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we've compiled our list of the 10 players who have impressed us most in the NBA this year.Here's a look at the stars we think have set the NBA alight this season, and don't forget to let us know your thoughts by comenting on post below

No10: Steve Nash

Born in South Africa in 1974, Nash, 34, plays a starring role as the Phoenix Suns' point guard. He has been instrumental in turning the side into one of the top teams in the Western Conference and has been named the league's Most Valuable Player twice in 2005 and 2006. He is also widely regarded as one of the best three-point shooters in NBA history.

No9: Dwight Howard

An outstanding high school basketball career saw Howard, 22, given his big break in the NBA by the Magic at centre. He repaid their faith by emerging as one of the top rebound players in the league. Ranked as one of the best in the NBA at field goal percentages, Howard's overall play and spectacular dunks have seen him hailed as one of the sport's brightest prospects. He also won this year's All-Star Slam Dunk contest wearing a Superman cape!

No8: Dirk Nowitzki

Standing at 7ft tall, German superstar Nowitzki, 29, is a seven-time NBA All-Star and was the first European-born player in history to win the NBA MVP accolade when he was awarded the title last year. Regarded as one of the best European basketball players ever, he was a budding tennis star until a growth spurt as a youngster halted his progress but he remains a regular visitor to Wimbledon.

No7 :Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson is the consummate team player and a leader on a team full of all-stars. Without Magic they are like the Mavericks... great team no real victories! Magic is the best point guard to touch a basketball and winning the championship that year without Jabbar should tell you Magic never needed the help that Jordan required... clutch shot take Jordan clutch game take Magic!

No6: Kevin Garnett

Considered as one of the best all-round players in the NBA, power forward Garnett boasts numerous accomplishments to his name. He was voted the NBA's MVP in 2004 and this season saw him named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He signed the biggest deal in US team sports history in 1997 when he agreed a £72m six-year contract with former side Minnesota Timberwolves which saw him earn £240,000 per week!

No5: Allen Iverson

How do you replace the NBA's top scorer? By trading for the league's No. 2 scorer. Denver has landed seven-time All-Star Allen Iverson -- sending Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two first-round picks to Philadelphia on Tuesday. The 76ers now have three first-round picks in a deep and talented 2007 draft.

No4: Larry Bird

In order to become a professional athlete, it is crucial that a person possess the desire to never stop working hard, to always be determined, and to never give up. While all professional athletes may contain these qualities, only a select few in history have ever achieved legendary status because of them. Larry Bird is one of those select few. He will always be known for his hard work, hustle, team play, consistency, and clutch performance on the basketball court.

No3: LeBron James

King James made headline news in 2003 when he signed an unprecedented £45m shoe contract with Nike BEFORE he'd played a single NBA game. James, 23, has since set numerous youngest player records, including Rookie of the Year in his debut season, and has received All-NBA and All-Star honours in the last three years. Led the Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and looks set for an illustrious career in the NBA.

No2: Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is considered by many to be the best athlete in the world. Even though he retired for good in 2003, people all over the world continue to recognize and love the man who brought enormous talent, beauty, work ethic, and excitement to the game of basketball.





No1: Kobe Bryant

Awarded this year's Most Valuable Player accolade for leading the Lakers to the 2008 NBA Playoffs, Bryant, 29, rose to prominence in 1996 when he became the first guard in history to be drafted out of high school. Helped his team to three successive NBA championships between 2000 and 2002 and has become the cornerstone of the side. He was the NBA's leading scorer during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 campaigns and earns a staggering £9.75m per year.