NBA TOP 5: Ranking the best basketball players in 2023

Here are the top 5 players in the NBA right now, according to Tossyardkings.

Here are the top 5 players in the NBA right now, according to various rankings and analysis:

1. Nikola Jokić

Jokić is the reigning MVP and NBA champion. The Denver Nuggets star is widely considered the most skilled big man in the league, maybe even of all time. He is a dominant scorer, passer, and rebounder, and possesses an uncanny ability to read the game and make plays for his teammates. Jokić is a scoring machine, averaging a triple-double in the 2022-23 season. Those numbers stand at 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game. The Serbian is very unselfish, always looking to make the best play for the team.

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo, also known as the ‘Greek Freak’ is a two-time MVP, DPOY, and NBA champion. Giannis is one of the most physically dominant players in the league. At his best, the Greek-Nigerian 6ft-11 giant is a walking triple-double, averaging 30.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. He is a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the court and is always looking to attack the basket and dunk with authority.

3. Joel Embiid

Embiid is a dominant center who is one of the best scorers in the league. He is a skilled post player with a soft touch around the rim, and is also a good free-throw shooter. The Cameroonian big man is a force on the defensive end as well, great defensively, and always a threat to block shots. Embiid averaged 33.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game in the 2022-23 season, establishing himself as a top contender for the MVP award.

4. Luka Dončić

Dončić is a young superstar who is already one of the best offensive players in the league. He is a master of the step-back jumper and has a knack for creating his own shot. ‘Luka’ is also a good passer and rebounder, and will only get better as he gets older. Dončić is averaging 31.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game in the 2023-24 season, making a strong case for MVP honors.

5. Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry is the greatest three-point shooter of all time and is still one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league. He is a two-time MVP and four-time NBA champion. Despite being surrounded by a weak roster, the 35-year-old is still capable of taking over games with his shooting prowess. Curry averaged 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game in the 2022-23 season. This proves that he is still a force to be reckoned with. Ayesha’s husband rounds off our NBA Top 5 list.