The Stock Market Game: NBA Playoffs Style

It's only the second round of the playoffs, but I've learned plenty about the nerves and talents of the postseason participants. I'm not talking about long-term projections here -- I'm referring to sheer playoff performance -- so there's no reason that an older player can't be near the top of this list. If you'd like to check the stock progress of one of your favorite players, now's your chance:

(Note: Rankings are not in any particular order under each heading.)


Rising Off the Charts

Chris Paul-PG, New Orleans Hornets
Joe Johnson-G, Atlanta Hawks

Power Stocks, Holding Strong

Kobe Bryant-SG, Los Angeles Lakers
Tony Parker-PG, San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett-PF, Boston Celtics
Dwight Howard-PF/C, Orlando Magic

Earning Positive Returns

Sasha Vujacic-PG/SG, Los Angeles Lakers
J.R. Smith-SG, Denver Nuggets
Paul Millsap-PF, Utah Jazz
Peja Stojakovic-SF, New Orleans Hornets
Dirk Nowitzki-PF, Dallas Mavericks
James Posey-SF, Boston Celtics
Josh Smith-SF/PF, Atlanta Hawks
Zydrunas Ilgauskas-C, Cleveland Cavs
Daniel Gibson-PG/SG, Cleveland Cavs
Hedo Turkoglu-SG/SF, Orlando Magic
Jameer Nelson-PG, Orlando Magic
Andre Miller-PG, Philadelphia 76ers
Samuel Dalembert-C, Philadelphia 76ers

Currently Holding, But Shaky

Pau Gasol-PF/C, Los Angeles Lakers
Deron Williams-PG, Utah Jazz
Rashard Lewis-SF, Orlando Magic

Declining Steadily

Carlos Boozer-PF, Utah Jazz
Tracy McGrady-SG/SF, Houston Rockets
Steve Nash-PG, Phoenix Suns
Josh Howard-SF, Dallas Mavericks
Paul Pierce-SG/SF, Boston Celtics
Rajon Rondo-PG, Boston Celtics
Mike Bibby-PG, Atlanta Hawks
Caron Butler-SF, Washington Wizards

Plummeting Miserably

Marcus Camby-C, Denver Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony-SF, Denver Nuggets
Shaquille O'Neal-C, Phoenix Suns
Jason Kidd-PG, Dallas Mavericks
Ray Allen-SG, Boston Celtics
LeBron James-SF, Cleveland Cavs
Andrea Bargnani-F/C, Toronto Raptors


Disagree with anything? Anyone missing? Please feel free to comment.