15. Klay Thompson

This Splash Bro deserves to be mentioned among the best players in the game. Klay gets hot quickly and when he’s hot he’ll make every shot imaginable from the perimeter. Outside of his insane shooting from three, he also has solid scoring inside, and of course, lock up the other team’s best perimeter player with his length.

Why Klay Thompson is Amazing:

• Probably the best 3 and D player in the game
• All around arsenal on offense
• His defense is highly underrated, being able to stop the other team's best guard player.

Klay Thompson details:https://hoopshype.com/player/klay-thompson/2k/

14. Kyrie Irving

Kyrie is ready to showcase he’s the best ball-handler the NBA has ever seen. He continues to play as an amazing co-star to Lebron James. Kyrie has more than just handles being one of the best scorers, going for acrobatic layups and finishes inside, and also pairing his handle with high-skill shot creation.
 

Why Kyrie Irving is Amazing:

• Kyrie is the best dribbler in basketball with a handle that can get anyone stumbling
• Kyrie has scoring from everywhere on the court, being a shooter from three up to the rim
• He is an underrated playmaker with his skillset

Kyrie Irving details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kyrie-irving/2k/

13. DeMarcus Cousins

Demarcus Cousins is the best center in the game right now and it’s pretty hard to argue anyone else playing better than him. He continues to bully people inside. Cousins is more than just an inside force like other older centers, he can step out for a jumper consistently and can handle the ball for some passing to other scorers.
 

Why Demarcus Cousins is Amazing:

• Cousins has an insane post game being immovable but also has the finesse
• Cousins is elite at drawing fouls for easy points at the free-throw line
• Playmaking and shooting is better than some forwards and is close to guard level

DeMarcus Cousins details: https://hoopshype.com/player/demarcus-cousins/2k/

12. Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan may be old but he is still a monster in the game. He continues to be one of the best defenders in the league, with any shot even close to the rim getting absolutely smothered. Tim Duncan also continues to have a super consistent post game paired with his continued adaptation with a much improved outside jumper.

Why Tim Duncan is Amazing:

• Tim Duncan continues to be a reliable scorer on the inside, grinding to the rim for close shots
• Tim Duncan continues to be one of the best rim protectors in the whole league even at his age
• Duncan still has that clutch gene for defensive assignments and inside scores for the win

Tim Duncan details: https://hoopshype.com/player/tim-duncan/2k/

11. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Continues to blossom into a two-way force in the league. Kawhi has always been an insane defender with his length, locking up the other team’s best player with ease. Now to pair with his elite defense, is a much improved offensive game, with scoring from the perimeter with his improved jumpshot, and he continues to be a monster going to the rim.
 

Why Kawhi Leonard is Amazing:

• Elite defense from all over the court locking up the best players of the game
• His own shot creation is starting to show with his skill from the midrange being evident
• He has an overall insane game with no real weakness.

Kawhi Leonard details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kawhi-leonard/2k/

10. Blake Griffin

Blake continues to catch lobs as a member of Lob city. Blake is an underrated defender with his blocks inside and as always is a scorer that attacks the rim like few others can. Blake also continues to be adding to his game with some playmaking skills and a better passing game.
 

Why Blake Griffin is Amazing:

• Continues to be the best pick-and-roll finisher in the game with very few equals in this regard
• Underrated tough inside presence on defense
• Has great ball handling and guard skills as a big man

Blake Griffin details: https://hoopshype.com/player/blake-griffin/2k/

9. Carmelo Anthony

The Knicks may be a losing team, but Carmelo is still an insane scorer. Very few players can really match Carmelo as a scorer, with Carmelo being an insane scorer from all over the court, and also has a new dimension to his game as he becomes more of a post scorer

Why Carmelo Anthony is Amazing:

• He continues to be a premier scorer in the league
• Even when contested this guy will make shots
• Underrated as a rebounder 

Carmelo Anthony details: https://hoopshype.com/player/carmelo-anthony/2k/

8. LaMarcus Aldridge

Arguably he’s playing like he’s taking Tim Duncan’s spot when he retires. LaMarcus Aldridge is another insane post scorer and one of the best big men in the game. LaMarcus also has an incredibly proficient mid-range shot and tough defense inside. 

Why LaMarcus Aldridge is Amazing:

• Post-game is insane even among big men
• Can step out for a lethal midrange shot and even hit occasional threes
• Defense is underrated at the rim.
• Rebounds super well both on offense and defense

LaMarcus Aldridge: https://hoopshype.com/player/lamarcus-aldridge/2k/

7. Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is finally back from injury and showing off his insane athleticism. Westbrook still has that insane speed and strength that lets him barrel down into the paint for inside scores. Westbrook is also a tough defender from the perimeter as well as being unmovable

Why Russell Westbrook is Amazing:

• The most athletic point guard in the game right now
• Drive game is probably one of the single most unstoppable parts of his game
• Insane dunks and layups
• Also a high-level playmaker for his teammates

Russell Westbrook details: https://hoopshype.com/player/russell-westbrook/2k/

6. Chris Paul

Chris Paul is as reliable as ever as a point guard. The complete package as the best playmaker in the entire league, he also has scoring inside, a super deadly midrange shot that can stretch up the three reliably, and on defesne, is a pest with his skill stripping the ball. Truly the complete package.

Why Chris Paul is Amazing:

• One of, if not the best playmaker in the game
• Incredibly reliable and deadly midrange shot for instant offense
• Can create his own shot with ease
• Can score from all levels reliably
• Underrated defender being one of the best at stealing the ball
• Incredibly intelligent player

Chris Paul details: https://hoopshype.com/player/chris-paul/2k/

5. James Harden

James Harden continues to go on insane runs as the go-to guy in Houston. He has emerged from inconsistent rookie to reliable spark plug 6th man to Allstar Guard to now being an MVP Finalist and being the best shooting guard currently.
 

Why James Harden is Amazing:

• The beard may be the best iso scorer in the game right now
• Harden is a one-man army on offense with his scoring from three, and his insane floater game, and his inside dominance
• Harden has an insane handle that can easily get highlight reel stumbles and falls
• Harden has one of the best pick-and-roll games as he is also an incredible passer and playmaker.

James Harden details: https://hoopshype.com/player/james-harden/2k/

4. Kevin Durant

A Year removed from his MVP season, Durant is still that unstoppable force we have seen time and time again. KD still is an absolute cheat code with his height and length allowing him to shoot over people, he is also still an absolute monster shooting from deep and 3-point land as well. KD can also score inside and attack the rim.

Why Kevin Durant is Amazing:

• KD continues to be unstoppable on offense with no one truly being able to guard him
• Very few can even open to contest him well when he isos on offense
• He has an underrated post-game, especially with his fadeaway
• He can attack the rim as well getting up high with his height.
• Underrated on defense especially as a shot blocker

Kevin Durant details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kevin-durant/2k/

3. Anthony Davis

Arguably the best big man in the NBA right now, nobody can stop this guy. On offense AD has the skill to move like a guard, he can handle the ball well, but still, post up and score with strength inside. He also has finesse and can shoot from outside. On Defense very few players can dominate like AD, he can step out of the paint to guard forwards and even guards, and is always ready to swat shots away.
 

Why Anthony Davis is Amazing:

• Davis has his own postgame full of strength and finesse
• He can step out for a reliable jumpshot
• One of the best pick-and-roll finishers in the game
• An Absolute beast on Offense with no one being able to keep up with how he can easily guard the rim and keep up on the perimeter.

Anthony Davis details: https://hoopshype.com/player/anthony-davis/2k/

2. Stephen Curry

Curry is the reigning MVP and deservedly so, few, if any, players can match his sheer output. Curry is revolutionizing the game with his insane shooting from deep something we have not seen before, and it makes him one of the best players in the game.

Why Steph Curry is Amazing:

• Easily the best three-point shooter currently
• He can hit threes not only off of catch and shoots, but can also run off screens and shoot or even shot create into his own three
• He is also a shooter from midrange and incredibly elite from the free-throw line
• Has an underrated handle being super smooth and quick with his dribbling
• Also has a great inside game full of floaters and swoops inside high off the glass
• Also has the skill to playmake very well for his teams other stars

Stephen Curry details: https://hoopshype.com/player/stephen-curry/2k/

1. Lebron James

Lebron is still the best player in the entire NBA for like the 7th straight year in a row. Lebron continues to be an insane mix of athleticism and finesse with no real weakness in his game. He may have lost last year’s finals but that was despite his efforts of insane scoring and playmaking to his other teammates. Lebron still is the greatest player currently and there's no good argument otherwise

Why Lebron James is Amazing:

• He continues to be super athlete, super quick, and also super strong
• His drives are second to none with being the most effective scoring opportunities
• He continues to polish his post game to be more reliable
• He also continues to get an even more consistent and reliable jumpshot
• Probably the best non-point guard playmaker, and is better than a lot of point guards in this regard

Lebron James details: https://hoopshype.com/player/lebron-james/2k/