Ask Efren, Darren, Earl, Mika, Rodney, Busty, or any of the worlds best who is the best player in the world. these players will be honest!
You would probably get three or four different answers within that group you named.
So who would you say is the best in the world, 1stbone?
According to the WPA website (accessed on 10/26/16), the current top three are:
Cheng, YuHsuan
Wu, JiaChing
Ouschan, Albin
I love SVB, and I always root for the guy, but in today's pool climate,
I don't consider him or anyone else above the rest.
It's too close to call.
Even when Earl and Efren were in their overlapping heydays, it was tough to pick a winner.
I were talking about 10 ball, nobody is gambling with Shane with their own money (without awkward rules maybe to take away his break)
If you're talking 1 pocket , nobody is gonna play the freezer with their own money (except Alex)
Back any of those players and we will find out. Better yet ask them if they'll put up their own money against Shane.
Jasonlaus, I see what you're saying, but all those players are past their prime, save
for DAZ.
And right now, DAZ isn't playing much right now, and Mika has already peaked relatively speaking that is.
Granted, SVB hasn't peaked himself, but don't forget, there is a surfeit of Taiwanese players that play world-class.
SVB don't have to win. I wouldn't bet my money on anyone right now. Too close. Just my opinion.
hilarious :thumbup:
So you are saying that Scott DOESNT use a backer?
Ken
To be honest I'm not so sure Shane is a dog to Frost in 1 pckt. From what I've seen the last year or so, I wouldn't have a problem betting on Shane.
You guys should also know that Earl has been my favorite player for a long time but I like Shaws game the best right now. So, I'm not making these comments as a Shane fanboy, it's just an honest onservation.
Jason
Shane won't play him even. He asks for 8-7, not a huge spot but he won't gamble even.
9-8 Might make Scott play, but I would bet the other way. Shane practices and plays rotation for hours every day. Why play the best player in the country even at some other game. This is not to hug SVB's nuts, but it seems like a smart move.
I was at DCC a few years ago when Shane first came on the scene and beat Scott getting a ball+. He was on the phone with his backer and said, "I might as well take it, I will probably never get weight again". I thought this was awesome. Showed that Shane had gamble, knew he was a champ, felt this was his best opportunity, and was smart enough to take advantage of these facts.
The games have changed a little, but 9 ball lives on.
Oscar Dominguez, on his facebook page, thinks that Shane is the best American player who ever lived. I would agree with this.
Quote Oscar: Im pretty sure it's safe to say SVB is the best American pool player who's ever lived. Or at least on track to becoming the best if you compare accomplishments side by side with Johnny or Sigel.
Which part/s lol
Jasonlaus, I see what you're saying, but all those players are past their prime, save
for DAZ.
And right now, DAZ isn't playing much right now, and Mika has already peaked relatively speaking that is.
Granted, SVB hasn't peaked himself, but don't forget, there is a surfeit of Taiwanese players that play world-class.
SVB don't have to win. I wouldn't bet my money on anyone right now. Too close. Just my opinion.
Here is what Oscar posted on Facebook about Shane winning the US Open.
Sounds like he has a lot of respect for Shane but not sure he thinks Shane is the Worlds best player.
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