Who is the 3rd best player in the NBA in 2014-15?

[nebist]

If I was a GM building long-term I'd pick Anthony Davis.  A coach trying to win next year...Tim Duncan. 

[Skywalker2.0]

I'd say CP3 he does it all, he can pass it , shoot it, has great floor vision and is an excellent defender. Four I would either go PG, Curry or The Unibrow.

[dreamgreen]

It's tough for sure, I would go with Howard at this point. I see many people picking AD but I have not seen him enough to make that call.

I decided between:
Howard
CP3
Westbrook
Love

[footey]

Healthy Rose arguably is 2nd best player in NBA, no offense, Mr. Durant.

[D.o.s.]

Healthy Rose arguably is 2nd best player in NBA, no offense, Mr. Durant.

I'm inclined to agree with the sentiment, if not the conclusion.

For me, the players that move the needle in the wins/losses column going into the upcoming season (so no Paul George) are probably LeBron, Durant, and Chris Paul. Anthony Davis is a great prospective talent, but he doesn't feel like he's really 'grown into his game' yet at the NBA level.

[Donoghus]

Anthony Davis. 

Entering his 3rd season coming off a 20/10/almost 3 campaign.  He'll make the leap even more this upcoming season.

[wdleehi]

Chris Paul or Dwight Howard.

[MISSERY]

goran dragic and serge ibaka and joakim noah