Lebron James (USA) 5

He's been outstanding. Even more than his production has been his leadership. When you see Lebron James screaming at you to run back on defense, you run back on defense.

Contrary to popular belief, the USA's annihlation of world champions Spain on Saturday was due more to an effort mismatch than a talent mismatch.

I give a lot of the credit of the US's sustained effort level to James - he has taken responsibility for his team's intensity and assures us that "there will be no slippage."