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1. Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, 28, 6-6, 220
Bryant won the scoring title last year at 35.4 — including the remarkable 81-point effort against Toronto — while also contributing 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.84 steals and making .347 of his 3-point attempts. Even more impressive is the way he deferred to his teammates as they nearly upset the Suns in the postseason. His talents, strength and intensity are at the highest level in the game.
2. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, 24, 6-4, 210
Wade continued to improve while averaging 27.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.95 steals, but he is still working on his (.171) 3-point range. But those are just stats. His ability to take over games in the fourth quarter is right there with Bryant's, and he virtually took over the NBA Finals to give the Heat their maiden title with a spectacular all-around performance.
3. Ray Allen, Seattle Sonics, 31, 6-5, 205
Allen averaged a career-high 25.1 points, along with 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.35 steals and a typically solid .412 from 3-point range. He's so smooth and consistent, it sometimes seems effortless and he doesn't get the credit he deserves. On the other hand, he also needs to play on teams that win more games to receive the accolades reserved for the ultra-elite.
4. Vince Carter, New Jersey Nets, 29, 6-6, 220
Carter's star was fading until he came to the Nets in the middle of the 2004-05 season, and he's been regaining his shimmer every since — averaging 24.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.19 steals and .341 from 3-point range. He's been huge in big games for the Nets and his ability to hit big shots has never been more obvious than while playing with Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson.
5. Tracy McGrady, Houston Rockets, 27, 6-8, 210
All things being equal, McGrady is right near the top, but things haven't been equal. McGrady did average 24.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.26 steals and made .312 of his 3-point attempts last season, but he played in only 47 games because of a back condition that is now officially chronic. With Yao Ming now at another level, McGrady needs to prove this year whether he's a superstar or a former superstar.
6. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks, 25, 6-7, 230
Johnson, averaging 20.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.26 steals and shooting .356 from 3-point range, is the only player with the physical tools to match Bryant. He just has to do it over an extended period of time and for a winner. More than just his offensive ability, he's strong and gets into players on defense without prodding. He's got a chance to be a superstar.
7. Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks, 27, 6-6, 215
Redd, averaging 25.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.19 steals and shooting .395 from 3-point range, has moved into the All-Star category. Clearly one of the league's best shooters, with size, quickness and a gentle left hand touch, he's as good as any scorer in the league. Now we'll see how he develops the rest of his game to become the all-around star the Bucks need him to become.
8. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, 29, 6-6, 210
Ginobili averaged 15.1 points, 3.5 rebounds. 3.6 assists, 1.55 steals and made .382 of his shot from long range. But he struggled all season with foot and ankle injuries that prevented him from playing at the same All-Star level as he did in the 2004-05 season. But he needs to return to that level to prove he belongs among the top five and for the Spurs to get back to the NBA Finals.
9. Richard Hamilton, Detroit Pistons, 28, 6-7, 195
Hamilton averaged a career-high 20.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, .65 steals and a career-best .458 from 3-point range. He also sank a career-best .491 of his field goal attempts — showing why this ubiquitous point guard just wears out everyone trying to defend him as the best mid-range shooter in the game. Now he must become a more consistent defender and playmaker for other players.
10. Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors, 25, 6-6, 210
Richardson had his best shooting season, averaging 32.2 points, while shooting .446 from the field and .384 from 3-point range to go along with 5.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.29 steals. After five seasons, he's still desperately trying to prove he's a great player instead of a great talent; and he's not quite there yet. Maybe the pace Don Nelson will bring can take him to the next level.
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本帖最後由 loveway 於 2006-9-26 09:00 編輯 ]
