - Along with Wade, has turned the Magic into a legit contender. He's only going to get better which is scary.

9(9) - C Chris Bosh(TOR) - All league first team center. A tough matchup for opposing bigs which is proven by the fact that he led the league in free throw attempts per game.

10(10) - G Dwayne Wade(ORL) - League leader in steals per game(2.7). Could win it all with Bird by his side.

11(11) - F Elton Brand(TOR) - Another quality season from Brand. Was the All league second team power forward.

12(12) - F Jermaine O'Neal(DET) - In the end, it was a fine season for Jerm. A part of arguably the best duo in the league.

13(13) - SG Monta Ellis(NY) - An elite marksman that contributes in all areas and should continue to improve.

14(15) - G/F Paul Pierce(MEM) - Want the Truth? Without Pierce, the Grizz don't make the playoffs.

15(14) - PG Chauncey Billups(SA) - Stellar year for this 33 year old. Arguably one of the most underrated players in the game today.

16(17) - G/F Ron Artest(HOU) - Strong overall game with no real weaknesses.

17(-) - F Dirk Nowitzki(NYK) - 39% from 3 point land is outstanding. Great second half.

18(20) - PF Darko Milicic(GST) - Strong finish to the season. Milicic is one to watch for in the playoffs and next year.

19(19) - C Yao Ming(PHO) - Finished 2nd in blocks per game to Eddy Curry. Yea, Eddy Curry. Was the All league second team center.

20(18) - F Kenyon Martin(UTA) - Very good year for Kmart. Led the league in rebounding(13.4 per game) and was a beast on defense. Efficiency is the only thing holding him back.

[basketface69]

no room for all nba 1st team pg???

[djmyte]

Hmmm..nope. He was on the bubble though, if it makes ya feel better. There were a number of point guards with similar stats/production which made it difficult to pick one(without picking all of them). Good centers and power forwards rank slightly higher since they are harder to find.

[basketface69]

so theres room for the all nba 2nd team pg, but theres no room for the all nba 1st team and all defensive first team pg?

[djmyte]

Billups carried his team throughout the year and produced above his ratings. For the most part Arenas didn't sim like he is capable. Still had a good season but to be honest I dont think he was the best pg this season, despite what the comp says. Dont agree? Oh well.

[basketface69]

the only player to be all nba 1st team and all defensive 1st team and there's no room in the top 20?

[djmyte]

Is there an echo in here?

If ya don't understand it in english, cant help ya.