I averaged out the placements for the top player on these lists. Here is the top 10 players in the NBA and their average placements. I did this mostly for myself to look back at at the end of the season, but I thought i’d share it anyway.
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Giannis Antetekoumpo (1.75)
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Nikola Jokic (2)
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Luka Doncic (3)
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Stephen Curry (4.25)
T5) Joel Embiid (5)
T5) Jayson Tatum (5)
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Kevin Durant (7.25)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8.25)
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Devin Booker (10)
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Jimmy Butler (11.25)
LeBron James and Anthony Davis (both averaged placement was 11.5) just missed the cut
When they both retire, it will be a debate. In six months, it will be a debate. Right now, I don’t see how you can look at what Jokic did in the post-season and not say he’s the best player in the world.
He did the thing. Giannis lost in the first round.