TNT will expand 50 greatest players

[NJNetz]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">As part of its All-Star weekend coverage, TNT will unveil an unofficial "Next 10" picked by its staff on Saturday. The list can include active players and ones who were snubbed last decade.

The 20 finalists include active players Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash and Gary Payton, and retired players Walt Bellamy, Adrian Dantley, Joe Dumars, Alex English, Connie Hawkins, Dennis Johnson, Bernard King, Bob Lanier, Bob McAdoo, Reggie Miller, Dennis Rodman and Dominique Wilkins. advertisement
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Lebron has been in the league for 2 seasons and already he considered to make the list. Nash come on, he has only been playing on a high level for only 2 seasons. If he makes it then it's going to be real bull

 

[Next Level Game]

Steve Nash was a MVP. He'll make it.

 

[jbbBigMo763]

I don't think Nash will make it into the "Next 10," but I see why he is getting consideration.

Also, if LeBron makes it... it is just plain ridiculous. He hasn't really accomplished anything big yet.

 

[Legacy]

Vince Carter or Tracy McGrady should have been there.

 

[Trip]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting vcwannabe15:</div><div class="quote_post">Vince Carter or Tracy McGrady should have been there.</div>
What have they done that Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Rip Hamilton haven't?

Kobe Bryant should have taken Lebron's spot. Three rings should say a lot.

 

[Legacy]

Kobe would never have gotten those rings without Shaq.

 

[NJNetz]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting vcwannabe15:</div><div class="quote_post">Kobe would never have gotten those rings without Shaq.</div>

Would Jordan have gotten all those rings without Pippen?

 

[Next Level Game]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Kobe would never have gotten those rings without Shaq.</div>

Vice versa is true too.

 

[Legacy]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting NbaBaller:</div><div class="quote_post">Would Jordan have gotten all those rings without Pippen?</div>

Probably because he had a better supporting cast then Kobe.

 

[daam81]

Next ten huh..my picks
Dominique Wilkins
Joe Dumars
Alex English
Bernard King
Bob Lanier
Reggie Miller
Dennis Rodman
Jason Kidd/Allen Iverson
Tim Duncan
Kobe Bryant

 

[Diesel]

The Next 10 should be
Allen Iverson
Jason Kidd
Tim Duncan
Kevin Garnett
REggie Miller
Steve Nash
Dennis Rodman
Gary Payton
Tracy McGrady
Dikembe Mutombo?

Nash really should make it, theres noone more deserving. If Tim Duncan doesn't make it its the biggest BS ever.

Haha just curious, but what does this have to do specificially with the NEts?

 

[Ma3oxuct]

^^^ Jason Kidd is on the list.

Here is who would get my vote:

Jason Kidd
Duncan
Mutombo
Payton
Iverson
Garnett
Miller
Wilkins
Bernard King
Bryant

 

[LKRQUN33]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting NbaBaller:</div><div class="quote_post">http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/s...idernb0212.html

Lebron has been in the league for 2 seasons and already he considered to make the list. Nash come on, he has only been playing on a high level for only 2 seasons. If he makes it then it's going to be real bull</div>

I agree! Nash hasn't been playing this good for that long, but can you really take way how much he has been able to achieve these two seasons,in which he has been absolutely phenominal. i mean, come on. nash has really made the Suns a way better team, they actually play team basketball now and when facing them you really need to play some serious D and communicate with eachother in order to defeat them. Many don't see him to be superstarlike only because he hasn't been playing at that status in for a long time, But to say he doesn't desearve to be considered in the next top 10 greatest to play the game would be ridiculous because I do believe he is earning that status by the way he is playing and if continues this way he most definantley is another great player to play the game.

 

[Ma3oxuct]

As much as I respect Nash, it would be wrong for him be part the 10 if Kidd is not part of the 10. Kidd has accomplished way more than Nash in my opinion, in terms of improving others. Remember the first two seasons that Kidd was on the Nets? Kidd came to the NETS, and the Nets sucked big time then. I was very upset when Nash got the MVP, because when Kidd was in the same position (and did more than Nash), he did not win the MVP.

 

[Diesel]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting LKRQUN33:</div><div class="quote_post">I AGREE! NASH HASN'T BEEN PLAYING THIS GOOD FOR THAT LONG, BUT CAN YOU REALLY TAKE AWAY HOW MUCH HE HAS BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS TWO SEASONS IN WHICH HE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY PHENOMINAL. I MEAN, COME ON. NASH HAS REALLY MADE THE SUNS A WAY BETTER TEAM, THEY ACTUALLY PLAY TEAM BASKETBALL NOW AND WHEN FACING THEM YOU REALLY NEED GOOD D AND COMMUNICATION IN ORDER TO DEFEAT THEM. MANY DON'T SEE HIM TO BE SUPERSTARLIKE ONLY BECAUSE HE HASN'T BEEN PLAYING IN THAT WAY FOR A LONG TIME, BUT THAT HE IS DESERVING TO BE CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE LIST, I'LL HAVE TO SAY HE REALLY IS.</div>

Please don't type in caps.

I think the list is only from the last ten years too so adding a guy like Wilkins won't be happening IMO.

 

[LKRQUN33]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ma3oxuct:</div><div class="quote_post">As much as I respect Nash, it would be wrong for him be part the 10 if Kidd is not part of the 10. Kidd has accomplished way more than Nash in my opinion, in terms of improving others. Remember the first two seasons that Kidd was on the Nets? Kidd came to the NETS, and the Nets sucked big time then. I was very upset when Nash got the MVP, because when Kidd was in the same position (and did more than Nash), he did not win the MVP.</div>

Very True, but i mean..Nash does desearve to be part of the 10, but yes I do think you are right about Mr. Kidd, he is truly one of the best guards out their, he really does play like a guard and he does desearve to be considered in the top 10. And yes you are also right about him doing more than Nash, but sometimes the person that gets the MVP does not desearve it more than someone else, but thats just how things go.

oh yeah and sorry about the caps the first time.

 

[NJNetz]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Nash really should make it, theres noone more deserving.</div>

Why don't you compare Kidd's career stats vs Nash's career stats. Kidd has been always playing great, and only the past two seasons Nash started to bloom. He's probably going to get a spot on the list but I think he <u>doesn't</u> deserve it.

 

[LKRQUN33]

Just because Jason is desearving it, and we obviously agree with that. That doesn't take away the fact that Nash does desearve it as well..something must have inspired Steve to start playing at the level he is playing. I agree Jason Kidd has always giving every game his all, and in fact i think he desearves to have at least one MVP under his belt, i don't think that is a reason for you to say Nash doesn't desearve to be considered or even become part of the top 10

 

[NJNetz]

I believe that most of those other players deserve it more than Nash too.

 

[LKRQUN33]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting NbaBaller:</div><div class="quote_post">I believe that most of those other players deserve it more than Nash too.</div>

uh...i definantley disagree with this one. I mean..its starting to sound like you just don't like Nash, which that i can respect, but to say he doesn't desearve the MVP award he got, or to be considered in the next top 10 thats simply ignorance and ridiculous. But maybe its just the fact you dislike the guy, which i can agree with you, i can't stand Steve Nash, but i realize he's got a stockton type of game and i respect that and i think that desearves its awards.

 

[bbwTwinTowers]

Grant Hill should be considered fo this, Iam not being a homer but I mean if a player can average 21,7,6 in his career he has to be a dominate player and respected. Hill is better than most of those players their, but every one looks at his injuries and say no way, well at least i still respect him

 

[LKRQUN33]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TwinTowers:</div><div class="quote_post">Grant Hill should be considered fo this, Iam not being a homer but I mean if a player can average 21,7,6 in his career he has to be a dominate player and respected. Hill is better than most of those players their, but every one looks at his injuries and say no way, well at least i still respect him</div>

Good point! We all know Grant is a dominant player, in fact, he is practically a superior player to have that many injuries and still be that good. Respect him, i think he is respected. But its the achievements in which people look for in order to be in the next top 10

 

[dtpxcore]

Kobe will make it,KG,GP,Reggie,Wilkins,Duncan