15. Karl Anthony-Towns

Towns still has that Insane scoring as a center, being a center with shooting and that would make other players of his size struggle. KAT can score with ease either from the post or with his drives to the hoop.

Why Karl Anthony-Towns is Amazing 

• KAT has that insane scoring game from all over the court
• Underrated as a rebounder
• KAT has that shooting that would make Dirk proud

Karl Anthony-Towns details: https://hoopshype.com/player/karl-anthony-towns/2k/

14. Klay Thompson

Klay is still that player that can heat in a hurry and play as the third star on the Warriors. Very few players can keep up with his level of skill shooting the ball. Klay Thompson simply has the skill to hit shots from deep with ease and then defend the best perimeter player like a beast.

Why Klay Thompson is Amazing:

• Klay still has that scoring and defense that can light up a defense
• Can get hot in a hurry hitting every shot imaginable
• Still has the defense to guard the other team’s best guard

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

13. Kyrie Irving

Kyrie still has the ballhandling and dribbling to light up any team, but this time he’s bringing that skill to a new team as the leader of the Celtics. Kyrie still has those handles for both hands that can flow into a clean shot or an insane finish at the rim.

Why Kyrie Irving is Amazing:

• Still the best ball handler in the entire NBA
• Shot making and shot creation from midrange and three are always present in his game
• Ambidextrous, and acrobatic finishes are the norm for this dude.

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

12. Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler is ready to be the leader of a young Timberwolves team. Jimmy Butler brings his insane work ethic and hustle to this up-and-coming team. Butler still has his shot creation and overall offensive game. You can also still see just how skilled this guy is when it comes to defense.

Why Jimmy Butler is Amazing:

• Butler still has insane shot-making in the midrange 
• Butler can still drive inside for some shots
• Insane defense and hustle are always a part of Butler’s game 

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

11. Chris Paul

Cp3 is ready to be the second part of an insane duo with Harden. CP3 still has that offense that can immediately spark a run. Cp3 is now taking and hitting way more 3’s and is also still facilitating, creating opportunities for three-point shooters and inside dunks for big men

Why Chris Paul is Amazing:

• CP3 still has that insane ball handling that can get easy opportunities off of fakes and stumbles
• Chris Paul may be shooting less but now he’s scoring way more efficiently and hitting way more threes
• His pick-and-roll game is still just as deadly as before

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

10. Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis is quickly making his name in the league as an unstoppable force. Giannis has that insane length and athleticism we have never seen before. Giannis has insane size, but even with that size can still move like a guard with his handles.

Why Giannis Antetokounmpo is Amazing:

• Insane athleticism that lets him move around the court with ease at the size of a big man
• Can score on anyone inside with his driving game.
• Defensively is insanely switchable and can guard all 5 positions
• Shot blocking machine with his blend of height and size
• Faster than some guards, even though he is the size of a power forward.

Giannis Antetokounmpo details: https://hoopshype.com/player/giannis-antetokounmpo/2k/

9. Paul George

Paul George is here to ball out in OKC. PG is still a different level of a beast, scoring from all over the court. PG still has that insane dunk package, doing crazy windmills in-game like a complete goat. PG also still has that defense with insane fastbreak steals and locking up every team’s best player. 

Why Paul George is Amazing:

• Insanely majestic and insane dunks
• Lights out shooting from midrange and three
• Locks up the perimeter with his defense
• Triggers fastbreaks with ease through his steals

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

8. DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins is still one of the best centers in the whole league if not the best one. No other center can stretch out and hit threes like Cousins. Aside from shooting outside, Cousins can still dribble the ball in for some score and do the classic big man skills of rebounding inside and finishing in the post.

Why DeMarcus Cousins is Amazing:

• One of the only big men who can consistently hit threes
• Fierce rebounder both on offense and defense
• Post-game is still super tough and gets 2 points from either an inside score or fouls
• Underrated defense in the paint

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

7. Russell Westbrook

Russ is the reigning MVP and averaged a triple-double with ease. This guy just does it all on the court, with rebounds, assists, and insane scoring with thunderous dunks. No player can keep up with Russ when he drives it in with force, always getting insane finishes around the hoop.

Why Russell Westbrook is Amazing:

• Still just as unbeatable going to the rim
• Insane dunks and layups full of strength and thunder
• One of the fastest guys on the court always
• One of the best rebounding guards
• Playmakes super well for his teammates

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

6. Stephen Curry

Curry is still here hitting insane three-pointers night and night out. Curry has that skill to hit the clutch threes you need to win. Curry still has that gravity too, pulling a defense towards him opening up easy looks at the rim, and other open shooters.

Why Stephen Curry is Amazing:

• Clutch shooting from deep
• Insane range on his three-pointers as always
• Incredibly tight and smooth handles
• Insane floaters and high releases on layups
• Underrated playmaker

Steph Curry details: link to the official info page (game)

5. Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis continues to be a two-way monster. He may be a lone star on the Pelicans again, but Davis hasn’t missed a beat with his insane scoring ability and defense. Nobody can keep up with Davis on the defensive end, with AD blocking shots from all over the court, contesting even shots on the perimeter with ease. AD can also score like very few other big men can whether it’s an inside shot or out near the perimeter.

Why Anthony Davis is Amazing:

• One of the best pick-and-roll finishers in the game
• Lob threat that can always finish, even in traffic
• Absolutely electric as a shot blocker
• Can defend all 5 positions well

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

4. James Harden

James Harden is on an insane run and is playing at a level we have not seen before. Harden is going on insane scoring runs with his completely efficient scoring. James Harden always is out there just isoing every play, and it always somehow ends up in points. Harden creates his own shot all the time with his insanely efficient stepback.

Why James Harden is Amazing:

• Harden still has the stepbacks and insane three-point game
• His ball handling is mesmerizing getting absolutely insane stumbles and breaks every single night
• He is an underrated finisher with his dunks and insane floaters
• One of the best pick-and-roll players in the game

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

3. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi has cemented his place as one of the best players in the league. Completely underrated as the 15th pick now he’s one of the best scorers in the league, as well as having continued dominance as one of the best defenders. This guy can always drive in with force getting insane finishes and thunderous dunks. Kawhi also has a Jordan-esque midrange game with how consistent he is as a shooter from midrange.

Why Kawhi Leonard is Amazing:

• Insane finishing ability with his length
• Scores over defenders with his now elite jumpshot
• Strips the balls every time with his length getting steals
• Locks up the other team’s best player with ease

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

2. Kevin Durant

KD is on the quick rise to be the best Small forward, and by extension, the best player in the NBA currently. KD is still just as skilled as he was during his MVP season. Durant still has that insane shot-making, making every single shot he takes. Durant is simply the most unstoppable scorer from all over the court. He also has an underrated defense and opens up for his teammates so well.

Why Kevin Durant is Amazing:

• Makes every single shot even when contested
• Can score on the fastest guards and the tallest big men with his blend of size and skill
• Underrated rim protector
• Ball handling is better than some guards
• Can finish inside with force and finesse even against big men

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

1. Lebron James

Lebron is still the best player in the league. Now a lone star on the Cavs (yes we aren’t counting Kevin Love as a star) Lebron is ready to go and absolutely backpack and bring the Cavs to the top on his own. He is somehow still at a completely insane athletic peak, with insane speed and strength. 

Why Lebron James is Amazing:

• Still probably the most athletic player in the whole league
• Still has unstoppable finishes with his drive
• One of, if not the best playmakers and passers in the league
• Insane dunks and layups
• Much improved from 3, even hitting deep three-pointers with ease

Post-game much improved and still here hitting insane shots from mid

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