Analyzing the NBA’s Top Players: Insights and Controversies

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Reddit post discussing the top NBA players when healthy.

[Lowe] “The top 4 players when everyone’s healthy are indisputably Luka, Jokic, Giannis, and Embiid in some order. This year, SGA, if you look at the MVP ballot and the 1st Team All-NBA voting, is 5th. That’s it, that’s the top 5. Tatum is 6th-8th depending on your mileage on the other superstars.”
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Summary

  • Debate around the top NBA players.
  • Availability versus talent in player rankings.
  • Criticism of overlooking injuries in player evaluations.

Insights

Some users emphasize Tatum’s consistency and competitiveness despite not being in the top tier.

Debate on Availability

Discussions on the significance of player availability and how it impacts rankings.

Critique of Rankings

Users question the obsession with player rankings and the focus on individual soundbites.

The conversation highlights the complexities of evaluating players in the NBA and the importance of considering both talent and availability to determine true greatness.