who is the best?

JMTalbert · Dec 2, 2009

After the things I have read about Ungar, he would have to be on any "All time top 10 list". I would love to see what he would be like in today's poker world. His celeberty would be enormous. I don't know how you can say Raymer, Hachem, or Cada among the greatest of all time. They each had great runs in a major tournament, but were not really pros (Hachem maybe) prior to that and really are only pro now because of the fame. I'm sure there are dozens of regular grinders that are bettter than each of those three.

GeoffLacey · Dec 2, 2009

JMTalbert said:
After the things I have read about Ungar, he would have to be on any "All time top 10 list". I would love to see what he would be like in today's poker world. His celeberty would be enormous. I don't know how you can say Raymer, Hachem, or Cada among the greatest of all time. They each had great runs in a major tournament, but were not really pros (Hachem maybe) prior to that and really are only pro now because of the fame. I'm sure there are dozens of regular grinders that are bettter than each of those three.

Cada has been a pro for years fwiw

JMTalbert · Dec 2, 2009

Your right on Cada. He has been an online pro.

crabby4 · Dec 2, 2009

I dont agree with that top 10 at all. Especially ALL TIME? All time greatest all around players would have to be something like

1. Stu Ungar
2. Johnny Moss
3. Amarillo Slim
4. Doyle Brunson
5. Chip Reese

Today it would be something like..

1. Phil ivey
2. Daniel Negreanu
3. Phil Hellmuth
4. Doyle Brunson
5. Johnny Chan
6. Erik Seidel
7. Allen Cunningham
8. Chris Ferguson
9. Gus Hansen
10.John Juanda

GeoffLacey · Dec 2, 2009

crabby4 said:
Today it would be something like..

1. Phil ivey
2. Daniel Negreanu
3. Phil Hellmuth
4. Doyle Brunson
5. Johnny Chan
6. Erik Seidel
7. Allen Cunningham
8. Chris Ferguson
9. Gus Hansen
10.John Juanda

Wait is this best tournament players in the world right now?

flipflops_n_shades · Dec 2, 2009

There was no better all-around player than Stu Ungar. You should read his autobiography. He was 5 steps ahead of everyone else. Phil Ivey would be a distant second. 2 cents.

JOEBOB69 · Dec 2, 2009

The list op had is a complete joke.He forgot stu ungar (as everyone has pointed out),chip reese,chan,johnny moss,and as far has tourney player what about dan the man harrignton.Leave hellmuth,dolye,and ivey.As for the others not sure debatable.

luckforsome · Dec 2, 2009

1.Phil Ivey
2.Phil Hellmuth
3.Doyle Brunson
4.Stu Ungar
5.Johnny Chan
6.Erik Siedel
7.Chris Ferguson
8.Alan Cunningham
9.Barry Grienstein
10.Daniel Nagraneau

Had alot of considerations as well...I also i think i underrated Chris Ferguson, but man was it a tough list...i personally think these are the top 10, but order is to be discussed

luckforsome · Dec 2, 2009

Im leading more to tournement..mostly tournemnt not cash, i think its too complicated to do both...

crabby4 · Dec 2, 2009

like i posted earlier, if ur going to say top 10 of ALL time, i dont think Cunningham, Negreanu, or even Hellmuth would be on it. The top 10 all time for me are the pioneers of poker like Amarillo slim, Puggy Pearson, Doyle Brunson etc.

LizzyJ · Dec 2, 2009

Tournaments: Stuey, Doyle, Phil H., Phil I, Billy Baxter(lowball and Razz).

bazerk · Dec 2, 2009

Best players in the history of poker? :hmmmm2: Hmmmm...I dunno. For me, Legends in Poker = Stu Ungar, Doyle Brunson, & Billy Baxter (c'mon he took on the IRS). Extraordinary players (& gentlemen) = The Crew [Negreneau, Ivey, Cunningham, & Juanda] & Chip Reese.

DrMarcelo55 · Dec 3, 2009

I think Joe Cada is the worst player, this guy is so lucky. My favourite player and the best in the world is Daniel Negreanu.

The Arcane Ace · Dec 3, 2009

Ummmm, the best player in the history of poker is not on your list! Johnny Chan is really by far the greatest to ever play the game we all love!!!

Smotpoker · Dec 3, 2009

I'd like to vote for Jennifer Tilly in any revealing outfit as #1. At least thats who I'd most like to have sitting across from me at the table

AtiFCOD · Dec 4, 2009

I cant choose 1 person so:
Doyle and Hachem
They both play very moderate poker and I like that style.

Ivey is the 3rd for me.

TheWall · Dec 4, 2009

Just because they were pioneers doesn't mean they are the top 10 of all time.

sheepy10 · Dec 4, 2009

id have scotty on my top 10 list

nc_royals · Dec 4, 2009

If I have to choose from this list then Id lean toward this:

1. Ivey--- All Around Best in all games both cash and Tourney.
2. Doyle--- Got to have the Godfather close to the top.
3. Helmuth--- but only in Holdem Tournaments (11 bracelettes speak for themselves.)
4. Daniel --- Sick Reads and a great Ambassador
5. Jesus --- Solid Finishes and great Heads-up Player
6. Gus --- I believe he has 4 WPT Titles and is so unpredictable.
7. Hachem--- Him and Raymer have proven that they are no fluke.
8. Raymer --- See note on #7
9. Lederer--- Dont see him as much anymore but has done alot for poker away from the felt.
10. Cada--- Time will tell

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