15. Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler is a two-way goat. He’s always been a lockdown defender but now he’s also leading the bulls with his stellar offense. Butler has a much-improved jump shot from mid and three and even has his own shot creation now.

Why Jimmy Butler is Amazing:

• One of the best defenders in the whole league right now locking up people on the perimeter
• Has a smooth jumper from the midrange
• Can take it to the hoop himself if needed

Jimmy Butler details: https://hoopshype.com/player/jimmy-butler/2k/

14. Damian Lillard

 Damian Lillard is a clutch player and an all-around bucket-getter. Lillard showcased that even with LaMarcus Aldridge off of the team he can still get points and create his own shot with ease.

Why Damian Lillard is Amazing:

• Shooting from three and midrange is an elite level
• He’s strong and quick enough to take shots at the rim too
• He can playmake as well passing out to open shooters or passing for an inside look to a big man

Damian Lillard details: https://hoopshype.com/player/damian-lillard/2k/

13. Kyrie Irving

  Kyrie is an absolute bucket-getter and continues to be Lebron’s co-captain on the Cavaliers. Kyrie still has the fire dribbling that makes it hard for any other player to keep up. His dribbling is the ultimate outlet for his ambidextrous finishes and outside shooting.
 

Why Kyrie Irving is Amazing:

• Kyrie is still the best ballhandler in the league right now
• Kyrie is one of the best guards at finishing inside with his acrobatic layups always finding a way in
• Kyrie is also one of the most clutch players in the game when it comes to nailing game-winners in the 4th quarter

Kyrie Irving details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kyrie-irving/2k/

12. Paul George

  Paul George is back leading the Pacers into the playoffs with his signature brand of basketball. Paul George has the finesse of a guard while having height that would rival some big men. PG is still an athletic marvel barreling inside with his insane hops. PG is still just as much of a defender with his perimeter defense
 

Why Paul George is Amazing:

• One of the best two-way impact players in the whole league
• Can attack the rim with force and strength with his height and hops
• Smooth jumper from midrange and from 3

Paul George details: https://hoopshype.com/player/paul-george/2k/

11. Draymond Green

Offense isn’t everything as Draymond proves. Draymond is one of if not the best defenders right now. His smarts and strength allowed him to defend guards and big men alike. Draymond also has great playmaking which when paired with all the scorers is a recipe for a lot of points

Why Draymond Green is Amazing:

• Best all-around defender in the NBA
• Has the ability to dribble like a guard but also has big-man skills
• Incredibly versatile on the court
• Passes the ball really well as a playmaker

Draymond Green details: https://hoopshype.com/player/draymond-green/2k/

10. Klay Thompson

Why Klay Thompson is Amazing:

• The best 3 and D wing in the entire NBA
• Defends the best perimeter players well
• Can score from all over and gets hot really quick

Klay Thompson details:https://hoopshype.com/player/klay-thompson/2k/

9. DeMarcus Cousins

 DeMarcus Cousins continues to prove himself as the best center in the league currently. Nobody can match Cousin's production as a center, as he can always get inside shots up but can also pop out for a jumper. He also has guard skills like skilled passing and an outside shot.

Why DeMarcus Cousins is Amazing:

• Absolute beast inside the paint
• His playmaking and outside shot allow him to dominate even around the perimeter
• One of the best rebounders on both ends

DeMarcus Cousins details: https://hoopshype.com/player/demarcus-cousins/2k/

8. Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis pairs his game well with DeMarcus Cousins forming an absolutely lethal big-man pair. Davis has finesse and insane athleticism at the big man position. Davis can both dominate inside and outside and is an absolute monster on defense too. AD can 

Why Anthony Davis is Amazing:

• One of the best pick-and-roll finishers of all time
• Absolute lob threat, always deadly once near the rim
• Insanely tough defense, locking up the paint

Anthony Davis details: https://hoopshype.com/player/anthony-davis/2k/

7. James Harden

  James Harden continues to lead the rockets with his elite offense. Harden is still the same player racking up insane scoring numbers, dribbling the ball with finesse and skill, and dropping clean passes to open shooters and rim-running centers and forwards.
 

Why James Harden is Amazing:

• Continues to be one of the best Iso scorers in the league
• Unguardable stepback three that almost always nets three points or a foul
• Point guard level ball handling and playmaking that is among the best in the NBA

James Harden details: https://hoopshype.com/player/james-harden/2k/

6. Chris Paul

CP3 continues to be the goat point guard with his level of skill and play. He’s still a complete package with his elite playmaking, scoring from inside and outside, and shot creation. He also is still a super smart defender getting steals and drawing fouls on defense.

Why Chris Paul is Amazing:

• One of the best pick-and-roll handlers in the game
• Continues to be a top tier alley ooper to other players even after leaving the Clippers
• He continues to be an insane scorer from all over the court creating his own shot.

Chris Paul details:https://hoopshype.com/player/chris-paul/2k/

5. Russell Westbrook

 Russell Westbrook is ready to prove himself as an elite player, playing as the Thunder’s lone star. Russ continues to be an athletic monster, with his insane speed, super strength, and crazy hops. Russ can still Drive inside like no other guard getting scores in the paint.

Why Russell Westbrook is Amazing:

• Absolutely epic assaults on the rim
• Insane driving game always netting 2 points or a wide open teammate
• Underrated midrange scorer
• Highly underrated defense
• Ball handling and playmaking are also underrated but still at a high level

Russell Westbrook details: https://hoopshype.com/player/russell-westbrook/2k/

4. Kevin Durant

  Kevin Durant, now playing for an absolute super team, is still one of the best scorers the league has ever seen. Durant can still shoot from midrange and from three without sweating and is virtually unguardable. This man is simply unstoppable and now double-teaming him allows him to pass out to the best shooters in the world.
 

Why Kevin Durant is Amazing:

• KD is still an absolutely unguardable scorer from all over the court
• His midrange game is still absolutely unstoppable because of his fadeaway which makes him unblockable
• Inside drives from Durant are still just as unstoppable because of his length
• Underrated defender with his rim protection
• Elite guard skills in a big man frame

Kevin Durant details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kevin-durant/2k/

3. Kawhi Leonard

It isn’t an insane take thinking this guy is a better small forward than Durant. This guy has insane offensive abilities, paired with the skill to lock down the other team’s best player. Kawhi has emerged as a monster on both ends with his scoring from all over the court and even creating his own shot. Safe to say this guy has quickly emerged as one of the best small forwards we have ever seen.

Why Kawhi Leonard is Amazing:

• Insane Shot creation from midrange, with shots, always going in
• Strong inside finishes with his length and size
• An elite shooter from deep as well
• Some of the best defensive stoppers out there, capable of guarding every position
• He can steal the ball both through interceptions and clean pickpocket steals
• Contests and blocks shots with his insane wingspan and hands

Kawhi Leonard details: https://hoopshype.com/player/kawhi-leonard/2k/

2. Stephen Curry

 Curry is coming off a Unanimous MVP, forever revolutionizing basketball offense, with his shot. We have never seen anything like Curry’s shooting before. Curry can shoot from everywhere on the court and can hit clutch jumpers as well. This guy is so dominant from three that it can make you forget that he is an all-around threat out there.

Why Stephen Curry is Amazing:

• Is the only player right now that can hit threes from way beyond the three-point line
• Can hit every kind of three-point shot with speed and accuracy, and super quick as well
• Underrated inside game full of high release and floaters
• Ballhandling is also underrated with how smooth his dribbling is especially dribbling into jump shots
• Playmakes for his other star teammates well
• Has the gravity that can bend an entire offense to his will

Stephen Curry details: https://hoopshype.com/player/stephen-curry/2k/

1. Lebron James

  Lebron is the reigning Finals MVP, and he continues to be a monster from all over the court. Lebron is a menace on offense and defense. Lebron can playmake better than most elite point guards, is unstoppable on his drives, and can score through a myriad of ways.
 

Why Lebron James is Amazing:

• Still one of the most athletic players with elite speed and strength
• Can drive inside better than any other player
• Can playmake super well for his teammates
• Outside shot and postgame is now at an elite level
• An all-round menace on defense with block steals, and of course his signature chase-down block

Lebron James name details: https://hoopshype.com/player/lebron-james/2k/