pick a pro..........

[holdemchamp2 0]

Chip reece is the best player alive(stu unger was the best ever)Johnny Chan- Amazing instincts Tj Cloutier best tourny player evernotablesBarry grienstien-knows how to handle himself better then any other proTed forrest- Thinks so much into hands its crazyDoyle-many reasonsDavid skalansky-Amazing theoristTodd Brunson-Great at all of the games Howard-Math and just a great overal playerIvey-Amazing and AggressivePhil hellmuth-Although many think of him as a tv player and a joke he is def one of the best players in the world by far and nobody remembers how be beat johnny chan heads up in 89Jen Harmen- best women player out there and so smart

[gt9550 0]

1) Ivey2) D. Brunson3) Lederer

[alf13 0]

I am surprised that Ivey gets mentioned so much.....He can't teach you "gamble" and natural aggressiveness.....and in fact in some games (PLO) he plays way too aggressive for what is appropriate.....it works for him because he is Phil Ivey....but you can't "learn" that...He is a special case....There was s stretch in Ivey's PLO win at the WSOP this year where he raised 15 consecutive pots......I would like to see anybody on these forums or for that matter...in the world...try that in a PLO tournament and survive....You can't "learn" to be a phenom.....

[greatwhite 0]

I actually think agression is the correct way to play PLO. All you need is a feel for the table before applying it. Of course when playing donkies you want to be solid, but Ivey was surrounded by pros.

[BigDMcGee 3,352]

All this x22 love warms my heart!!! Thanks again, Harry!

[PrtyPSux 0]

Harry,  Your additions to this forum are wonderful, sporadic as they may be.  :wink:  Thanks, man. It's always nice to see it from a different perspective.

[ICrushHomeGames 0]

Phil Ivey: Not only for his deep understanding of the game and how to play, but alot for his mentality. The man is a gambler, and he knows it. Trying to imitate his approach to the game, along with his calm and cool nature would be a great benefit. Marcel Luske: He's a personal favorite of mine. He really knows how to enjoy himself and use his bigger-than-life personality to influence the other players at the table. Style and grace, and always a cool head, his reads on the hand are about as good as they get. Not exactly a silent statue at the table, but I appreciate and try to immitate his light-hearted approach. Layne Flack: Another great table personality. An aggressive player who loves to constantly change up his game at the table. Like Marcel, entertaining to watch. Just seems like he is always having a good time. Plus he would probably be a good role model in so far as seeing the negative side of poker. I think talking to him about the pitfalls of the poker lifestyle would be valueable for an up-and-coming player. "Don't do what I did" in a way. Don't really have any big "math" guys on my list, but I've never been one to try to overwhelm myself with math at the table. I'm a fan of the "play by feel" attitude, and I think these guys would be useful tools in teaching me the tricks of the trade. Aside from their great abilities in the game of poker, I think each also brings a valuable lesson as far as table image, enjoyment, and lifestyle.nice post

[mandm 0]

doyle, chip reese, phil ivey

[doubleatrain 0]

I guess it depends on what kind of teaching, but if it's just a matter of watching someone play and hear all of their decisions on every hand (ie, just get inside their head, not have them explain basic concepts), i'd vote:Gus HansenChip ReesePhil IveyI wouldn't want to learn general concepts from them, but getting why THEY make every play would be enlightening to say the least. I have never met any of the big name pros, however, so I have no way of saying first hand who is the best teacher of poker. With the three I mentioned, however, watching them play the TV hands is a window into the idea that these guys think on levels apart from each other and pretty much everyone else.

[Demiparadigm 0]

I guess it depends on what kind of teaching, but if it's just a matter of watching someone play and hear all of their decisions on every hand (ie, just get inside their head, not have them explain basic concepts), i'd vote:Gus HansenChip ReesePhil IveyI wouldn't want to learn general concepts from them, but getting why THEY make every play would be enlightening to say the least. I have never met any of the big name pros, however, so I have no way of saying first hand who is the best teacher of poker. With the three I mentioned, however, watching them play the TV hands is a window into the idea that these guys think on levels apart from each other and pretty much everyone else.

Have you ever watched Halling play?

[gouldjr27 0]

1. Phil Ivey - In my opinion he will be known as the best poker player to ever live. You see how good he is in Hold Em but I heard that isn't even his best game.2. Phil Hellmuth - The exact opposite of Ivey in my eyes. But do you notice how many great laydowns he makes.3. Doyle Brunson - He wrote the book, I read the book, but I know there is more than just Super System.

[doubleatrain 0]

I guess it depends on what kind of teaching, but if it's just a matter of watching someone play and hear all of their decisions on every hand (ie, just get inside their head, not have them explain basic concepts), i'd vote:Gus HansenChip ReesePhil IveyI wouldn't want to learn general concepts from them, but getting why THEY make every play would be enlightening to say the least. I have never met any of the big name pros, however, so I have no way of saying first hand who is the best teacher of poker. With the three I mentioned, however, watching them play the TV hands is a window into the idea that these guys think on levels apart from each other and pretty much everyone else.

Have you ever watched Halling play?

I can't say I have. Where does he play most frequently?

[SPADES21 0]

Dan Harrington: Great Tourney player and he can obviously teach...HOH1&2Doyle: F*ckin DUH!And if Chip Reese and Barry G. had a baby...it would be my third choicealso TJ Cloutier was a close 4th (or 5th if you include the weird two headed Chipstein)And how can you leave out Amarillo Slim he would just make every second of your life better and then he would take all of your money by beating you at darts with a trout and a frying pan!

[Demiparadigm 0]

I can't say I have. Where does he play most frequently?

H@££INGGOL on Stars.Gigabet is "darrell77" on Stars.

[steve7stud 0]

I can't say I have. Where does he play most frequently?

H@££INGGOL on Stars.Gigabet is "darrell77" on Stars.

I've seen Gigabet and Hollingol play. I've been quite impressed. I'm also impressed with Prahlad, ZeeJustin, Thomas Keller and Johnny Bax.At the same time, I "think" the players listed above are in a different class then Barry Greenstein, Chip Reese, Ted Forrest, Phil Ivey, etc.To my knowledge, Gigabet and Hollingol are online hold em specialists. The bigger name pros have dominated in all aspects of poker for quite some time. There is a difference. Not to say that one is right or wrong, just stating the obvious.

[HoosierAlum 0]

Dan Harrington: Great Tourney player and he can obviously teach...HOH1&2Doyle: F*ckin DUH!And if Chip Reese and Barry G. had a baby...it would be my third choicealso TJ Cloutier was a close 4th (or 5th if you include the weird two headed Chipstein)And how can you leave out Amarillo Slim he would just make every second of your life better and then he would take all of your money by beating you at darts with a trout and a frying pan!

No that probably wouldn't happen. Most likely he would be ignoring you and trying to spend as much time as possible with your little brother/cousin.

[jcpoker 0]

i amazed that evelyn ng hasn't been mentioned. you all really do think about poker too much.1. doyle - for the stories2. caro - for the theory, tells, and craziness3. evelyn - for a tutorial on strip poker /w Cecilia Nordenstam and Liz Lieu as special guest instructors.________________________________________________________www.pokulator.com check the odds, raise your game

[Jack9Suited 0]

I 'm going with the following:1) Phil Ivey2) Barry Greenstein3) Chip Reese*Layne Flack & Mike Matusow get the honorable mentionMatusow would be on the list if he wasn't such a degenerate and had some class, however he's a great player.

[doublemeup 0]

I 'm going with the following:1) Phil Ivey2) Barry Greenstein3) Chip Reese*Layne Flack & Mike Matusow get the honorable mentionMatusow would be on the list if he wasn't such a degenerate and had some class, however he's a great player.

doyle brunson?

[Simpleton 0]

Shannon ElizabethEvelyn NgJennifer Harman

[doublemeup 0]

Shannon ElizabethEvelyn NgJennifer Harman

clonie gowen

[Simpleton 0]

so doublemeup, clonie gowin also. shes hot in a skeletor sort of way

[doublemeup 0]

dude if you don't think clonie is hot...you have problems.

[Simpleton 0]

i said she is hot in a skeletor sort of way. even my wife, when i was making her watch poker, said she looks like skeletor so it must be right.