Mar 23, 2011; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Miami Heat small guard Dwayne Wade (6) dunks the ball in the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE

Is there any player better than Wade at the whole let’s throw up a shot, get fouled, and make the shot? I can’t remember how many times he did that against the Pacers in their playoff series.  He’s a guy like Derrick Rose that plays with no fear.  Driving down the lane only to get knocked around.  But he knows how to play and that’s what counts.

Kobe Bryant

May 18, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) controls the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of game three of the Western Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-US PRESSWIRE

Hard to believe how long Kobe Bryant has been playing and the level of play he’s been at.  Truly up there in top shooting guards of all time even at this stage of the game, he’s one of the best active shooting guards.  He’s got plenty of hardware to show how good he is.

Manu Ginobili

June 4, 2012; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half in game five of the Western Conference finals of the 2012 NBA playoffs at the AT

On and off starter for the Spurs, but a guy who probably starts anywhere else he plays.  He’s got his own way of playing and it’s worked out well with Tony Parker and Tim Duncan.  When talking about a big three, you have to have those guys mentioned.

James Harden

Jun 17 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden (13) lays the ball up past Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) during the first half of game three in the 2012 NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via US PRESSWIRE

Just like Ginobili, James Harden starts on any other team.  But he goes out huge in a sixth man role, and he’s showing that can it’s own position.  And who can look past his sweet beard?

Westbrook and Wade are two dynamic scorers who can take over games when need be.  I do think both guys will defer to James and Durant at times as well.  Wade actually seems more comfortable with that part.  But I look at Westbrook and can see him as wanting to be a focal point of a team.  But he does understand what he can do for the Thunder and does it well.

Surprising stat I heard on the radio for Westbrook and to put away those people who say “he shoots too much” is that the Thunder are 25-5 when Westbrook shots more than Durant.  That might not seem like a good stat to throw out there, but it’s something to put out there.

Wade has definitely been a better player since game three of the series with the Indiana Pacers, but still looks to be a bit off with his shot. I think if he wants to help Lebron he needs to be more aggressive in the lane and not settle for jump shots. I would believe the same for Westbrook.  Both those guys are great finishers and can be that type of slash and drive players.

This is a match up to win and even if they’re not guarding each other, both guys will play a part in tonight’s game.

Who would you rather put on your team? Wade or Westbrook?