Top 100 NBA Players of 2016: 20-11

Very high IQ and savvy basketball player that has found a way to play at a star level and make the absolute most of what he was given.
Elite defensive player that is ridiculously more effective than he should be on that end given his size limitations and average athleticism.
All-around player on offense capable of playing all 3 front court positions. Can score in the post, PnR/PnP game, mid-range, and can hit 3s. Also is a very good passer.

Former offensive superstar that is starting to decline. Game lacks burst or explosiveness.
Still an effective scorer, lethal mid-range game, he’s at his best from triple treat position near the elbows.
Much improved play maker that takes advantage of double teams and is more willing to get his teammates involved. Averaged career his 4.2 APG.

Crafty all-around big that impacts the game in many different ways. Elite passing big that functions as his teams “point center” due to his excellent vision and feel for the game.
Highly skilled offensive player that excels as a face up player. Good mid-range shooter and is capable of putting the ball on the floor. Has fabulous footwork on the low block.
Former elite defender that is starting to decline. Injuries and age are starting to take their toll on him, will be 32 in January.

Shoot-first PG with unlimited range and quick trigger, big-time scoring ability and is capable of getting hot and going nuclear
Improving playmaker and passer, making an effort to get his teammates more involved and becoming a more willing passer.
Poor defensive player that simply doesn’t compete on that end, has tools to be better

2 way wing that is capable of carrying the offensive load and sticking opposing teams best perimeter scorer.
All-around offensive game, is best with the ball in his hands. Can create his own offense and for others. Rebounds at a high level for a 2 guard.
Streaky shooter that must get more consistent to take his game to the next level.

Highly-skilled offensive big man that thrives in the mid-range area.
Good defender that utilizes his length and intelligence to be effective on that end of the floor.
Good defensive rebounder and has some ability to protect rim

Budding offensive superstar that is just starting to scratch the surface of what he can become.
Not a true PG: Has average at best vision combined with tunnel vision and very suspect shot selection that can cause the offense to break down and come to a complete halt when he isn’t on.
Inconsistent defender: Has a reputation for being a poor defender and there is evidence to support that but he has also shown ability to defend well when he actually decides to try.

Elite Shooter with range extending far beyond the 3 point line and the quickest release in the league.
2 way wing that takes the term “3 & D” to a whole nother level. Elite perimeter defender capable of guarding all 3 perimeter positions and lights out shooter from all over the court.
Limited Offensively in terms of creating his own offense in large part due to average handle and limited athleticism and quickness.

All-around 2 way star player that can impact games in every phase of the game
Offensively Green can play the role of point forward, stretch 4, or score as a traditional big in the screen game via PnR/PnP. Back to back post game is functional.
Defensively, Green is right there with Lebron as the most versatile defender in the NBA. He can guard 4 positions and is 1 of the best off ball defenders in the NBA.

Supremely gifted athletic big man that runs and jumps like a wing. Just throw the ball up in his area and he can dunk it.
Rare combination of speed, quickness, power and touch make him un-guardable by most bigs. Face-up game is absolutely lethal and he can score back to the basket as well.
Decent defender that can hold his own 1 on 1 with anybody due to his physical traits. His lack of length hurts at times but he’s far from a liability on that end.

Leave a Reply