Which Superstar Is Most Important for LA Lakers' Success? - Bleacher Report

After General Manager Mitch Kupchak's busy summer, the Los Angeles Lakers now have four players who would each qualify as the best player for more than a few teams.

But who's the best player on the Lakers now? Which one is most important to the team's title hopes? 

Though much has changed in the last few months, the answer to that question hasn't. 

Kobe Bryant remains the Lakers' most valuable player, and will continue to be next season and likely another couple of years beyond that should he elect to keep playing. Sure, you can make at least somewhat compelling arguments for Los Angeles' other stars, but there's an easy test for determining the most vital component.

How good would the Lakers be without that component?

Los Angeles would struggle mightily on the defensive end without Howard, but a combination of Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill could capably man the painted area. Head coach Mike Brown would no doubt encourage a quicker tempo and utilize Antawn Jamison at the four position to spread the floor.

The Lakers' defense would hurt without Howard, but is he their most important player now?

Without Steve Nash, the Lakers wouldn't be a heck of a lot worse than they were last season. That's not to say he doesn't make them significantly better; it's just to say this team is used to playing without an All-Star point guard.

Taking away Pau Gasol wouldn't be all that different from taking away Howard, but the impact would be felt more on the offensive end than on defense.

Removing Kobe Bryant from the equation would be nothing short of catastrophic, though, especially against quality playoff teams.

The Lakers got stomped by the Spurs sans Bryant last season.

Los Angeles managed a decent 5-3 record without Bryant last season, but it also lost by 20 points to the Phoenix Suns and by 21 to the San Antonio Spurs during that stretch.

Bryant remains the team's undisputed first option, its leader and the guy on whom it will continue to rely in late-game situations. He's irreplaceable by virtually any metric. Forget about making up for his production with anyone on the Lakers' rosterâ€"there are only two or three other players in the entire league who can do the sort of things Kobe does.

Even if you could replace what Kobe does on the floor, it would be awfully hard to replace his leadership.

Another way of answering this question is comparing a world in which each star plays at his very best to one in which he struggles (at least by their own lofty standards).

For example, if Dwight Howard wasn't at his best, the Lakers might be looking at less scoring, but he'd remain a force on the defensive end and a beast on the glass.

There is, however, no substitute for Bryant's ability to score against even the stiffest defensive clubs. When he goes cold, the Lakers are in trouble, and that won't change just because Steve Nash is around and the team is moving toward the Princeton offense.

Bryant scored at least 40 points in four-straight games last season, starting with this 48-point masterpiece against the Suns.

His league-leading usage rate should decline a bit this season now that Nash will be handling the ball so much, but Bryant will still be the focal point of Los Angeles' offense.

And he should be.

He's the only Laker who can't be shut down by even the best defender (or multiple defenders).

With or without Bryant, the Lakers will be good enough to beat a number of teams in this league. On any given night, they could even beat the very best.

Yes, Kobe plays some nice D too.

But don't even think about this team being able to keep it up on a consistent basis. Besides his obvious status as one of the league's two or three best scorers, he's also a fine perimeter defender in his own right.

He might not be quite as frisky as he was in his 20s, but he's smart enough to make up for it.

It's easy to forget about Kobe given the attention justifiably heaped on the Lakers' newest acquisitions. 

However, he'll be the last person Los Angeles' opponents forget about, and that's why he's still the most important Laker.

Kobe Bryant, because he is very smart and very good, plays a lot like Michael ... - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

If you have chosen not to watch the Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant mashup that has been floating around the internet this week, we don't blame you. Kobe versus Michael (and, to a lesser extent, Kobe versus LeBron James) ennui can hit hard; and if you're an NBA fan you probably already know that the greatest shooting guard of one generation has modeled himself similarly after the greatest shooting guard of the generation before him. In related news, both Chris Paul and John Stockton play a lot of pick and roll basketball.

It's still a pretty inspiring watch, if even for its 100th viewing:

And to the detractors, those in the comment sections railing on Bryant for "copying" Michael Jordan … you would like Kobe to drop 25 a night on only lefty hook shots?

Michael Jordan has about an inch on Kobe Bryant, and Phil Jackson (to Kobe's chagrin) always liked to point out that Jordan's hands were much larger than Bryant's. Outside of that, these are two similarly-shaped off guards. Jordan was a trendsetter; even if he did model his game after various players that came before him â€" most notably David Thompson and Julius Erving. Bryant, no dummy and with plenty of time on his hands, VHS tapes to watch endlessly and competitive fire to spare, couldn't help but learn from the best.

Because, you'll recall, no shooting guard led a team to a championship before Jordan. There have been greats from the position on championship teams. Jerry West sure was somethin' else, but he didn't win a title at off guard and was Los Angeles' point man when he won his first title in 1972. Jordan was the first go-to guy at the position that carried a team on his shoulders. Efficiency and potency at position that plays off the ball and not in the low post: Jordan was on the vanguard. Of course Kobe's going to copy it, because Jordan set the standard for the way it is done. Bryant would be betraying his own talents if he didn't style his game after Jordan's.

This is where our longstanding criticism of Kobe comes in. A good chunk of this video is shots of the Kobester killing teams from the low or mid-post. Using his touch and footwork to clear space and get off a Jordan-styled turnaround jumper. There are a few inefficient long jumpers in there from both MJ and Kobe, but by and large these devastating makes are the smartest shot available. This is why it kills us when Kobe takes a bailout shot after killing ball movement by dribbling, pump-faking, or holding the ball too much. The smartest and potentially most-devastating offensive force of a generation curtails his own brilliance too often with poor decision-making.

Which Jordan was not averse to, of course. Trust me, I'm a Bulls fan. I yelled at Jordan more than anyone else on that team.

Sports Illustrated's Zach Lowe, in an attempt to discern whether or not Bryant could fit in with his team's newly-styled Princeton offense, went over endless Bryant possessions from last year's up-and-down Laker campaign. Here's his take on Kobe at his worst:

Watch the tape of Bryant's post-ups and isolations from last season (which I did on a loop via Synergy Sports), and you'll see hundreds of possessions that start with promising off-ball movement and end with Bryant launching a horrific 18-foot jumper with a hand in his face.

Correction: You have to be a careful about labeling all of those possessions "horrific," for lots of reasons. The most obvious is the shot clock, an NBA reality too often ignored in micro-analysis of what happens during a possession. If Bryant makes that initial catch with five seconds left on the shot clock, the Lakers are nearly out of time for him to pursue an easy alternative.

But there are plenty of possessions â€" literally hundreds â€" in which Kobe makes that catch on the wing with 11 or 12 seconds remaining on the clock, holds the ball long enough for you to roll pasta around your fork without missing anything, and then finally goes to work. And on those possessions, there is very little stylistic difference between the Lakers â€" the high-powered, superstar-laden Lakers â€" and the Kings, which have any number of dead possessions throughout a game. The movement stops, with the other four Los Angeles players bunching on the other side of the floor, moving their defenders out of help position and readying for offensive rebounds.

This is our criticism of Kobe. He knows better. He learned from Jordan, and he chooses too often to ignore the template. It nearly cost the Lakers a championship in the 2010 Finals, and I believe it cost them a shot at the conference finals or even Finals in the two years following. As an analyst, I have to point it out. As a fan of his game, someone that wants to watch him in June, it bums me out.

The proof is in the production. Both Jordan and Bryant shot about the same amount of free throws, per-minute (though Bryant's marks might dip as he moves deeper into his 30s), and both made right at 33 percent of their three-pointers. But Bryant takes nearly two and a half as many three-pointers as Jordan, per minute, despite only shooting above the league average from long range three times in his career; with one of those years coming during Kobe's lone (rookie) season with the shortened 22-foot line. All this in an era where you weren't forced to drive against a defender that was allowed to handcheck you on your way to the rim.

That's what you're allowed to get Kobe on. And that's it. Because beyond that, he's one bad dude. And someone to learn from, as Jordan was.

He took what is admittedly a genetic gift that is to be envied, and did just about all he could with it. Bryant studies, he tapes, he talks, he notes, he's kind to rewind and watch again, and he learns. And this is all before he goes to the gym to fire up those practice jumpers and knee treatments. Bryant's not alone in spending hours emulating the best, but when the best emulates the best? When game learns from game? After that, you're allowed to count the rings.

Jordan had no such luxury, stuck in a three-channel world with precious little NBA filtering into the home set and Jerry West and Oscar Robertson already having retired by the time MJ made it to middle school. Bryant may have been the son of a professional basketball player and ex-NBA forward, but he didn't have it all that easy himself relative to his generation while growing up away from CBS and TBS/TNT in Italy.

Today's kid? Tomorrow's superstar? They have unending input, even if they have to sneak YouTube clips in at the library or go to someone else's house when the cable's out. It's why the next generation is going to be even better, and why this game is so great.

I can't wait to post another video starring that kid â€" probably from my colony on Mars in 2037 as I stroke my spacebeard â€" featuring a screen split three ways. Roll over Michael Jordan, tell Kobe Bryant the news.

NBA Stars with Biggest Chip on Their Shoulder - Bleacher Report

While Durant can do no wrong in the eyes of many, Westbrook is the complete oppositeâ€"the easy scapegoat for most of the Oklahoma City Thunder's shortcomings. 

Here's the thing with Westbrookâ€"he's an aggressive offensive player who takes care of most of the Thunder's ball handling duties.

Because Westbrook does most of the ball handling and he's 6' 3", he's naturally listed as a point guard. Since point guards are supposed to distribute the ball and keep their teammates involved, we demonize Westbrook's aggressive play.

You probably don't want to hear this, but there's really no correct way to play any position.

Instead, there are sort-of guidelines.

Bryant plays shooting guard differently than someone like Doug Christie did. Kevin Love plays power forward differently than Dirk Nowitzki does. Shaquille O'Neal played center differently than Pau Gasol did before Andrew Bynum was in the starting lineup for the Lakers.

Westbrook essentially plays a style similar to Derrick Rose, except Rose doesn't have Durant on his team.

Westbrook plays the way he does because that's what makes him most effective. It must be working too, considering the Thunder just made the NBA Finals and made it to the Western Conference Finals the year before that. Durant didn't do it all by himself. 

As Westbrook matures as a player, he'll learn to be smarter with the ball and not take as many dumb jump shots. In terms of Westbrook shooting more than Durant in some games, it doesn't bother Durant or any other Thunder players, so why should it bother us? Here's what Durant had to say about it:

“Everybody thinks he should be a traditional point guard like a (John) Stockton or (Thunder assistant) Mo Cheeks. There’s a lot of people that can’t be like Russ, either. We need him to play the way he plays. … You guys don’t see how hard he works and how much he wants it.”

And Thunder's coach Scott Brooks:

“We need Russell to score,” Brooks said. “I know some of you don’t like that, but Russell is a very, very gifted, talented player, and we would not be in this position without Russell.”

Last point: Beside Westbrook, Durant and James Harden, who else can the Thunder rely on to score consistently? They really do need Westbrook to play the way he does unless they add more offensive firepower. 

The chip on Westbrook's shoulder this season won't just be built up on the unfair criticism he receives from the media, but from losing in the NBA Championship as well. Getting that far and losing must burn.

Along with Durant, the two have a lot to prove in the upcoming season. Maybe if the Thunder win an NBA championship, people will get off him for his style of play. 

The Dynamic Two-Guards: Kobe Bryant and the Top 4 Shooting Guards in the NBA - Bleacher Report

Some of the better players of all time, including Michael Jordan, have been shooting guards. This position can be very important since it calls for someone who can score or maybe even in some cases, play lock-down defense. Or perhaps both.

The NBA  has many stars capable of being in the top rankings among shooting guards. The list ranges from former MVPs to players in new jerseys, ready to show off their skill set.

These next five players will be the top shooting guards in the NBA for the 2012-2013 NBA season. 

5. Monta Ellis

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Getting traded from Golden State last season was something that Monta Ellis saw coming for a long time. It did, however, put him in a better situation. 

Ellis is one of the best scorers in the NBA despite his small frame for a shooting guard. He also has improved his playmaking skills, which will help him make Brandon Jennings more comfortable in the Bucks' offense.

The one man fast-break can also be a pretty decent defender when he actually puts effort on that end of the floor. 

Playing with a similar player like Jennings could be tough for Ellis. But with the heart he plays with, he can get through it and help the Bucks become a solid team while making a name for himself in the Eastern Conference.

4. Andre Iguodala

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Ande Iguodala has been under the radar for some time now. With a change of scenery, you better believe that the Denver Nuggets will be scary next season.

Denver was already surprising everyone without a legitimate star player to lead them and now they have Iggy. He can provide them with help on defense and his skill set, fits in with the up-tempo offense. Expect a rise in his production. 

Teaming up with the young Ty Lawson, Iguodala should have a great season and surpass a few teams in the West by leading the Nuggets.

3. James Harden

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He might not have shown up in the NBA Finals, but James Harden will be ready to prove to people that he is one of the best two-guards in the league this season. 

Playing alongside Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant helps Harden because defenses do not worry about him as much. Coming off the bench helps as well, giving OKC a spark. 

Don't let his Finals play fool you. Harden will be ready come October and emerge as a top three shooting guard. 

2. Dwyane Wade

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If Dwyane Wade was a little younger or did not let the injuries get to him, he could have probably been the best shooting guard in the league today. 

The league can be harsh on players, especially when they get injured often. It wastes a players prime and has them go downhill quicker,

While Wade may struggle, he is still one of the better players in the league. He is a good post-up player for a guard and can handle the ball well. His defense is also up there at times. 

His athleticism might not be where it once was, but Wade can still ball with the best of them and will remain the best shooting guard in the league behind only one player. 

1. Kobe Bryant

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16 years in the NBA, 34 years old, the fingers of an 80-year-old man and 5 NBA titles. Kobe Bryant has one hell of a resume. You normally would not expect a player this old to be the best at his position, but Bryant is just that.

Adding Steve Nash to the team with Dwight Howard could decrease his stats, but his play will be even better than last season. With Nash feeding him the rock and Howard asking for double teams in the post, this will be a a great situation for The Black Mamba as he showcases why he is still the best shooting guard in the NBA. 

Be honest, did you really expect anyone else here? 

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Both lights-out mid-range shooters, Jordan and Bryant love rising above their defenders for jumpers from the high and low post alike, and they do a heck of a lot of damage from the top of the key.</p> <p>To get those shots off against even the stiffest defenders, these two utilize a dizzying array of spin-moves, fall-aways, pump-fakes and clever footwork.</p> <p> <span>81 points of Jordan-like greatness.</span></p> <p>With their backs to the basket, there's a relentless use of faking a turnaround in one direction before spinning the other way. When facing up, the ability to stop on a dime and pull up for a jumper keeps defenders perpetually off balance.</p> <p>They also create a sliver of space with that signature leg-kick.</p> <p> <span>MJ's post-game (like Kobe's) would make a lot of big men jealous.</span></p> <p>It goes without saying there is a lot of jump in those jump shots. </p> <p>Neither Jordan nor Bryant was small for their position. In fact, their 6'6" stature is the prototypical size for a shooting guard. Nevertheless, opposing teams have assigned their best, longest defenders to these guys, if not asking the defense to collapse on them altogether with double and triple teams.</p> <p>Understanding that kind of defensive attention wasn't going anywhere, Jordan and Bryant simply jumped over those defenders and released their shots somewhere just north of the ionosphere.</p> <p>The nuances of their games are ridiculously similar. </p> <p> <span>Kobe vs. MJ</span></p> <p>You almost get the sense that Kobe Bryant didn't just want to live up to Jordan's legacy. It looks like he wanted to reenact it play for play. He followed in the man's footsteps...<em>literally</em>.</p> <p>Of course, there are commonalities that transcend what happened on the court.</p> <p>Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan defined what it meant to be competitive for their respective generations. They knew how to win, the moment to take over and how to translate their superlative talent into leadership.</p> <p>It was impossible for these guys to be overconfident, because there's always been the most legitimate of reasons for that confidence.</p> <p>The resulting celebrity and global image reflect as much even now.</p> <p>There may never be another Jordan, but you might think twice after comparing him to Kobe Bryant.</p> </div><img border="0" height="1" src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-89EKCgBk8MZdE.gif" width="1" /> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'> <span class='post-author vcard'> Posted by <span class='fn' itemprop='author' itemscope='itemscope' itemtype='http://schema.org/Person'> <span itemprop='name'>Cancer85</span> </span> </span> <span class='post-timestamp'> at <meta content='http://kobebryantnet.blogspot.com/2012/08/breaking-down-most-striking.html' itemprop='url'/> <a class='timestamp-link' href='http://kobebryantnet.blogspot.com/2012/08/breaking-down-most-striking.html' rel='bookmark' title='permanent link'><abbr class='published' itemprop='datePublished' title='2012-08-30T17:32:00-07:00'>5:32 PM</abbr></a> </span> <span class='post-comment-link'> <a class='comment-link' href='http://kobebryantnet.blogspot.com/2012/08/breaking-down-most-striking.html#comment-form' onclick=''> No comments: </a> </span> <span class='post-icons'> <span class='item-control blog-admin pid-712304188'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=4772718960858251352&postID=1884035425099975356&from=pencil' title='Edit Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='18' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> </span> <div class='post-share-buttons goog-inline-block'> <a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-email' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=4772718960858251352&postID=1884035425099975356&target=email' target='_blank' title='Email This'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Email This</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-blog' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=4772718960858251352&postID=1884035425099975356&target=blog' onclick='window.open(this.href, "_blank", "height=270,width=475"); return false;' target='_blank' title='BlogThis!'><span class='share-button-link-text'>BlogThis!</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-twitter' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=4772718960858251352&postID=1884035425099975356&target=twitter' target='_blank' title='Share to X'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Share to X</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-facebook' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=4772718960858251352&postID=1884035425099975356&target=facebook' onclick='window.open(this.href, "_blank", "height=430,width=640"); return false;' target='_blank' title='Share to Facebook'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Share to Facebook</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-pinterest' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=4772718960858251352&postID=1884035425099975356&target=pinterest' target='_blank' title='Share to Pinterest'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Share to Pinterest</span></a> </div> </div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'> <span class='post-labels'> </span> </div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> <span class='post-location'> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='post hentry uncustomized-post-template' itemprop='blogPost' itemscope='itemscope' itemtype='http://schema.org/BlogPosting'> <meta content='http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0829/la_g_westbrook_b1_200.jpg' itemprop='image_url'/> <meta content='4772718960858251352' itemprop='blogId'/> <meta content='6482233439369899998' itemprop='postId'/> <a name='6482233439369899998'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title' itemprop='name'> <a href='http://kobebryantnet.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-new-lakers-might-have-helped-espn.html'>How the new Lakers might have helped - ESPN (blog)</a> </h3> <div class='post-header'> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content' id='post-body-6482233439369899998' itemprop='description articleBody'> <div>August 23, otherwise known as "the day Kobe Bryant turned 34," recently came and went with NBA TV airing a slew of games featuring #24. Among those chosen was Lakers-Thunder, Game 4 of the 2012 Western Conference semifinals, the second of two games in that series marred by epic Lakers collapses down the stretch. (This odd way of celebrating The Mamba's birthday will undoubtedly serve as example #1,374,810 for Kobe zealots of the world conspiring against him.) This particular game saw <a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=320519013&period=0" target="_blank">the Lakers up nine points to begin the fourth quarter</a>, 13 with 8:02 remaining, then back down to nine with half the quarter to go. The bottom eventually fell out with a series of clumsy and/or empty possessions, capped by the mother of all unforced turnovers from Pau Gasol.<br/><div class="mod-inline image image-right"> <p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0829/la_g_westbrook_b1_200.jpg"/></p> <br/></div> <p><cite>Stephen Dunn/Getty Images</cite><br/>Westbrook led the charge as the Lakers fell apart against OKC.</p> <br/> I was only able to DVR the final seven minutes of the loss, but during that time noted plenty of occasions where Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison and even Jodie Meeks could have contributed to perhaps prevent a loss. In a general sense, all four could have improved the collective scoring punch. Among other ways they score, Nash and Howard are among the best pick-and-roll players in the league, which could have provided cohesion desperately missing over this stretch. Beyond his proven resume at getting buckets, Jamison can create his own shot, a skill set on short supply last season. And while the odds of Meeks on the floor down the stretch are dicier, there were a few occasions where a credible outside shooter was glaringly absent.<p>More specifically, here are some possessions where Nash and Howard especially seemed capable of making a difference.</p><p><strong>6:31:</strong> Russell Westbrook uses a screen to reach the right elbow, is met with a hesitant challenge from Andrew Bynum, then drains a jumper before Steve Blake recovers. Steve Nash may not have defended the possession any better, but Westbrook took this game over down the stretch, in part because less energy is sapped checking Blake or Ramon Sessions than Nash. Granted, Westbrook's elbow J is often deadly, but who knows how much gas would have been left in the tank after guarding Nash all game? <strong>(LAL 92, OKC 85)</strong></p><p><strong>6:03:</strong> This point above is ironically demonstrated as Blake (of all people) takes the ball to the rim for a layup. Blake was able to take Westbrook off the dribble because the Laker point went completely ignored on a backdoor baseline cut, then Russ got caught on his heels in scramble mode. For that matter, <a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=320516025&period=4" target="_blank">Blake's game-winning 3-ball attempt in Game 2</a> came after Westbrook fell asleep guarding him. Call me crazy, but I don't think he'd treat Nash with the same ambivalence. <strong>(LAL 94, OKC 85)</strong></p><p><a name="more"/> <strong>5:09:</strong> The ball touches four sets of hands but never moves closer than roughly 20 feet to the hoop before Bryant misses a long two-pointer with the clock under five seconds. This is among many examples of where Nash's ability to probe and penetrate would have come in handy. <strong>(LAL 94, OKC 87)</strong><br/></p><div class="mod-inline image image-right"> <p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0829/la_g_nash01jr_200.jpg"/></p> <br/></div> <p><cite>Jesse Johnson/US Presswire</cite><br/>Nash's presence can only make for a smoother offense.</p> <br/><strong>4:54:</strong> Westbrook earns an and-one after beating Kobe off the dribble, then drawing the reach foul from Gasol, who's caught from behind on a backscreen. In the meantime, a flatfooted Bynum makes no real attempt to prevent Westbrook's easy score after the foul. While obviously impossible to prove a negative, it's tempting to wonder whether Howard would have done better as the last line of defense. <strong>(LAL 94, OKC 89)</strong><p><strong>(4:28)</strong> With the clock at zeroes on the heels of a possession with three passes and no penetration, Kobe backs down James Harden, offers an ineffective pump-fake, then steps back to hoist a heavily contested rainbow over His Beardness. Money. An incredible shot, to be certain, but I vividly remember thinking, "if these are the baskets the Lakers are forced to make, they'll lose." And they did. I'd like to think Nash on hand could led to a better look for somebody. <strong>(LAL 96, OKC 90)</strong></p><p>After a series of Blake-Kobe pick-and-rolls (shockingly!) don't free up Bryant from double coverage, the ball is eventually skipped around the arc (another shock!) and Metta World Peace is forced to huck a long two. The shot clangs, but Blake sneaks under the rack to secure the offensive board. And with this new sequence, the Lakers opt to...</p><p>... spread the floor with Kobe at the top of the arc, Pau in the corner and Blake setting yet another pick, this time against Durant! This does little to spring Kobe, who eventually drives inside for a miss at the rim. Durant then takes the ball coast to coast and draws a foul in transition. Bryant was upset at the no-call upon contact, but the bigger issue was the lack of imagination and/or options during this second-chance sequence. <strong>(Lakers 96, OKC 94)</strong></p><p><strong>1:34:</strong> Kobe and Pau run a high pick-and-roll at the top of arc, with Bryant pulling up long on a three-pointer. In a vacuum, the sequence was executed well, and I'll never complain too much upon <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/30730/missing-the-lennon-and-mccartney-of-basketball" target="_blank">seeing these guys actually work in tandem</a>. But in this particular situation, given a choice between Kobe and Nash hoisting from deep, wouldn't you choose <a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/592/steve-nash" target="_blank">the career 42.8 percent 3-point shooter</a>? <strong>(LAL 96, OKC 96)</strong></p><p><strong>1:15:</strong> Westbrook misses from the top of the key, but the Thunder take the lead after Kendrick Perkins puts back the offensive board. Bynum alertly boxed out the center for position, but got pushed off the spot from behind by Perk. Again, it's impossible to prove a negative, but might it have been any tougher to push away Dwight, the stronger player and better rebounder? <strong>(OKC 98, LAL 96)</strong></p><p><strong>9.0:</strong> Kobe and Pau run a high pick-and-roll, and Bryant's trey is wide left. See 1:34. <strong>(OKC 101, LAL 98)</strong></p><p>There were other possessions, of course, crippling the Lakers in a way that doesn't specifically point to how the new guys might have helped. A rare Gasol-MWP two-man game demonstrated the reason such sequences happen so infrequently. And Pau's turnover wasn't a matter of personnel, but rather a very good player making a very bad decision. But all in all, this trip down Bad Memory Lane drove home exactly what was missing for the Lakers against OKC (all season, really) and what might be at their fingertips come October. </p><div class="post-footer c6"><em>To subscribe to the K-Bros podcast via iTunes, <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/espn-kamenetzky-bros-lakers/id392531612">click here</a>. Subscribe to our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ESPNLandOLakers">YouTube channel</a> for full video coverage of the Lakers. 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“Next ... - Rant Sports</a> </h3> <div class='post-header'> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content' id='post-body-4899841431290063486' itemprop='description articleBody'> <div id="postarea"> <div id="postdate"> <p>Published: About an hour ago</p> </div> <div id="byline"> <div class="author-info c14"> <p><img alt="" class="avatar avatar-50 photo" height="50" src="http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/ef456c49d416c8063fb42d68025f5317?s=50&d=http%3A%2F%2F0.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536%3Fs%3D50&r=G" width="50"/></p> by <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/blog/author/jeffeverette/">Jeff Everette</a><br/></div> </div> <div id="slideshow_img"><img alt="Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan Comparison Video Clearly Defines Bryant As “Next Jordan”" src="http://www.rantsports.com/courtcrusades/files/2012/08/uspw_6491396.jpg" title="Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan Comparison Video Clearly Defines Bryant As “Next Jordan”"/><p>Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY</p> </div> <p>Declaring <em><strong>Michael Jordan</strong></em> the best player in <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/nba/" target="_blank"><em><strong>NBA</strong></em></a> history would shock no one.  Claiming <em><strong>Kobe Bryant</strong></em> is Jordan’s equal would likely be met with skepticism and friendly debate.  Insisting Bryant is better than Jordan could get you ran straight out of town.  The problem is, it just may be the truth.</p> <p>The video featured here is just one of many such montages dedicated to comparing the two great <em><strong>NBA Champions</strong></em>.  Footage of Jordan never gets old.  He was as dominant a figure in pro sports as we have ever seen, winning 6 NBA Championships, and being named the league’s Most Valuable Player 5 times.  He was an intense competitor who gave his all on both ends of the court, priding himself on his defensive prowess as much as his offensive ability.  Most importantly, Jordan changed the way the game was played.  He was elusive, dominant, opportunistic, and athletic.  He played above the rim or behind the line.  Every time he took a shot, it was expected to go in, whether it was a crazy circus shot in a lane filled with 7 footers, or a last second buzzer beater with the game on the line.  Jordan changed the way the next generation played.</p> <p>Bryant is part of the next generation.  He has confessed his idolization of Jordan many times, describing how he used to emulate the living legends moves and shots.  Why wouldn’t he?  After all, Jordan is considered the best ever, and every kid with a basketball pretended to be <em><strong>His Airness</strong></em> at some point or another.  Kobe was no different; he just took it one step further.</p> <p>When Jordan retired for the last time, the search started for the “next Jordan”.  <em><strong>Grant Hill</strong></em>, <em><strong>Penny Hardaway</strong></em>, <em><strong>Lebron James</strong></em>, and of course, Kobe Bryant were but a few of the many championed as the heir to Air.  Unfortunately, no one has stood out as though they were on the same level as Jordan.</p> <p>The reason for this is may actually be very simple.  Jordan was the first of his kind.  He was a revolutionary talent and grew into the most dominant player of his time.  With all of the new talent coming into the NBA practicing his moves and basing their games off of Jordan’s standard, the league becomes a tougher place to play.  No disrespect to the players of the 80’s and 90’s, but the skill of today’s players is at a higher level, thanks in large part to Jordan’s contribution to the game.  This makes it more difficult for a player to stand out and be dominant in the way that MJ was.  It takes a bit of looking back to realize the “next Jordan” is already here, and has been for a long time.</p> <p>Bryant came into the league with visions of being the answer to Jordan’s absence and it showed in his confidence.  In a time when our legends were humble, Bryant’s brash approach to the game made him look cocky and disrespectful.  This attitude may be exactly why so many people refuse to give the guy the credit he deserves.  Bryant has a bit of Diva in him that would make an <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/" target="_blank"><em><strong>NFL</strong></em></a> wide receiver jealous.  As talented as a player is, the Diva lowers the value, causing minds to close, and facts to be ignored.</p> <p>Bryant is an unbelievable competitor.  He is as much Jordan as he is <em><strong>Black Mamba.</strong></em>  He has spent his career making plays above the rim and behind the line in much the same manner as his idol.  As Bryant’s body has begun to betray him, he has followed Jordan’s lead and began to develop other parts of his game, perfecting his jumper and turning himself into one of the best outside threats in the game.</p> <p>A look at the video shows his athletic ability, and his mental awareness, are identical to MJ’s.  There is nothing Jordan can do that Kobe cannot, including winning Championships.  Kobe is just one ring behind, and with all of the <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> off season moves, he is in a prime position to win a couple more.</p> <p>It is hard to believe, Jordan’s heir was here the whole time.  We would have known it too, if we had just listened to the kid from <em><strong>Lower Merion High School</strong></em>; he has been telling us this all along.</p> <p><a href="http://www.rantsports.com/blog/author/jeffeverette/"><strong><em>Jeff Everette </em></strong></a>is a featured columnist for <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/"><strong><em>RantSports.com</em></strong></a>, covering the <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/"><strong>NFL </strong></a>and <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/nba/"><strong>NBA</strong></a>.  You can follow him on twitter <a 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they're already the <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/nba">NBA</a>'s top backcourt going into the 2011-12 season. </p> <p>There are plenty of challengers, but The Black Mamba and his Canadian counterpart are two of the most dominant players in the league. Their games should complement each other quite nicely, bringing joy to the hearts of L.A. fans and terror to the hearts of the rest of the league. </p> <p>Using <a href="http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/depth-charts/nba.aspx">Rotoworld's 2012 depth charts</a> to determine the starters, this article sets forth the starting guard units from bottom to top.</p> <p>Read on to find out who poses the biggest threat to the Lakers' crown.  </p> </div> </div><div id="next-slides"> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>30. Detroit Pistons: Brandon Knight and Rodney Stuckey</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6067090_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6067090.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/861/hi-res-6067090_display_image.jpg?1346267898"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Until Brandon Knight proves that he's made massive strides, he's going to rank as one of the NBA's worst starting point guards.</p> <p>The former Kentucky guard proved last year that another year at Kentucky would have done him wonders, as he struggled with turnovers and his shot throughout the season. </p> <p>Knight will look significantly better during his sophomore seasonâ€"as so many young point guards have followed that career pathâ€"but he's still not good enough at present to bump the Detroit Pistons out of the No. 30 spot. </p> <p>Rodney Stuckey is an underrated combo-guard, but he's more of a point guard than a shooting guard, which only complicates the situation. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>29. Charlotte Bobcats: Ramon Sessions and Gerald Henderson</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6224656_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6224656.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/856/hi-res-6224656_display_image.jpg?1346267209"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Jeremy Brevard-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>It's the Charlotte Bobcats. I'm fairly sure that there's a rule stating that they can't rank higher than 29th in anything until they win enough games to guarantee that they won't break last year's record for futility. </p> <p>Ramon Sessions will be a nice addition, especially if he regains his mojo after a brutal postseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll have to if he hopes to hold down the fort as the starter with Kemba Walker waiting in the wings. </p> <p>Joining Sessions in the backcourt will be Gerald Henderson, who will also have to play well to avoid begin replaced by Ben Gordon. </p> <p>Henderson scored well last season, averaging 15.1 points per game, but that was more a testament to the offensive futility in Charlotte than his talent. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>28. Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-150637627_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-150637627.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/877/hi-res-150637627_display_image.jpg?1346273200"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Nick Laham/Getty Images</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Damian Lillard might be one of the preseason frontrunners for the NBA's coveted Rookie of the Year award, but there's a key word in this sentence. </p> <p>That word would be "rookie." </p> <p>Unless the player is an otherworldly talent in the same vein as Kyrie Irving or <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/john-wall">John Wall</a>, it's tough for him to make a significantâ€"and positiveâ€"impact during his first season in The Association. </p> <p>Lillard has already proven that he can play with NBA-caliber players by winning Co-MVP at the Summer League, but he's unproven against the elite members of professional basketball. </p> <p>As for Wesley Matthews, well, he's not too much more than a three-point shooter at this stage of his career. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>27. Chicago Bulls: Kirk Hinrich and Rip Hamilton</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6185090_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6185090.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/857/hi-res-6185090_display_image.jpg?1346267563"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>If we were talking about 2005 instead of 2012, this backcourt duo would find itself significantly higher up in the rankings. </p> <p>These days, Kirk Hinrich isn't too much more than a stopgap at point guard as <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/derrick-rose">Derrick Rose</a> rehabs and waits to return from his ACL injury. He'll be a valuable role player once Rose returns, but his days as a starting point guard in this league should be over. </p> <p>Hamilton was a much ballyhooed signing going into the 2011-12 season, but injuries prevented his first year with the Chicago Bulls from ever taking flight. The 34-year-old masked man is clearly starting to slow down. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>26. Orlando Magic: Jameer Nelson and Arron Afflalo</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6223866_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6223866.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/874/hi-res-6223866_display_image.jpg?1346269492"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Douglas Jones-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Arron Afflalo and Jameer Nelson were the two biggest "acquisitions" of the offseason for the Orlando Magic. I'm putting that word in quotes only because Nelson is technically remaining with the team; he just signed a three-year extension. </p> <p>Nelson is still a solid point guard, although the three-year deal was inexplicable for a rebuilding team. He'll be joined in the backcourt by supposed defensive ace Arron Afflalo. </p> <p>Afflalo was the best player that Rob Hennigan received in the <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/dwight-howard">Dwight Howard</a> trade, and he'll have to continue working on his defensive game to make the exchange at least somewhat defensible. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>25. Sacramento Kings: Isaiah Thomas and Marcus Thornton</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6212182_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6212182.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/879/hi-res-6212182_display_image.jpg?1346273345"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Don't be fooled by Isaiah Thomas' small stature. He's more than just a one-year flash in the pan. </p> <p>The player whose nickname is not "Zeke" posted a 17.68 PER last season, passing the ball with remarkable efficiency while showing off his scoring touch throughout his time on the court. </p> <p>Speaking of scoring touch, Marcus Thornton has blossomed into one of the more underrated players in the NBA, thanks to the fact that he plays for the Sacramento Kings. </p> <p>Thornton averaged 18.7 points per game last year, raising his percentage from the field while also increasing his scoring average. </p> <p>As this young pair continues to develop, it will start to climb up the rankings. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>24. Dallas Mavericks: Darren Collison and O.J. Mayo</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6287332_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6287332.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/859/hi-res-6287332_display_image.jpg?1346267700"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>The Dallas Mavericks had a solid offseason, but the bulk of the team's talent lies in the frontcourt, not the backcourt. </p> <p>Darren Collison needed a fresh start after he was replaced in the starting lineup by George Hill during the Indiana Pacers' run through the postseason. He'll get that fresh start, but he'll need to quickly increase his scoring capabilities if he wants to maximize his opportunity. </p> <p>Now that he's on a team with a less diverse offensive system, he'll be able to do so. However, that's purely speculation based on the point guard's talent level. </p> <p>O.J. Mayo was in need of a fresh start as well, after he was demoted to the bench for the past two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. </p> <p>He still has talent, but it seems to be fairly well hidden at this point. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>23. Utah Jazz: Mo Williams and Gordon Hayward</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6233028_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6233028.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/881/hi-res-6233028_display_image.jpg?1346273526"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Russ Isabella-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>The Utah Jazz backcourt still lags behind the frontcourt by a significant margin, but it's on the rise after the re-acquisition of Mo Williams. </p> <p>While Williams isn't quite the same player that he was during his first stint in Salt Lake City, he's still going to be a solid contributor, scoring at a high level while distributing the ball effectively to his teammates. </p> <p>The bigger reason for the rise is the expected growth of Gordon Hayward, a prime candidate to breakout next season. </p> <p>Hayward improved during each and every month last season, topping out in April when he averaged 16.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for the Jazz. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>22. New York Knicks: Raymond Felton and J.R. Smith</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-5145918_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-5145918.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/872/hi-res-5145918_display_image.jpg?1346269341"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>If Raymond Felton can regain the glory that he once found with the New York Knicks, then I'm going to take a lot of well-deserved heat for ranking this pairing way too low. </p> <p>However, Felton is coming off two miserable seasons in a row. They were campaigns filled with bench time, lots of donuts and largely ineffective play. </p> <p>In a system in which <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/carmelo-anthony">Carmelo Anthony</a> and Amar'e Stoudemire are going to dominate the ball, it's more likely that Felton will be good but not great during his return to Madison Square Garden. </p> <p>J.R. Smith joins him at shooting guard, providing his typically inconsistent play that's full of highlights. He'll blow opponents away one quarter, then shoot his team out of the game the next. He will hold down the fort while Iman Shumpert recovers from injury. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>21. Phoenix Suns: Goran Dragic and Jared Dudley</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6209620_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6209620.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/876/hi-res-6209620_display_image.jpg?1346273036"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Jennifer Stewart-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Goran Dragic might have a small sample size of starts, but he was absolutely incredible when his name was listed among the starting five. The dynamic point guard averaged 18.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 8.4 assists in that role. </p> <p>Expecting him to keep up that level of play for a full season is a bit unrealistic, particularly because he's going into a novel situation, hoping to develop immediate chemistry with his new teammates. </p> <p>Dragic will succeed, just not immediately, and not to the same level that he did during his brief starting stint in Houston. </p> <p>As for the shooting guard on the Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley fills the role and will continue to be be one of the more underrated players in the league. </p> <p>The former Boston College standout will never be a star, but he's going to be solid once more, averaging at least 15 points and five rebounds per game. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>20. Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry and Landry Fields</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6198668_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6198668.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/880/hi-res-6198668_display_image.jpg?1346273449"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Despite Goran Dragic's breakout season last year, there's a reason that Kyle Lowry was the starter in the first place. </p> <p>Lowry is simply a better point guard at this stage in their careers. While the younger man might one day surpass the man who once stood in front of him on the depth chart, that day has not yet arrived. </p> <p>Even though Landry Fields is significantly worse than Jared Dudley, the gap between Lowry and Dragic is still enough to barely push the Toronto Raptors ahead of the Phoenix Suns. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>19. Washington Wizards: John Wall and Jordan Crawford</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6336394_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6336394.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/882/hi-res-6336394_display_image.jpg?1346273589"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>If Bradley Beal was listed as the starting shooting guard for the Washington Wizards, the team would find itself at a much more desirable spot in the rankings. </p> <p>However, with Jordan Crawford and his 300 missed shots per game (that's an exaggeration, obviously) in the starting five, the Wizards are a one-man show in the backcourt. Of course, Crawford still thinks it's a two-man show, and that's part of the problem. </p> <p>John Wall played significantly better as a sophomore than he did during his first year out of Kentucky, thanks almost solely to increased efficiency from the field. </p> <p>There's still plenty of room for development, particularly when it comes to outside shooting, but there's no doubt that Wall has the ability to become a superstar. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>18. Philadelphia 76ers: Jrue Holiday and Nick Young</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6286108_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6286108.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/875/hi-res-6286108_display_image.jpg?1346272944"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Jrue Holiday has yet to take the predicted step forward in his development, instead declining slightly during his third season in the league. That may simply be a byproduct of the lockout-shortened season, or it could be more telling about his long-term potential. </p> <p>After patiently waiting for him to breakout each of the last two years, I'm about ready to declare him a slightly-above-average point guard without too much remaining upside. </p> <p>At least he can pace, which is more than can be said about Nick Young. The only way the ball leaves that shooting guard's hands is through a shot or a dribble en route to a shot. </p> <p>Young is a fantastic scorer and should fill the scoring void left by the departures of Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams, but he'll have to be more unselfish to thrive in a true team setting. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>17. Indiana Pacers: D.J. Augustin and Paul George</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-136526210_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-136526210.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/864/hi-res-136526210_display_image.jpg?1346268459"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Elsa/Getty Images</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>While George Hill might eventually take over the full-time starting role, D.J. Augustin is still currently listed as the top option at the position after he was acquired during the offseason. </p> <p>The speedy point guard will have to take a back seat to the other options in Indiana, but he should thrive on a team that isn't called the Charlotte Bobcats. </p> <p>Paul George should take a step forward this season as he lines up next to the former Texas Longhorn. His athleticism is still off the charts, and he should improve once more after taking a massive step forward during his sophomore season. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>16. Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6205110_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6205110.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/858/hi-res-6205110_display_image.jpg?1346267597"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Spruce Derden-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Dion Waiters has struggled throughout the offseason, and is already starting to earn the dreaded "bust" tag even though he hasn't even stepped foot onto the court during an NBA game.</p> <p>That's an unfair assessment, but it is safe to say that Waiters looks like he's going to struggle tremendously as a rookie out of Syracuse. </p> <p>His backcourt mate has no such issues. </p> <p>After enjoying one of the most sensational rookie seasons in recent memory, Kyrie Irving is set to join the upper echelon of point guards in the league and compete for a spot on the All-Star squad. </p> <p>He's that good. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>15. Atlanta Hawks: Jeff Teague and Lou Williams</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6242424_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6242424.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/853/hi-res-6242424_display_image.jpg?1346267013"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>The Atlanta Hawks backcourt now features two players who complement each other quite well. </p> <p>Even though Joe Johnson has departed Atlanta for the friendly confines of Brooklyn, "The Highlight Factory" will still enjoy watching a top-15 blend of guards. </p> <p>Jeff Teague is a solid three-point shooter and a lockdown defender with a nose for steals. Joining him will be undersized shooting guard Lou Williams, who is fully capable of replacing Joe's scoring contributions from the 2-spot. </p> <p>Moreover, Williams is as good at preventing turnovers as Teague is at causing them. </p> <p>This backcourt might not be too glamorous, but it will be undeniably solid. That sounds kind of like the Hawks in general. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>14. New Orleans Hornets: Greivis Vasquez and Eric Gordon</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6219878_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6219878.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/871/hi-res-6219878_display_image.jpg?1346269282"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Greivis Vasquez is by no means a star at point guard, even though he improved tremendously once he moved to New Orleans. </p> <p>The former Maryland standout averaged 8.9 points and 5.4 assists per game with the Hornets while posting a PER of 14.2. He's a solid option to start the season with, but he's not special enough to hold off Austin Rivers for long.</p> <p>This lofty ranking for New Orleans is due to the presence of a healthy Eric Gordon in the lineup. When he's not hindered by that pesky injury imp, the shooting guard is one of the best players in the league at his position.</p> <p>The Hornets will be his team on offense, and it wouldn't be at all surprising to see him average around 25 points per game with a plus-20 PER.  </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>13. Memphis Grizzlies: Mike Conley and Tony Allen</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6199534_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6199534.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/867/hi-res-6199534_display_image.jpg?1346268641"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Spruce Derden-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>While the Vasquez-Gordon duo is all about offense, Tony Allen and Mike Conley form one of the league's most terrifying defensive backcourts. </p> <p>Allen is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA, a player fully capable of shutting down the opponent's best guard on a nightly basis. </p> <p>Although Conley isn't able to prevent points as easily as Allen, he's one of the best thieves in The Association and should challenge for the league lead in steals per game once more. </p> <p>Conley's all-around game is still on the upswing as he puts more and more temporal distance between himself and Ohio State. If he can continue to cut down on his turnovers, as he's done for each of the past two seasons, he'll put himself significantly higher up on the point guard totem pole. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>12. Minnesota Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio and Brandon Roy</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6074970_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6074970.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/869/hi-res-6074970_display_image.jpg?1346269075"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Jesse Johnson-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>The Minnesota Timberwolves' ranking is based upon Brandon Roy being a solid shooting guard, but just a shell of his former self. </p> <p>If Roy is able to regain his old form and become one of the best players in the league once more, the Wolves will shoot up the ranking. </p> <p>The T-Wolves coming in at No. 12 is primarily due to Ricky Rubio's excellence running the point. Even after just one season in The Association, the Spanish maestro has established himself as one of the league's premier distributors. </p> <p>His scoring could use a bit of work, but his thievery and facilitation are already top-notch, and he should be a star in this league for quite some time. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>11. Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6012294_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6012294.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/862/hi-res-6012294_display_image.jpg?1346268032"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>IF Stephen Curry can stay healthy for an entire season, he'll compete for the league lead in three-pointers and play at an All-Star level on the offensive end of the court. "IF" is written with caps lock on because, well, it's a big if. </p> <p>His defense would still be lacking, but he'd put up a whole bunch of points. </p> <p>Joining him in the backcourt is Klay Thompson, who was sensational during the end of his rookie season once Curry was hurt and Monta Ellis had been traded. The former Washington State Cougar could also challenge the rest of the league for the three-point crown. </p> <p>This backcourt is going to become one of the best offensive duos in the league. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>10. San Antonio Spurs: Tony Parker and Danny Green</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6334432_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6334432.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/878/hi-res-6334432_display_image.jpg?1346273277"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>As we move into the top 10, we're moving into the upper echelon of the backcourtsâ€"a realm that only includes pairings of two solid players or a decent contributor and an absolute stud. </p> <p>Even though Danny Green showed off just how deadly he could be from downtown in Gregg Popovich's system, the San Antonio Spurs still fall squarely into the latter category. </p> <p>This backcourt is all about Tony Parker, who continues to quietly fly under the radar as one of the league's truly elite floor generals. With his speed and ability to run the Spurs' offense to perfection, Parker is still one of the NBA's best point guards. </p> <p>He deserved a bit of MVP consideration last year and will do so again if the Spurs remain at or near the top of the Western Conference. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>9. Houston Rockets: Jeremy Lin and Kevin Martin</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6041808_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6041808.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/863/hi-res-6041808_display_image.jpg?1346268134"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Russ Isabella-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>While the frontcourt in Houston might be filled with unproven young players competing for roster spots, the team prominently features two solid offensive options in the backcourt. </p> <p>With his ability to draw contact and put up ridiculous scoring totals, Kevin Martin is one of the most unknown superstars in the NBA. The 2-guard's string of five seasons in a row averaging 20 points per game or more came to an end last season, primarily due to injuries that limited his playing time and games played. </p> <p>Assuming he is healthy, Martin should be in prime position to start a new streak, especially as the top offensive option. </p> <p>Then there's Jeremy Lin.</p> <p>Will we see the man who inspired Linsanity in New York, the scrub who bounced from team to team, or some compromise between the two extremes? </p> <p>No one really knows, but Lin passes the eye test. Even if he's only an average point guard, this is still a great backcourt combo. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>8. Miami Heat: Mario Chalmers and Dwyane Wade</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6284208_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6284208.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/868/hi-res-6284208_display_image.jpg?1346268915"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Robert Mayer-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Whether you think that Kobe Bryant or <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/dwyane-wade">Dwyane Wade</a> is the best shooting guard in the NBAâ€"and despite the number of homers who support each of the two players, it is a legitimate debateâ€"you can't deny that this duo is now one of the league's best. </p> <p>Mario Chalmers is often viewed as the whipping boy on the Miami Heatâ€"the man who the other players love to yell at when things aren't up to par. </p> <p>Despite the verbal abuse that the point guard takes, he's still a sharpshooter from the outside and a solid defensive option on the perimeter. </p> <p>Plus, it's the current version of the Miami Heat. Whether it's the frontcourt or the backcourt, you know it's going to be good. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>7. Boston Celtics: Rajon Rondo and Courtney Lee</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6372346_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6372346.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/854/hi-res-6372346_display_image.jpg?1346267061"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Now that he's free of Kevin Martin's shadow, Courtney Lee is finally going to thrive as a solid offensive shooting guard. He'll have to compete with Jason Terryâ€"and eventually Avery Bradleyâ€"for playing time, but he's fully capable of winning the position battle down the road. </p> <p>Then there's the enigma that is Rajon Rondo. </p> <p>There is a fair share of NBA fans who firmly believe that Rajon Rondo is the absolute best player at his position. There's also a group who cries out that he's incredibly overrated. </p> <p>Rondo is neither of those things. He's one of the league's best pure point guards, but he still trails <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>, a healthy Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook once you put aside the silly notion that certain positions must contribute in certain ways. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>6. Oklahoma City Thunder: Russell Westbrook and Thabo Sefolosha</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6338950_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6338950.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/873/hi-res-6338950_display_image.jpg?1346269396"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>The Oklahoma City Thunder backcourt is another group of players who complement each other to absolute perfection. </p> <p>Even though it would rank higher if James Harden was listed as the starter, the OKC guards make for a great blend of defense and offense. </p> <p>Thabo Sefolosha's athleticism and defensive prowess are useful on one end, while Russell Westbrook's insane offensive abilities are quite useful on the other. </p> <p>Together, they can shut down the oppositions' small guys while putting up 30 points on any given night. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>5. Milwaukee Bucks: Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6225646_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6225646.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/870/hi-res-6225646_display_image.jpg?1346269204"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis might not have the same defensive capabilities as the Westbrook-Sefolosha duo, but they can put up even more points (and then some). </p> <p>The lefty point guard took a massive leap forward last season, earning some serious All-Star consideration as he finally pushed his field goal percentage above 40. Jennings averaged 19.1 points and 5.5 assists per game with a PER of 18.4. </p> <p>He'll be joined in the backcourt by Ellis for a full season now. As most know by now, Ellis is one of the premier scorers in the league, attacking the basket at all times and never hesitating to pull the trigger. </p> <p>Both guards have to shoot a lot to be effective, but both can score more than their fair share of points. </p> <p>If I were coaching the Milwaukee Bucks, I'd tell my entire frontcourt to focus solely on crashing the offensive boards. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>4. Los Angeles Clippers: Chris Paul and Chauncey Billups</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6274826_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6274826.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/865/hi-res-6274826_display_image.jpg?1346268514"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>Even if Chauncey Billups doesn't regain his recent form as he recovers from an Achilles tendon injury, this backcourt is still going to be elite. </p> <p>Chris Paul would be the reason for that. </p> <p>With his constant motion that occasionally borders on over-dribbling, his ability to take a game over offensively, and his elite defensive contributions, CP3 remains the league's top point guard for at least one more season. </p> <p>When your backcourt contains the best player at one of the two positions and another above-average contributor, a top-five position is certainly in store. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>3. Denver Nuggets: Ty Lawson and Andre Iguodala</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6286978_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6286978.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/860/hi-res-6286978_display_image.jpg?1346267777"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>The amount of transition buckets that this duo is going to produce is simply off the charts. </p> <p>Ty Lawson is one of the fastest players in the NBA when he has the ball in his hands, and he's going to use that blazing speed to continue his quick ascent into the ranks of the elite floor generals. Expect similar numbers to last year's 16.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game, but this time with increased efficiency. </p> <p>The point guard's field goal percentage dropped below 50 percent last year for the first time in his short career, as he took a larger role in the offense. Next season, Lawson will have Andre Iguodala to pass to, and he'll be able to take more care with his shot selection. </p> <p>Iggy is one of the league's top perimeter defenders, but he can also be a deadly force on offense when he's not asked to be the leading scorer for his team. </p> <p>He's in position to thrive in Denver. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>2. Brooklyn Nets: Deron Williams and Joe Johnson</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6376636_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6376636.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/855/hi-res-6376636_display_image.jpg?1346267095"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>It's not often that you find a backcourt comprised of two players who make All-Star team after All-Star team. The Brooklyn Nets now own one of two such pairings in the NBA. </p> <p>Deron Williams has played on the last three squads, half as many as Joe Johnson has balled in. </p> <p>Now, they'll be playing together after Billy King re-signed the former and traded for the latter. </p> <p>Joe has gotten an undeservedly and deservedly bad reputation for his time with the Atlanta Hawks. Yes, he didn't deserve his massive contract, but he's still an unbelievable offensive player, particularly in isolation sets. </p> <p>As for D-Will, it'll be interesting to see just how effective he can be when the entire offense doesn't rest on his shoulders. </p> </div> </div> <div class="slide"> <p> <h2>1. Los Angeles Lakers: Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant</h2> </p> <p><img alt="Hi-res-6270088_display_image" rel="original_file_name:hi-res-6270088.jpg" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/002/550/866/hi-res-6270088_display_image.jpg?1346268551"/><br/><small class="photo-credit">Mark D. Smith-US PRESSWIRE</small></p> <div class="slide-description"> <p>What do you get when you pair a top-two distributor with a top-two shooting guard? You get the No. 1 backcourt in the NBA. </p> <p>The Los Angeles Lakers backcourt was one of the best in the league even when it was just Kobe Bryant and Ramon Sessions. Similarly, the Phoenix Suns backcourt was one of the top units that the NBA had to offer when it was comprised of Steve Nash and Jared Dudley. </p> <p>Nash now has even more options to work with, and Kobe can finally stop worrying about having to score almost all of the points. </p> <p>While The Black Mamba's scoring average is going to drop as he lets Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol shoot the ball, he's going to be more efficient than he has been in years. It'll also help that Nash's brilliant passes will create open looks for him. </p> <p>Even though they have yet to play a game together (kind of like the No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the rankings), Nash and Kobe are set to start dominating the Western Conference. </p> </div> </div> </div><img border="0" height="1" src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-89EKCgBk8MZdE.gif" width="1" /> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'> <span class='post-author vcard'> Posted by <span class='fn' itemprop='author' itemscope='itemscope' itemtype='http://schema.org/Person'> <span itemprop='name'>Cancer85</span> </span> </span> <span class='post-timestamp'> at <meta content='http://kobebryantnet.blogspot.com/2012/08/ranking-steve-nash-kobe-bryant-against.html' itemprop='url'/> <a class='timestamp-link' href='http://kobebryantnet.blogspot.com/2012/08/ranking-steve-nash-kobe-bryant-against.html' rel='bookmark' title='permanent 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