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As we head into the NBA offseason let’s look at the 5 best players at each position in the league right now. Today we’ll start with the centers, everything will be taken into consideration like injuries, team play, age and what the player is like off the court. Each day we’ll do a different position.

1. Nikola Jokic

This isn’t a shock to most but considering Nikola Jokic is the back to back MVP he’s got to be number one on the list of centers, now i’m not a big fan of the joker this list isn’t about who i like, it’s completely objective. Jokic is actually older than people think {27} but is still a rising superstar in this league, considering the durability and the lack of off the court drama with Nikola he’s a easy player to like, he may be lacking in the wins department in the playoffs but none the less the Joker has to be number one.  

2. Joel Embiid

Personally i’d take Joel Embiid over Jokic but the most of the media wouldn’t say that, like every play there are strengths and weaknesses, Embiid’s injuries are obviously his biggest weakness and make you wonder how long his body is going to hold up but when he’s on the court wow is Embiid good. Embiid has finished second to Jokic in the MVP race for the last two seasons and if it wasn’t for injuries it’s likely that Joel would have at least one MVP. 

3. Karl-Anthony Towns

This is where the drop off begins, there’s a decent size gap between Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns but Kat is still a phenomenal player, Towns is more of the center you want to see in today’s NBA game which is a spacing center who can shoot the 3 pretty well and can still dominate down low when he wants too. For some reason Kat can’t get far into the playoffs or at all most years even with pretty good teammates around him, whether that’s a lack of good coaching, the organization upstairs or what Towns can’t put it all together. 

4. Rudy Gobert

Now this one is controversial but I think Rudy Gobert is very underrated in the league after all the Covid-19 stuff happened in 2020 and his lack of relationship with teammate Donovan Mitchell. Gobert is a multi time DPOY and makes a huge impact when he’s on the floor, Rudy is a relatively quite player off the court and has been a good player for the most part of his career, the Jazz have made the playoffs for the last couple years and that’s a testament to how good Gobert’s defense really is. 

5. Bam Adebayo

Many would put Bam ahead of Rudy Gobert but after what i saw in these playoffs Bam isnt very effective on the offensive end as Gobert is, Rudy at least will give you a double double but Bam won’t give you double digit points if guarded by a defensive big. Bam is still a very young 24 years old so he has many years to improve in Miami and Bam’s defense is a huge part of his game and why Miami is as good as they are, Bam has been in the DPOY conversation year in and year out for the most part of his career but its the offense that has to improve especially in today’s NBA.

As we head into the NBA offseason let’s look at the 5 best players at each position in the league right now. Today we’ll start with the power forwards, everything will be taken into consideration like injuries, team play, age and what the player is like off the court. Each day we’ll do a different position. 

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo

There’s no surprise that Giannis is number one on this list, Giannis is considered to be the best player in the league not just his position. Giannis is overall a player you’d want to build around. He doesn’t get hurt often, he is a very trusted player off the court, and on the court it’s been shown if you put shooters around him that’s the key to success. 

2. Anthony Davis

I did struggle trying to rank AD but considering the power forward position in the NBA today is shrinking there’s not many truly great power forwards left, but AD still has to be number two even with how brittle his is and his work ethic has been in question for the last 2 years since winning the bubble championship but non the less Anthony davis is still a phenomenal player when he’s on the court. 

3. Domantas Sabonis

This is where the list drops from superstar forwards to just stars. Sabonis is a pretty quiet player off the court which is nice for an organization, Sabonis has been in the league for a bit now and isn’t a franchise changing player but could be a number 2 on a championship team. 

4. Pascal Siakam

Spicy P is in that Sabonis class of stars but can’t take that next step. Like Sabonis with the right team around Siakam he can take you somewhat deep into the playoffs but you need that number one player like when Kawhi Leonard when he was in Toronto for that one year but non the less Siakam is still a fantastic player and every franchise would love to have a player like him on their roster. 

5. Evan Mobely   

This may have been a shock to some people but Evan Mobely is the real deal, even though the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t make the playoffs doesn’t mean Mobely isn’t great, Mobely is just a rookie and has already shown he’s at least going to be a star in this league. With his age and play style, Evan is going to be a great piece for this Cavs team to build around in the future and players are already giving him major props.

As we head into the NBA offseason let’s look at the 5 best players at each position in the league right now. Today we’ll start with the small forwards, everything will be taken into consideration like injuries, team play, age and what the player is like off the court. Each day we’ll do a different position. 

1. Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant was a no brainer for the number one small forward in the league, yes he has his off the court issues with social media and stuff but when Kevin is healthy and on the court he’s arguably the best player in the league. Don’t get it twisted that since he got swept in the first round of the playoffs he’s not a good player, he is, KD just doesn’t make the greatest decision going to Brooklyn with Kyrie and having Steve Nash the head coach. KD is unstoppable on the court and paired with a good organization and running mate KD can take you very far into the playoffs even at his age now. 

2. LeBron James

LeBron is only number two on this list because of his age, if Lebron was just 3 years younger i’d easily take him over KD but considering his age and now he’s missing more and more games every season Lebron can’t be the number one player even at small forward. Lebron is everything you’d want in a player on and off the court but some say he has too much power in front offices of his teams. Lebron has shown to have the highest basketball IQ but can make personnel mistakes when he wants a player on his team…. Russell Westbrook. 

3. Jayson Tatum

Even though Jayson Tatum did flame out in the NBA finals it’s not the first time a player flamed out in their first finals appearance, Tatum is a young and ascending two way superstar player and will continue to develop and get better as time goes on. Jayson is what you’d want in the locker room and off the court as his personality is very likable and humble, even for a superstar. 

4. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard was very tricky to rank on this list or even at all, when Kawhi is healthy he’s a top 7-8 player in the league but the problem is Leonard gets injured pretty often, Kawhi plays a average of 60 games a year and missed this whole last season due to injury….shocker right, Kawhi is considered to be arguably the best two way player in the league when he’s healthy. The klaw is a very quiet individual so he never creates drama or distractions but the only knock on him is he’s not the greatest or most outspoken leader.  

5. Brandon Ingram

I had to give Brandon Ingram some love, Ingram is still a very young player who’s ascending and can potentially be one of the league’s best scorers, now his defense isn’t great but his offense makes up for that. Ever since getting traded to the New Orleans Pelicans a few years back Ingram has since flourished into a back to back all star player, you never hear news of him off the court making him a great franchise player and can be a great piece on a championship contender.

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors win their 4th title in eight years. With a 103-90 win over the Boston Celtics the Warriors closed out the C’s in 6 games and took home the title, thanks to another miraculous performance by Steph Curry the Warriors didn’t need a whole lot from the other players. Curry finished with 34 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and also took home his first finals MVP to go along with his 4th ring. Many of the other Warriors players did show up though, finishing with double digits including Curry with 34 Klay Thomspon and Draymond Green with 12, Andrew Wiggins with 18 and Jordan Poole with 15 off the bench, Draymond was huge in this game with not only 12 points but a near triple double and his fiery personality he brings every night. 

Now for Boston there’s not much to be proud about, especially with star player and leader Jayson Tatum who looked awful yesterday finishing with 13 points on 6-18 shooting, much of the media and NBA players were killing Tatum on social media saying “Tatum has no dog in him” and many other points like that. Jaylen Brown has really proven to be the key piece for this team as Brown has had many good games in these finals and throughout the playoffs, Brown had 34 and 7 last night but it all comes down to Tatum and he didn’t deliver once again.