Pistol Pete. The Pelican
Top 5 All-Time In Order
1. Penny Hardaway- Would be one of the greatest guards ever if not for injuries. Could play the 1 and 2 and be successful. Super athletic, Long, Great Ball Handler, Great all arounf game.
2. Tracy McGrady- See Penny Hardaway
3. Allen Iverson- I was in love with his toughness, swagger, tenacity, and skills. His crossover and jumper was one of the most monumental things in basketball in the late 90s and early 2000s.
4. Isiah Thomas- Best little man ever in my opinion.
5. Scottie Pippen- I always thought Chicago doesn’t win championships without Scottie. In my life, I’ve always tried to model myself after Scottie Pippen. Great defender and all-around player. Doesn’t get enough credit.
Top 5 Active In Order(Not counting Tracy as active)
1. Rudy Gay- His talent is undeniable, I still think he should be better than he is, but I’ve always loved his game ever since UCONN, I think a trade will wake him up. (Fingers Crossed)
2. Andre Igoudala- Same things about Scottie Pippen minus the chicago parts. Also who can forget him getting robbed in the dunk contest.
3. O.J. Mayo- I’m one of the few who still thinks he can be a star in the NBA. I think if he goes to a team that lets him run wild he’ll be great. I still think he can compete with the Derrick Rose’s, Russell Westbrook’s, James Harden’s and Eric Gordons of the league. He’s a great scorer that works better with the ball in his hands just like the others named. He could be a great defender when he puts his mind to it. Just ask CP3. Ripped him straight up about 8 times during the playoffs, and that’s arguably the best guard in the league. Also he could get others in the game just as good as Westbrook. Just needs the ball in his hand, and needs to be allowed to turn the ball over 4 times a game to do so. Yes that is a knock on Westbrook, but a underhanded compliment for both.
4. Kobe Bryant- Greatest perimeter player since Jordan. Maybe it’s because he got to play on good teams his whole career and he stayed healthy. I thought Tracy was better when healthy, but Kobe’s will to win and talent is so fun to watch. He deserves props.
5. Lebron James- The best player in the world. Watching him grow since HS, has been amazing.