This is probably premature but I believe Blake is going to be the best big man to ever play the game.
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If he keeps improving and wins some rings over the next 5 years, then its possible he can be thrown into the debate, but do you realize the amount of amazing post players that have played in the NBA?
I would nearly think it would be impossible for him to become the best big man ever just with the sheer amount of great centers in Russell, Chamberlain, Abdul Jabbar, Olajuwon, etc.
Even at the power forward position he needs to pass guys like Barkley, Malone, Duncan and now even Dirk.
Its a tall task to take one year of results and assume that he will suddenly surpass all the greats before him.
There are so many unknown variables, especially with his health. Right now the majority of his success comes from his raw athletic ability and motor. His jumper still isn't there yet and while he has the occasional spin move or up and under, he doesn't have a polished post game.
One injury and he could suddenly be stripped of some of that athleticism that makes him the best young PF in the game (see Antonio McDyess). As of right now, he doesn't have enough of a skill set to be a dominant player without his jaw dropping athletic ability. Which worries me, because he's almost like a NFL running back with the way he plays and that could mean a shorter time for him in his peak then say a Tim Duncan or Dirk.
I'll say in his favor, of becoming an all time great, he does have the drive and the level head to pull it off and not fall off like say a Shawn Kemp. Plus if Chris Paul's knee holds up, he has a point guard that will get the absolute most out of him for the next 5-8 years.
I just think that it takes some heavily crimson tinted glasses to boldly proclaim Blake the best ever. He's got the raw talent to potentially have his name thrown into the ring, but potential can be an ugly word.
Sidebar on the CP3 thing
I'm half expecting DeAndre Jordan to make an All Star game or two in the future because of the Chris Paul effect (don't laugh, the center position in the West is weak and Jordan has the potential to be a high level shot blocker and will also get 4-6 free points a night from CP3 lobs).