Baron (Photo. Tim Tadder)Yesterday we posted the first bracket of Round 1 of the 1-on-1 tournament. If you missed it, here are the rules: Straight 1-on-1, make it-take it, games to 11, all hypothetical. The six division winners will advance to the finals, with two of them getting a bye. (Just like the NFL playoffs.) We’re breaking it down by division. Today, the Pacific. Vote in the comments section to determine the first-round winners:
(1) Kobe Bryant vs. (16) Corey Maggette
(8) Andrew Bynum vs. (9) Shaquille O’Neal
(5) Elton Brand vs. (12) Ron Artest
(4) Baron Davis vs. (13) Stephen Jackson
(6) Pau Gasol vs. (11) Lamar Odom
(3) Amare Stoudemire vs. (14) Grant Hill
(7) Kevin Martin vs. (10) Monta Ellis
(2) Steve Nash vs. (15) Sam Cassell
February 26th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Please says:
Steve Nash is the worst defensive player in the league. He couldn’t guard me one on one. He loses in the first round.
February 26th, 2008 at 9:09 am
horses ride says:
(1) Bryant
(9) O’Neal
(12) Artest
(13) Jackson
(6) Gasol
(3) Stoudemire
(10) Ellis
(2) Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Damon says:
lol, nash may be bad defensively, but hes playing sam cassell, who somehow misses all-defense teams…
February 26th, 2008 at 9:27 am
doc says:
Kobe falmes Corey,Shaq oldschools Bynum,Ron Ron knocks off Elton,Baron kills Jack,LO kills Pau,Amare beasts Grant,Monta beats Handiman,Sam dicks Nash.
February 26th, 2008 at 9:39 am
girlybballluver says:
Now this one is a little more interesting.
Kobe…duh
Shaq
Artest
B Diddy
Odom
Amare…this one just isn’t fair
Monta
Cassell
February 26th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Brown says:
Kobe
Shaq
Brand (assuming he’s back to full strength)
Davis
Odom
Stoudemire
Ellis
Cassell
Is there any doubt that Kobe and LeBron will be playing in the finals of this? Kobe’s the best one-on-one player in the L and should take this in a landslide.
February 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am
rodnets says:
(1) Kobe Bryant
(8) Andrew Bynum
(5) Elton Brand
(4) Baron Davis
(11) Lamar Odom
(3) Amare Stoudemire
(10) Monta Ellis
(2) Steve Nash that one is close, neither of em can guard
February 26th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Bust Jlaze says:
*yawn*…
February 26th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Big V says:
Hmmm…..the matchups seem slightly better than the Atlantic. That said,
Kobe over Corey (This would be a close one. No matter how much better you might think Kobe is than Corey, all it boils down to is being able to score on the other guy, and both guys can definitely do that.)
Bynum over Shaq (This one comes down to whether or not they have a tight whistle on Shaq’s offensive fouls)
Brand over Artest (Despite Ron’s D, Brand’s too strong for him)
Jackson over Davis (Baron would have to be on fire to rattle off that many points in a row. S. Jack could easily just post Baron up and get the W if he’s got a possession or two)
Gasol over Odom (Pau’s too big for Odom to guard in the post)
Amare over Hill (Once again, too big, too fast for Hill)
Martin over Ellis (K-Mart’s rangier than Monta and probably not too much slower than him either. I’d also take Martin’s jumper over Ellis anyday)
Cassell over Nash (Nash’s D is horrendous)
February 26th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Logan Light says:
Kobe
Shaq
Artest
Baron
Odom
Amare - have you seen his jumper lately?
Monta
Cassell
“Kobe’s the best one-on-one player in the L and should take this in a landslide.”
I don’t know that Kobe is the best one on one player in the League… I think people forget how well he thrives having other players on the court with him. But yes, Kobe and the King in the finals.
February 26th, 2008 at 9:47 am
G says:
Kobe
Shaq
Artest
Davis
Odom
Hill
Ellis
Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Dip Set City says:
Kobe
Shaq
Artest
B-Diddy
Odom
Amare
Martin
Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Stacy says:
Kobe-Does it really matter who he plays?
Bynum-Shaq couldnt stay with him.
Ron Ron-He’d push Brand around
Jack-Toughest call. Coin flip.
LO-Same height, better defender, Lamar takes it.
Hill-close call. Basketball IQ wins here
Ellis-too quick
Cassel-He’d take this kinda shit personal
February 26th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Jei says:
KOBE
Bynum
Artest
S-Jack
Odom
Amare
Monta
Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 10:20 am
hahns says:
kobe
bynum
artest
bdizzle
odom
stat
monta
cassell
i like jcrawf as a dark horse in this tourney.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:21 am
YOUNGFED says:
*double yawn*…
February 26th, 2008 at 10:26 am
control says:
Kobe, though not as close as you’d think, Cory is a strong guy.
Shaq, but it would probably be the longest game played.
Brand, just too big for Crazy Ron, even with Ron’s retard strength.
Baron, has anyone ever seen him in those summer leagues? This guy might be the best 1on1 player in the league. Those fools saying Sjack might beat him are crazy.
Stat, Hill might actually physically DIE during the match.
Monta, pretty even, could be a tossup.
Nash, this guy is an amazing 1on1 player, there are some videos of him just ripping up Dirk 1on1…even when Dirk tries to just back him down into the post.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:30 am
YOUNGFED says:
A Few suggestion Dime:
1.) If you gonna do it make it street. Let the players call their on fouls. That way we can see who’s soft (Shouts out to Ginobili)
2.)Let some of the and-1 guys compete have the in their own tournament and the winner plays the NBA’s winner
3.)Make play on the black top with chain nets (lol regarding the nets)
4.)Let the fans pick who plays its for the fans right.
Thats all I gotta say.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:51 am
GayforRudy says:
The 3 vs. 14 matchup depends on if Amare is lazily working his way to the basket and trying to rebound (like he does most games). That guy hates playing defense and rebounding! But Grant Hill does suck… Toss up!
Rudy can’t even get in this “tournament” but Sam “Ratso” Cassell is? Suspicious…
February 26th, 2008 at 10:57 am
james says:
) Kobe Bryant vs. (16) Corey Maggette- bryant
(8) Andrew Bynum vs. (9) Shaquille O’Neal- shaq
(5) Elton Brand vs. (12) Ron Artest-artest
(4) Baron Davis vs. (13) Stephen Jackson-davis
(6) Pau Gasol vs. (11) Lamar Odom- gasol
(3) Amare Stoudemire vs. (14) Grant Hill- amare
(7) Kevin Martin vs. (10) Monta Ellis- ellis
(2) Steve Nash vs. (15) Sam Cassell- nash
February 26th, 2008 at 11:05 am
TWolves Convert says:
(1) Kobe Bryant
(8) Andrew Bynum
(12) Ron Artest
(4) Baron Davis
(6) Pau Gasol
(3) Amare Stoudemire
(10) Monta Ellis
15) Sam Cassell
February 26th, 2008 at 11:19 am
doc says:
Gay Ass Rudy how is your boyfriend gonna get in this? Is he in this division?And you supposed to be on his balls.Youngfed you love them And1 dudes. They entertaining as hell against eachother and jokers from the streets,but any point guard from the D league will kill the professor if he goes against somebody like CP3 they might end his career.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:34 am
williams says:
i cant beleive 4 people think Gasol beats L.O thats just stupid have you ever seen either of them play Lamar is like only 1/2 inches shorter, quicker better athlete, shooter and can actually handle the ball. Are you just looking at there ppg average in the L and making your decision based on that?
ONE-ON-ONE L.O kills Gasol.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:40 am
TJ says:
(1) Kobe Bryant
(9) Shaquille O’Neal
(12) Ron Artest
(4) Baron Davis
(11) Lamar Odom
(3) Amare Stoudemire
(10) Monta Ellis
(2) Steve Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 11:44 am
youngfedisanignorantnig says:
youngfed you tool. this is a hypothetical idea…its not really gonna happen…this magazine does not nearly have the ability to pull it off….you arent too bright are you?
February 26th, 2008 at 11:44 am
flyp says:
Kobe
Bynum (Shaq storms out to a 2-0 lead then gets winded)
Artest (Brand won’t step out and Artest can match muscle in the post)
Baron
Odom
Amare (Poor Grant…)
Monta
Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 11:46 am
YOUNGFED says:
You can’t say it wouldn’t be fun to watch doc. Imagine seeing professors mixtaping CP3 even if the game ain’t close it would be fun. I think hot sauce would do aiight. However that being said all my other ideas were pretty good.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:56 am
YOUNGFED says:
Post #25 your are truly an idiot if you think everyone in doesn’t know its hypothetical I only offer food for thought to see how others feel…dumb azz. Also who’s to say it would never happen the NBA is always looking for ways to generate more interest. Some would say and outdoor game would never happen I guess they were tools too.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:58 am
YOUNGFED says:
also ignorantnig is a bit redundant seeing that latter means the same thing. Beat it.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
horses ride says:
kirilenko better be in when it’s time for the northwest, btw. could not imagine going 1 on 1 with that
February 26th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Ray says:
Kobe Bryant
Andrew Bynum
Ron Artest
Baron Davis
Pau Gasol
Amare Stoudemire
Monta Ellis
Sam Cassell
February 26th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Diddy says:
Kobe
Shaq
Brand
Boom Dizzle
Gasol
STAT
Monta Ellis
Sam I Am
February 26th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Austin Burton says:
Kobe
Shaq
Brand
Baron
Odom
Amare
Monta
Cassell
February 26th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
dagwaller says:
Kobe
Shaq
Brand
Davis
Pau
Amare
Martin
Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
G says:
I also dont get where these Gasol votes are coming from. Odom would absolutely destroy him. How will gasol even get the ball to the free throw line? You can just see him shooting long turn around jumpers because he has no moves for this type of game. Also wheres the love for Shaq. I realize hes not the same guy anymore and Bynum is becoming a force but cmon a little respect. If there is one thing Shaq can still do its punish someone 1 on 1 especially when he doesnt have to worry about other guys coming to help. No way Bynum takes that one.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
dagwaller says:
G, Pau is taller, heavier (stronger), a better shooter, and a better shot blocker than Lamar Odom. I like Lamar Odom, but let’s stop saying things like, “Odom would absolutely destroy (Gasol).”
February 26th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
hoopsguru says:
(1) Kobe Bryant vs. (16) Corey Maggette - Come on now…KB8
(8) Andrew Bynum vs. (9) Shaquille O’Neal - If we are talking today’s game, Bynum takes it, just cuz he can hit the midrange better than the Big Sun
(5) Elton Brand vs. (12) Ron Artest - Ron Ron, just cuz he nutz
(4) Baron Davis vs. (13) Stephen Jackson - BDizzle
(6) Pau Gasol vs. (11) Lamar Odom - LO will beat Pau off the dribble
(3) Amare Stoudemire vs. (14) Grant Hill - What? You couldnt find someone better to match STAT up with? Would have been better off flipping Pau and Hill.
(7) Kevin Martin vs. (10) Monta Ellis - Monta in the battle of the young fellas.
(2) Steve Nash vs. (15) Sam Cassell - Nashty gets his
February 26th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
K-Dizzle says:
I’m not gonna play today but lemme know when we get to the Elite 8
Kobe, Wade, Bron, Crawford, Baron, AI, CP3, Manu
Damn, just heard Yao’s out for the season. Guess it wasn’t Tracy gettin hurt and good luck gettin out the 1st round
February 26th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Fobuless says:
(1) Kobe Bryant - Kobe can play both Offense and Defense… unlike Corey has an okay shot but not consistent. And he doesn’t play much D.
(8) Andrew Bynum - Bynum has developed some nice moves, he does best when someone pass him the ball. But so does Shaq.
(5) Elton Brand - Brand got size, and can shoot better.
(4) Baron Davis
(11) Lamar Odom - tough call, but Lamar can dribble better.
(3) Amare Stoudemire - If it’s streetball, Amare probably gonna goal tend everytime. But if not, he will still block the daylight out of Grant Hill.
(10) Monta Ellis - Cuz Martin whines too much.
(2) Steve Nash - Sam can shoot, but Steve can shoot and dribble and is quicker.
February 26th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
nick says:
sam i am will post nash all day. nash can’t guard the post.
February 26th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
dagwaller says:
Nick, Nash is faster while being the same size as Cassell. Nash can score better from anywhere on the court, while also being younger, a better rebounder, and (gasp) getting more steals than Cassell. You’re right, though, I’m sure Cassell’s 7 pound advantage will help offset his 6 FG% difference and 20% 3pt% difference. Yea, you’re right. Hmmm…
February 26th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Azad says:
Kobe v. Maggette…Kobe wins, no one’s calling fouls in this game for Corey to get his 10 + FT attempts-
Bynum v. Shaq-how is anyone even going to dribble by each other? I would love to see this, I think healthy Bynum takes down Shaq with a little extra athleticism
Brand v. Artest-Gotta be Artest..big men who can’t score off the dribble are going to be disadvantaged in this-I know Brand can shoot a little bit off the dribble but he’s probably not backing Ron-Ron down too far
Baron v. S-Jack-come on, don’t put these guys against each other…gotta take Baron, although Captain Jack’s size could bug Baron a little bit, I don’t think so
Amare v. Grant Hill-Amare will score all the points on dunks and win
Monta v. Kevin Marin-no one in the league can stop Monta 1 on 1 off the dribble at this point, good luck Martin
Nash v. Sam-I-Am-if you put this question about 5 years ago, this is a game…Stevie takes this own
February 26th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
dh says:
Kobe 81-4 (Kobe is crazy competitive which is a big factor, not to mention his overall skill is unmatched)
Shaq 11-9 (Bynum’s got some post up moves and is quicker but Shaq’s just too big and strong to stop him one on one. There would be a lot of dunks in this one)
Brand 11-7 (There are certain spots around the rim where Brand doesn’t miss. Ron’s a better defender but his shot is too inconsistent and someone just threw a cup at him)
Baron 11-5 (Baron’s too quick for S Jack who jumped into the stands because someone threw a cup at his friend)
Odom 11-7 (Gasol’s got a great shot but he’s suspect on D. But Lamar’s got some dribbling skills and he’s more athletic. I see Lamar dribbling around him twice before some easy layups)
Amare 11-4 (Amare’s bigger and quicker. He’s have a dunk almost every time)
Monta 11-9 (This is a good match up. Bunch of jump shots in this one. Monta’s speed will get him some easier shots though)
Cassell 11-8 (Sam would post up on him every time and he makes the “easy ones”. Nash is quick and hits some tough shots but I don’t think he has that drive to beat Cassell)
February 26th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
dagwaller says:
DH, you know that Pau blocks more than twice as many shots as Odom, right?
February 26th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
dagwaller says:
Also, if Cassell’s post game is so good, then why is it that he’s scoring less on worse shooting (where you’d think that being good in the post would help you) than Nash? Like the man said - if this was a few years ago, it’d be a game. At this point in their careers? Later, Cassell.
February 26th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Smooth says:
(1) Kobe Bryant
(9) Shaquille O’Neal
(12) Ron Artest
(4) Baron Davis
(11) Lamar Odom
(3) Amare Stoudemire
(10) Monta Ellis
(2) Steve Nash
February 26th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Smooth says:
actually i change that last 1 to cassell
February 27th, 2008 at 10:35 am
nc says:
1. kobe
2. bynum
3. ron artest
4. boom
5. pau
6. amare
7. montay
8. samiam
February 27th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Willis says:
Kobe - Would eat Maggettes lunch, dinner, and his whole family
Shaq - Sorry Bynum. Good mathcup though.
Artest - For the idiot who said Brand it too big. Brand has one inch and 0 pounds on Ron Ron.
Baron - easy
Pau - Dunno if he is stronger that Lamar but he is too skilled
Grant - Amare would get some dunks, but Grant is too… everything
Kmart - easy win for K$. He’s got 4 inches on Monta, and they are both the same speed. Kevin is also better 1 on 1 player and they have the same quickness.
Sam - He’s like 40 and would still tear Nash up
ps. Everyboyd except for like 2 of you say Monta. Have any of you watched a Kings games this season? I dont blame you.
February 27th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Mike says:
Kobe - unless your name is Jordan or LBJ, you are more than likely going to lose to Kobe.
Shaq - Shaq turns his game up when it matters. He would go whole hog into this kind of match-up just so he could say something like, “not yet, young fella.”
Ron-Ron - Elton Brand is a great ballplayer but Ron-Ron’s game is almost perfect for 1-on-1.
Baron Davis - Stephen Jackson tends to hoist up some bad shots. A couple of those would allow Boom Dizzle the opportunity to take the lead and the match. Close match-up, though.
Pau - This was a tough one to call. I gave it to Pau because I think he has a little more range (I could be wrong about that).
Grant Hill - Really it would come down to who misses a shot first. All offense, no defense. I think Grant Hill’s smarts would guide him to the win.
Monta Ellis - Monta is a bit more prolific as a scorer. The match-up could go either way. I say Monta’s scoring gets the win.
Steve Nash - As long as he takes it seriously and puts effort into it he will win (i.e. if Nash goes at it like he did this year’s 3 point contest, he will lose). I’ll give it to Nash, but it is closer than most people would think.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am
williams says:
you cant really use stats like “pau blocks twice as many shots as odom” dagwaller, this is ONE-ON-ONE. How many of Paus (or anyones) blocks come in a one on one situation, i’d say 70% plus come from help situations where the bigs come across to block a smaller player. I just dont see him winning this matchup I can see why your thinking he would but i dont know how much you play one-on-one, is a different game homie.
February 27th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Tim Miller says:
Bryant
Bynum
Artest
Davis
Odom
Stoudemire
Kevin Martin
Nash
February 27th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Michael says:
1.Kobe
8.Andrew Bynum
5.Elton Brand
4.Baron Davis
11.Lamar Odom
3.Amare Stoudmire
1o.Monta Ellis
2.Steve Nash
February 27th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
LongDong says:
kobe
bynum
artest
davis
odom
stoudemire
ellis
nash
February 28th, 2008 at 3:23 am
karan says:
Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O’Neal
Ron Artest
Baron Davis
Pau Gasol
Amare Stoudemire
Kevin Martin
Steve Nash
February 28th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
dagwaller says:
williams, I know that 1v1 is a different game. But when a guy has double (DOUBLE) the blocked shots of another guy, you have to assume that SOME of them don’t come from the weak side. Couldn’t you assume the same thing about Lamar Odom?
Same thing with their FG%. Pau is simply a better shooter. Otherwise, their FG% would be similar. Over the course of a season, if Odom was a better shooter/shotblocker, wouldn’t the numbers eventually even out any “lucky shots” or “weak side blocks”? Pau simply has too many moves, too much size, and better shooting. He’s essentially a bigger Lamar Odom.
February 29th, 2008 at 4:37 am
oohayrr says:
(1) Kobe Bryant
(8) Andrew Bynum
(12) Ron Artest
(4) Baron Davis
(11) Lamar Odom
(3) Amare Stoudemire
(10) Monta Ellis
(15) Sam Cassell
February 29th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Celts Fan says:
Kobe
Shaq
Artest
Baron
Lamar (only an 11 seed in his own division for Lamar? I’d put him top 10 in the NBA in 1 on 1 with his all-around game! 6′11″, can rebound, has a great handle, and he’s a good shooter. how’s he #11?)
Amare
Monta
Nash
next round:
Kobe over Shaq
Artest over Baron
Lamar over Amare
Monta over Nash
semis:
Kobe over Artest
Lamar over Monta
finals:
Kobe over Lamar