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Player Rankings: Playoff Version

By Chris Reichert

Feb 20, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) handles the ball while being guarded by Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) handles the ball while being guarded by Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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8. Dirk Nowitzki

Apr 12, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) and his team celebrate the win over the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 101-98 and clinched a spot in the NBA playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) and his team celebrate the win over the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 101-98 and clinched a spot in the NBA playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Dirk is simply incredible. There’s no way at age 35 that he should be able to do the things that he does on a nightly basis. He has some help on the offensive end this year with big-time scorer Monta Ellis and yet he still leads the team at 21.7 points per game. He shot a ridiculous 49.7 percent overall, 39.8 percent from deep and 89.9 percent from free throw; narrowly missing yet another 50/40/90 season.

Dirk’s playoff numbers are great as well at 25.9 points and 10.3 rebounds over the span of 128 games. Dirk and company are going to have to pull off a mini miracle as they face the daunting San Antonio Spurs, but never count this big German out of anything.