The landscape of the NBA has certainly changed over the last decade. Below are the list of the top 10 players in the NBA entering the 2010-2011 season. The following list was based on a combination of prior performances in the season, but more importantly the postseason, and projections of how each particular athlete will perform this upcoming season given their prior performances and potential. This has no bearing on an MVP race or who is most valuable to their team's success, just who has the best combination of individual athleticism and team playing ability in the league.
10- Rajon Rondo, PG Boston Celtics
9- Amare Stoudemire, PF New York Knicks
8- Chris Paul, PG New Orleans Hornets
7- Carmelo Anthony, SF Denver Nuggets
6- Deron Williams, PG Utah Jazz
5- Kevin Durant, SF Oklahoma CIty Thunder
4- Dwight Howard, C Orlando Magic
3- Dwayne Wade, SG Miami Heat
2- Lebron James, SF Miami Heat
1- Kobe Bryant, SG Los Angeles Lakers
10- Rajon Rondo, PG Boston Celtics
9- Amare Stoudemire, PF New York Knicks
8- Chris Paul, PG New Orleans Hornets
7- Carmelo Anthony, SF Denver Nuggets
6- Deron Williams, PG Utah Jazz
5- Kevin Durant, SF Oklahoma CIty Thunder
4- Dwight Howard, C Orlando Magic
3- Dwayne Wade, SG Miami Heat
2- Lebron James, SF Miami Heat
1- Kobe Bryant, SG Los Angeles Lakers
