Top 10 NBA Small Forwards 
As we keep going with our Top 10 by position we now get to small forward. Lets take a look at the Top 10s.
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As we keep going with our Top 10 by position we now get to small forward. Lets take a look at the Top 10s.
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10.) Shawn Marion 
This one might be a shocker but Marion has really evolved as a player. He went from being an all around threat on the offensive end to being one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Marion still shows off his scoring skills at times and he will be need while Dallas starts off the season without Dirk
9.) Danilo Gallinari
Gallinari is a very underrated player. His size and scoring ability makes him a real tough cover for anyone. His three point ability is one of the best at his position. The only question with him is health. If he stays healthy he can be an all star.
8.) Andre Igoudala
Iggy really showed his skills in the Olympics. He is a great defender and leader. He is a type of player that makes the guys around him better. He is a player that every team wants.He will be a big time weapon for the Nuggets.
7.) Rudy Gay
Gay is a player who to me is right under that superstar level. He is in my mind the go to guy in Memphis for the Grizzles. Hes another guy that for the teams sake needs to be healthy. I think he has what it takes to carry them to the next level.
6.) Luol Deng
I have seen Deng really improve his game the last few seasons. He in my mind is the best defender at the position not named LeBron James. He is a guy who plays every second of every game. Can create his own shot and a good three point shooter. I think with Rose out Deng will shock a lot of people.
5.) Danny Granger
Granger is a guy who can be as good a scorer as anyone. To his credit he doesn't do that and has worked on his game enough to be a better player for the team. That has been a big part in making the Pacers a legit threat.
4.) Paul Peirce
The Truth is still playing at a high level. When the Celtics won the championship he was the best player in the league. Some night that player still shows up even thought he is getting older. He is still one of the most clutch players in the game and is a guy that you want taking the last shot.
3.) Carmelo Anthony
One of the best pure scorers in basketball. Melo can put 50 up any given night. He is another guy you want taking the last shot. This is a big year for Melo he has to win a playoff series this year and carry his team farther then only one win in the first round. He has the talent to do it.
2.) Kevin Durant
The bets scorer in the league, the most clutch player in the league,and the number 2 player in the league. Not bad for guy in his early 20s. Durant can get his shot when ever he wants hes cold blooded at the end of the game there isn't enough good things I can say about this guy. The only question is can he get over the hump and get back to the finals and get past LeBron
1.) LeBron James
LeBron is the best player in the game and he proved it last year. Hes the best defender, passer,and when hes in the paint none can stop him. He can guard 4 positions on the floor and play at any spot on the floor. Most importantly he is champion. The one question I had about LeBron is his ability to close games and win the big game as well as a championship. Now that he did that it is scary to think what this guy can do.
This one might be a shocker but Marion has really evolved as a player. He went from being an all around threat on the offensive end to being one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Marion still shows off his scoring skills at times and he will be need while Dallas starts off the season without Dirk
9.) Danilo Gallinari
Gallinari is a very underrated player. His size and scoring ability makes him a real tough cover for anyone. His three point ability is one of the best at his position. The only question with him is health. If he stays healthy he can be an all star.
8.) Andre Igoudala
Iggy really showed his skills in the Olympics. He is a great defender and leader. He is a type of player that makes the guys around him better. He is a player that every team wants.He will be a big time weapon for the Nuggets.
7.) Rudy Gay
Gay is a player who to me is right under that superstar level. He is in my mind the go to guy in Memphis for the Grizzles. Hes another guy that for the teams sake needs to be healthy. I think he has what it takes to carry them to the next level.
6.) Luol Deng
I have seen Deng really improve his game the last few seasons. He in my mind is the best defender at the position not named LeBron James. He is a guy who plays every second of every game. Can create his own shot and a good three point shooter. I think with Rose out Deng will shock a lot of people.
5.) Danny Granger
Granger is a guy who can be as good a scorer as anyone. To his credit he doesn't do that and has worked on his game enough to be a better player for the team. That has been a big part in making the Pacers a legit threat.
4.) Paul Peirce
The Truth is still playing at a high level. When the Celtics won the championship he was the best player in the league. Some night that player still shows up even thought he is getting older. He is still one of the most clutch players in the game and is a guy that you want taking the last shot.
3.) Carmelo Anthony
One of the best pure scorers in basketball. Melo can put 50 up any given night. He is another guy you want taking the last shot. This is a big year for Melo he has to win a playoff series this year and carry his team farther then only one win in the first round. He has the talent to do it.
2.) Kevin Durant
The bets scorer in the league, the most clutch player in the league,and the number 2 player in the league. Not bad for guy in his early 20s. Durant can get his shot when ever he wants hes cold blooded at the end of the game there isn't enough good things I can say about this guy. The only question is can he get over the hump and get back to the finals and get past LeBron
1.) LeBron James
LeBron is the best player in the game and he proved it last year. Hes the best defender, passer,and when hes in the paint none can stop him. He can guard 4 positions on the floor and play at any spot on the floor. Most importantly he is champion. The one question I had about LeBron is his ability to close games and win the big game as well as a championship. Now that he did that it is scary to think what this guy can do.
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10. Nic Batum- 
Batum just got himself a nice deal from Portland after they matches the Wolves offer sheet and I think he's well worth it. His offense has gotten better and better over the past few seasons and hes always been a great defender. This season is big for him because he has shown flashes of becoming a star but hasn't been consistent enough on offense. I hope Portland opens the playbook and gets him involved more this season.
Batum just got himself a nice deal from Portland after they matches the Wolves offer sheet and I think he's well worth it. His offense has gotten better and better over the past few seasons and hes always been a great defender. This season is big for him because he has shown flashes of becoming a star but hasn't been consistent enough on offense. I hope Portland opens the playbook and gets him involved more this season.
9. Luol Deng- 
Deng is just a really solid player he's the type of guy who can be a piece on a championship team. He didn't shoot that good last year because of his wrist and while I don't think he's a all star level player like he was last season he's a really good player regardless. He plays a lot better with Rose in the lineup obviously but for the first few months of the season he will have to do everything for the Bulls and we'll see if he can carry them.
Deng is just a really solid player he's the type of guy who can be a piece on a championship team. He didn't shoot that good last year because of his wrist and while I don't think he's a all star level player like he was last season he's a really good player regardless. He plays a lot better with Rose in the lineup obviously but for the first few months of the season he will have to do everything for the Bulls and we'll see if he can carry them.
8. Danilo Gallinari-
I think Gallo has an all star skillset. People just think he's a soft euro who can shoot the ball and that's it but he is actually a good play maker. I think his shot selection could improve but to me he's on the way to becoming an elite SF.
I think Gallo has an all star skillset. People just think he's a soft euro who can shoot the ball and that's it but he is actually a good play maker. I think his shot selection could improve but to me he's on the way to becoming an elite SF.
7. Danny Granger- 
People forget this guy was a 25 ppg scorer for a couple of seasons. He is a dead eye shooter and the Pacers have emerged as a power in the eastern conference even though his scoring has gone down. To me he hasn't improved his game a whole lot over the past few seasons which is something he needed to do if he wanted to jump to the elite category at his position Even so, he's the feature player on a good playoff team so I put him at 7.
People forget this guy was a 25 ppg scorer for a couple of seasons. He is a dead eye shooter and the Pacers have emerged as a power in the eastern conference even though his scoring has gone down. To me he hasn't improved his game a whole lot over the past few seasons which is something he needed to do if he wanted to jump to the elite category at his position Even so, he's the feature player on a good playoff team so I put him at 7.
6. Andre Igoudala- 
AI is on his way to Denver and probably on his way to the SG position but he's played most of his time at SF so I'm throwing him on the list. His scoring has gone down the past few seasons but his overall impact on the game has gone up. He's a good defender and a good slasher. He can make plays for his teammates and is somebody who's more valuable then his numbers say. If he's going to move to the SG position his shooting has to improve so it will be interesting to see what his minutes and numbers look like in Denver.
AI is on his way to Denver and probably on his way to the SG position but he's played most of his time at SF so I'm throwing him on the list. His scoring has gone down the past few seasons but his overall impact on the game has gone up. He's a good defender and a good slasher. He can make plays for his teammates and is somebody who's more valuable then his numbers say. If he's going to move to the SG position his shooting has to improve so it will be interesting to see what his minutes and numbers look like in Denver.
5. Rudy Gay- 
Rudy Gay is always a potential 20ppg scorer and to me that's scary because he has so much more room for improvement. He's a great shooter and is crazy athletic. He can get his shot off on anybody but I think he needs to improve his finishing and get to the free throw line more. He still has a ton of potential even though he's been in the league for a while and I think he will take a step forward this year.
Rudy Gay is always a potential 20ppg scorer and to me that's scary because he has so much more room for improvement. He's a great shooter and is crazy athletic. He can get his shot off on anybody but I think he needs to improve his finishing and get to the free throw line more. He still has a ton of potential even though he's been in the league for a while and I think he will take a step forward this year.
4. Paul Pierce- 
Pierce is getting up there in age but he's still an elite player. He was never a guy who relied on a lot of athletiscim so him losing a step isn't as bad at it would be for other players. He's a great 1 on 1 scorer and can still hit some of the toughest shots you will see. The Celtics might have one or two more runs in them with their current core and if they do any damage it will be Pierce leading them.
Pierce is getting up there in age but he's still an elite player. He was never a guy who relied on a lot of athletiscim so him losing a step isn't as bad at it would be for other players. He's a great 1 on 1 scorer and can still hit some of the toughest shots you will see. The Celtics might have one or two more runs in them with their current core and if they do any damage it will be Pierce leading them.
3. Carmelo Anthony- 
Melo is another guy who can score at will and that alone makes him an easy top 3 SF but he really doesn't make a huge impact on other areas of his game on a daily basis like a great player should. He has times where he slacks on defense and other times where he shuts his man down. We all know he can put up points but I want to see him become a better teammate and be a do it all player because that's what the Knicks need. Melo doesn't have a good playoff track record and he's not entirely to blame but a star like Melo should be leading his team to playoff wins not first round exits.
Melo is another guy who can score at will and that alone makes him an easy top 3 SF but he really doesn't make a huge impact on other areas of his game on a daily basis like a great player should. He has times where he slacks on defense and other times where he shuts his man down. We all know he can put up points but I want to see him become a better teammate and be a do it all player because that's what the Knicks need. Melo doesn't have a good playoff track record and he's not entirely to blame but a star like Melo should be leading his team to playoff wins not first round exits.
2. Kevin Durant- 
Kevin Durant is an assassin of a scorer. He has the size of some PF's and C's and moves and shoots like a guard. We know he's a guy who can win scoring titles but can he come more of a play maker like LeBron? I think that's the key with him. He needs to work on all the other areas of his game and become a more complete player because he can't get much better on the offensive end when it comes to his shooting and scoring abilities.
Kevin Durant is an assassin of a scorer. He has the size of some PF's and C's and moves and shoots like a guard. We know he's a guy who can win scoring titles but can he come more of a play maker like LeBron? I think that's the key with him. He needs to work on all the other areas of his game and become a more complete player because he can't get much better on the offensive end when it comes to his shooting and scoring abilities.
1. LeBron James- 
LeBron is the best player on the planet and honestly it's not close. He's one of the best to ever play the game. Physically there's nothing he can't do and no position he can't play or defend. He matches his physical tools with his overall skills which is scary for someone his size. His passing ability is up there with the some of the best PG's in the game. He can also score at will and do it a lot more efficiently then other big time stars. Any non LeBron hater knows this guy is amazing to watch and is close to Jordan and has a chance to be better if he continues playing like he is and wins some more rings.
LeBron is the best player on the planet and honestly it's not close. He's one of the best to ever play the game. Physically there's nothing he can't do and no position he can't play or defend. He matches his physical tools with his overall skills which is scary for someone his size. His passing ability is up there with the some of the best PG's in the game. He can also score at will and do it a lot more efficiently then other big time stars. Any non LeBron hater knows this guy is amazing to watch and is close to Jordan and has a chance to be better if he continues playing like he is and wins some more rings.
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