LeBron 8th, Curry 7th: NBA’s Top 10 Players Ranked

Jokić remains the game’s ultimate problem. The Serbian big man has a Hall of Fame résumé yet keeps adding layers to his dominance. Denver’s front office acknowledged that fact by reshaping its roster this summer, moving Michael Porter Jr. to create flexibility.

A disappointing EuroBasket campaign with Serbia could further fuel Jokić’s fire. For the Nuggets, the belief is simple: their best player is still the best in basketball.

Shai and Luka Push the Envelope

Reigning MVP Gilgeous-Alexander finished second. Many consider him the only player within reach of Jokić’s level. His Thunder will chase a repeat championship, a feat unseen since Golden State’s 2017–18 squad. Jalen Williams, just outside the NBA’s top 10 players at No. 11, gives Oklahoma City even more upside.

Dončić’s third-place ranking over Giannis does raise eyebrows. Giannis led Milwaukee through another strong season, yet Doncic’s EuroBasket showing impressed scouts more. His two-way flashes hint at a new ceiling. If he sustains that, his long-awaited MVP case could finally crystallize.

Legends Nearing the Finish

Curry and LeBron both sit inside the top eight, their greatness undimmed but not eternal. Curry continues to warp defenses, drilling over 300 threes last season for the sixth time in his career. At 38 this spring, he knows the championship window is narrowing.

LeBron, entering season 23, landed eighth after an All-NBA second-team year. He and Doncic share one vision: keeping the Lakers in championship contention. Age looms, but focus has sharpened.

Rising Stars and Steady Icons

Wembanyama, ranked fifth, overcame last year’s blood clot scare and looks stronger entering this season. His Defensive Player of the Year impact remains a centerpiece for San Antonio’s rebuild. Edwards, ranked sixth, now stands firmly among the elite. At 24, he faces the question: will his touted post-game finally appear in real competition?

Durant’s ninth-place finish highlights his durability and skill at 37. The Rockets will depend heavily on him after Fred VanVleet’s devastating injury. Brunson, ranked tenth, underscores his ascension. As captain of the Knicks, his challenge is clear: turn potential into a championship push.

Final Thoughts

This year’s list of top 10 players in the NBA blends established legends with a new guard of talent. Jokić holds the crown, but Shai, Luka, and Giannis are pushing. Curry and LeBron remain present, though their reign nears its twilight. Edwards and Wemby symbolize what’s next, leaving fans wondering how this hierarchy will shift by season’s end.