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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: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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C. Los Angeles Clippers. Ivica Zubac. 95. player. 77.

Ivica Zubac continues to provide ultra-reliable rim protection, rebounding, and finishing in the middle for LA. He does the dirty work to impact winning and doesn’t need a ton of touches to positively influence his team.

Los Angeles Lakers. Jarred Vanderbilt. 94. player. 20. . F

A bundle of energy who can impact winning by sheer force of will. Jarred Vanderbilt is all over the place defensively, phasing in and out of passing lanes, making razor-sharp rotations, and locking down some of the NBA’s best players one-on-one.

Keldon Johnson. 93. player. 29. . F. San Antonio Spurs

Keldon Johnson has stepped into an expanded role post-Dejounte Murray and thrived. An aggressive, physical slasher who can throw his weight around on drives to the rim, Johnson has the potential to average 20+ for the next decade. He has improved drastically as a passer and shooter too.

Jordan Clarkson. 92. player. 118. . G. Utah Jazz

Jordan Clarkson has evolved considerably for the new-look Jazz, playmaking for others at a higher rate while still possessing the ability to take over games with his nutty shot-making. His ability to oscillate between on and off-ball duties, combined with his much-needed poise in a young Jazz backcourt, makes Clarkson worthy of recognition.

player. 125. . C. Atlanta Hawks. Clint Capela. 91

Clint Capela continues to thrive within the confines of his very specific role. On offense, he’s a prime-time lob threat for Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. On the defensive end, he’s a long-armed rim protector with nimble feet, excellent timing, and — despite the toll of age — the ability to get up off the floor in a hurry. He’s also one of the league’s best rebounders.