"SI.com's Point Forward blog has been counting down the top 100 players during the last several days.

The first two Spurs players were revealed by Zach Lowe in his listings between 30th and 21st with Tony Parker was ranked 26th and Tim Duncan 23rd among the NBA's top players.

Parker's ranking is on the mark, slightly ahead of Rajon Rondo at No. 25 and Stephen Curry at 41st. Considering the players who have been revealed with Derrick Rose and Deron Williams both are likely ranking in front of him among others.

The rationalization for Parker ahead of Rondo is interesting and correct. Even though Rondo is clearly the better defender, Parker gets a slight nod because he's a better finisher and shooter and Rondo's equal as a defensive rebounder.

Duncan is slightly behind Chris Bosh at No. 22 and Kevin Love at No. 21. He's ahead of David West at No. 31, Lamar Odom at No. 33 and Josh Smith at No. 34."