Source: basketnews.com
ESPN has released its ranking of the top 10 NBA players for the 2026/27 season. Leading the list is center Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets. He is followed by center Victor Wembanyama from the San Antonio Spurs, with point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder securing third place. Notably, no American players appear in the top five.
The full ESPN ranking of the best NBA players is as follows:
1. Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
2. Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
4. Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers)
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat)
6. Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
7. Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
8. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
9. Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
10. Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
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