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NBA player rankings: Top 100 NBA players as of 2023 playoffs

By Christopher Kline

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 110-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 110-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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142. . G. Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal. 50. player

Bradley Beal and the Wizards continue to toil in mediocrity with no clear path out. The 29-year-old is in the thick of his prime — maybe even on the back end — so there’s only so much time left for Beal to play meaningful basketball as a certifiable star.

. G. Chicago Bulls. Zach LaVine. 49. player. 24

The Chicago Bulls’ disastrous season has cast into doubt Zach LaVine’s future with the franchise. To make matters worse, the toll of multiple lower leg injuries has been quite evident. Even so, LaVine can still torch defenses with his silky-smooth jumper and zippy drives to the rim. He’s not the dominant No. 1 star of yesteryear, but he would still contribute amply to winning in the right situation.

Jamal Murray. 48. player. 73. . G. Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray has worked his way back to stardom after missing all of last season. Equally dynamic with or without the basketball, Murray is the perfect co-star for a playmaking big like Nikola Jokic. His penchant for off-ball movement and connective passing allows him to be highly adaptable. He’s also a brilliant shot-maker who can simply put his head down and take over games off the dribble.

Golden State Warriors. Klay Thompson. 47. player. 41. . G

Klay Thompson is back, baby. His otherworldy 3-point shooting and rock-solid wing defense make him one of the league’s most impactful complementary stars. He doesn’t need to dribble to completely wreck a defense. His gravity is one of a kind.

Chris Paul. 46. player. 66. . G. Phoenix Suns

The Point God is finally slowing down. But even still, the grizzled vet finds way to impact the game with genius-level basketball I.Q. and a singular eye for teammates. Paul can still pick apart defenses in the pick-and-roll, even if his trademark mid-range takeovers are fewer and further between.