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10 NBA Players Who Could Beat Derrick Rose 1-on-1

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Now this article is dependent on the fact Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is in his MVP-form. Not many players can take Rose 1-on-1, but here are 10 guys who would have as good of a chance, as any player in the world, to do so.

10. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

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10. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

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Let's start with the obvious choices. James would be way too physical for Rose to contain.

9. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

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9. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

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Just like James, Durant's size and ball skill would be too much for Rose to handle.

8. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

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8. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

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In a game up to 21, win by two, I could see this contest ending with a final score of 44-42.

7. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs

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7. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs

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I like Parker here because of his amazing basketball IQ.

6. James Harden, Houston Rockets

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6. James Harden, Houston Rockets

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The combination of his three-point-making ability, along with the way Harden gets to the rim, would be a tough task for Rose to match.

5. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers

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5. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers

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The way he has developed his game, would give Rose fits in a 1-on-1 matchup.

4. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans

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4. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans

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There are not many big men who I feel who could compete with Rose, but Davis is the guy who would have the best chance.

3. John Wall, Washington Wizards

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3. John Wall, Washington Wizards

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Like Irving, Wall continues to improve, and the young legs would be a difficult task for Rose to overcome.

2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

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2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

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If the game was one ones and twos. Curry would light it up from beyond the arc.

1. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

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1. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

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I would pay to see all of these matchups, but especially a Paul-Rose, 1-on-1 contest.

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