Phil Ivey

Ivey's tournament accomplishments include winning three bracelets at the 2002 World Series of Poker, tying Phil Hellmuth Jr, Ted Forrest, and Puggy Pearson for most tournament wins in a single year (Jeff Lisandro has also since tied the record).[7] Ivey also has bracelets in Pot Limit Omaha from 2000 and 2005. In 2000, he was the first person to defeat Amarillo Slim heads-up at a WSOP final table.[8] In addition to his eight World Series bracelets, Ivey has had great success in the WSOP Main Event. He placed in the top 25 four times between the 2002 World Series of Poker and the 2009 World Series of Poker. Ivey finished 23rd in 2002, 10th in 2003, 20th in 2005 and 7th in 2009.

What's your point ? If it's he's maybe one of the best all-around players, I agree. Best NL Holdem tournament has to be Phil Hellmuth,,, don't much care for the guy,,, but can't argue with the results.

I wonder who will be the next big name poker stars after Phil Ivey, hellmuth and negenraneau get old...

Hellmuth been around longer. Not to take away from his accomplishments but smaller fields. He won 1989 main event. Wasn't even a million bucks yet. No one has compared to ivey in the last 10 years. His main event runs just proves the game has much to do with skill.

for me phil hellmuth is still the best one in these, but i don't like his behavior on the tables ;)