Damn, does anyone slack as much as I do? If you don't know what I'm doing by now then I really cant help you out. Its in the title of the post. Anyway lets get it going.
#5 Pau Gasol
Pau Gasol is the most skilled player in the post in today's NBA. His efficiency and smooth moves around the hoop are incredible to watch. Sure he hasn't showered since 2002 or 2003, but that dirt and grime makes Pau the man he is. He was a leader for the Grizzlies for a number of years and has become a superstar in LA. If your team is playing LA you almost have to turn away every time they give the ball to Pau. The reason? You know he is going to drop two points on his defender and their is nothing anyone can do to stop him. Pau is still relatively young and considering his game isn't built off athletic ability, we should be seeing this domination for years to come.
#4 Tim Duncan
If the Dos Equis man is "The Most Interesting Man in the World" then Tim Duncan has to be "The Most Boring Dude Ever." Sure his personality is...different, but Tim can ball. In fact, he's probably the best power forward in the history of the game. Lets see, four rings, two MVP trophies, 12 time all-star, All NBA team 13 times. Wow. Talk about distinguished. Duncan's been a terror on the court since his days at Wake Forest. Hes the most fundamental player I've ever seen and it makes him great. Nothing flashy, just the stuff coaches try to teach young kids coming up. Of course he does it at a much higher level, and has some of the best footwork ever seen, but that's beside the point. Tim Duncan is arguably the best player of the last decade along with Kobe. Some may find this crazy, but look at the accolades and team production and an argument can be made. Not to mention Timmy was a beast on defense. The guy has a vertical of maybe 7 inches, but can block almost any shot. Duncan has excellent timing. Now days Tim Duncan is slowing down and may only have two or three seasons left, but people will always remember him for winning championships and playing the game the right way.
#3 Chris Webber
Some people are never going to forget what went down with C-Webb in college, but I'm not one of those people. I could care less about it. When I think of Webber I think of one of the best all around players I grew up watching. Webber was a handful on the offensive end. He could shoot the 17 footer with ease, he had the post moves, he had the mean dunks, and he also had some of the sickest passes for a big man. When Webber got the ball on the low block he was either going to face up and score, throw a sick behind the back pass, or put a crafty post move on you and finish the play. I'll always remember his days in Sac-Town and the joy that team brought to me. Him, Divac, Bibby, Stojakovic, Christie and all the other players made the west interesting when LA was running the league. The whole Tim Donaghy scandal now makes me wonder if that Sacramento team could have won a ring, but we'll never know. What I do know is that C-Webb doesn't get the love he deserves from the basketball world and people should check out his highlights.
#2 Kevin Garnett
KG is the realest dude in the NBA, which makes him one of my favorite players ever. Raw emotion is a given with this guy. He plays every game like its his last and lifts his team to new heights at all times. KG spent pretty much all of his good years in Minnesota with a sub par supporting cast. The reason for that is because KG is a loyal guy. He could have skipped out on the team after his contract ran out, but he stayed and earned an MVP award in the process. Garnett regrets it now, but I think a lot of people respect what he did. Hes even the one who publicly told LeBron not to waste his time in Cleveland. Talk about good looking out. Although KG is a great scorer, rebounder and defender, none of that is running across my brain right now. All I can think about is the skinny man with huge heart. He may not be the best power forward ever, but he definitely is one of the most memorable players of all time. Oh and he got his ring with Boston. Lets see what "the old guys" can do this year.
#1 Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk is kind of the Jackie Robinson of this list. Hes the first European/white guy to be number one, but that should not surprise you. Dirk has been blazing his own path since he came into the league. German, 7 foot, baller, that's the best way to describe Dirk. Hes without a doubt one of the most skilled offensive players in the history of the game. Jumper, hes got that. Fade away, hes got that. Ability to go to the rack, yep. You see where I'm going? This guy can do it all on offensive. He completely revolutionized the position. I'm not sure if I'll see a power forward ever again quite like Dirk. Hes almost a shooting guard with height. Its just wild to think about the things he can do on the court. Dirk is till chasing that elusive ring, but he still has a couple of good years left. Will he win the ring? I don't think he will unless he has another big name. He needs a LeBron, Durant, Melo or Wade to compliment him. But that doesn't look like its going to happen anytime soon. Dirk's ability to do it all on the offensive end at an efficient level makes him my favorite PF of all time.
