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NBA Player Rankings 2023-2024

NBA Player Rankings 2023-24

AgePERTS%BPMVORP
1Nikola Jokic27DEN31.50.701138.8
2Joel Embiid28PHI31.40.6559.26.4
3Giannis Antetokounmpo28MIL290.6058.55.4
4Anthony Davis29LAL27.80.6276.34
5Luka Doncic23DAL28.70.60996.6
6Jimmy Butler33MIA27.60.6478.75.8
7Kevin Durant34PHO25.90.6777.13.9
8Stephen Curry34GSW24.10.6567.64.7
9Shai Gilgeous-Alexander24OKC27.20.6267.35.6
10Damian Lillard32POR26.70.6457.14.9
11Jayson Tatum24BOS23.70.6075.55.1
12LeBron James38LAL23.90.5836.14
13Devin Booker26PHO220.6014.22.9
14Zion Williamson22NOP25.20.6525.81.9
15Kawhi Leonard31LAC23.90.6236.13.5
16Jaren Jackson Jr.23MEM21.60.6132.82.2
17Tyrese Haliburton22IND23.60.6247.24.4
18Ja Morant23MEM23.30.5575.73.8
19Jalen Brunson26NYK21.20.5973.93.5
20Domantas Sabonis26SAC23.50.6685.85.4
21DeAaron Fox25SAC21.80.5992.52.7
22Donovan Mitchell26CLE22.90.6146.35
23Bam Adebayo25MIA20.10.5921.52.3
24Kristaps Porzingis27BOS23.10.6274.33.4
25James Harden33PHI21.60.6075.44
26Trae Young24ATL220.5733.33.4
27Karl-Anthony Towns27MIN18.80.61831.2
28Kyrie Irving30DAL22.40.6134.13.4
29Lauri Markkanen25UTA22.10.643.83.3
30Jrue Holiday32MIL19.20.5863.12.8
31Jaylen Brown26BOS19.10.5811.32
32Paul George32LAC19.60.5882.82.3
33Pascal Siakam28TOR20.30.5653.13.5
34Rudy Gobert30MIN18.90.6750.71.4
35Jamal Murray25DEN180.5711.31.8
36DeMar DeRozan33CHI20.60.59222.6
37Desmond Bane24MEM19.10.6063.52.5
38Zach LaVine27CHI190.6071.92.7
39Mikal Bridges26BRK16.80.5871.72.8
40Bradley Beal29PHO19.70.5931.81.6
41Brook Lopez34MIL18.40.632.12.5
42Brandon Ingram25NOP19.20.5821.71.5
43Victor Wembanyama19SAS
44Jarrett Allen24CLE19.90.672.42.4
45Nic Claxton23BRK20.80.6913.12.9
46Evan Mobley21CLE17.90.5911.72.5
47Anthony Edwards21MIN17.40.56412.1
48Clint Capela28ATL22.10.6562.21.8
49Aaron Gordon27DEN19.50.6172.12.1
50Walker Kessler21UTA21.50.7022.92.1
51Fred VanVleet28HOU170.542.52.9
52Dejounte Murray26ATL170.5412.1
53Julius Randle28NYK20.30.5813.73.9
54Michael Porter Jr.24DEN16.80.6210.21
55Chris Paul37GSW17.70.5553.22.5
56Darius Garland23CLE18.80.5872.42.7
57Myles Turner26IND200.6512.11.9
58Deandre Ayton24PHO19.90.6170.91.5
59Nikola Vucevic32CHI19.10.5942.73.2
60Khris Middleton31MIL17.40.5150.80.6
61LaMelo Ball21CHO17.90.5412.41.4
62Tyrese Maxey22PHI170.6050.71.3
63OG Anunoby25TOR14.60.5860.41.5
64Derrick White28BOS15.40.6042.42.6
65Draymond Green32GSW12.20.5920.81.6
66Andrew Wiggins27GSW14.70.564-0.50.5
67Jerami Grant28POR160.606-0.21
68Spencer Dinwiddie29BRK160.5730.71.8
69Bojan Bogdanovi?33DET17.40.6270.91.4
70Klay Thompson32GSW14.70.576-0.31
71Malcolm Brogdon30BOS18.20.6152.82.1
72Austin Reaves24LAL14.90.6870.71.2
73D’Angelo Russell26LAL16.30.6051.52
74CJ McCollum31NOP15.60.5410.81.9
75Josh Giddey20OKC17.10.5331.11.9
76Wendell Carter Jr.23ORL17.30.62111.3
77Paolo Banchero20ORL14.90.529-1.50.3
78Scottie Barnes21TOR15.50.5240.41.6
79Russell Westbrook34LAC16.10.5130.21.2
80Franz Wagner21ORL15.90.589-0.11.3
81Kyle Kuzma27WAS14.30.544-1.70.2
82Marcus Smart28MEM12.10.538-10.5
83Buddy Hield30IND15.40.6141.92.4
84Jonas Valančiūnas30NOP19.30.61-0.40.8
85Mitchell Robinson24NYK18.90.6522.41.7
86Tobias Harris30PHI14.80.6020.71.7
87Mike Conley35MIN14.70.5830.91.5
88Norman Powell29LAC17.10.6120.30.9
89Christian Wood2720.60.6241.71.6
90Tyler Herro23MIA15.30.5660.61.6
91Jalen Williams21OKC15.60.6010.31.3
92Alperen Sengun20HOU19.70.5991.41.9
93Bobby Portis27MIL17.80.5750.71.2
94Mason Plumlee32LAC19.60.6892.22.2
95Trey Murphy III22NOP15.20.651.82.3
96Immanuel Quickley23NYK16.30.5781.72.1
97Tyus Jones26WAS160.5461.61.7
98Cade Cunningham21DET140.492-0.70.1
99Malik Monk24SAC16.60.5870.31
100John Collins25UTA13.60.593-1.30.4

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

89Christian Wood27FA20.60.6241.71.6
26Trae Young24ATL220.5733.33.4
48Clint Capela28ATL22.10.6562.21.8
52Dejounte Murray26ATL170.5412.1
11Jayson Tatum24BOS23.70.6075.55.1
24Kristaps Porzingis27BOS23.10.6274.33.4
31Jaylen Brown26BOS19.10.5811.32
64Derrick White28BOS15.40.6042.42.6
71Malcolm Brogdon30BOS18.20.6152.82.1
39Mikal Bridges26BRK16.80.5871.72.8
45Nic Claxton23BRK20.80.6913.12.9
68Spencer Dinwiddie29BRK160.5730.71.8
36DeMar DeRozan33CHI20.60.59222.6
38Zach LaVine27CHI190.6071.92.7
59Nikola Vucevic32CHI19.10.5942.73.2
61LaMelo Ball21CHO17.90.5412.41.4
22Donovan Mitchell26CLE22.90.6146.35
44Jarrett Allen24CLE19.90.672.42.4
46Evan Mobley21CLE17.90.5911.72.5
56Darius Garland23CLE18.80.5872.42.7
5Luka Doncic23DAL28.70.60996.6
28Kyrie Irving30DAL22.40.6134.13.4
1Nikola Jokic27DEN31.50.701138.8
35Jamal Murray25DEN180.5711.31.8
49Aaron Gordon27DEN19.50.6172.12.1
54Michael Porter Jr.24DEN16.80.6210.21
69Bojan Bogdanovi?33DET17.40.6270.91.4
98Cade Cunningham21DET140.492-0.70.1
8Stephen Curry34GSW24.10.6567.64.7
55Chris Paul37GSW17.70.5553.22.5
65Draymond Green32GSW12.20.5920.81.6
66Andrew Wiggins27GSW14.70.564-0.50.5
70Klay Thompson32GSW14.70.576-0.31
51Fred VanVleet28HOU170.542.52.9
92Alperen Sengun20HOU19.70.5991.41.9
17Tyrese Haliburton22IND23.60.6247.24.4
57Myles Turner26IND200.6512.11.9
83Buddy Hield30IND15.40.6141.92.4
15Kawhi Leonard31LAC23.90.6236.13.5
32Paul George32LAC19.60.5882.82.3
79Russell Westbrook34LAC16.10.5130.21.2
88Norman Powell29LAC17.10.6120.30.9
94Mason Plumlee32LAC19.60.6892.22.2
4Anthony Davis29LAL27.80.6276.34
12LeBron James38LAL23.90.5836.14
72Austin Reaves24LAL14.90.6870.71.2
73D’Angelo Russell26LAL16.30.6051.52
16Jaren Jackson Jr.23MEM21.60.6132.82.2
18Ja Morant23MEM23.30.5575.73.8
37Desmond Bane24MEM19.10.6063.52.5
82Marcus Smart28MEM12.10.538-10.5
6Jimmy Butler33MIA27.60.6478.75.8
23Bam Adebayo25MIA20.10.5921.52.3
90Tyler Herro23MIA15.30.5660.61.6
3Giannis Antetokounmpo28MIL290.6058.55.4
30Jrue Holiday32MIL19.20.5863.12.8
41Brook Lopez34MIL18.40.632.12.5
60Khris Middleton31MIL17.40.5150.80.6
93Bobby Portis27MIL17.80.5750.71.2
27Karl-Anthony Towns27MIN18.80.61831.2
34Rudy Gobert30MIN18.90.6750.71.4
47Anthony Edwards21MIN17.40.56412.1
87Mike Conley35MIN14.70.5830.91.5
14Zion Williamson22NOP25.20.6525.81.9
42Brandon Ingram25NOP19.20.5821.71.5
74CJ McCollum31NOP15.60.5410.81.9
84Jonas Valančiūnas30NOP19.30.61-0.40.8
95Trey Murphy III22NOP15.20.651.82.3
19Jalen Brunson26NYK21.20.5973.93.5
53Julius Randle28NYK20.30.5813.73.9
85Mitchell Robinson24NYK18.90.6522.41.7
96Immanuel Quickley23NYK16.30.5781.72.1
9Shai Gilgeous-Alexander24OKC27.20.6267.35.6
75Josh Giddey20OKC17.10.5331.11.9
91Jalen Williams21OKC15.60.6010.31.3
76Wendell Carter Jr.23ORL17.30.62111.3
77Paolo Banchero20ORL14.90.529-1.50.3
80Franz Wagner21ORL15.90.589-0.11.3
2Joel Embiid28PHI31.40.6559.26.4
25James Harden33PHI21.60.6075.44
62Tyrese Maxey22PHI170.6050.71.3
86Tobias Harris30PHI14.80.6020.71.7
7Kevin Durant34PHO25.90.6777.13.9
13Devin Booker26PHO220.6014.22.9
40Bradley Beal29PHO19.70.5931.81.6
58Deandre Ayton24PHO19.90.6170.91.5
10Damian Lillard32POR26.70.6457.14.9
67Jerami Grant28POR160.606-0.21
20Domantas Sabonis26SAC23.50.6685.85.4
21DeAaron Fox25SAC21.80.5992.52.7
99Malik Monk24SAC16.60.5870.31
43Victor Wembanyama19SAS
33Pascal Siakam28TOR20.30.5653.13.5
63OG Anunoby25TOR14.60.5860.41.5
78Scottie Barnes21TOR15.50.5240.41.6
29Lauri Markkanen25UTA22.10.643.83.3
50Walker Kessler21UTA21.50.7022.92.1
100John Collins25UTA13.60.593-1.30.4
81Kyle Kuzma27WAS14.30.544-1.70.2
97Tyus Jones26WAS160.5461.61.7

Regular Season Stats

RkPlayerAgeTmGMPPERTS%WSWS/48BPMVORP
1Nikola Jokic27DEN69232331.50.70114.90.308138.8
2Joel Embiid28PHI66228431.40.65512.30.2599.26.4
3Giannis Antetokounmpo28MIL632024290.6058.60.2048.55.4
4Luka Doncic23DAL66239128.70.60910.20.20496.6
5Anthony Davis29LAL56190427.80.62790.2266.34
6Jimmy Butler33MIA64213827.60.64712.30.2778.75.8
7Shai Gilgeous-Alexander24OKC68241627.20.62611.40.2267.35.6
8Damian Lillard32POR58210726.70.64590.2057.14.9
9Kevin Durant34TOT47167225.90.6776.80.1947.13.9
10Stephen Curry34GSW56194124.10.6567.80.1927.64.7
11Kawhi Leonard31LAC52174823.90.6237.10.1946.13.5
12LeBron James38LAL55195423.90.5835.60.1386.14
13Jayson Tatum24BOS74273223.70.60710.50.1855.55.1
14Tyrese Haliburton22IND56188323.60.6247.60.1957.24.4
15Domantas Sabonis26SAC79273623.50.66812.60.2215.85.4
16Ja Morant23MEM61194823.30.55760.1485.73.8
17Kristaps Porzingis27WAS65212023.10.6277.70.1744.33.4
18Donovan Mitchell26CLE68243222.90.6148.90.1766.35
19Kyrie Irving30TOT60224122.40.6137.40.1594.13.4
20Lauri Markkanen25UTA66227322.10.648.20.1733.83.3
21Devin Booker26PHO531835220.60160.1574.22.9
22Trae Young24ATL732541220.5736.70.1263.33.4
23De’Aaron Fox25SAC73243521.80.5997.40.1462.52.7
24Jaren Jackson Jr.23MEM63178721.60.6136.60.1772.82.2
25James Harden33PHI58213521.60.6078.40.1885.44
26Jalen Brunson26NYK68237921.20.5978.70.1753.93.5
27Nic Claxton23BRK76227120.80.6919.20.1953.12.9
28DeMar DeRozan33CHI74268220.60.5928.50.15322.6
29Julius Randle28NYK77273720.30.5818.10.1423.73.9
30Pascal Siakam28TOR71265220.30.5657.80.1413.13.5
31Bam Adebayo25MIA75259820.10.5927.40.1371.52.3
32Myles Turner26IND621825200.6515.40.1422.11.9
33Jarrett Allen24CLE68222019.90.679.50.2052.42.4
34Deandre Ayton24PHO67203519.90.6176.20.1470.91.5
35Alperen Sengn20HOU75217119.70.5995.20.1151.41.9
36Bradley Beal29WAS50167319.70.5933.40.0991.81.6
37Paul George32LAC56193919.60.5884.60.1142.82.3
38Aaron Gordon27DEN68205519.50.6176.80.1582.12.1
39Jrue Holiday32MIL67218319.20.5866.70.1483.12.8
40Brandon Ingram25NOP45153819.20.5823.50.1081.71.5
41Desmond Bane24MEM58184119.10.6065.80.1513.52.5
42Nikola Vu?evi?32CHI82274619.10.5948.30.1452.73.2
43Jaylen Brown26BOS67240519.10.58150.11.32
44Zach LaVine27CHI772768190.6077.10.1231.92.7
45Rudy Gobert30MIN70214818.90.6757.80.1740.71.4
46Darius Garland23CLE69244718.80.5877.60.1482.42.7
47Brook Lopez34MIL78237318.40.6380.1612.12.5
48Jamal Murray25DEN652133180.5715.10.1161.31.8
49Evan Mobley21CLE79271517.90.5918.50.1511.72.5
50Chris Paul37PHO59188917.70.5556.20.1563.22.5
51Bojan Bogdanovic33DET59189317.40.6273.50.090.91.4
52Anthony Edwards21MIN79284217.40.5643.80.06412.1
53Wendell Carter Jr.23ORL57169017.30.6214.60.1311.3
54Josh Giddey20OKC76236717.10.53340.0811.11.9
55Tyrese Maxey22PHI602016170.6055.40.1280.71.3
56Dejounte Murray26ATL742693170.544.70.08412.1
57Fred VanVleet28TOR692535170.546.50.1232.52.9
58Michael Porter Jr.24DEN62179816.80.6214.30.1160.21
59Mikal Bridges26TOT83296316.80.5877.50.1211.72.8
60Immanuel Quickley23NYK81234416.30.5786.70.1371.72.1

Playoff Stats

TS%PPRPPSORtgDRtgeDiffFICPER
Nikola JokicDEN0.6238.51.4129.5109.719.840933.5
Kawhi LeonardLAC0.672.61.6133.4118.814.648.630.6
Devin BookerPHX0.6864.61.5132.2119.712.5264.430
Jimmy ButlerMIA0.6024.11.4124.5108.815.7283.928.7
Anthony EdwardsMIN0.6024.91.4122.3115.37.1107.927.8
Anthony DavisLAL0.603-1.11.4118.1101.516.6345.325.4
Jamal MurrayDEN0.5945.11.3122111.910.1271.324.4
Jalen BrunsonNYK0.5894.51.3125.1110.814.3193.824
Jayson TatumBOS0.5851.61.3117.71125.733723.8
LeBron JamesLAL0.5734.31.3114.9108.86.1309.922.6
Kevin DurantPHX0.5990.41.4115.8118.3-2.5220.322.2
Stephen CurryGSW0.5882.11.3114.6114.20.4232.521.5
Trae YoungATL0.5217.11.2110.4121.1-10.7110.421.4
Joel EmbiidPHI0.561-6.11.4105.8109.2-3.5143.321.1
Dejounte MurrayATL0.5386.51.1116.7119.9-3.295.120.7
De’Aaron FoxSAC0.5242.91.2108.6112.6-4117.919.7
James HardenPHI0.5386.51.2111.4112.2-0.8183.619.4
Khris MiddletonMIL0.62.11.4116.6121-4.478.519.2
Ja MorantMEM0.5243.41.2106.3112.4-683.319
Giannis AntetokounmpoMIL0.525-3.51.399.3115.9-16.545.918.9
Nicolas ClaxtonBRK0.7140.91.7134.1110.823.451.818.8
Rudy GobertMIN0.648-0.81.6127.4116.810.677.618.5
Brook LopezMIL0.653-3.71.4119.41163.473.418.5
Bam AdebayoMIA0.5591.3111.8109.91.9201.818.3
Tyrese MaxeyPHI0.552.21.2116.2114.51.7136.417.6
Clint CapelaATL0.615-1.31.3126.7118.18.66616.7
Domantas SabonisSAC0.517-1.61.2103.9110.6-6.6104.816.7
Jaylen BrownBOS0.583-2.81.3107.3116.9-9.6198.116.6
Mikal BridgesBRK0.5391.91.2104.3117.4-13.253.416.5
Michael Porter, Jr.DEN0.6062.51.3126.9111.415.5183.616.5
Donovan MitchellCLE0.5182.61.1101.8108.8-773.816.2
Draymond GreenGSW0.5357.41.2115.1109.95.2160.415.4
Chris PaulPHX0.46911.21113116.3-3.298.815.2
Jaren Jackson, Jr.MEM0.546-5.51.3104.6109.6-5.169.514.7
Deandre AytonPHX0.553-3.31.2108.9117.4-8.5110.614.7
Jarrett AllenCLE0.6082.81.3132.2111.121.162.314.2
Darius GarlandCLE0.566-0.81.3104112.5-8.547.914.1
Desmond BaneMEM0.548-1.91.2106114.5-8.567.413.9
Jrue HolidayMIL0.4917.51107.6119.3-11.775.113.9


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.


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.

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