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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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Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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30. player. 118. . F. Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen

An elite three-level scorer who can beat defenses every which way: with long strides toward the basket, difficult contested jumpers in the mid-range, or with a sudden barrage of 3s. Markkanen combines fluid movement and skill in a manner very few 7-footers can match. He is the future of Utah basketball.

Jalen Brunson. 29. player. 27. . G. New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson has been one of the NBA’s most potent scorers since the calendar flipped to January. His stoic confidence, reliable playmaking, and timely bucket-getting has provided the bedrock for New York’s ascent. The Knicks look ready to make noise in the playoffs and Brunson will presumably be at the forefront of any run.

28. player. 84. . G. Sacramento Kings. De'Aaron Fox

Fresh off his first All-Star appearance, De’Aaron Fox is now thriving in his first postseason run. The Kings have been an absolute buzzsaw offensively this season, with Fox’s game-breaking speed and consistent rim pressure being a major force behind their dominance. His ancillary skill set is as well-rounded and polished as ever, too.

C. Sacramento Kings. Domantas Sabonis. 27. player. 84.

Domantas Sabonis continues to stabilize and accentuate Sacramento’s elite offense. He’s the ideal modern frontcourt hub — a brilliant, methodical post magician who can make every pass or simply obliterate mismatches with his strength at the rim. He’s also the best rebounder in the NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards. 26. player. 86. . G

The Wolves might not be, the Anthony Edwards is built for the moment. He continues to rise to the occasion at every opportunity, looking like the NBA’s next mega-star playmaking wing. He can score from wherever he wants and he’s a monstrous defender when he wants to be. Give it another year or two, and we might be talking about Ant in the top-15 range.