Friday, October 30, 2009

The MCP Power Poll

As the internet demands, so shall I heed the call. I will henceforth be trying my hat at premature predictions and crystal ball-gazing, and will publish a little something I like to call the MCP Power Poll, chronicling the trials and tribulations of the top 5 Most Compelling Players for the 2009-10 season. Pretty self-explanatory isn't it? Enjoy.

5. Gilbert Arenas

Bust out your Hibachis and get ready for why-the-hell-is-he-shooting-that 3 pointers, Agent Zero is back. With 29 points and 9 assists in a win against Ze German and the Mavs, he may be returning to the offensive juggernaut from what seems like a decade of injury.


Although he is currently trying pull off an All-Business demeanor, that should fade away and be replaced by the Loveable Clown we all know Gil to be.

4. Stephen Curry

The highly-touted Son of Dell has shown himself as a Warrior of Hope (alongside the Anthonys of the Bay, Morrow and Randolph) in the darkness of Golden State. In a team that seems to be mired in attitudes of a decade past such as selfish, shoot-first whiners Stephen Jackson, Monta Ellis, and the blackhole of basketball, Corey Magette, the rookie Curry played his first game like a true vet.Dishing the ball, limiting turnovers, hitting big shots, and managing the game beautifully in his first NBA start was compelling television.

It will be fun to watch the growth of this man throughout not just this season, but his likely charmed career.

3. Ron Artest

Can the Lakers tame him? Can he be a valuable peice of the puzzle? When is he going to do something extremely stupid? Can his rapping get any worse? Will he self-destruct in the playoffs? Is he too slow to stay with the marquee wings? I could go on forever.


2. Kevin Durant

Because throughout human history we all love the story of a boy ready tobecome a man. In NBA terms, this means a star ready to become a superstar. What is Kevin's ceiling? Who knows? This guy could become a slightly better version of himself, which would put him as the Carmelo Anthony of 2007, or he could become transcendant. Hang on and enjoy the ride.

1. Carmelo Anthony



If you could name one guy who has been on the tip of everyone's tongue so far in this early NBA season, that guy is Carmelo. Two HUGE games, a slimmed physique, improved defense, and an absolutely scary arsenal on offense. He may have made the much-awaited leap into the Kobe-LeBron-Wade stratosphere - I suggest they make room.

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