Ok, obviously with the conclussion of the third season of the greatest tv show complete (and the show halfway done season wise, and mroe than halfway episode wise) its time for a huge collection of "Lost" lists. Now there are other reasons for this. To begin with, I am pretty confident that only Thiell and Elyse read this, and they both watch "Lost" so they can relate to it. Second, I love Lost and I love making lists. So anyway, onto the criteria for this list:
~To begin with these are on the flashbacks alone and not the episodes. I think of the importance, the shock value, and just how well of a story it was to put together this list.
~ Secondly, these includes not just the flashbacks but the flashforwrad, time travel, and the minor flashbacks that occured during "The Brig", "Three Minutes" for example were the flashbacks are still on the island. Anyway, onto the list.
~Lastly these are labeled by episode title, who it was about, and what number of flashback for them was it.
10. Solitary (Sayid #1): As an episode this was an extremely strange one in the first season, but the flashback itself was very interesting to see what Sayid would do for Nadia. It also showed how Sayid really wasn't such a great person, and that he was a torturer. I thought this was a stunning flashback that shows how good people, do bad things, but also do good things. I know, that really doesn't make sense, but this was a superb story.
9. Flashes Before Your Eyes (Desmond #2): This was a very bizarre flashback, as the majority of the episode was actually this flashback, if it can really be called that. In a way, this episode was actually more of a time travel and while it was so bizzarre it really showed what Lost was. Desmond could use his current knowledge to look back, and see what had happened to him. It was twisted, but also very interesting. This was important and fairly shocking, although the story wasn't amazing in it.
8. Deus Ex Machina (Locke #2): First off, this was one of the best episodes of all time, and where another character shined just as much, but this was also Locke's first flashback to actually feature his father, the famous Anthony Cooper. How it was set up that Locke actually met his father, before getting stabbed in the back was very important, because this episode directly shows why Locke had nearly no self-esteem and why he never wants to leave the island. And while Locke isn't my favorite character, Terry O'Quinn can outright act, and this was one of his best performances.
7. Through the Looking Glass (Jack #8): This really is mainly here because of just pure shock value. The flashforward was pretty amazing and relatively surprising. Also, Matthew Fox absolutely aced his role, and to see how much of a downfall getting off the island had on him was one of the superb "Lost" moments I can remember. An amazing episode which the flashback didn't bring down at all.
6. ...In Translation (Jin #1): This was Jin's look on nearly the same scenarios that we earlier saw with Sun. However, this was the first time Jin was shown as not really a bad guy, but actually a person who would do anything to keep the girl he loved. Plus his conversation with his father was one of my favorite moments within the show, because Jin's father is the one completely good guy in this show, even if his poverty is an embarrasment to his son.
5. S.O.S (Rose & Bernard #1): Well, the number really isn't needed because this is their only flashback, but it was really quite interesting, including the mini-shocker at the end that Rose knew Locke's secret, and how the island didn't just affect him, but her as well. There is not a better television romance then this older couples... I mean, in that flashback when Bernard asks Rose to marry her, and she says she won't live much longer, and he asks her anyway is absolutely amazing. It wasn't an action packed flashback, but it was heartfelt and it needed to be part of this list.
4. Man Behind the Curtain (Ben #1): Ben is an amazing character, and to find out that he was once Dharma was pretty exciting, and then to continue from that idea to see how he related to the hostiles was pretty amazing, and how he met the ageless Richard. This flashback left alot of questions though, about how a kid who betrayed himself to become the leader of the others (besides Jacob) instead of someone like Richard who has always been a native. Plus how he killed his father was pretty impressive and flashed back to the very unpopular Hurley car episode and how Roger was actually Bens dad.
3. Man From Tallahassee (Locke # 6): It seems like all of my lists have a top 3 that it was far ahead of the rest of the group, and there is no difference for this list. This third season episode solved the mystery of how Locke got paralyzed but in a way no one really expected. The story of Locke's relationship with his father continued to develop until the point that Anthony Cooper pushed Locke out of a window. It was a shocking moment, but one that lingered with us fans forever. It was as shocking of an episode as we could imagine, but also as superb as one.
2. The 23rd Psalm (Mr. Eko #1): The top 2 flashbacks both mainly get these spots because of the storyline within them, and Mr. Eko's past was a surprising one. His involvement with the drug plane and his brother Yemi was very powerful and showed how Eko was once this horrible person, but only because of his brothers sacrifice did he change. It had a climatic conclussion with the government, but this was a superb flashback of the only superb 2nd season only character.
1. Outlaws (Sawyer #2): This is one of maybe only two episodes where the on island storyline is second nature behind the flashback. The storyline itself doesn't enhance the Lost world as it is basically going after a warthog. However, the flashback as Sawyer goes after the man he thinks is his enemy is amazing in itself, and within that the first crossover in the Lost history with Sawyers run in with Jacks father, Christian. It was a powerful scene, that leads to an even more powerful scene later in the show, as Sawyer comes to grip with what he must do. Also, besides Desmond's weird one, this is the only one where one flashback goes for an entire section of the show (from right after a commercial all the way to the next one for 8+ minutes). This is the best Lost flashback ever.
---> So anyway, once again something Thiell likes falls just short of the list, as Greatest Hits (Charlie) was the runner up for the list this time around. Now, this is only the first of potentially numerous Lost lists, but I thought this was a good place to start. Its specific but also important, and it makes a superb list. Anyway I hope you enjoyed this. Peace Out
Monday, May 28, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Top 10 TV Sibling Relationships
I was saving this for later, but I am running out of time to put up a blog tonight. Anyway, these are my favorite sibling relationships (not neccesarily the best ones, as some are less than healthy) but I believe all of them are truly there for the other no matter what, so one with it.
10. Bright & Amy Abbott (Everwood): Ok, I recently watched the first season of Everwood, and the main family is rediculously annoying and not very well acted. However, the sub family of the Abbotts is always intriguing, and Bright and Amy are reasons for it. Colin's paralysis seems to make this sibling relationship more trying, but they do support eachother.
9. Ryan & Cyril O'Reilley (Oz): Ryan initially was the reason Cyril was initially in prison, but afterwords Ryan did everything possible. Plus the scene of Cyril's (almost) execution was Oz at its finest and showing how much Ryan cared for his brother. He would do anything for him...
8. Michael and Job Bluth (Arrested Development): Originally they were on the friendship list, so naturally they were a shoe in for the sibling list. I mean, they are the most complex (I think) of all the sibling relationship because while Michael and Lindsey are closer (and Buster at most times seems very removed) Job is the one that you can never really tell how much they have an affect on the other. Maybe it was because the dad always put them against one another, but either way they were complicated...
7. Eric and Jake Green (Jericho): This show sadly got only one season, and I am still five episodes from concluding it, but these two siblings are very close despite how one left his wife for another girl, and the other ran away from home a long time ago. Plus when both of them head out to Rogue River to protect eachother was when Jericho was at its best.
6. Casey and Derek (Life with Derek): Ok, so this is a Disney Channel show (orginally made by Canada, btw) but what makes this show is the rivalry with these two Type A individuals. They pretend to absolutely despise eachother, but there are also these rare moments (and this is when the show is absolutely amazing) where Derek actually helps out his sister, although he'll deny it later. Great chemistry, and great show.
5. Corey and Eric Matthews (Boy Meets World): I am mainly basing this off of their early brotherhood relationship rather than when the show jumped the shark when they went to college. It was pretty simple, Eric wanted girls and Corey wanted fun. I always felt it was a fairly realistic sibling relationship cause Eric would always make fun of Corey, which I would do too if he was my brother.
4. Charlie and Bailey Salinger (Party of Five): Well, two seasons done of this show and this show is about the topic of this list. I mean, at its simplest Party of Five is how siblings can stick together despite tragedy. Bailey and Charlie are the perfect example of this, cause while they fight and Bailey will always tell Charlie how he is ruining the family, when the time comes he will bail them out in a huge way. And also after the wedding how Bailey is there for Charlie was probably the best moment of this show.
3. Michael Schoefield and Lincoln Burrows (Prison Break): This is simple, Michael would break himself into prison to save his brother. Not many people would do that. The whole show is based upon how close they are, so I really don't feel I need to defend this one that much.
2. Boone Carlysle and Shannon Rutherford (Lost): I know this will get some debate, seeing how unethical (to some) there relationship was at time, but when it came down to it, Boone would do anything for her, even taking on the likes of Sawyer, or something simple like having her hairbrush when she needed it. Shannon was never nearly as nice to him, but when Boone's heartfelt demise came, and Shannon found it, you could see her pain. This could easily have been number one, if only...
1. J.J and Meg Prior (American Dreams): Tough call against the Lost siblings, but this was the prototypical sibling relationship. J.J was overly protective but loving, and Meg was worrisome and always wanted to be with her brother. Also, these were the two best characters in the show. In the end, I always liked the interaction between the two of them, so it earned the top spot.
10. Bright & Amy Abbott (Everwood): Ok, I recently watched the first season of Everwood, and the main family is rediculously annoying and not very well acted. However, the sub family of the Abbotts is always intriguing, and Bright and Amy are reasons for it. Colin's paralysis seems to make this sibling relationship more trying, but they do support eachother.
9. Ryan & Cyril O'Reilley (Oz): Ryan initially was the reason Cyril was initially in prison, but afterwords Ryan did everything possible. Plus the scene of Cyril's (almost) execution was Oz at its finest and showing how much Ryan cared for his brother. He would do anything for him...
8. Michael and Job Bluth (Arrested Development): Originally they were on the friendship list, so naturally they were a shoe in for the sibling list. I mean, they are the most complex (I think) of all the sibling relationship because while Michael and Lindsey are closer (and Buster at most times seems very removed) Job is the one that you can never really tell how much they have an affect on the other. Maybe it was because the dad always put them against one another, but either way they were complicated...
7. Eric and Jake Green (Jericho): This show sadly got only one season, and I am still five episodes from concluding it, but these two siblings are very close despite how one left his wife for another girl, and the other ran away from home a long time ago. Plus when both of them head out to Rogue River to protect eachother was when Jericho was at its best.
6. Casey and Derek (Life with Derek): Ok, so this is a Disney Channel show (orginally made by Canada, btw) but what makes this show is the rivalry with these two Type A individuals. They pretend to absolutely despise eachother, but there are also these rare moments (and this is when the show is absolutely amazing) where Derek actually helps out his sister, although he'll deny it later. Great chemistry, and great show.
5. Corey and Eric Matthews (Boy Meets World): I am mainly basing this off of their early brotherhood relationship rather than when the show jumped the shark when they went to college. It was pretty simple, Eric wanted girls and Corey wanted fun. I always felt it was a fairly realistic sibling relationship cause Eric would always make fun of Corey, which I would do too if he was my brother.
4. Charlie and Bailey Salinger (Party of Five): Well, two seasons done of this show and this show is about the topic of this list. I mean, at its simplest Party of Five is how siblings can stick together despite tragedy. Bailey and Charlie are the perfect example of this, cause while they fight and Bailey will always tell Charlie how he is ruining the family, when the time comes he will bail them out in a huge way. And also after the wedding how Bailey is there for Charlie was probably the best moment of this show.
3. Michael Schoefield and Lincoln Burrows (Prison Break): This is simple, Michael would break himself into prison to save his brother. Not many people would do that. The whole show is based upon how close they are, so I really don't feel I need to defend this one that much.
2. Boone Carlysle and Shannon Rutherford (Lost): I know this will get some debate, seeing how unethical (to some) there relationship was at time, but when it came down to it, Boone would do anything for her, even taking on the likes of Sawyer, or something simple like having her hairbrush when she needed it. Shannon was never nearly as nice to him, but when Boone's heartfelt demise came, and Shannon found it, you could see her pain. This could easily have been number one, if only...
1. J.J and Meg Prior (American Dreams): Tough call against the Lost siblings, but this was the prototypical sibling relationship. J.J was overly protective but loving, and Meg was worrisome and always wanted to be with her brother. Also, these were the two best characters in the show. In the end, I always liked the interaction between the two of them, so it earned the top spot.
Monday, May 14, 2007
10 Favorite Sports Movies
Before the spew of Lost based lists, I want to get one more off center list and do my top 10 favorite sport movies. Now, I haven't seen nearly them all; including hits like Rocky, Bull Durham, or Raging Bull, so complaints about those not being included are because lack of oppurtunity. This are also favorite, not best, which is key here, cause a movie like Field of Dreams is not here, while I don't consider it one of the best made ones, not one of my favorites. Anyway, lets begin.
10. Hoosier- Seems awfully low for a hugely considered classic movie, and I enjoyed it, but not worthy of much higher. The main reason for that is that I love movies where you care about the players, and in Hoosiers the players seem to go to a huge backseat behind the coach, and Gene Hackman is NOT one of my favorite actors. Its a good movie, but not great.
9. Glory Road- A much newer sports movie, and one that really shows you about race problems and has a great cast of players. This is Disney made, but Disney has made nuerous great sports movies and this is no different. It tells a story of one of the greatest college basketball teams ever, and how they won despite all odds. Can't wait to watch this one again.
8. Gridiron Gang- This movie really surprised me, as while I had decently high expectations I cannot stand the Rock (and he is still a horrible actor in my mind) but the amount of gang violence in this movie, and how it was thrown right at us is what really lifts this movie up. Plus you care for the characters, and their gangs, and it doesn't have a sappy ending. All in all, I was very pleasantly surprised by this movie.
7. Hoop Dreams- I just saw this documentary like a month ago, and it was extremely long, but it was worth it to see a look at these two players and how their lives were extremely changed by how basketball affected their life. This is different than any other movie on this list because instead of being a remake of a true story, its the direct true story, and one of the best I've ever seen.
6. Miracle- I was extremely excited for this film, because I love hockey, and this was ranked on ESPN as the most important sporting event in the ESPN era, and it should be. My dad was actually at this game, and this movie did a good job showing it, albeit without a few blemishes al0ng the way. But in the end, a great movie that everyone needs to see, even if you hate hockey.
5. Friday Night Lights- Based off a book, and has a showed based upon both that is absolutely superb, but the movie is also extremely impressive. There were some problems with the personality of the characters never coming up, and Billy Bob Thornton is a horrible actor, but nothing stops it from being a great football movie, and in my mind there are no better sports movies than football movies.
4. The Mighty Ducks- This may seem high, but this was my favorite movie as a child, and when I watch it now, it is actually really well made. Now the sequels are childish and rediculous (although I still like them) the first one is where you see how people change, in Bombays case, and how obsessed parents are of hockey, and team rivalry. This is a serious movie, with light moments, and a great story. Plus Adam Banks was the man, straight up.
3. Coach Carter- This movie by MTV productions blew me absolutely away. Everytime I watch it, I still love it because of someone standing behind academics. All of the basketball players are personified with their own stories, and the coach is one of my favorite sports movies characters with the lock out one of my favorite scenes. The top 3 on this list were extremely close, but way ahead of the rest.
2. Rudy- A great story of an individuals perseverence, plus its what I wrote my college essay about. When I was younger I idolized Rudy, and now that I am older I still idolize the character of Rudy cause he is one of the few examples of an individual who did everything despite seeing a stable life in the future. Now, I will never be able to follow this guys lessons, because I am not nearly as strong as him, but there is no doubt that this movie is something everyone should see, because it has absolutely nothing to do with sports.
1. Remember the Titans- Once again, my number one is predictable, because this is also my favorite movie of all time. First off, Denzel Washington is one of my three favorite actors, and this is one of his best showcases, as he isn't this perfect coach you should idolize, because he has a glaring flaw. Plus the movie tackles civil rights, and mistreatment and the wrongs of segregation and has the single best friendship in a movie. All in all, this one was just way to easy to pick.
10. Hoosier- Seems awfully low for a hugely considered classic movie, and I enjoyed it, but not worthy of much higher. The main reason for that is that I love movies where you care about the players, and in Hoosiers the players seem to go to a huge backseat behind the coach, and Gene Hackman is NOT one of my favorite actors. Its a good movie, but not great.
9. Glory Road- A much newer sports movie, and one that really shows you about race problems and has a great cast of players. This is Disney made, but Disney has made nuerous great sports movies and this is no different. It tells a story of one of the greatest college basketball teams ever, and how they won despite all odds. Can't wait to watch this one again.
8. Gridiron Gang- This movie really surprised me, as while I had decently high expectations I cannot stand the Rock (and he is still a horrible actor in my mind) but the amount of gang violence in this movie, and how it was thrown right at us is what really lifts this movie up. Plus you care for the characters, and their gangs, and it doesn't have a sappy ending. All in all, I was very pleasantly surprised by this movie.
7. Hoop Dreams- I just saw this documentary like a month ago, and it was extremely long, but it was worth it to see a look at these two players and how their lives were extremely changed by how basketball affected their life. This is different than any other movie on this list because instead of being a remake of a true story, its the direct true story, and one of the best I've ever seen.
6. Miracle- I was extremely excited for this film, because I love hockey, and this was ranked on ESPN as the most important sporting event in the ESPN era, and it should be. My dad was actually at this game, and this movie did a good job showing it, albeit without a few blemishes al0ng the way. But in the end, a great movie that everyone needs to see, even if you hate hockey.
5. Friday Night Lights- Based off a book, and has a showed based upon both that is absolutely superb, but the movie is also extremely impressive. There were some problems with the personality of the characters never coming up, and Billy Bob Thornton is a horrible actor, but nothing stops it from being a great football movie, and in my mind there are no better sports movies than football movies.
4. The Mighty Ducks- This may seem high, but this was my favorite movie as a child, and when I watch it now, it is actually really well made. Now the sequels are childish and rediculous (although I still like them) the first one is where you see how people change, in Bombays case, and how obsessed parents are of hockey, and team rivalry. This is a serious movie, with light moments, and a great story. Plus Adam Banks was the man, straight up.
3. Coach Carter- This movie by MTV productions blew me absolutely away. Everytime I watch it, I still love it because of someone standing behind academics. All of the basketball players are personified with their own stories, and the coach is one of my favorite sports movies characters with the lock out one of my favorite scenes. The top 3 on this list were extremely close, but way ahead of the rest.
2. Rudy- A great story of an individuals perseverence, plus its what I wrote my college essay about. When I was younger I idolized Rudy, and now that I am older I still idolize the character of Rudy cause he is one of the few examples of an individual who did everything despite seeing a stable life in the future. Now, I will never be able to follow this guys lessons, because I am not nearly as strong as him, but there is no doubt that this movie is something everyone should see, because it has absolutely nothing to do with sports.
1. Remember the Titans- Once again, my number one is predictable, because this is also my favorite movie of all time. First off, Denzel Washington is one of my three favorite actors, and this is one of his best showcases, as he isn't this perfect coach you should idolize, because he has a glaring flaw. Plus the movie tackles civil rights, and mistreatment and the wrongs of segregation and has the single best friendship in a movie. All in all, this one was just way to easy to pick.
Monday, May 7, 2007
20 Best NBA Players
This list is simple. Basically if there was a large fantasy draft done for the NBA next season, this is the order I think you should pick the players if you want someone to lift your team up to succeed. This is not a favorite list, so I tried to take my preferences out of it. Anyway, its longer than normal, but the summary will be shorter.
20. Ben Gordon- The best player on Chicago, but pretty much the clone of five other NBA players. However, he does score and get to the hoop.
19. Michael Redd- I wanted to put him higher, but a pure shooter is never a neccesitty. He can score in spurts and I wonder how good he would be if he was actually on a better team. He is basically Ray Allen ten years earlier, and thats why Michael Redd was ahead of him.
18. Paul Pierce- An amazing talent, and thats why I think any person can get a great talent in the first round. Paul Pierce can still flat out play, and could easily lead Boston back to the playoffs next year if he got any help.
17. Pau Gasol- Injured to start the year, he is still an amazing international player (on the team that won it all last year). Pau Gasol is the only bright spot for the Grizzlies, but he did bring them to the playoffs last year and could easily bring them back if they win the lottery.
16. Amore Staudamire- He's a large force inside, and if he wasn't injury prone could be higher because the rare talent at the center position (even if he really isn't a center).
15. Chris Bosh- The Ben Gordon type, but slightly better. Its basically the new small forward mold who can lead a team by rebounding, passing, and shooting dead-on midrange jumpers.
14. Elton Brand- This year he was quiet, but its hard to forget that the Clippers are always close only because of him. He is a great power forward that can carry a team on his back
13. Carmello Anthony- I am not sold on either members of the Nuggets team, but Carmello Anthony is younger and much more versatile. The problem is, he isn't always the smartest player as his punch earlier this season showed.
12. Dwight Howard- Thiell (the only person who reads this) is going to love this pick, but he is a solid player who hasn't even reached his stride yet. In a few years he will be a potential MVP candidate, just you wait and see.
11. Tracy McGrady- A little lower than I like, he is a great shooting guard who's experience no success in the playoffs. Still 11th best in this NBA league is still pretty great.
10. Steve Nash- First off, in my mind there is no way he is the MVP. He can't play "D" at all (seeing how Tony Parker completely dismantled him in Game 1), and his shooting and rebounding can be shaky. I mean he is a great leader, and deserving of ten, but he is NOT a top 5 player in this league, not even close.
9. Tim Duncan- Also a little low, but his age and endurance seems to be weakening with age. Also he hasn't had great playoff success sense David Robinson left, so while he is still dominant, I barely can imagine using a top 10 pick on him
8. Dwayne Wade- Personally one of my favorite players from the Marquette days, he can carry his team on his back if need be. He can be lights out, and if this was last year he'd easily be a top 5 pick. He'll have to settle for 8 due to his injury, but I am sure it would be a steal.
7. Kevin Garnett- This player could actually be part of a fantasy draft type scenario, as everyone will be throwing trade options just to get him. He is worth any trade you can imagine either, cause him with any of these other players on this list could easily equal an NBA championship.
6. Yao Ming- A great dominate center, no matter what Woody Paige says. Now, Tracy is a more talented player, but Yao is just so tall and impossible to accurately defend. His height alone makes him an obvious pick.
5. Carlos Boozer- This may seem inflated because I have seen him a few times in the playoffs, but the guy is just plain strong. If he was still in Cleveland that team would be a legit force. I know some might not take Boozer as early, but I'll take a rock like that near the middle to hold the fort.
4. Gilbert Arenas- Agent Zero first off is a person who cares about basketball. Secondly, he can completely carry Washington on his back, and when he is missing the team has nothing left. He is harder worker, younger version of McGrady, who can just plain ball.
3. Dirk Nowitzki- Yes, he vanished in the NBA finals and against Golden State, but he is tall and can shoot from anywhere while also going to the hoop. He is the most complete player in my mind, almost like a taller, stronger version of nearly every player on this list. He should be the regular season MVP this year, and he would be the third person I'd select.
2. Lebron James- Lebron vs Dirk was my hardest decision on this list. Lebron is a baller who gets to the boards and makes his own shots, while leading his team. He can also make half court shots with ease on commercials. My assumption is Dirk put his team on his back and they failed, while Lebron's next best player is Larry Hughes, and well, I'll take Josh Howard over him anyday.
1. Kobe Bryant- Is there a better scorer in the league. I was never a big Kobe fan, although there are a few times he took more heat then he deserved. But besides that, he just wasn't my style. But if I am making a franchise, why wouldn't you take the guy who could score over 50 for you on any given night, and the most prolific scorer than Jordan. Kobe is the best NBA player at this point of time.
20. Ben Gordon- The best player on Chicago, but pretty much the clone of five other NBA players. However, he does score and get to the hoop.
19. Michael Redd- I wanted to put him higher, but a pure shooter is never a neccesitty. He can score in spurts and I wonder how good he would be if he was actually on a better team. He is basically Ray Allen ten years earlier, and thats why Michael Redd was ahead of him.
18. Paul Pierce- An amazing talent, and thats why I think any person can get a great talent in the first round. Paul Pierce can still flat out play, and could easily lead Boston back to the playoffs next year if he got any help.
17. Pau Gasol- Injured to start the year, he is still an amazing international player (on the team that won it all last year). Pau Gasol is the only bright spot for the Grizzlies, but he did bring them to the playoffs last year and could easily bring them back if they win the lottery.
16. Amore Staudamire- He's a large force inside, and if he wasn't injury prone could be higher because the rare talent at the center position (even if he really isn't a center).
15. Chris Bosh- The Ben Gordon type, but slightly better. Its basically the new small forward mold who can lead a team by rebounding, passing, and shooting dead-on midrange jumpers.
14. Elton Brand- This year he was quiet, but its hard to forget that the Clippers are always close only because of him. He is a great power forward that can carry a team on his back
13. Carmello Anthony- I am not sold on either members of the Nuggets team, but Carmello Anthony is younger and much more versatile. The problem is, he isn't always the smartest player as his punch earlier this season showed.
12. Dwight Howard- Thiell (the only person who reads this) is going to love this pick, but he is a solid player who hasn't even reached his stride yet. In a few years he will be a potential MVP candidate, just you wait and see.
11. Tracy McGrady- A little lower than I like, he is a great shooting guard who's experience no success in the playoffs. Still 11th best in this NBA league is still pretty great.
10. Steve Nash- First off, in my mind there is no way he is the MVP. He can't play "D" at all (seeing how Tony Parker completely dismantled him in Game 1), and his shooting and rebounding can be shaky. I mean he is a great leader, and deserving of ten, but he is NOT a top 5 player in this league, not even close.
9. Tim Duncan- Also a little low, but his age and endurance seems to be weakening with age. Also he hasn't had great playoff success sense David Robinson left, so while he is still dominant, I barely can imagine using a top 10 pick on him
8. Dwayne Wade- Personally one of my favorite players from the Marquette days, he can carry his team on his back if need be. He can be lights out, and if this was last year he'd easily be a top 5 pick. He'll have to settle for 8 due to his injury, but I am sure it would be a steal.
7. Kevin Garnett- This player could actually be part of a fantasy draft type scenario, as everyone will be throwing trade options just to get him. He is worth any trade you can imagine either, cause him with any of these other players on this list could easily equal an NBA championship.
6. Yao Ming- A great dominate center, no matter what Woody Paige says. Now, Tracy is a more talented player, but Yao is just so tall and impossible to accurately defend. His height alone makes him an obvious pick.
5. Carlos Boozer- This may seem inflated because I have seen him a few times in the playoffs, but the guy is just plain strong. If he was still in Cleveland that team would be a legit force. I know some might not take Boozer as early, but I'll take a rock like that near the middle to hold the fort.
4. Gilbert Arenas- Agent Zero first off is a person who cares about basketball. Secondly, he can completely carry Washington on his back, and when he is missing the team has nothing left. He is harder worker, younger version of McGrady, who can just plain ball.
3. Dirk Nowitzki- Yes, he vanished in the NBA finals and against Golden State, but he is tall and can shoot from anywhere while also going to the hoop. He is the most complete player in my mind, almost like a taller, stronger version of nearly every player on this list. He should be the regular season MVP this year, and he would be the third person I'd select.
2. Lebron James- Lebron vs Dirk was my hardest decision on this list. Lebron is a baller who gets to the boards and makes his own shots, while leading his team. He can also make half court shots with ease on commercials. My assumption is Dirk put his team on his back and they failed, while Lebron's next best player is Larry Hughes, and well, I'll take Josh Howard over him anyday.
1. Kobe Bryant- Is there a better scorer in the league. I was never a big Kobe fan, although there are a few times he took more heat then he deserved. But besides that, he just wasn't my style. But if I am making a franchise, why wouldn't you take the guy who could score over 50 for you on any given night, and the most prolific scorer than Jordan. Kobe is the best NBA player at this point of time.
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