Who will be the next McGrady/Carter/Iverson?

[sunnydayin'zona]

I feel like Stat has the best shot at "being the next McGrady/AI". But I don't think it'd be as bad as they nose dived though out of super stardom.

I agree. Amare is the first person that comes to mind, because of his health and how much his game depends on athleticism.

[sunnydayin'zona]

And I've always felt that Rose was destined for the same thing...but maybe its all the comparisons to Iverson

[Puck017]

I think James Harden could be the next T-Mac. If he leaves the Thunder like when T-Mac left the Raptors I think he could be a star if he goes to the right situation.

[Lab Rat Robby]

I say melo. He is already chasing and needing a miracle at that.

[FrenchSunsFan]

Melo , Griiffin , Deron Williams.

[kurivaimu]

paul pierce.

lol

[kurivaimu]

if he doesn't start winning something, i can see carmelo anthony slowly going away into the realm of anonymity while other perimeter players like kobe, pierce, lebron, wade, durant, rose, cp3, dwill shine.

+1

[celtNYpatsHeels]

Melo?? He has ZERO offensive weakness and doesnt really rely on quickness and/or speed and/or high flying dunks to score. Unless he gets hurt I dont see it.

I think Wade, Dwight, Josh SMith, Gay, Tyreke and Rose are all candidates

[kurivaimu]

My first choice would be Dwight Howard. Without his athleticism i see him turning into Marcus Camby. Being a big body he will still impact the defensive end, but considering he really has no post moves, raw footwork, no jumper and is a terrible free throw shooters then without his athleticism he won't be a factor on offense.

Second i thought of Derrick Rose as his current game is much based on speed and penetration. But on second thought, considering what a workaholic he is and how he has improved his jump shot, i think he will be fine. I think he will follow a similar path to J-Kidd. Ja Kidd at first also didnt have a jumper and relied on speed, but now is a very decent shooter.

As far as injuries are concerned, i think Amare and Bynum will never reach their true potential. Although Amare has been working on his outside game and shooting ability, when he looses his knees and athleticism he'll be a role player at best.

[mdm692]

Stoudemire for sure. Joe johnson as well. I saw someone mention melo and i cant really see him dissappearing like that he is too skilled and although he is a chucker he has pretty good range.

[Bornknick73]

Im gonna say the next big player might be....and I hate to say this...but the Nets MarShon Brooks.

He cant fly as high as the other guys but he has all th tools to be one of the games next big scorers.

I see Klay Thompson becoming the next Reggie/Ray Allen type player.

[Bornknick73]

Amar'es transition will be the same as Larry Johnsons and Ewings. He will perfect his mid range game when his athleticism deserts him.

[Bornknick73]

Melo?? He has ZERO offensive weakness and doesnt really rely on quickness and/or speed and/or high flying dunks to score. Unless he gets hurt I dont see it.

I think Wade, Dwight, Josh SMith, Gay, Tyreke and Rose are all candidates

Im definetly seeing Melo age better than Lebron and Wade. Melos game is predicated on shooting the rock. Hes already got the old man game. Post up, turn around jumpers, head fakes. Melos repetoire isnt based on athletics. Its based on craftiness. Once he gets older he wll still have a unstoppable post game and mid range shot.

[JordansBulls]

Mcgrady ---> Lebron
Iverson ---> Rose
Carter ----> Westbrook

[ThuglifeJ]

Mcgrady ---> Lebron
Iverson ---> Rose
Carter ----> Westbrook

This except Rose and Westbrook arent nearly as popular as the guys pointing to them were..not even close idc how bad ppls memories are AI was Iconic VC was the most popular athlete next to Tiger Woods at one point.

I honestly dont think theyr will be another AI,VC, or Tmac. That's y theyr so legendary to me. They were ONE OF A KIND talents. They're games were completely original (with a hint of MJ-ness).

Griffin isnt good enough or just simply good enough at basketball to be put in that category for me along with every other person listed so far. Rose, maybe. Griffin I believe will fall off quickly like the others but hes not a superstar talent. just a beast dunker.

Players have always had huge falloffs tho, players get old overnight in this league.