NBA Player Rankings 2023-2024

NBA Player Rankings 2023-24

		Age		PER	TS%	BPM	VORP
1	Nikola Jokic	27	DEN	31.5	0.701	13	8.8
2	Joel Embiid	28	PHI	31.4	0.655	9.2	6.4
3	Giannis Antetokounmpo	28	MIL	29	0.605	8.5	5.4
4	Anthony Davis	29	LAL	27.8	0.627	6.3	4
5	Luka Doncic	23	DAL	28.7	0.609	9	6.6
6	Jimmy Butler	33	MIA	27.6	0.647	8.7	5.8
7	Kevin Durant	34	PHO	25.9	0.677	7.1	3.9
8	Stephen Curry	34	GSW	24.1	0.656	7.6	4.7
9	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	24	OKC	27.2	0.626	7.3	5.6
10	Damian Lillard	32	POR	26.7	0.645	7.1	4.9
11	Jayson Tatum	24	BOS	23.7	0.607	5.5	5.1
12	LeBron James	38	LAL	23.9	0.583	6.1	4
13	Devin Booker	26	PHO	22	0.601	4.2	2.9
14	Zion Williamson	22	NOP	25.2	0.652	5.8	1.9
15	Kawhi Leonard	31	LAC	23.9	0.623	6.1	3.5
16	Jaren Jackson Jr.	23	MEM	21.6	0.613	2.8	2.2
17	Tyrese Haliburton	22	IND	23.6	0.624	7.2	4.4
18	Ja Morant	23	MEM	23.3	0.557	5.7	3.8
19	Jalen Brunson	26	NYK	21.2	0.597	3.9	3.5
20	Domantas Sabonis	26	SAC	23.5	0.668	5.8	5.4
21	DeAaron Fox	25	SAC	21.8	0.599	2.5	2.7
22	Donovan Mitchell	26	CLE	22.9	0.614	6.3	5
23	Bam Adebayo	25	MIA	20.1	0.592	1.5	2.3
24	Kristaps Porzingis	27	BOS	23.1	0.627	4.3	3.4
25	James Harden	33	PHI	21.6	0.607	5.4	4
26	Trae Young	24	ATL	22	0.573	3.3	3.4
27	Karl-Anthony Towns	27	MIN	18.8	0.618	3	1.2
28	Kyrie Irving	30	DAL	22.4	0.613	4.1	3.4
29	Lauri Markkanen	25	UTA	22.1	0.64	3.8	3.3
30	Jrue Holiday	32	MIL	19.2	0.586	3.1	2.8
31	Jaylen Brown	26	BOS	19.1	0.581	1.3	2
32	Paul George	32	LAC	19.6	0.588	2.8	2.3
33	Pascal Siakam	28	TOR	20.3	0.565	3.1	3.5
34	Rudy Gobert	30	MIN	18.9	0.675	0.7	1.4
35	Jamal Murray	25	DEN	18	0.571	1.3	1.8
36	DeMar DeRozan	33	CHI	20.6	0.592	2	2.6
37	Desmond Bane	24	MEM	19.1	0.606	3.5	2.5
38	Zach LaVine	27	CHI	19	0.607	1.9	2.7
39	Mikal Bridges	26	BRK	16.8	0.587	1.7	2.8
40	Bradley Beal	29	PHO	19.7	0.593	1.8	1.6
41	Brook Lopez	34	MIL	18.4	0.63	2.1	2.5
42	Brandon Ingram	25	NOP	19.2	0.582	1.7	1.5
43	Victor Wembanyama	19	SAS
44	Jarrett Allen	24	CLE	19.9	0.67	2.4	2.4
45	Nic Claxton	23	BRK	20.8	0.691	3.1	2.9
46	Evan Mobley	21	CLE	17.9	0.591	1.7	2.5
47	Anthony Edwards	21	MIN	17.4	0.564	1	2.1
48	Clint Capela	28	ATL	22.1	0.656	2.2	1.8
49	Aaron Gordon	27	DEN	19.5	0.617	2.1	2.1
50	Walker Kessler	21	UTA	21.5	0.702	2.9	2.1
51	Fred VanVleet	28	HOU	17	0.54	2.5	2.9
52	Dejounte Murray	26	ATL	17	0.54	1	2.1
53	Julius Randle	28	NYK	20.3	0.581	3.7	3.9
54	Michael Porter Jr.	24	DEN	16.8	0.621	0.2	1
55	Chris Paul	37	GSW	17.7	0.555	3.2	2.5
56	Darius Garland	23	CLE	18.8	0.587	2.4	2.7
57	Myles Turner	26	IND	20	0.651	2.1	1.9
58	Deandre Ayton	24	PHO	19.9	0.617	0.9	1.5
59	Nikola Vucevic	32	CHI	19.1	0.594	2.7	3.2
60	Khris Middleton	31	MIL	17.4	0.515	0.8	0.6
61	LaMelo Ball	21	CHO	17.9	0.541	2.4	1.4
62	Tyrese Maxey	22	PHI	17	0.605	0.7	1.3
63	OG Anunoby	25	TOR	14.6	0.586	0.4	1.5
64	Derrick White	28	BOS	15.4	0.604	2.4	2.6
65	Draymond Green	32	GSW	12.2	0.592	0.8	1.6
66	Andrew Wiggins	27	GSW	14.7	0.564	-0.5	0.5
67	Jerami Grant	28	POR	16	0.606	-0.2	1
68	Spencer Dinwiddie	29	BRK	16	0.573	0.7	1.8
69	Bojan Bogdanovi?	33	DET	17.4	0.627	0.9	1.4
70	Klay Thompson	32	GSW	14.7	0.576	-0.3	1
71	Malcolm Brogdon	30	BOS	18.2	0.615	2.8	2.1
72	Austin Reaves	24	LAL	14.9	0.687	0.7	1.2
73	D’Angelo Russell	26	LAL	16.3	0.605	1.5	2
74	CJ McCollum	31	NOP	15.6	0.541	0.8	1.9
75	Josh Giddey	20	OKC	17.1	0.533	1.1	1.9
76	Wendell Carter Jr.	23	ORL	17.3	0.621	1	1.3
77	Paolo Banchero	20	ORL	14.9	0.529	-1.5	0.3
78	Scottie Barnes	21	TOR	15.5	0.524	0.4	1.6
79	Russell Westbrook	34	LAC	16.1	0.513	0.2	1.2
80	Franz Wagner	21	ORL	15.9	0.589	-0.1	1.3
81	Kyle Kuzma	27	WAS	14.3	0.544	-1.7	0.2
82	Marcus Smart	28	MEM	12.1	0.538	-1	0.5
83	Buddy Hield	30	IND	15.4	0.614	1.9	2.4
84	Jonas Valančiūnas	30	NOP	19.3	0.61	-0.4	0.8
85	Mitchell Robinson	24	NYK	18.9	0.652	2.4	1.7
86	Tobias Harris	30	PHI	14.8	0.602	0.7	1.7
87	Mike Conley	35	MIN	14.7	0.583	0.9	1.5
88	Norman Powell	29	LAC	17.1	0.612	0.3	0.9
89	Christian Wood	27	–	20.6	0.624	1.7	1.6
90	Tyler Herro	23	MIA	15.3	0.566	0.6	1.6
91	Jalen Williams	21	OKC	15.6	0.601	0.3	1.3
92	Alperen Sengun	20	HOU	19.7	0.599	1.4	1.9
93	Bobby Portis	27	MIL	17.8	0.575	0.7	1.2
94	Mason Plumlee	32	LAC	19.6	0.689	2.2	2.2
95	Trey Murphy III	22	NOP	15.2	0.65	1.8	2.3
96	Immanuel Quickley	23	NYK	16.3	0.578	1.7	2.1
97	Tyus Jones	26	WAS	16	0.546	1.6	1.7
98	Cade Cunningham	21	DET	14	0.492	-0.7	0.1
99	Malik Monk	24	SAC	16.6	0.587	0.3	1
100	John Collins	25	UTA	13.6	0.593	-1.3	0.4

Nikola Jokic

Jokic in our opinion has clearly emerged as the best player in the world. Fresh off of 2 MVP awards he was the best player on the court by all metics this seasons. Most by a lot. He’s carried those impact stats into the playoffs where he leads all players there as well. Much as been overstated about his lack of defense, most models grade him as a solid defender, but when he’s so dominate offensively does it even matter?

Joel Embiid

Embiid got his MVP award, but this wasn’t the playoffs he envisioned. He can fall back some on the injury, but even if he was healthy I believe the fate would have been similar. Unlike Jokic he’s far more dependent on others to get him the ball.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

No players reputation took a bigger hit this season than Giannis. Injuries played a factor but to be honest he took a large step back in the regular season. For a player that relies so much on athleticism, this isn’t unexpected as he’s now into his late 20’s.

Jimmy Butler

This last season was the best statistically efficient season in Butler’s career. At the age of 33 years old that’s pretty wild, but it is true. He’s become a master of the pump fake and footwork in the last 2 playoffs and regular season sandwiching them, and is at hte peak of his powers. He was 6th in PER this season, 3rd in BPM, and 4th in VORP. After this playoff run he honestly may have a case for being the 2nd best player on the planet right now. He’s really been that good.

Anthony Davis

Davis is one of the few members of the 30 PER club ever, and achieved it multiple times. He’s back close to that level again and making an impact on both ends of the court.

Luka Doncic

Doncic is capable of magical games but he doesn’t try hard enough on defense to crack the top 5 right now.

Stephen Curry

The Warriors lost but it wasn’t because of Steph Curry. Even at the age of 35 years old he is maintaining his status as one of the best players in the league.

Kevin Durant

Durant wasn’t really put in a situation to succeed in Phoenix, but he didn’t have a good playoffs and is showing more signs of slippage. The durability is what it is at this point as well which leads to the lack of chemistry with his Suns teamates.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

SGA was special this season. He has a case to be higher on this list honestly. You can’t control your teammates only what you do and he was spectacular.

LeBron James

LeBron could have been a little higher if he avoided injury. He was rolling prior, and even though he returned and played well he never seemed quite 100%. That comes with being 38 years old and should be expected at this point. It’s still pretty incredible he was able to play at the level he did.

Damian Lillard

Another guy who can’t control his teammates. He was awesome this year, and had some of the biggest individual games of the last 40 years. Unfortunately many of the games had little to no stakes. It’s hard to fully reward him.

Jayson Tatum

Tatum is very good, but he’s not quite at the elite of the elite superstar level yet.

By Team

89	Christian Wood	27	FA	20.6	0.624	1.7	1.6
26	Trae Young	24	ATL	22	0.573	3.3	3.4
48	Clint Capela	28	ATL	22.1	0.656	2.2	1.8
52	Dejounte Murray	26	ATL	17	0.54	1	2.1
11	Jayson Tatum	24	BOS	23.7	0.607	5.5	5.1
24	Kristaps Porzingis	27	BOS	23.1	0.627	4.3	3.4
31	Jaylen Brown	26	BOS	19.1	0.581	1.3	2
64	Derrick White	28	BOS	15.4	0.604	2.4	2.6
71	Malcolm Brogdon	30	BOS	18.2	0.615	2.8	2.1
39	Mikal Bridges	26	BRK	16.8	0.587	1.7	2.8
45	Nic Claxton	23	BRK	20.8	0.691	3.1	2.9
68	Spencer Dinwiddie	29	BRK	16	0.573	0.7	1.8
36	DeMar DeRozan	33	CHI	20.6	0.592	2	2.6
38	Zach LaVine	27	CHI	19	0.607	1.9	2.7
59	Nikola Vucevic	32	CHI	19.1	0.594	2.7	3.2
61	LaMelo Ball	21	CHO	17.9	0.541	2.4	1.4
22	Donovan Mitchell	26	CLE	22.9	0.614	6.3	5
44	Jarrett Allen	24	CLE	19.9	0.67	2.4	2.4
46	Evan Mobley	21	CLE	17.9	0.591	1.7	2.5
56	Darius Garland	23	CLE	18.8	0.587	2.4	2.7
5	Luka Doncic	23	DAL	28.7	0.609	9	6.6
28	Kyrie Irving	30	DAL	22.4	0.613	4.1	3.4
1	Nikola Jokic	27	DEN	31.5	0.701	13	8.8
35	Jamal Murray	25	DEN	18	0.571	1.3	1.8
49	Aaron Gordon	27	DEN	19.5	0.617	2.1	2.1
54	Michael Porter Jr.	24	DEN	16.8	0.621	0.2	1
69	Bojan Bogdanovi?	33	DET	17.4	0.627	0.9	1.4
98	Cade Cunningham	21	DET	14	0.492	-0.7	0.1
8	Stephen Curry	34	GSW	24.1	0.656	7.6	4.7
55	Chris Paul	37	GSW	17.7	0.555	3.2	2.5
65	Draymond Green	32	GSW	12.2	0.592	0.8	1.6
66	Andrew Wiggins	27	GSW	14.7	0.564	-0.5	0.5
70	Klay Thompson	32	GSW	14.7	0.576	-0.3	1
51	Fred VanVleet	28	HOU	17	0.54	2.5	2.9
92	Alperen Sengun	20	HOU	19.7	0.599	1.4	1.9
17	Tyrese Haliburton	22	IND	23.6	0.624	7.2	4.4
57	Myles Turner	26	IND	20	0.651	2.1	1.9
83	Buddy Hield	30	IND	15.4	0.614	1.9	2.4
15	Kawhi Leonard	31	LAC	23.9	0.623	6.1	3.5
32	Paul George	32	LAC	19.6	0.588	2.8	2.3
79	Russell Westbrook	34	LAC	16.1	0.513	0.2	1.2
88	Norman Powell	29	LAC	17.1	0.612	0.3	0.9
94	Mason Plumlee	32	LAC	19.6	0.689	2.2	2.2
4	Anthony Davis	29	LAL	27.8	0.627	6.3	4
12	LeBron James	38	LAL	23.9	0.583	6.1	4
72	Austin Reaves	24	LAL	14.9	0.687	0.7	1.2
73	D’Angelo Russell	26	LAL	16.3	0.605	1.5	2
16	Jaren Jackson Jr.	23	MEM	21.6	0.613	2.8	2.2
18	Ja Morant	23	MEM	23.3	0.557	5.7	3.8
37	Desmond Bane	24	MEM	19.1	0.606	3.5	2.5
82	Marcus Smart	28	MEM	12.1	0.538	-1	0.5
6	Jimmy Butler	33	MIA	27.6	0.647	8.7	5.8
23	Bam Adebayo	25	MIA	20.1	0.592	1.5	2.3
90	Tyler Herro	23	MIA	15.3	0.566	0.6	1.6
3	Giannis Antetokounmpo	28	MIL	29	0.605	8.5	5.4
30	Jrue Holiday	32	MIL	19.2	0.586	3.1	2.8
41	Brook Lopez	34	MIL	18.4	0.63	2.1	2.5
60	Khris Middleton	31	MIL	17.4	0.515	0.8	0.6
93	Bobby Portis	27	MIL	17.8	0.575	0.7	1.2
27	Karl-Anthony Towns	27	MIN	18.8	0.618	3	1.2
34	Rudy Gobert	30	MIN	18.9	0.675	0.7	1.4
47	Anthony Edwards	21	MIN	17.4	0.564	1	2.1
87	Mike Conley	35	MIN	14.7	0.583	0.9	1.5
14	Zion Williamson	22	NOP	25.2	0.652	5.8	1.9
42	Brandon Ingram	25	NOP	19.2	0.582	1.7	1.5
74	CJ McCollum	31	NOP	15.6	0.541	0.8	1.9
84	Jonas Valančiūnas	30	NOP	19.3	0.61	-0.4	0.8
95	Trey Murphy III	22	NOP	15.2	0.65	1.8	2.3
19	Jalen Brunson	26	NYK	21.2	0.597	3.9	3.5
53	Julius Randle	28	NYK	20.3	0.581	3.7	3.9
85	Mitchell Robinson	24	NYK	18.9	0.652	2.4	1.7
96	Immanuel Quickley	23	NYK	16.3	0.578	1.7	2.1
9	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	24	OKC	27.2	0.626	7.3	5.6
75	Josh Giddey	20	OKC	17.1	0.533	1.1	1.9
91	Jalen Williams	21	OKC	15.6	0.601	0.3	1.3
76	Wendell Carter Jr.	23	ORL	17.3	0.621	1	1.3
77	Paolo Banchero	20	ORL	14.9	0.529	-1.5	0.3
80	Franz Wagner	21	ORL	15.9	0.589	-0.1	1.3
2	Joel Embiid	28	PHI	31.4	0.655	9.2	6.4
25	James Harden	33	PHI	21.6	0.607	5.4	4
62	Tyrese Maxey	22	PHI	17	0.605	0.7	1.3
86	Tobias Harris	30	PHI	14.8	0.602	0.7	1.7
7	Kevin Durant	34	PHO	25.9	0.677	7.1	3.9
13	Devin Booker	26	PHO	22	0.601	4.2	2.9
40	Bradley Beal	29	PHO	19.7	0.593	1.8	1.6
58	Deandre Ayton	24	PHO	19.9	0.617	0.9	1.5
10	Damian Lillard	32	POR	26.7	0.645	7.1	4.9
67	Jerami Grant	28	POR	16	0.606	-0.2	1
20	Domantas Sabonis	26	SAC	23.5	0.668	5.8	5.4
21	DeAaron Fox	25	SAC	21.8	0.599	2.5	2.7
99	Malik Monk	24	SAC	16.6	0.587	0.3	1
43	Victor Wembanyama	19	SAS
33	Pascal Siakam	28	TOR	20.3	0.565	3.1	3.5
63	OG Anunoby	25	TOR	14.6	0.586	0.4	1.5
78	Scottie Barnes	21	TOR	15.5	0.524	0.4	1.6
29	Lauri Markkanen	25	UTA	22.1	0.64	3.8	3.3
50	Walker Kessler	21	UTA	21.5	0.702	2.9	2.1
100	John Collins	25	UTA	13.6	0.593	-1.3	0.4
81	Kyle Kuzma	27	WAS	14.3	0.544	-1.7	0.2
97	Tyus Jones	26	WAS	16	0.546	1.6	1.7

Regular Season Stats

Rk	Player	Age	Tm	G	MP	PER	TS%	WS	WS/48	BPM	VORP
1	Nikola Jokic	27	DEN	69	2323	31.5	0.701	14.9	0.308	13	8.8
2	Joel Embiid	28	PHI	66	2284	31.4	0.655	12.3	0.259	9.2	6.4
3	Giannis Antetokounmpo	28	MIL	63	2024	29	0.605	8.6	0.204	8.5	5.4
4	Luka Doncic	23	DAL	66	2391	28.7	0.609	10.2	0.204	9	6.6
5	Anthony Davis	29	LAL	56	1904	27.8	0.627	9	0.226	6.3	4
6	Jimmy Butler	33	MIA	64	2138	27.6	0.647	12.3	0.277	8.7	5.8
7	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	24	OKC	68	2416	27.2	0.626	11.4	0.226	7.3	5.6
8	Damian Lillard	32	POR	58	2107	26.7	0.645	9	0.205	7.1	4.9
9	Kevin Durant	34	TOT	47	1672	25.9	0.677	6.8	0.194	7.1	3.9
10	Stephen Curry	34	GSW	56	1941	24.1	0.656	7.8	0.192	7.6	4.7
11	Kawhi Leonard	31	LAC	52	1748	23.9	0.623	7.1	0.194	6.1	3.5
12	LeBron James	38	LAL	55	1954	23.9	0.583	5.6	0.138	6.1	4
13	Jayson Tatum	24	BOS	74	2732	23.7	0.607	10.5	0.185	5.5	5.1
14	Tyrese Haliburton	22	IND	56	1883	23.6	0.624	7.6	0.195	7.2	4.4
15	Domantas Sabonis	26	SAC	79	2736	23.5	0.668	12.6	0.221	5.8	5.4
16	Ja Morant	23	MEM	61	1948	23.3	0.557	6	0.148	5.7	3.8
17	Kristaps Porzingis	27	WAS	65	2120	23.1	0.627	7.7	0.174	4.3	3.4
18	Donovan Mitchell	26	CLE	68	2432	22.9	0.614	8.9	0.176	6.3	5
19	Kyrie Irving	30	TOT	60	2241	22.4	0.613	7.4	0.159	4.1	3.4
20	Lauri Markkanen	25	UTA	66	2273	22.1	0.64	8.2	0.173	3.8	3.3
21	Devin Booker	26	PHO	53	1835	22	0.601	6	0.157	4.2	2.9
22	Trae Young	24	ATL	73	2541	22	0.573	6.7	0.126	3.3	3.4
23	De’Aaron Fox	25	SAC	73	2435	21.8	0.599	7.4	0.146	2.5	2.7
24	Jaren Jackson Jr.	23	MEM	63	1787	21.6	0.613	6.6	0.177	2.8	2.2
25	James Harden	33	PHI	58	2135	21.6	0.607	8.4	0.188	5.4	4
26	Jalen Brunson	26	NYK	68	2379	21.2	0.597	8.7	0.175	3.9	3.5
27	Nic Claxton	23	BRK	76	2271	20.8	0.691	9.2	0.195	3.1	2.9
28	DeMar DeRozan	33	CHI	74	2682	20.6	0.592	8.5	0.153	2	2.6
29	Julius Randle	28	NYK	77	2737	20.3	0.581	8.1	0.142	3.7	3.9
30	Pascal Siakam	28	TOR	71	2652	20.3	0.565	7.8	0.141	3.1	3.5
31	Bam Adebayo	25	MIA	75	2598	20.1	0.592	7.4	0.137	1.5	2.3
32	Myles Turner	26	IND	62	1825	20	0.651	5.4	0.142	2.1	1.9
33	Jarrett Allen	24	CLE	68	2220	19.9	0.67	9.5	0.205	2.4	2.4
34	Deandre Ayton	24	PHO	67	2035	19.9	0.617	6.2	0.147	0.9	1.5
35	Alperen Sengn	20	HOU	75	2171	19.7	0.599	5.2	0.115	1.4	1.9
36	Bradley Beal	29	WAS	50	1673	19.7	0.593	3.4	0.099	1.8	1.6
37	Paul George	32	LAC	56	1939	19.6	0.588	4.6	0.114	2.8	2.3
38	Aaron Gordon	27	DEN	68	2055	19.5	0.617	6.8	0.158	2.1	2.1
39	Jrue Holiday	32	MIL	67	2183	19.2	0.586	6.7	0.148	3.1	2.8
40	Brandon Ingram	25	NOP	45	1538	19.2	0.582	3.5	0.108	1.7	1.5
41	Desmond Bane	24	MEM	58	1841	19.1	0.606	5.8	0.151	3.5	2.5
42	Nikola Vu?evi?	32	CHI	82	2746	19.1	0.594	8.3	0.145	2.7	3.2
43	Jaylen Brown	26	BOS	67	2405	19.1	0.581	5	0.1	1.3	2
44	Zach LaVine	27	CHI	77	2768	19	0.607	7.1	0.123	1.9	2.7
45	Rudy Gobert	30	MIN	70	2148	18.9	0.675	7.8	0.174	0.7	1.4
46	Darius Garland	23	CLE	69	2447	18.8	0.587	7.6	0.148	2.4	2.7
47	Brook Lopez	34	MIL	78	2373	18.4	0.63	8	0.161	2.1	2.5
48	Jamal Murray	25	DEN	65	2133	18	0.571	5.1	0.116	1.3	1.8
49	Evan Mobley	21	CLE	79	2715	17.9	0.591	8.5	0.151	1.7	2.5
50	Chris Paul	37	PHO	59	1889	17.7	0.555	6.2	0.156	3.2	2.5
51	Bojan Bogdanovic	33	DET	59	1893	17.4	0.627	3.5	0.09	0.9	1.4
52	Anthony Edwards	21	MIN	79	2842	17.4	0.564	3.8	0.064	1	2.1
53	Wendell Carter Jr.	23	ORL	57	1690	17.3	0.621	4.6	0.13	1	1.3
54	Josh Giddey	20	OKC	76	2367	17.1	0.533	4	0.081	1.1	1.9
55	Tyrese Maxey	22	PHI	60	2016	17	0.605	5.4	0.128	0.7	1.3
56	Dejounte Murray	26	ATL	74	2693	17	0.54	4.7	0.084	1	2.1
57	Fred VanVleet	28	TOR	69	2535	17	0.54	6.5	0.123	2.5	2.9
58	Michael Porter Jr.	24	DEN	62	1798	16.8	0.621	4.3	0.116	0.2	1
59	Mikal Bridges	26	TOT	83	2963	16.8	0.587	7.5	0.121	1.7	2.8
60	Immanuel Quickley	23	NYK	81	2344	16.3	0.578	6.7	0.137	1.7	2.1

Playoff Stats

			TS%	PPR	PPS	ORtg	DRtg	eDiff	FIC	PER
	Nikola Jokic	DEN	0.623	8.5	1.4	129.5	109.7	19.8	409	33.5
	Kawhi Leonard	LAC	0.67	2.6	1.6	133.4	118.8	14.6	48.6	30.6
	Devin Booker	PHX	0.686	4.6	1.5	132.2	119.7	12.5	264.4	30
	Jimmy Butler	MIA	0.602	4.1	1.4	124.5	108.8	15.7	283.9	28.7
	Anthony Edwards	MIN	0.602	4.9	1.4	122.3	115.3	7.1	107.9	27.8
	Anthony Davis	LAL	0.603	-1.1	1.4	118.1	101.5	16.6	345.3	25.4
	Jamal Murray	DEN	0.594	5.1	1.3	122	111.9	10.1	271.3	24.4
	Jalen Brunson	NYK	0.589	4.5	1.3	125.1	110.8	14.3	193.8	24
	Jayson Tatum	BOS	0.585	1.6	1.3	117.7	112	5.7	337	23.8
	LeBron James	LAL	0.573	4.3	1.3	114.9	108.8	6.1	309.9	22.6
	Kevin Durant	PHX	0.599	0.4	1.4	115.8	118.3	-2.5	220.3	22.2
	Stephen Curry	GSW	0.588	2.1	1.3	114.6	114.2	0.4	232.5	21.5
	Trae Young	ATL	0.521	7.1	1.2	110.4	121.1	-10.7	110.4	21.4
	Joel Embiid	PHI	0.561	-6.1	1.4	105.8	109.2	-3.5	143.3	21.1
	Dejounte Murray	ATL	0.538	6.5	1.1	116.7	119.9	-3.2	95.1	20.7
	De’Aaron Fox	SAC	0.524	2.9	1.2	108.6	112.6	-4	117.9	19.7
	James Harden	PHI	0.538	6.5	1.2	111.4	112.2	-0.8	183.6	19.4
	Khris Middleton	MIL	0.6	2.1	1.4	116.6	121	-4.4	78.5	19.2
	Ja Morant	MEM	0.524	3.4	1.2	106.3	112.4	-6	83.3	19
	Giannis Antetokounmpo	MIL	0.525	-3.5	1.3	99.3	115.9	-16.5	45.9	18.9
	Nicolas Claxton	BRK	0.714	0.9	1.7	134.1	110.8	23.4	51.8	18.8
	Rudy Gobert	MIN	0.648	-0.8	1.6	127.4	116.8	10.6	77.6	18.5
	Brook Lopez	MIL	0.653	-3.7	1.4	119.4	116	3.4	73.4	18.5
	Bam Adebayo	MIA	0.559	–	1.3	111.8	109.9	1.9	201.8	18.3
	Tyrese Maxey	PHI	0.55	2.2	1.2	116.2	114.5	1.7	136.4	17.6
	Clint Capela	ATL	0.615	-1.3	1.3	126.7	118.1	8.6	66	16.7
	Domantas Sabonis	SAC	0.517	-1.6	1.2	103.9	110.6	-6.6	104.8	16.7
	Jaylen Brown	BOS	0.583	-2.8	1.3	107.3	116.9	-9.6	198.1	16.6
	Mikal Bridges	BRK	0.539	1.9	1.2	104.3	117.4	-13.2	53.4	16.5
	Michael Porter, Jr.	DEN	0.606	2.5	1.3	126.9	111.4	15.5	183.6	16.5
	Donovan Mitchell	CLE	0.518	2.6	1.1	101.8	108.8	-7	73.8	16.2
	Draymond Green	GSW	0.535	7.4	1.2	115.1	109.9	5.2	160.4	15.4
	Chris Paul	PHX	0.469	11.2	1	113	116.3	-3.2	98.8	15.2
	Jaren Jackson, Jr.	MEM	0.546	-5.5	1.3	104.6	109.6	-5.1	69.5	14.7
	Deandre Ayton	PHX	0.553	-3.3	1.2	108.9	117.4	-8.5	110.6	14.7
	Jarrett Allen	CLE	0.608	2.8	1.3	132.2	111.1	21.1	62.3	14.2
	Darius Garland	CLE	0.566	-0.8	1.3	104	112.5	-8.5	47.9	14.1
	Desmond Bane	MEM	0.548	-1.9	1.2	106	114.5	-8.5	67.4	13.9
	Jrue Holiday	MIL	0.491	7.5	1	107.6	119.3	-11.7	75.1	13.9

Players to Watch

Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Darius Garland, De’Aaron Fox, Dejounte Murray, DeMar DeRozan, Devin Booker, Domantas Sabonis, Donovan Mitchell, Draymond Green, Ja Morant, Jamal Murray, James Harden, Jaren Jackson Jr., Donovan Mitchell, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic, Paolo Banchero, Pascal Siakam, Joel Embiid, Brandon Ingram, Luka Doncic, James Harden, Anthony Davis, Paul George, Trae Young, Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, Demar Derozan, CJ Mccollum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Nikola Jokic are among the most notable players in the NBA. Most aren’t Allen Iverson, Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson, and Wilt Chamberlain are among the legendary figures in NBA history just yet but some are well on their way to competing for an all NBA selection at some point as athletic player types or, double double / triple double threats and stay healthy another to challenge for th year award. Each year is different but many if they have one again or if it’s another season in a consistent career or their best season this past season was their elite level. The most athletic player types of player in the nba can decline over time.

Teams To Watch

The Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz. Golden State, Chicago Bulls, Trail Blazers, New Orleans, Los Angeles Clippers as they pick a direction.

Stats to watch of course rebounds per game for big men and on the offensive end points per game and assist per game.

When it comes to the NBA, discussions about player rankings are never-ending. The 2022 23 season brought forward astonishing performances, unexpected breakthroughs, and cemented legacies of several all-time greats.

The All-Star Game: Where Legends Shine

Every year, the All-Star Game is a playground for the best in the league. This past season, it was no different. From first-timers to established legends, every all-star selection had a moment to shine.

The Rise of Young Players

We witnessed some of the best young players stepping up. Players in their rookie season or even in their first two seasons showcased skills at an all-NBA level.

Notable Performances

• LeBron James, although not a young player, continued to defy age and delivered numbers reminiscent of his best season the last two years.
• In a mind-boggling display, one young player managed a triple-double on a nightly basis, bringing back memories of legends from league history.

Shooting from the Deep: The 3-Point Revolution

The 3-point range has changed the dynamic of the game. Several players, including big men, showcased an impressive shooting range.

Standouts from the Arc

• One second-round pick, not only maintained an impressive usage rate but also managed an enviable accuracy from the three-point range.
• The battle for the most improved player was fierce, with many players significantly improving their shooting splits.

Defending the Court

While offense sells tickets, defense wins championships. The all-defensive team of the had a mix of established stars and newcomers.

The Dominance of Big Men

From blocking shots to controlling the rebounding per game, the big men continued to dominate.

Centers in Spotlight

• A young player from New Orleans made waves on the defensive end, often being the only player to defend both guards and centers efficiently.
• Another player, fresh from his rookie campaign, showed his prowess at the center position, often recording a double-double.

Guards and Forwards: The Defensive Mavericks

Defensive win shares became a hot metric, with guards and forwards contributing immensely on the defensive player stats.

Athletic Wonders

• One of the most athletic players in recent memory showcased his ability to cut off passing lanes and challenge shots, often changing the course of the game in the fourth quarter.
• A certain young player, often in trade rumors, cemented his place in the team, proving his worth on both ends of the court.

The Top 10 Contenders of the Season

The NBA players of the season delivered night after night. From Golden State Warriors continuing their legacy to the rise of new contenders, the league saw a shift in power dynamics.

MVP Contenders

From two-time NBA MVPs to dark horses, the MVP race was tighter than ever.

• LeBron James continued his darkhorse dominance at his age.
• A young team, led by an under-25 star, challenged established teams, leading his team to a top 10 spot and becoming a title contender.

Looking Forward

With the NBA playoffs on the horizon, the NBA title is up for grabs. The 2022-23 season set the stage as we move to 2023-2024, and as teams jostle for position, it’s anyone’s game.

In the history of the game, Allen Iverson, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid, Jrue Holiday, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Paul George, Rudy Gobert, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry, Trae Young, and Wilt Chamberlain are among the notable players in the realm of basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Portland Trail Blazers are among the esteemed franchises in the NBA.

Legend

1. Two-time NBA MVP: Refers to a player who has been awarded the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award twice in their career.
2. Seven assists: Likely referring to a player’s average or tally of seven assists in a game.
3. Four seasons: A period of four NBA regular seasons.
4. New team: A player who has transferred or been traded to another team.
5. Other stars: Refers to notable or standout players, besides the main star or stars of a team.
6. First title: The initial championship a player or team has won.
7. Full court: The entire basketball court from one baseline to the other.
8. En route: A phrase meaning “on the way” or “along the way,” often used in the context of a team’s journey to a championship.
9. Torn ACL: Refers to a specific type of knee injury, the anterior cruciate ligament tear, which can be debilitating for athletes.
10. All-time great: Refers to players who are widely recognized as one of the best in the history of the sport.
11. Four years: A period of four years, which might refer to the length of a player’s contract or college career.
12. Long list: Refers to a significant number of items, achievements, or attributes.
13. Free throw line: A line on the basketball court from which players shoot free throws.
14. All-star team: A team comprising the best players in the league, usually determined by fan, player, and coach voting.
15. Franchise history: The history and achievements of a particular NBA team.
16. Greek Freak: Nickname for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star player of the Milwaukee Bucks.
17. Point guards: Basketball players who typically lead the team’s offense and distribute the ball.
18. Power forward: A position in basketball; these players are usually versatile, capable of both inside and outside play.
19. Defensive player: Refers to a player known for their skills on the defensive end of the court.
20. First season: A player’s rookie year or a team’s inaugural season.
21. Orleans Pelicans: A repeated term, referring to the New Orleans Pelicans, an NBA team.
22. Streicher USA:
23. Offensive end: Refers to the side of the court where a team tries to score points.
24. Given night: Typically used in the phrase “on any given night,” meaning any team can win on a particular night, regardless of their record or reputation.
25. Sixth man: A player who is not a starter but is invaluable coming off the bench.
26. Three-point range: The area on the court from which players can shoot three-point shots.
27. Point range: Likely a truncated form of “three-point range.”
28. Win shares: A statistical measure used to attribute a player’s contribution to team wins.
29. NBA title: The championship won at the conclusion of the NBA playoffs.
30. NBA players: Athletes who play in the NBA.
31. Past season: Refers to the most recently completed NBA season.
32. Year award: Likely referring to various annual awards in the NBA like MVP, Rookie of the Year, etc.
33. Rebounds per game: A statistical average indicating how many rebounds a player collects in a single game.
34. Assists per game: A statistical average indicating how many assists a player contributes in a single game.
35. Year old: Refers to a player’s age.
36. Last season: Refers to the most recently completed NBA season.
37. Big man: Refers to taller players in basketball, typically centers or power forwards.
38. Points per game: A statistical average indicating how many points a player scores in a single game.
39. NBA season: The regular playing season of the NBA.
40. All star: A player who has been selected to play in the All-Star game.

These terms encompass various aspects of basketball, from specific player achievements and positions to broader concepts and statistics.

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Thank you for joining us on this deep dive into the NBA’s 2023-24 season. As the game evolves, so do its players, and we can’t wait to see where they take us next. Remember, the beauty of basketball lies in its unpredictability, and that’s what keeps us hooked. Stay tuned for more insights, analysis, and rankings.