Unlike T-Mac, Carmelo's game isn't as polished due to his youth, but in a couple of seasons, if 'Melo works on his range and free throw percentage (.796), he can take another step towards super stardom. All he needs is a little more focus and determination.
Career Averages: 24 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal.
2. Paul Pierce
The self dubbed "best player in the game," Paul Pierce has the skill set to back up his statement. Though, at this point in this career, Paul isn't the best player in the league, he is right up there in the upper echelon. Though his stats during the '07-'08 season don't tell the whole story, Paul Pierce is a ferocious rebounder for his position and has a career six rebound per game average.
Paul is also a gifted passer and an underrated defender. Though Paul is able to contribute in every way during a game, his main contributions are still on the offensive end, where Paul is considered to be one of the best one on one players in the league.
He is a clutch performer who is able to hit the big shot. He has a solid three-point shot and, though not as explosive as some of the other premier small forwards, has the ability to take it into the paint and finish at will.
Career Averages: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.6 steals.
1. LeBron James
Not only is LeBron James the best small forward in the NBA, he is the best player in the NBA. A lot of people are saying that Kobe Bryant is the best player, but I believe the issue is still up for debate. LeBron can do everything on the basketball court, but he's not a jack of all trades, master of none. He is a jack of all trades, master of all.
Averaging almost eight assists on the season, LeBron proved he is one of the best play makers in the league. With an average of seven rebounds a game, LeBron proved he knows how to use his size and strength to secure the boards. LeBron James is bar-none the best finisher in the league. Move over Kobe, because this man knows how to finish games.
Leader in points scored in the fourth quarter? Check. NBA Scoring Champion? Check. Gave the Celtics a much harder time then the reigning MVP? Check. LeBron James, if he could acquire a reliable three-point shot, could become one of the best all around players of all time.
Career Averages: 27 points, 7 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 2 steals.
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