Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 10, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk is one of the greatest power forwards of all time, and cemented his legacy by winning the NBA Finals in 2011.
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Interest to hear what you think as a Lebron fan.
How different would his career look if he was drafted by Jerry West and the Grizzlies (the almost had him in the draft lottery)
I don’t know if you ever covered 60/70s basketball but where do you have Bill Russell and Wilt chamberlain all time?
Jason got reposted by Paul Pierce. You love to see it
If you could choose to have 1 rule added to NBA gameplay and 1 rule removed… what would your two rules be?
Could Luka’s performance in FIBA change your outlook on your top players list?
My question is Does Milwaukee have what it take to surround Giannis with talent one more time and what u think is the most realistic future for him?
If this title is a shot at Karl Anthony-Towns… keep em coming
A genuine question I have is – if being the best player on a finals team that doesn't win is so important I believe it was the #3 more important accomplishment in this list – then why is MJ above LeBron for you when he has achieved that 6 more times than MJ with only 2 less titles including playing against those insane Warriors teams. Dallas was certainly a bad year, but based on all the criteria you've laid out for this list, it really feels like LeBron would be over MJ in your personal all time rankings because of those 10 finals appearances, more All-NBA appearances, etc.
Do you feel the culture of AAU basketball is negatively affecting the progression of American basketball in the NBA? Seems AAU basketball is glorified 24 Hour fitness open run style of play & college coaches seem to only recruit from AAU circuits
Steph fans act like his 2015-16 regular season is what he did for his entire prime.
I also hate how you keep saying Wiggins was the 2nd best player on the 2022 finals team. Draymond is a better player than Wiggins and the reason why the Warriors had home court advantage in the finals with their historically elite defense to start the 2021-22 season.
Before I even watch this is a W place for him.
The KD of the 2000's
Dirk was more athletic than given credit for his first 5 years in the league. He was quick and moved so fluidly for his size at that time was a straight up unicorn.
Well, Steph isn’t a PG. I can see if he was but his play style is more of that of a SG. And you can’t average 6 or 7 assists for your career and claim the greatest PG all of time title. I don’t even believe Steph has an assist title for leading the league in assists 😂😂😂😂😂
I hope colin pays this guy A LOT
a list for most talentet players without looking at their achivements
I dont see how this is a debate.
If we talkin bout winning, Magic Johnsom literally have the highest winning percentage as a player. Got his team to the Finals 9 times in 12 season and won 5. Dominated the decades as the engine that drove the Showtime Lakers to heights they've never been before and since.
Winning is everything to that dynasty, and they steamrolled everyone.
Forget thay he's the greatest passer, playmaker, and conductor of offense, just focus on the way he affected winning. His awards and accolades should reflect that.
Let's not act like Curry's 2 rings with KD is really worth 2 rings. It sure aint as valuable as that one Magic one in '80 or their '88 to get back to back.
Magic was a superstar right from his rookie year and even played in the Finals and was MVP runner-up despite having aids in '92 for god knows how long.
There's levels to this.
I’ve regularly heard you discuss the different archetypes of players. I would like to see you rank the top players of those archetypes. So for example an episode on hyper athletic guards and top 5 current or modern era.
Mailbag question: there are a number of players whom fans and the media qualify as scrubs, Ie Kwame Brown, Anthony Bonnets, etc… how good are these players compared to pro’s internationally or outside of the NBA? Are they still good players? Or they are bad anywhere? As fans, we trash them, so I want to see Jason, how you feel about their skill sets as a basketball player.
Go watch the old tapes and see Magic Johnson run teams to the ground with insane pace.
People think Jokic's playmaking is insane now, but Magic road his horses like there was no tomorrow. He was the grandfather of Grab n Go.
Good show. But Jason has some bullshit takes very often. Especially Dirk over KG
I’m a big fan of yours, and you’re a big Lakers fan, but I seriously hope you don’t let that influence your selections as we get to the Kobe vs Duncan discussion. The top 5 should be: LeBron> Duncan> Kobe> Shaq> Steph
What happens if the mavs keep nash has to be a top what if for Dirk!
No cp3 but Nash and Chauncey billups on your list is outrageous. Whatever metric “or winning” standard you have is extremely flawed if you have those players over cp3.
Personally I have KG as the second best PF of his era over Dirk at 3. I still think KG was the most complete defensive player I’ve ever seen.
My question is why take All-NBA that serious? Before the internet Market had more influence than production. After the internet it seems to change year to year between narrative, stats, and shiny new object.
Why are you giving Steph credit for the 2015 championship finals, deservingly so, but saying bird had only 2 finals MVPs. He was by far the best player for all 3 of his championships.
What the next evolution in Lukas game?
had the fortune to meet Dirk last Saturday in Manila. such a down to earth person!! it was amazing!!
Please discuss the mid season tournament. I want to hear your opinions on it.
This Steph curry bias is crazy people these days be stuck on what u seeing now I get it but no way he’s better or ahead of Magic or Bird in anything 😂😂 But Dirk my favorite PF 🔥🔥
Also, this is my second comment, how about Dillon Brooks in this FIBA cup. Making everyone eat their words.
Wait Jason just said he has Steph in his top 5 😂😂😂😂. Listen I like you Jason! But you’re killing me