BR1986FB;802462 wrote:Lebron is definitely a top 5 player but I don't think I'd have him in my top 5 "closer" list.

I can agree with that, Lebron is still the best player in the league, despite his inconsistency closing games.

Mulva;802460 wrote:Melo is the only one of those guys who doesn't play defense. But that list is terrible.

Dirk doesn't defend well and is a below average rebounder for his size, Durant is a great scorer and decent rebounder but is a below average defender and is a selfish score first player who is a below average play maker and passer. Melo doesn't defend and is a look at the rim first player, doesn't pass the ball when he should. None of those guys are near Lebron James imo as the total package.

SportsAndLady;802414 wrote:@RealSkipBayless
Skip Bayless
At this moment, my top 5 NBA players: DWade, Dirk, Kobe, Durant, Melo.

Replace Howard for Melo and the list is accurate.

Skyhook79;802527 wrote:Replace Howard for Melo and the list is accurate.

lol no, just no

Skyhook79;802527 wrote:Replace Howard for Melo and the list is accurate.

How do you figure? If you make that switch, the list is no longer Bayless' top 5, which would make it inaccurate.

the top 5 imo are Lebron, Dwight, Kobe, Wade and Durant

LeBron is easily a top 5 player in the NBA. You can argue his clutchness, or what have you about playoff performances etc. But stat wise, skill wise, physicality, and complete game make him EASILY in the top 5.

Considering that maybe a little over a year ago (before the East semi's) we were debating whether he was THE top player...I'd say his stock has fallen a bit. At this rate we might be debating whether he is top 5 in anyones book next year.

HitsRus;802626 wrote:Considering that maybe a little over a year ago (before the East semi's) we were debating whether he was THE top player...I'd say his stock has fallen a bit. At this rate we might be debating whether he is top 5 in anyones book next year.

Right, and you will continue to look foolish if you do.

Anyone who thinks Bron is not a top 5 player in the League is just straight dumb.

karen lotz;802632 wrote:Right, and you will continue to look foolish if you do.

agreed. Im not a LeBron lover, far from it. But to say he isnt top 5 is just asinine.

I would say there's still quite a bit of debate about whether he's THE top player.

Top 3 for sure.

Definately in the top 5.