Your All-Watchable team?

[mdc]

Who are the players you go out of your way to watch? Keep it to 2 players max from your own team (if you have one). Mine goes a little something like this:

1st team
C - Andrew Bynum: The size, the athleticism, the sound defensive fundamentals, the pretty footwork in the post...and still 21 years old. It's enough to make you swoon.
PF - Al Jefferson: He's 6"9, can't run, can't jump, gets double and triple teamed all game, yet schools everyone on the block. I maintain he's the best pure post player since McHale, and incredible to watch. Still young too.
SF - Stephen Jackson: Guards literally every position, and does so at an all-NBA level. On the other end, consistently takes ridiculously shit pull-up J's that may or may not go in, but keep you on the edge of your seat nonetheless. The closer the game, the better he plays. Biggest pair of gonads in the league.
SG - Manu Ginobili (VC) - I'd argue he's the most competitive person on the
on the planet. Last year once again was the best player in the NBA when there's 5 minutes or less remaining in a close game. Shot 57% in that situation, and dished a whole bunch of assists too. Plus that step-back 3-ball is tremendous fun.
PG - Chris Paul (C) - He's under 6"0 tall. His speed is overrated. But he's so fundamentally sound and he's so creative, that he's the best player in the league right now. I'd say clear-cut the best ball-handler the NBA has ever seen, and definitely the best decision-maker I've personally ever seen. Every time you watch him, you're getting an education in basketball.

2nd team
C - Kendrick Perkins - Post defense.
PF - Andrei Kirilenko - Basketball IQ.
SF - Hedo Turkoglu - Who needs co-ordination?
SG - Brandon Roy - Mini-Manu
PG - Steve Nash - Pull-up jumper, and left hand pass.

Kobe and Pierce unlucky.

 

[sblack]

C- Dwight Howard- How can you not love to watch him. Knows how to entertain
PF- Kevin Garnett- Probably not the most entertaining, but just so good. On both ends. So fundamentally good
SF- Andre Iguodala- Knows how to dunk. Love how he goes about playing, at least last few years. Hasn't hit his straps yet this year
SG- Allen Iverson- Love him. So tough, so quick. Can score at will. If AI wants points, watch out. Dangerous crossover that has hurt many ankles over the years. Can still get it done at 33.
PG- Chris Paul- So entertaining. So good at such a young age. So mature on the court.

2nd Team

C- Al Jefferson- Will put him here just to fit others in. Great to watch. Never had anyone good around him, but he still manages
PF- Chris Bosh/David West
SF- Carmelo Anthony/Gerald Wallace
SG- Brandon Roy
PG- Baron Davis

 

[jerry springer]

C-Shaq-still love seeing the big man down low
PF-Duncan-favourite player,love his bank shot off the glass
SF-Raja bell,like seeing him and kobe go at it
SG-Gino:love the way he splits the defence and attacks the basket
PG-Arenas (when fit)

 

[PVF]

C: Dwight Howard- Is a beast who just scores heaps and get's huge blocks.
PF: Kevin Garnett- Pure class.
SF: Jason Kapono- When this guy is on fire from downtown it's great to watch.
SG: Dwyane Wade- He changes games and can do everything.
PG: Chris Paul*- A true playmaker.

*I thought i'd do current players cause i'd probably put Jason Williams there cause he is so entertaining with his passing ability.

 

[Theeighthhamster]

C: AL Jefferson. As MDC said he has the best post game so you can forgive the crappy D.

PF: KG. D-Fence

SF: Manu. He does it all and he does it in odd ways.

SG: Wade. I like that he doesn't settle for jumpers.

PG: Paul. Best since Magic. Or at least will be.

Second team:

C: Shaq.
PF: Duncan.
SF: Pierce.
SG: Roy.
PG: Nash.

 

[Darealrath]

C: Jeff Foster - Mr Hustle. I love watching him get clutch offensive boards.
PF: Amare - Love how he combines with Nash on offense
SF: Dunleavy - Basketball IQ through the roof. So smart the way he moves on offense.
SG: McGrady - Settles for crap shots too often but when they are going in it's just so much fun.
PG: Nash - A genius. Love his 3 point shooting too.

 

[wheels4]

C: Dwight Howard. Just racks them up love his blocks and dunks.
PF: Antawn Jamison. Always liked his game style, On the break hes unstoppable.
SF: Lebron James. No-body can stop him when hes driving. When he wants points he will get them.
SG: Vince Carter. Great player, can shoot one of the longest 3's in the game, still one of the best dunkers and his shooting is still excellent.
PG: Jason Kidd. Mr.Triple Double, still dont quite know how he has such great court vision.


C: Stoudemire
PF: Al Jefferson
SF: Rashard Lewis
SG: Tracy McGrady
PG: Steve Nash

 

[johncocksasuperstar]

C: Yao - Great at both ends when fit
PF: Kirilenko - Hustle, great D, can do everything
SF: Josh Smith - Athleticism is off the charts
SG: Wade - Brings it every game, unstoppable when jumpers falling
PG: Arenas - Fave player and can light it up like few other

Like watching Granger as well, very underrated.

 

[Dirtywhirl]

C: Dwight Howard
PF: Udonis Haslem
SF: Luol Deng
SG: Jason Richardson
PG: Tony Parker

 

[Falchoon]

PF - Andrei Kirilenko - Basketball IQ.

Every time I've seen him it's as though he plays without heart

 

[sheller891]

BAFFLING how none of you enjoy watching lebron

unbelievable - worth price of admission

 

[mdc]

BAFFLING how none of you enjoy watching lebron

unbelievable - worth price of admission

If I want to watch a guy busting through packs of blokes with sheer strength and speed, I'll watch NFL.

Seriously, there's absolutely nothing a guy like me can learn from Lebron, so I don't enjoy watching him. Plus Mike Brown's system doesn't make it any easier. He's just a physical marvel - skill-wise he wouldn't be in the top 20 of anything.

Ditto for guys like Josh Smith or Dwight Howard. I enjoy their highlights, but watching them for a full match doesn't interest me much.

 

[Hodges]

Really? I dont think he is that great to watch. Occasionally he will do something spectacular, but most of his possessions he tries to bully his way into the paint, and if that fails he throws up an ill-advised jumper. Its just not that pretty to watch.

My team:

C - Big Al - Like many have said, his array of post moves is second to none. Great to watch on the block
PF - Dirk Nowitzki - I love Dirks game. From his perfect pump-fake to his unblockable fade-away. Gets to the rack, can throw it down, lights it up from 3, the man can do it all. Probably my favourite player to watch when hes on.
SF - Paul Pierce - Love his game. Can score in so many ways, creative finisher.
SG - Kobe - Kobe is crazy to watch. Always dangerous, he constantly hits bullshit shots. Every possession could be amazing, which is why I love to watch him.
PG - Nash - This is more a Nash/Amare combo, as when they are in sync they are unstoppable. Paul will take this mantle soon, but havent watched enough of him yet.

Second Unit:
C - Tim Duncan - love his bank shots.
PF - Stoudemire - just a beast.
SF - Rudy Gay - big fan of his game, just a flat out scorer. Throws it down hard.
SG - Wade - gets the calls, but consistently makes the ridiculous look easy.
PG - Paul - amazing court vision.

 

[sheller891]

If I want to watch a guy busting through packs of blokes with sheer strength and speed, I'll watch NFL.

Seriously, there's absolutely nothing a guy like me can learn from Lebron, so I don't enjoy watching him. Plus Mike Brown's system doesn't make it any easier. He's just a physical marvel - skill-wise he wouldn't be in the top 20 of anything.

Ditto for guys like Josh Smith or Dwight Howard. I enjoy their highlights, but watching them for a full match doesn't interest me much.

so hes not top 20 passing for a guy in his position
freak passer
and definetely top 20 in finishing id say

those are both tough and important skills
top20 in court vision? thats not a physical attribute

 

[AxelFoley]

C Dwight Howard
PF Amare Stoudemire
SF Carmelo Anthony
SG Tracy McGrady
PG Chris Paul

2nd Team
C Chris Bosh
PF Kevin Garnett
SF Lebron James
SF Allen Iverson
PG Gilbert Arenas

 

[Vegas.]

Great thread.

C: Al Jeff - was more fun when he was with the C's, but I can still appreciate him.
PF: Dirk - My #1 non-Celtic player. Has it all.
SF: Pierce - Really is the Truth.
SG: Wade - Reinvigorated my love for the game.
PG: CP3 is a given so I'll go Gilbert

2nd Team

C: Garnett - His intensity is almost a cliche these days, but it's still great to watch.
PF: Posey - Great D, awesome 3's and long socks.
SF: Durant - You know you are watching a great.
SG: Kobe - Mainly so I can say 'KOBE!' on every shot he takes, which is many.
PG: Nash - Fun and white.

My 2nd unit plays small ball baby.

 

[jumse]

PG - Steve Nash - i just love all the crazy shots he makes and he makes so many sweet moves in the clutch.
SG - Jammal Crawford - As above just love watching him pull of for crazy ill advised shots.
SF - Paul Pierce - His ability in the clutch is pretty much unmatched, take his 20+ points in the last quater just the other day and his finals MVP for example.
PF - Amare - When he goes on a tear its just so awesome to watch, pretty much unstoppable when he wants to be.
C - Rasheed Wallace - Another big game player and i love the passion that he plays with and how hes always talking trash.

Given all that i love watchin any NBA and and annoyed at the piss poor coverage that australia gets.

 

[hamG]

I love watching Josh Smith, you havn't seen ball until you see him do a massive swat then pick off a pass, take off down the court full speed and throw the ball out of bounds, exciting, funny and frustrating stuff.

 

[Chadley]

C - Dwight Howard - Pure Class Athlete
PF - Amare - He has that talent to be better then KG, when he wants to use it.
SF - Pierce - Love watching him. Can do whateva he likes.
SG - Kobe - ........
PG - CP3MVP - How old is this freak again?


Second Team.

C KG - Can ripp though defence with ease, score points,rebounds and blocks.
PF Dirk - Freakish shot.
SF T-Mac - When on his game, he ll almost win the game on his own, great shot and can rack down the boards.
SG Manu or Wade - Both really love to drive in, makes the game really fun to watch.
PG Nash - Love some of his passes, great team player and can win a game of his on shot.

 

[jerry springer]

SG: Wade - Reinvigorated my love for the game.
.

Why you like seeing free-throws?

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Amare
Howard
LeBron
Wade
Rose

 

[Gridlock'd]

C: Tim Duncan - some people call him Big Boring, but I personally love watching him play. Wins games single handedly with his post work and his ability to find others. Not a shabby defender either.

PF: Dirk Nowitzki - what can I say, I enjoy his range for a big man.

SF: LeBron James - freak.

SG: Manu Ginobili - my favourite player, and as a result my favourite to watch. Has got range, can take it to the hole and defend. Also enjoy his cluchness.

PG: Steve Nash - got some skills. Although he can turn it over from time to time, I appreciate that he has the balls to try things, and often comes up with some sweet dishes. Reasonable shot as well.

 

[sheller891]

Why you like seeing free-throws?

you mean the and 1s after the ridiculous acrobat moves he makes driving in

hes amazing - the fact that he cant shoot 3s for shit, but when his team needed him he hits 3 in the last

and that hes a sweet passer

the leap and spring for offensive boards or just for his highlight dunks

great to watch

 

[Goedy]

C: Dwight Howard- What everyone else has said
PF: Lamarcus Aldridge- Reminds me of a young Tim Duncan but no as boring
SF: LeBron James- What everyone else has said
SG: Brandon Roy- Did anyone see his Buzzer Beater agasint the Rockets!!!!!!!
PG: Chris Paul- Gonna be 1 of the great PG's of all time.

 

[mdc]

PF: Lamarcus Aldridge- Reminds me of a young Tim Duncan but no as boring

I'm not sure if it's humanly possible to come up with a worse comparison than Duncan and Aldridge.