On October 6, Beijing time, the well-known sports magazine "Sports Illustrated" today announced the annual top 100 players in the new season. This list was jointly formulated by three authoritative NBA reporters and is only predicted for the performance of players in the 2022-23 season. Let us take a look at the specific situation below.
1-5th place: Giannis Antetokounmpo (2nd last season), Nicol Jokic (5th last season), Stephen Curry (4th last season), Kevin Durant (1st last season), Joel Embiid (8th last season);
6-10th place: Luca Doncic (6th last season), LeBron James (3rd last season), Kawhi Leonard (10th last season), Jason Tatum (13th last season), Jimmy Butler (11th last season).
Antetokounmpo is now basically recognized as the number one active player. Whether it is Sports Illustrated, ESPN or NBA official, he is ranked first. Although Antetokounmpo is not good at shooting, his strong physical talent has helped him cover up this shortcoming. Antetokounmpo has not only been a popular MVP, but also a popular DPOY. He is only 27 years old this year and has just entered his peak period. It should be difficult for anyone to take away his throne in the next few years.
The reason why Jokic can rank second is closely related to his successful defending the MVP, but does he really have a way to rank in this position? Judging from the data, Jokic is almost perfect, but his defensive ability is not good and his lateral movement speed is too slow. In the game, he is often targeted by his opponents.
Curry To be honest, he is definitely one of the best players in the league. Even if he can't compare with Antetokounmpo, he should be ranked second. Although personal data for playing in the NBA is important, the ability to play games is obviously more critical. Otherwise, when Bradley Bill averaged 30+ games for two consecutive seasons, why could not even be selected for the All-Star lineup?
And Curry's ability to play on the left and right is definitely at the historical level. If this Warriors change their team, let alone the championship, it is a question whether they can advance to the semi-finals of the division. You might as well recall when Durant was still in Warriors . When Curry was unable to play, the Warriors lost more than they won. This is the most direct reflection of his ability to lead the team.
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