NBA: Kobe Bryant, John Wall and the Top 10 Performances of 2010-11 Thus Far

About only a month into the 2010-11 NBA season, we have already witnessed many outstanding games from some of the league's prime talent.

From Kevin Love putting up 31 points and 31 rebounds, to Rajon Rondo recording a triple-double with 21 assists, this season has not been disappointing whatsoever. It seems like almost every night there is some player doing something spectacular.

The following slides exhibit the top 10 individual performances of the 2010-11 NBA season as of Nov. 20.

Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors

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PHOENIX - OCTOBER 19: Monta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors during the preseason NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on October 19, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloadi

Top Performance This Season

Oct. 27 vs. Houston Rockets: 46 Points, 2 Assists, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals

Monta Ellis has been quite the offensive threat this year, averaging more points so far than in any season of his career. This was Ellis' first of two 40-point performances this season.

2010-11 Stats

27.7 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.0 RPG, 2.58 SPG, and .17 BPG

Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 3: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers goes up for a shot over Cole Aldrich #45 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 3, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 107-92. NOTE TO USER: User e

Top Performance This Season

Nov. 20 vs. New York Knicks: 58.3% FG, 44 Points, 15 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block

Averaging a double-double on the season, Blake Griffin has been very consistent in his rookie year.  On Nov. 20 against the Knicks, Griffin put on a show at home, almost recording a triple-double.  

Griffin has so far proven that he can be a solid all-around player at the professional level, with the potential of being great.

2010-11 Stats

18.5 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, .80 SPG, .4 BPG

Paul Millsap, Utah Jazz

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SALT LAKE CITY - APRIL 30: Paul Millsap #24 of the Utah Jazz celebrates after making a dunk during their game against the Denver Nuggets during Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena on April 30

Top Performance This Season

Nov. 9 vs. Miami Heat: 67.9% FGs, 46 Points, 9 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Steal, 1 Block

This performance reaches the top 10 because Millsap guided the Utah Jazz to victory over the Miami Heat on the road. Millsap was one rebound short of a double-double, but scored an impressive 46 points.

2010-11 Stats

20.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.20 SPG, .9 BPG

LeBron James, Miami Heat

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MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 20: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat prepares to take the floor for a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on November 20, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by down

Top Performance This Season

Nov. 9 vs. Utah Jazz: 20 Points, 14 Assists, 11 Rebounds, 3 Blocks, 1 Steal

LeBron James and the Miami Heat have not gotten off to the start they may have hoped for, but if he can turn out more triple-doubles, they would be much better off.  

2010-11 Stats

23.4 PPG, 8.8 APG, 5.3 RPG, 1.85 SPG, .62 BPG

Stephen Jackson, Charlotte Bobcats

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Stephen Jackson #1 of the Charlotte Bobcats against the San Antonio at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 8, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/o

Top Performance This Season

Nov. 20 vs. Phoenix Suns: 24 Points, 10 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks

Stephen Jackson recorded the very first triple-double in the seven-year history of the Charlotte Bobcats. This was only Jackson's second triple-double of his 10-year NBA career.

2010-11 Stats

19.6 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.31 SPG, .38 BPG

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers

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DENVER - NOVEMBER 11: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot over Al Harrington #7 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 11, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 118-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac

Top Performance This Season

Nov. 7 vs. Portland Trail Blazers: 20 Points, 14 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 3 Steals

Against the Trail Blazers, Pau Gasol put up his first triple-double of the season, with more sure to come from one of the elite players in the NBA.

Gasol has always been known as a dominant rebounder, but this season he has been averaging 12.3 RPG, which would be a career high. Gasol is third in the league in rebounds behind Kevin Love and Joakim Noah.

2010-11 Stats

22.4 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.54 BPG, .69 SPG

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

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DENVER - NOVEMBER 11: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a free throw against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 11, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 118-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledge

Top Performance This Season

Nov. 3 vs. Sacramento Kings: 30 Points, 12 Assists, 10 Rebounds, 1 Steal

Kobe Bryant has been one of the most dominant players in the NBA for the last 10 years or so.  

Nov. 3 against the Kings was his first and only triple-double of the season so far, but knowing Kobe, there will be numerous to come down the road.

2010-11 Stats

26.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.08 SPG, .23 BPG

John Wall, Washington Wizards

Top Performance This Season

Nov. 10 vs. Houston Rockets: 19 Points, 13 Assists, 10 Rebounds, 6 Steals, 1 Block

In his rookie season, John Wall has been quite amazing, just short of averaging a double-double. In what was the first triple-double of his young career, Wall had a game to remember, also recording six steals.

2010-11 Stats

18.1 PPG, 9.8 APG, 4.0 RPG, 3.25 SPG, .25 BPG

Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 11: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics brings the ball up the court during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on November 11, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d

Top Performance This Season

Oct. 29 vs. New York Knicks: 10 Points, 24 Assists, 10 Rebounds, 1 Steal

Rajon Rondo has been an assist machine this season, doing whatever is necessary for his team to win.

On Oct. 29 against the Knicks, Rondo was only six assists short of Scott Skiles' all-time record of 30 assists in a single game.

2010-11 Stats

11.2 PPG, 14.3 APG, 4.8 RPG, 2.50 SPG, .25 BPG

Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves attempts a shot over Brandon Bass #30 of the Orlando Magic during the game at Amway Arena on November 3, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agre

Top Performance This Season

11/12 vs. New York Knicks: 31 Points, 31 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 1 Block 

Kevin Love had the first 30 point-30 rebound game since Moses Malone in 1982.  

In only his third season, Love is having his best season yet as he attempts to make the Timberwolves into a contender in the West.

2010-11 Stats

17.6 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, .57 SPG, .5 BPG