Top 5 Small Forwards

So you all know the drill by now. Well if anyone reads this, they know the drill. Here we go, top 5 Small Forwards.

#5 Tracy Mcgrady

T-Mac was the man during the early-mid 2000s. This guy went from a potential draft bust to a superstar. Once he left Toronto and established himself in Orlando it was a wrap. He showed he was an elite NBA player. T-Mac could shoot, drive and rise up to throw it down on his opponents. One of the great things about T-Mac was that he hit the most difficult shots. He didn't care about who was on him or what angle the shot was at, he was going to take it. I think people will always remember when Mcgrady torched Tim Duncan and the Spurs for 13 points in 33 seconds to win a game at the buzzer. That is one of the most amazing performances I have ever seen on a basketball court. Go try to hit six jumpers in 33 seconds, I promise it wont be easy. Its kind of sad what has become of T-Mac's career. So many injuries, so many missed games, I just hope he can bounce back this year. Time will tell.

#4 Carmelo Anthony

Melo' is a beast. He is truly someone I enjoy watching. One thing that is dope about Melo is the fact that he doesn't look like LeBron. He comes from the Antoine Walker/Paul Pierce body sculpting class more so than the LeBron/Len Bias class. Anyway, Melo' is one of the best players in the league right now and will be for many years to come. He is a lot like T-Mac was back in his glory days. Anthony literally has no weaknesses on the offensive end. He can bang with you in the post, drive around you, rise up over you, or J it in your face. Melo' has the best mid-range game in the NBA right now. His pull up jumper is so clean and so pretty. I feel bad for anyone who has to defend him. In fact if you do have to defend him...take the night off. Melo' is going to light up any defender and probably make them look foolish at some point.

#3 LeBron James

I know a lot of people don't really care for the man anymore, but he can ball. LBJ is the greatest physical specimen to play basketball. Hes 6'8, weighs as much as a line backer, and runs like a track athlete. LeBron James is incredible to watch, from the dunks to the chase down blocks, he does it all. What LeBron does better than anyone is attack the hoop. There is no one, and I mean no one, who wants to challenge LeBron James mid-air. He may not have a clean offensive game like Melo', but Lebron is super efficient. He gets the looks he wants and half the time he converts. On top of being a great scorer, hes a great passer and rebounder. LeBron is a triple-double waiting to happen. In Cleveland he literally did everything for the team. I can't wait to see what he does in Miami once he joins D-Wade.  F*ck the haters LeBron, do what you do.

#2 Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson AKA Grandma-ma was a beast at UNLV and a monster when he first got into the league. I don't remember much of his early days, but from the highlights and game footage I can tell he was no joke. What I remember most about LJ are his days with the Knicks. Johnson was the emotional leader on the team and was one of the main reasons the team was able to get to the NBA finals in 1999. One of my favorite moments in basketball history is his 4-point play against the Pacers which put the Knicks in the finals. LJ was hobbled by injuries throughout his career, but he carried on like a warrior. I have nothing, but the utmost respect for him. Thanks for the memories brah.

PS- I know he played PF more so than SF, but PFs is going to be packed next week. 

#1 Vince Carter

Air Canada. Half Man/Half Amazing. The best dunker EVER. Vince Carter is my favorite small forward of all-time. He was an extremely bad dude. VC is the best dunker in the history of dunks. the 2000 dunk contest was the most amazing thing I had ever seen when I was a 10-year-old. He jumped so high and threw it down so hard. 360s, Windmills, between the legs, this guy could do any dunk. He truly was an amazing athlete. It wasn't just the dunks either. Carter was an overall great scorer. He hit tough shots and wasn't scared to go up on anyone. He dunked on ever great shot blocker of his time. Carter is still in the league and still doing his thing today. He may not be Air Canada anymore, but he still gets it in. I don't know what his legacy will be when his playing days are done, but I'll always remember him as one of the most entertaining players of his generation.

My fav 5 SG's

In case you didn't see the last post...I'm ranking my top 5 favorite players at each position. Last week it was point guards, this week the shooting guards. Lets get it rolling.

#5 Kobe Bryant

Although I do not like the man one bit, Kobe can ball. The way he can take over a game and drop points like no one else is amazing. He is one of the best, if not the best, player in the game. The will to win, and championships to back it up. Good luck with the 3-peat my man.

#4 Allan Houston

If you are a Knicks fan like I am then you appreciate H20. Houston is one of my all-time favorite players. He had one of the prettiest jump shots I have ever seen. He released the ball at his highest point and had excellent form to go with it. Just thinking about his jumper brings back great memories. He didn't showboat or ever react to a call, but his game did all the talking necessary. I'll never forget when him, Sprewell, Larry Johnson, and a few others took the Knicks to the finals in '99. That honestly was one of the happiest times in my life seeing the Knicks get that far. On top of all that I'll always remember the runner he hit on Miami in the first round in game 5 to get the Knicks to the semis. Allan Houston's game truly was water. He just kept flowing.

#3 Ray Allen

Its Jesus Shuttlesworth. Ray Allen is streaky at times, in fact, he can be really streaky. But who cares? Allen is one of the best shooters ever. His release is as quick as the blink of an eye, or the bullet out the gun. He is going to be the best 3-point shooter when his career ends, he is going to have a ring, and he will eventually be in the Hall of Fame. If you need someone to model your shot after, pick him. By the way I dont want to knock his ability to take it to the whole, because if you do play tight on him, hes going to go by you. Shout out to Sasha Vujacic on that one.

#2 Dwyane Wade

Fall seven times, stand up 8. We all remember that Converse commercial from a few years ago. D-Wade is a warrior. I love the fact that he is not scared to sacrifice his body. He does everything a coach can ask for. Shoots well, passes well and plays tough defense. Back in 06' he took Miami from the bottom to the top in just a couple of years. Sure the Mavs collapsed, but what caused it? Correct, that boy #3. With some new friends joining him in Miami, look for Mr.Wade to be holding up another championship. He's a true champ and the now the Derek Jeter to Lebron's A-Rod.

#1 Michael Jordan

Best.Player.Ever. I honestly have nothing to say. Its self explanatory. How could you not love MJ?....Drop me answers and I'll put those up.


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