Playing with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen will make anyone better, but Pierce has stepped his game up to a whole other level since last season. He has always been one of the game's elite scorers, averaging 23 points per game for his career, but it was in the Finals last year that Pierce really defined his legacy as a superstar.
Pierce was outstanding in winning the Finals MVP, coming up with huge baskets and plays whenever the Celtics needed them. Garnett and Allen may have gotten Boston over the hump, but Pierce is still the straw that stirs their drink, and should only improve on his legacy in the years to come.
1. LeBron James (CLE)
Consider me a witness. LeBron is probably the most physically dominant player since Wilt Chamberlain—too quick to be stopped by any forward and strong enough to muscle his way past any guard. The numbers speak for themselves, as he is averaging 27.4 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 6.3 APG this season, but his game and presence extend way beyond the numbers.
LeBron's one weakness is his sometimes inconsistent jumper, but as he continues to mature and improve he is becoming virtually unstoppable. A lot of the talk is about his impending free agency in 2010, but LeBron continues to lead Cleveland towards a possible title run, as the team has gotten off 15-3 start.
LeBron has already won a number of playoff games and series almost single-handedly, and this year's club is deeper and stronger than any he has been on before, which should allow him to keep his legs fresh and prepare for another long season.
King James is the face of the NBA, and will likely remain in that office for the foreseeable future.
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