Top-3 Plays of NBA Season

2012 Early season NBA top-3 plays I literally sat down and searched three specifics plays from the young season. There have been a ton of great moments by those "lob-city" L.A. Clippers, passes by young Ricky Rubio and dunks from dudes across the league. However, these are the top three plays thus far in my opinion. Enjoy! NUMBER 3!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfHVsSGm8Hk As a Knicks fan, I had already watched my team beat the Celtics on Christmas Day, but the 2011 MVP hitting a game winner in Los Angeles was the icing on my holiday cake. I hate L.A. Thankfully, Derrick Rose is a killer, strives to be a great teammate and has emerged as one of the most humble guys in the L. He reminded us all on opening day why he was named the youngest MVP in league history. I'm not going to lie, I love watching him dominate! NUMBER 2!!!!!! http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2012/01/video-kenneth-faried-catches-no-look-over-the-head-oop/ By no means is Kenneth Faried a household name, but the man has proven to be a force since his days at Morehead State University. He is a high flyer and defensive force, which is the perfect subsitute for Nene in Denver. Oh, and this clip is no fluke, it isn't the first time Faried has been on the receiving end of a mind-blowing ally-oop. Check it!BONUS CLIP ---->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7BspB6R--A NUMBER 1!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHqKkp26Tb8 The league has been transformed since the 2003 draft with an influx of young, uber-athletic players that have revitalized the game. No player (including the ringless LeBron James) has been more responsible for the league's rejuvenation than Kevin Durant. Yes, he could use more muscle and a Jordan-esque focus towards defense, but this kid bleeds basketball. He sweats ballin', being a team leader at 23-years old, competing every night and MOST IMPORTANTLY winning games. He is an offensive beast. He trusts his touch, his instincts and his game. Especially in the 4th quarter...can we say that about James? He has improved aspects of his game every year since being drafted in 2007 and like Rose, he plays the game with an amazingly modest mindset. The continued media prying of the Durant v. Russell Westbrook (btw, Russ, play the Robin card, you are blessed to be teamed with the ultimate Batman) on-court chemistry issues seem to only push him further. He is what the NBA needed. Purity, passion n swag. Keep rockin' that backpack during post-game interviews, keep smiling and keep being you. Durant is the man and the above video backs it. WHY IS THIS THE BEST PLAY SO FAR? Everyone knew where the ball was going. This isn't Miami, there is not controversy regarding who should take the last shot. It's Durant's team. KD is a killer, he is cold-blooded and somehow he doesn't seem to be phased by the pressure associated with taking the final shot. His game is raw, but refined. His J has no limit, but remains pure and consistent. He loves basketball. All he needs is to do is fall as much in love with defense, as he has with O.