Who is the best basketball player in the NBA currently?
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steve nash has been mvp the past 2 seasons and will be a strong contender again this year....case closed
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Aside from Larry Bird (the greatest player of all time), I would go with either Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, or Bill Russell.\n\n\nSorry folks, Michael Jordan isn't even close to being #2
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As much as I'd like to see Steve Nash take it--I think it will be Kobe Bryant. He's had an unprecedented year in scoring, and having that 80+ game this year certainly didn't hurt! At least for now--Kobe is probably the top man on the ballots!
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MJ is the best player all-time so far.
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Tim Duncan\n\nHe is one of the most steady players in the league. He always plays solid defense. He is a guy to give the ball to in the clutch. He is just so fundamental in every facet of his game except for freethrow shooting.\n\nBut the thing that seals the deal for him being the #7 player is that he has three championship rings and he was the star on the Spurs for those three wins so you pretty much have to go with him here. I am shocked that he wasn't higher... but I guess he is getting a little old just like Shaq. Shaq would be my 8th choice eventhough he has been terrible in these NBA finals.\n\nWho will the Washington Wizards take with the 18th pick of the Unofficial Yahoo Answers NBA Mock Draft?\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvtMn1SDCfKJCaB.okG49__sy6IX?qid=20060611195758AAWvwGd
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Since the playoffs are about to start, I'll only take into consideration playoff teams. \n\nFirst off all,it depends on how you want to define best. 'Best' as in most important to their team, then it has to be Steve Nash or Chauncy Billups. Niether the suns or pistons would be where they are at without their respective point guards. \n\nBut, if you want to define best, as in the best point guard in a 1-on-1 situation, i think it has to be Gilbert Arenas. He is still an unknown nationally, but as far as pure talent, size, speed, Gilbert takes the cake when it comes to point guards in the playoffs. He can backdown a smaller guard or blow by a slower guard trying to guard him face to face. Now I havent forgotten about Dwayne Wade. But I dont really consider him a point guard. He can play pg, but he is more of an off guard like Lebron James.\n\nSo in the end, it all depends on how you want to define best.
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Well, it has to be Michael Jordan.  Six championships, numerous MVP awards, and he made all of his teammates on the Bulls better.  However, LeBron James is probably going to replace MJ as the best ever some day.  At 21 he is almost as good as Jordan was in his prime.  We are all witnesses ...
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depends what type of player best fits into your team.are you trying to win nba or just want best player on your team.for me,it would be steve nash. guts,game and desire. he sets a model for the rest of the team.
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Allen Iverson is The Answer
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dwayne wade dude. he looks really sexy with his hyped look. and to me, he's the most talented player in the NBA today.
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Playin right now\n1 Kevin Garnett\n2 LeBron James\n3 Shaquille O'Neal\n4 Kobe Bryant \n5 Tracy McGrady\n6 Tim Duncan\n7 Allen Iverson\n8 Dwyane Wade\n9 Steve Nash\n10 Vince Carter\n\nRetired\n1 Michael Jordan\n2 Wilt Chamberlain\n3 Kareem Abdul Jabbar\n4 Larry Bird\n5 Julius "Dr. J" Erving \n6 Magic Johnson\n7 Bill Russel\n8 Oscar Robertson\n9 Isiah Thomas\n10 Jerry West
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If were going for the future I would go with Lebron James. He is the second best player behind Kobe. He is only 22 and was already second in votes for MVP. Make it to the second round and almost knock off the pistons. Great ball handler, defender, driving, clutch shooting. I think the only thing that is not amazing is shooting although he has improved greatly since last season but now he shoots like Iverson sometimes he is on sometimes hes off but the thing he does great is when he is not shooting well he will get to the basket and get a layup or dunk and when thats not goin down he will pass it around and get his team into it.
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Gilbert Arenas, no doubt. He the #4 leading scorer in the NBA. He also averages 6 assits a game and 4 rebounds. That is pretty good. He does have some turnover problems, but he makes those up in the steals he gets. Also he never has problems with anybody else. He is probably the nicest guy in the NBA. All fans love him.
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I think lebron james is the best of the three. because he can do all 3 postions and has more muscle then the other 2 and he has proven that he scores better
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I hate to tell you this, but all of those players have made at least a shot from beyond the arc. Seeing as it would be hard to find anybody who didnt make "one shot from behind the arc", i think i will say  Wilt Chamberlain .
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Kobe is the best of right now. but not of all time. not yet. he could be, but we'll have to see how his career plays out.
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Currently - I like Josh Howard, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and Lebron James. \n\nAll Time - Wilt Chamberlin, Oscar Robinson, Larry Bird, and The one the only Michael Jordan