Ranking 76ers’ Tobias Harris and the top 30 NBA small forwards
27. player. 170. . SF. Charlotte Hornets. Kelly Oubre Jr.
Kelly Oubre Jr. has posted the best numbers of his career for the lowly Hornets. He can still struggle with efficiency, but the bursty athleticism, microwave scoring, and rock-solid defense shine through. His ability to bury 3s and put pressure on the rim has made him an important complement to LaMelo Ball on the perimeter.
player. 69. . SF. New Orleans Pelicans. Herb Jones. 26
Herbert Jones has a lot to figure out offensively, but the second-year wing from Alabama is already one of the game’s top perimeter defenders. He’s lanky and mobile, remarkably tuned into the decision-making mechanisms of opposing offenses. He can blow up passing lanes, swoop in for weak-side blocks, or just lock his man up one-on-one.
player. 69. . SF. New Orleans Pelicans. Trey Murphy III. 25
Trey Murphy has emerged as the perfect 3-and-D wing for the Pelicans’ roster. He provides length and versatility on defense. Meanwhile, on offense, he’s one of the league’s most potent spot-up shooters — with deep range that stretches the defense to an uncomfortable extent, in turn opening up driving lanes for the likes of Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum.