We bring to your attention the rating of the TOP 10 best basketball players.
Joel Embiid
Throughout the 2020-2021 season, this basketball player played at the MVP level, capturing the enthusiastic looks of the audience. It was thanks to his efforts that the Sixers team became the best in all the eastern states.
Joel Embiid became the third Cameroonian in NBA history. This player has an interesting nickname: “The Process”. The explanation for the nickname is simple: Sam Hinkey, the team’s general manager, famously said, “Trust the process.”
This year, Simmons left the team, and Joel Embiid had to carry almost the entire command staff. The player is in perhaps the best shape of his life, which makes a strong impression on his team and opposing teams. This season, Joel Embiid is one of the main contenders for the MVP title. MVP in basketball is a very honorable title. This is an abbreviation that stands for Most Valuable Player. This is the best player who has had the strongest influence on the outcome of his team’s game.
Kevin Durant
Prior to the Achilles tendon injury in the 2019 season, Kevin Durant was a clear No. 2. However, after the heel injury, Durant somehow managed to bounce back. It turns out that Kevin Durant has already surpassed the great players who were broken by a similar medical problem.
With the Thunder, Durant developed into the greatest scorer ever, and while with the Warriors, he showed himself as a strong-willed defender and a talented passer. At the moment, Durant plays for the Nets and, in fact, is at the pinnacle of his playing glory.
As part of the US national team, Kevin Wayne Durant won the gold of the world championship and the Olympic Games. The basketball player spent one of the seasons in Austin, at the University of Texas. Playing for a local team, Durant received many awards.
In 2010-2011, Kevin Durant became the most productive player in the regular season, gaining 27.7 points in one game. In 2011-2012, Durant scored 28.7 points per game, and in 2013-2014 – 32 points per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo won two MVP titles last season, surpassing himself. He became the best in the NBA championship finals. Analysts believe that the superiority of Giannis Antetokounmpo over his rivals is due to his large arm span – 7 feet 3 inches. Thanks to his athletic physique, Giannis is a thunderstorm of rivals both in attack and in defense.
Giannis has the sporting nickname “Greek Freak”. In the 2016-2017 season, Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first NBA basketball player to enter the top 20 in multiple metrics: points and rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
This year and last year, Giannis showed off some of his offensive moves, showing that he is still far from his peak.
LeBron James
LeBron James has entered the high point of his career. Analysts called him the most developed and gifted player among the representatives of his generation. This spurs his motivation to continue to be the best.
LeBron Raymon James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers as a small and heavy forward. He has many regalia and awards: the most valuable player in the NBA, the most productive player in the regular season, etc.
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry was the top scorer last year. In December, he broke Ray Allen’s previous record for most successful three-point shots. Last season, he often won matches on his own. And now he is one of the MVPs in the Warriors team, leading them to the top of the Western Conference.
James Harden
James Harden played nine years for Houston. But at the end of this period, something went wrong, and he had to go to the Nets. But in this team, failure awaited him. Of course, this does not detract from the goalscoring qualities of a basketball player. However, the “highlight” of the player, his vision, is forgotten over time.
In his first season with Brooklyn, Harden faced persistent hamstring problems. However, this did not stop the basketball player from picking up almost 11 assists a year.
In 2016-2017, Harden was a point guard with the Rockets and led the NBA in assists. James Harden’s ability to pass will come in handy for the Philadelphia team, who have high hopes for Joel Embiid as well.
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic helped Denver reach the Western Conference Finals. Experts note that achieving the high title of MVP, Nikola Jokic reached his new gaming level. Due to his individual skill and a series of open passes to teammates, Nikola Jokic managed to snatch victory even in the most hopeless situations. Like the other center on our list, Jokic actually carried the whole team on many occasions.
Ja Morant
Ja Morant’s rapid rise has been one of the biggest highlights in the world of basketball this year. This is Morant’s third season in the NBA with an MVP-level basketball player. Ja Morant is characterized by very good jumping ability and a high percentage of hitting the basket from almost anywhere on the basketball court. Morant’s time has finally come: he is a worthy competitor to Embiid in the race for the MVP title.
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic had an unexpectedly good 2018 season. This season was a milestone in his entire career. A basketball player always prefers to play at his own pace. But this does not prevent him from giving all his best on offense, increasing the number and quality of passes in games for the Mavericks. When necessary, Luka Doncic is able to become a real fighter. And this, of course, puts him on a par with other famous basketball players.
Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard is the third NBA Finals MVP. Many times he literally “pulled out” all the games of the Toronto team. Now he is looking forward to being useful for the Clippers.
Leonard is good at both one-on-one and team play. Every year, Leonard’s attacking potential only grows. Critics, of course, condemn his semi-privileged position, but, as they say, the one who laughs last laughs best.
