
NBA Player Rankings 2023-24
Age | PER | TS% | BPM | VORP | |||
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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
- Two-time NBA MVP: Refers to a player who has been awarded the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award twice in their career.
- Seven assists: Likely referring to a player’s average or tally of seven assists in a game.
- Four seasons: A period of four NBA regular seasons.
- New team: A player who has transferred or been traded to another team.
- Other stars: Refers to notable or standout players, besides the main star or stars of a team.
- First title: The initial championship a player or team has won.
- Full court: The entire basketball court from one baseline to the other.
- 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.
- Torn ACL: Refers to a specific type of knee injury, the anterior cruciate ligament tear, which can be debilitating for athletes.
- All-time great: Refers to players who are widely recognized as one of the best in the history of the sport.
- Four years: A period of four years, which might refer to the length of a player’s contract or college career.
- Long list: Refers to a significant number of items, achievements, or attributes.
- Free throw line: A line on the basketball court from which players shoot free throws.
- All-star team: A team comprising the best players in the league, usually determined by fan, player, and coach voting.
- Franchise history: The history and achievements of a particular NBA team.
- Greek Freak: Nickname for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star player of the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Point guards: Basketball players who typically lead the team’s offense and distribute the ball.
- Power forward: A position in basketball; these players are usually versatile, capable of both inside and outside play.
- Defensive player: Refers to a player known for their skills on the defensive end of the court.
- First season: A player’s rookie year or a team’s inaugural season.
- Orleans Pelicans: A repeated term, referring to the New Orleans Pelicans, an NBA team.
- Streicher USA:
- Offensive end: Refers to the side of the court where a team tries to score points.
- 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.
- Sixth man: A player who is not a starter but is invaluable coming off the bench.
- Three-point range: The area on the court from which players can shoot three-point shots.
- Point range: Likely a truncated form of “three-point range.”
- Win shares: A statistical measure used to attribute a player’s contribution to team wins.
- NBA title: The championship won at the conclusion of the NBA playoffs.
- NBA players: Athletes who play in the NBA.
- Past season: Refers to the most recently completed NBA season.
- Year award: Likely referring to various annual awards in the NBA like MVP, Rookie of the Year, etc.
- Rebounds per game: A statistical average indicating how many rebounds a player collects in a single game.
- Assists per game: A statistical average indicating how many assists a player contributes in a single game.
- Year old: Refers to a player’s age.
- Last season: Refers to the most recently completed NBA season.
- Big man: Refers to taller players in basketball, typically centers or power forwards.
- Points per game: A statistical average indicating how many points a player scores in a single game.
- NBA season: The regular playing season of the NBA.
- 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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