NBA players today are more skilled than ever, so making a top-five list of the most skilled ones is no easy task. Well, some NBA stars did try their hand at it, and here are the results.
Khris Middleton: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Damian Lillard: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid
Jayson Tatum: Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Devin Booker
Tyrese Haliburton: Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Joel Embiid
Alperen Sengun: Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Paul George
Terry Rozier: Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Terry Rozier
Scoot Henderson: Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic
Now, let’s group up their selections and see who are the players that were picked the most.
T1. Kyrie Irving – 6 votes
T1. Kevin Durant – 6 votes
3. Luka Doncic – 5 votes
T4. Stephen Curry – 4 votes
T4. Paul George – 4 votes
T6. LeBron James – 3 votes
T6. Nikola Jokic – 3 votes
T8. Joel Embiid – 2 votes
T8. Jayson Tatum – 2 votes
T10. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 1 vote
T10. Devin Booker – 1 vote
T10. Donovan Mitchell – 1 vote
T10. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 1 vote
T10. Terry Rozier – 1 vote
Except for Alperen Sengun and Scoot Henderson, every player picked Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. It isn’t all that surprising either, as the skill level when it comes to those two is off the charts. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade even had no issues with Tracy McGrady saying Durant and Irving are more skilled than them, which tells you all you need to know.
While the two were tied at the top here, Durant believes Irving is the most skilled player in NBA history. The 35-year-old also added there is nothing Kyrie can’t do with a basketball.
Irving’s Dallas Mavericks teammate Luka Doncic occupied the third spot. Jamal Crawford stated that Kyrie and Doncic are the most skilled backcourt in NBA history, and they might well be.
Stephen Curry was tied at fourth and when you’re regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history, you will find yourself pretty high on these lists. His Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes Curry is the most skilled player of all time.
In what was perhaps a bit of a surprise to some, Paul George was tied with Curry. While the average fan may not have George ranked that high, it is clear the players have a lot of respect for him. Some of the young stars like Brandon Miller even consider George to be their GOAT over Michael Jordan and LeBron.
James and Nikola Jokic, meanwhile, were both picked thrice. They are two of the most complete players in the NBA today, as they are elite playmakers who also score and rebound at a high level.
Reigning MVP Joel Embiid was selected twice, with Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton going with him. Daryl Morey says Embiid is the most skilled big man he has ever seen and while I wouldn’t go that far, he is certainly in that conversation.
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