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ESPN’s most famous “NBA Top 100 Players” list, a must-see at the start of the NBA season each year, is finally here! Sorry to be late this year, but the season has just started, and this list still has reference value, allowing fans to quickly understand which players to lock in the new season.
Where do MVP-level contenders like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic rank? Is another young star making a huge leap in the ratings? Is LeBron James’ status on this list rising or falling after 20 years of success?
This is the 14th season for EPSN to conduct this evaluation and survey. The evaluation method is the same as last year. The question is also very simple and naive: “Which player will be the best player in the 2024-25 season?” Use this to predict and rank.
This article is ranked 51-100 by ESPN.
* Note: Includes over 150 sports reporters, editors, producers and analysts
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Further reading:Top 100 NBA Players for 2023-24 Season – No. 76-100
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90. Andrew Wiggins｜Forward｜Warriors (last season rating: 54)
In just three years, Wiggins has gone from being an All-Star on the rise to almost falling out of the top 100 players in the league. Two seasons ago, he played only 37 games. Last season, even though he played 71 games, his production ability dropped significantly: he averaged only 13.2 points per game. more matter.
Although Wiggins was eager to return to form during the season, he missed training camp due to illness; however, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr still had confidence in him, and the Warriors, nearing the end of their streak, relied on him to challenge for the championship again.
89. Michael Porter Jr.｜Forward｜Golden Nugget (last season rating: 68)
Porter played 81 senior games last season, making him almost forget that he has been plagued by back injuries in the past and played just 9 games in one season. Although his outside shooting percentage dropped 40%, he was still at a high of 39.7%, and his average points and rebounds per game remained at a certain level (the average rebounds per game sets a career high!)
The Nuggets were unable to keep the tournament’s top player Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the offseason, and Porter is supposed to take on more responsibilities on both offense and defense.
88. Isaiah Hartenstein｜Center｜Oklahoma Falls
After playing for five teams in the first six seasons of his career, Hartenstein was finally recognized as a major role player and was offered a big contract (three years, $87 million). Last season, he was assigned to the Knicks in an emergency position, established himself as a starter and helped the Big Apple return to the glory of the offense and defense. The Knicks outscored their opponents by 10 points per 100 possessions with Hartenstein on the floor last season – a statistic that ranked first among the team*. (*Players who played more than 900 minutes in the entire season)
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87. Naz Reid｜Forward｜Minnesota Timberwolves
From casual fan favorite to true NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Reid finally made it into the top 100 players in the league this year. Its importance is also increasing day by day. loss).), Reid has performed well; after Karl-Anthony Towns was traded, the Timberwolves will rely on Reid.
86. Jaime Jaquez Jr.｜Forward｜Miami Heat
Jaquez had a great rookie campaign and was an instant favorite of head coach Erik Spoelstra. He played the most games on the team last season, and his total playing time was second only to All-Star Bam Adebayo – his importance is obvious. Whether Jaquez starts or comes off the bench in the new season, he is definitely an important asset for Miami’s future. Speaking of which, I have to respect the Heat’s ability to find treasures outside of the lottery!
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85. Luguentz Dort｜Guard｜Oklahoma Showers
From an undrafted player to a two-way contract, and finally becoming a 3D lock and staying in the NBA for 5 years, Dort’s career is very exciting. He has a pair of agile legs and a strong body. . A good rate of 39.4%.
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84. CJ McCollum｜Guard｜Pelicans (last season rating: 44)
McCollum’s performance last offseason was impressive: he averaged 8.4 shots per game, and his field goal percentage remained at a career-high 42.9% , however, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were injured in the playoffs, leaving him as the primary offense As a shooter, his performance is also struggling: his turnovers per game (4.0) have doubled since the playoffs (1.7), and his outside shooting percentage has dropped to 24.1%.
Since the Pelicans backcourt is full of manpower, McCollum will likely start off the bench in the new season and play the role of the best sixth man.
83. Marcus Smart｜Guard｜Grizzlies (last season rating: 59)
How Smart will fit in with the Grizzlies remains to be determined – he was mostly on the Grizzlies’ disabled list for a long time last season and played in just 20 games after the three-way trade. Hopefully, the Defensive Player of the Year’s defensive toughness and organizational skills can make a difference with the Grizzlies, who are eager to return to the playoffs.
82. Mitchell Robinson｜Centre｜Knicks (last season rating: 100)
For Robinson, health is the most important factor. If he can play normally, he will be one of the best long men in the league. Not only can he defend the frame, but he can even defend beyond the three-point line. special.
81. Myles Turner Center |.
For nine years, Turner has been a reliable presence in the Indiana paint Last season, he was even healthy for almost the entire season until the conference championship game from 2014. Key role. Turner, who is entering his contract year, will prove to the Pacers and the entire league how valuable he is.
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