Over at FanHouse, Tom Ziller pegs Gilbert Arenas as the 7th best player to build a franchise around, beating out such other players as Dwight Howard and Chris Paul and finishing right behind Steve Nash. Here’s his reasoning behind Gilbert’s placement:

There are more well-rounded players out there, but as long as games are still won by putting up more points than the other team, dynamic scorers like Gilbert Arenas will always have a place among the NBA’s elite. Plus, he’s one of the rare athletes that loves performing not only in the spotlight but also under pressure — and you just can’t teach balls of steel. Already a favorite among the NBA underground for his infectious personality, he’s on the verge of breaking out on the national level. And besides, Agent Zero is best nickname in sports, so that has to count for something.

Make sure to check out the rest of the top 10 as well as the countdown continues.