whos the best?

[helmuths henchman]

I think its hard to determine the best poker player. It's not all cut and dry like asking who is the greatest homerun hitter ever (Hank Aaron) or the best RB of all time (Walter Payton). With poker as much skill as there is there is also some luck. You could know all the odds but there is still some luck for the exact card you need to come out. Also put into perspective Chan won 2, Doyle won 2, I believe Ungar won 3. However look at the field size. It's definately easier to win in a field of 50-100 than it is 2000-6000. If I had to pick 1 I guess it would be Harrington. 2 out of the last 3 final tables during the era of the poker boom, not to mention he won 1 as well. Also look at Raymer, ya some of his calls might have been the wrong move and he caught cards but he did win the second largest field and finished like 25th in thee largest field. A few people said Ivey. It seems like in these big fields he is always in at least the top 50. Thats why I think it is to hard to name the best when the criteria isn't concrete.

[omahilo]

Harrington is a very good player and I mean no disrespect to him but he isnt even in the same league as Ivey, Negreanu or Jesus.

Ivey is the best because he is just on another level than any other player. His fellows players give him more respect than anyone. If anyone has ever read Josh Ariah's blog, in one entry he said that Phil Ivey is so good than he should only be allowed to have one hole card. A comment like this from a fellow pro is one helluva statement.

Negreanu is the 2nd best player right now but only one problem I have with him. He seems to be getting caught up in all the advertising, sponsors, etc while Ivey isnt and I think Negreanu's play is suffering from this. Everytime you read Negreanu's blog he is always talking about a new project, etc. While this is nice for him, its affecting his play as you can see this year as he was nowhere to be found.

Jesus is one of the most underrated players around. He goes deep in tons of tournies and is one of the best players. He just doesnt do it with a flashy style or anything, he just plays his game.

[yankeesfn08]

i feel ivey and moneymaker r the best.

[Talking Poker]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha.

Funniest post of the year!

This guy is too much.

[GTDawg]

I'm gonna have to go with one of the following....

Phil Ivey
Johnny Chan
Doyle Brunson
Chris Ferguson
Dan Harrington
Gus Hanson

most of those are obvious

I like Ivey the most, personally. But, I enjoy watching John Juwanda and Howard Lederer play.

I detest Hellmuth's abilities....he just grates on my last nerves.

[Hawt]

Chris Moneymaker isn't the best player in the world??? HE WAS WORLD CHAMPION in 2003!!! HOW MANY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DO CRAPPY PLAYERS LIKE DOYLE BRUNSON OR JOHNNY CHAN HAVE HUH!?!