Watching the NBA playoffs gives you a great perspective of the beauty and athleticism of the game of basketball, and how the best of the best take it to another level.
Being able to elevate a team and making them better than they should be is part of my criteria to be considered a top ten player in the league.
If you didn't get your team to the playoffs, you don't make my list.
There are some players I left out that are going to surprise you, but I have my reasons.
Let's start with the obvious.
Kobe Bryant has been an All-Star for years, and is still near the top of the heap. I say near because there may be someone surpassing him. But he's still one of the best in the game today.
King James may be taking the throne from Kobe with the body of a tight end and the speed of a cornerback. You can try to take away his drives to the basket, and he'll throw up crazy shots from all over the court, and guess what, they'll go in.
He leads a pedestrian Cavaliers team and makes them one of the best in the game. Without him, they would probably be sitting at home watching the playoffs.
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