Top 5 Superstars in the NBA

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 2: Chauncey Billups #4, Carmelo Anthony #15, LeBron James #6, Dwight Howard #11, and Kobe Bryant #10 of the USA joke on the bench during the FIBA Americas Championship 2007 Gold Medal game against Argentina at Thomas & Mack Center S

The NBA has become more talented than it ever has before.

From the cold-blooded Black Mamba Kobe, To Mr. Amazing Lebron, to Superman D. Howard. In this slide show i give you my opinion on the best ballers in the NBA. All of the players in these slides have proven their continual worth and promise to excite and entertain on a daily basis. All of the players in this short list were in the playoffs last season and will surely be back for another go at the trophy.

# 1. Black Mamba- Kobe Byrant

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknow

Kobe has proven to be the best in the game today. The man has 4 rings, a gold medal, and has finally won a Championship with out Shaq. With his cold-blooded instinct Kobe sucks the life blood of his opponents and injects defenders with his venomous play.

#2 The King-Lebron James

CLEVELAND - MAY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 28, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly

Lebron is nothing short of amazing. His size is incredible, along with that he is fast. Coming at defenders like a freight train. His abilities are limitless, and his game is constantly improving. In order for him to be the best he needs to be able to congratulate the best, and that is why he is #2. His game is dominating, but his poor sportsmanship is despicable at best. When he can give up the sophomoric antics he will become a serious champion.

#3 Superman-Dwight Howard

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 9: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic goes to the basket against Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Three of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 9, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won 108-104. NOTE TO USER

The Defensive player of the year ranks no. 3 among the best. His abilities have multiplied since his entry into the NBA, earning his first trip to the NBA finals via a Dominating game six 40+ point performance against Lebron and the Cavaliers. Dwight has yet to develop a in-the-post go to move, but look for him to develop a more consistent offensive game next season.

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo has been # 2 to Lebron James his whole NBA career. He is surely improving his game, but has yet to be in the Finals. He has had solid #'s all season last season. Including averaging 27.5 ppg in the western conference finals against a defensive orientated LA Laker team. As long as the talent stays around Carmelo will be a Force in the playoffs for years to come.

#5 Do-it-All Dwayne Wade

ATLANTA - APRIL 19: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat dunks over Josh Smith #5 and Marvin Williams #24 of the Atlanta Hawks during Game One of the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 19, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE T

Dwayne Wade has certainly earned his reputation as a potential MVP. The Heat lacked any credible offense last season but still got his team into the playoffs almost pretty much by himself. Not many players can do that. posting numerous 30-40 point games last season, look for that trend to continue this season, with a possible playoff run in the works.

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