EricSanSAn
08-26-2004, 11:09 AM
After watching alot of poker on TV lately, it got me thinking. Who's the best NLH player of all time? Judging strictly by tournaments and no limit format, here's what I came up with. Feel free to post your rankings.
1-Doyle Brunson- To me this is a no-brainer, he's 70 plus years of age and not to mention he wrote the bible on poker telling every trick to his game, and to this day he is still successful.His performance in this year's WSOP cements his name as the greatest NLH player ever.
2- Stu Ungar- I never saw him play, but you can't argue with a man who has won the WSOP Main Event three times. The ESPN story solidifies the respect his name gets from Hall of Fame caliber players. Had he lived longer he would be in a battle for number 1, but lack of numbers relegate him to number 2.
3-Johnny Chan- Again the respect factor, along with repeat titles in 87 and 88. Also had a good WSOP in 2003, with three cashes in various games. Can still play with the best, and is one of the most feared players in the game.
4- Phil Hellmuth- He is a few bad beats away from being higher on this list. He routinely gets his money in with the best, and despite whether you approve of his antics, his reading ability and instinct are unmatched in today's game. Simply amazing how he reads people. Also youngest player to win WSOP at age 23.
5- Scotty Ngyuen- Over 100 final tables in his career, and won the WSOP in 1998. He is consistently in the money, and his bluffing ability is superb, ask Humberto Brenes (3,8 offsuit last year).
Soon to come top young players and best all-around players. Responses welcome
1-Doyle Brunson- To me this is a no-brainer, he's 70 plus years of age and not to mention he wrote the bible on poker telling every trick to his game, and to this day he is still successful.His performance in this year's WSOP cements his name as the greatest NLH player ever.
2- Stu Ungar- I never saw him play, but you can't argue with a man who has won the WSOP Main Event three times. The ESPN story solidifies the respect his name gets from Hall of Fame caliber players. Had he lived longer he would be in a battle for number 1, but lack of numbers relegate him to number 2.
3-Johnny Chan- Again the respect factor, along with repeat titles in 87 and 88. Also had a good WSOP in 2003, with three cashes in various games. Can still play with the best, and is one of the most feared players in the game.
4- Phil Hellmuth- He is a few bad beats away from being higher on this list. He routinely gets his money in with the best, and despite whether you approve of his antics, his reading ability and instinct are unmatched in today's game. Simply amazing how he reads people. Also youngest player to win WSOP at age 23.
5- Scotty Ngyuen- Over 100 final tables in his career, and won the WSOP in 1998. He is consistently in the money, and his bluffing ability is superb, ask Humberto Brenes (3,8 offsuit last year).
Soon to come top young players and best all-around players. Responses welcome