In the ever competitive arena of ranking players, here is another one to start the debates:

20. Gilbert Arenas. Gilbert is an explosive scorer but not a great team player or defender. His scoring has actually dropped three seasons in a row. Although, it may not be fair to include this season as it was tragically stopped after only eight games. Regardless, he is still an incredible talent that do anything with the ball at anytime. 

19. Manu Ginobli. Very creative player who can drive to the hoop or shoot the three. It is unclear whether he can carry a team on his back without help (Duncan and Parker). His points, assists, steals, and rebounds are all up this year. Where does the improvement end? How about an end to the flops! But no matter how you feel about his "exaggerations" he is no doubt one of the most exciting players to watch in the game today. 

18. Paul Pierce. Another scorer who can carry a team, but not an all-around great player. How about a drop in points and rebounds? Well, on an incredibly talented Boston Celtic team, it simply shows that Paul Pierce is ready to whatever it takes to win a championship. With his lower production has come a higher FG%, higher 3PT%, and higher FT%. Oh, yeah...plus 51 wins and counting. 

17.  Allen Iverson. Ultra quick tough player. One negative is no effort on defense. He is consistent, though, and with his new best friend, Carmelo Anthony, currently filling the 3rd and 4th spots on the league's scoring list, the Denver Nuggets are primed for a run into the playoffs. But, that is all dependent on that non-existent Denver defense. 

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