Post by carlos on Jan 25, 2024 1:48:56 GMT
NBN PER: Top 10 PGs
PER Intro & Overall Top 10
Top 10 Cs
Top 10 PFs
Top 10 SFs
Top 10 SGs
1. Steph Curry – 33.6 PPG/ 5.3 RPG/ 5.6 APG/ 1.6 StPG, 27.81 PER
Steph Curry went out on a high note, leading the league in scoring in his first and only NBN season. Curry announced his retirement following a 2023 season that saw him lead the league in scoring on 59% true shooting. He struggled some with turnovers, which hurt his PER but his incredible scoring and efficiency earned him the top spot.
2. Tyrese Maxey – 26.2 PPG/ 5.5 RPG/ 9.4 APG/ 2.1 StPG, 24.72 PER
Maxey set himself apart by taking care of the ball. Maxey played the second highest number of minutes at the position but had less TOs than 32 PGs around the league. Maxey was dominant offensively all around as he was top 3 in both points and assists. Maxey’s 3 point shooting could stand to improve, but he’s undoubtedly a top guard in the league.
3. Ja Morant – 26.8 PPG/ 5.8 RPG/ 9.4 APG/ 1.7 StPG, 23.71 PER
Ja just barely made the cut for games played following his suspension and makes an appearance at #3. Morant’s all-around statline and scoring jump out at you immediately. Morant is the 4th best scorer, 5th best rebounder, and 6th in assists at the position but struggled with his turnovers.
4. Luka Doncic – 28.8 PPG/ 7.1 RPG/ 5.8 APG/ 1.9 StPG, 23.46 PER
Luka is undervalued here since he’s being played at SG while Kyrie takes the starts at PG. Doncic is one of the best scorers in the league, the best rebounder at the position, and a solid defender. His playmaking ability is obvious, but he’s lacking in assists compared to his competition. He would have been the top SG if graded at his played position.
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 25.0 PPG/ 5.6 RPG/ 7.4 APG/ 2.4 StPG, 23.45 PER
SGA was part of a major trade prior to the season and followed through with a top 5 season at his position. He had a great all-around season but really stood out on the defensive end, leading the league in steals and being named to the All-League Defense Team. He had a great scoring season, but had a bit of a turnover issue and a below average shooting season.
6. Donovan Mitchell – 27.0 PPG/ 6.1 RPG/ 3.5 APG/ 2.2 StPG, 23.23 PER
Donovan Mitchell had an incredible under-the-radar season. He missed out on All-Star and All-League consideration due to his in-game positioning but would have been the best (or second best if counting Luka) SG in the league if considered at his played position. Mitchell was incredible offensively, finishing 6th in the league and 3rd among PGs in scoring with incredible efficiency. He also minimized his turnovers and was a contributor on the boards.
7. De’Aaron Fox – 25.1 PPG/ 5.2 RPG/ 9.7 APG/ 2.1 StPG, 23.04 PER
Fox had himself a great season at a stacked position around the league. He set himself apart as a playmaker, tying for 3rd in the league in APG but also created for himself as the 7th highest scoring PG and contributed defensively, 4th in SPG.
8. Tyrese Haliburton – 22.7 PPG/ 5.3 RPG/ 9.7 APG/ 2.0 StPG, 22.96 PER
Haliburton led the Pacers to the best record in the league, established himself as one of the top young players in the league, and re-signed for less than the maximum following his rookie contract. Haliburton’s a great all-around player and, at only 23 years old, should shoot up these rankings for years to come.
9. Jalen Brunson – 23.2 PPG/ 4.6 APG/ 6.8 APG/ 2.1 StPG, 22.86 PER
Jalen Brunson had a great season but really made his mark in the playoffs, leading the Pelicans to the first NBN Eastern Conference title. Brunson’s numbers don’t pop off the screen compared to his peers, but the efficiency is insane. He’s shooting 49% from the field, 87% from the line, and 46% from 3 while leading the league’s most prolific offense.
10. Chris Paul – 8.5 PPG/ 1.7 RPG/ 3.0 APG/ 0.8 StPG, 22.74 PER
CP3 didn’t get many minutes behind Steph Curry but made the most of them. While his statline doesn’t pop out at first, per-36 Paul would have averaged 22 points, 8 assists, 2 steals, and just under 2 turnovers. He’ll get a chance to prove this ranking next year as he unexpectedly lasted longer than Curry in the NBN.
Notable Misses: LaMelo Ball (11th, 21.88), Jamal Murray (12th, 21.61), Damian Lillard (13th, 21.02)
We've now looked at every position ranking for last year. What position do you think is best or worst around the league? What was the biggest surprise or omission from the rankings?
PER Intro & Overall Top 10
Top 10 Cs
Top 10 PFs
Top 10 SFs
Top 10 SGs
1. Steph Curry – 33.6 PPG/ 5.3 RPG/ 5.6 APG/ 1.6 StPG, 27.81 PER
Steph Curry went out on a high note, leading the league in scoring in his first and only NBN season. Curry announced his retirement following a 2023 season that saw him lead the league in scoring on 59% true shooting. He struggled some with turnovers, which hurt his PER but his incredible scoring and efficiency earned him the top spot.
2. Tyrese Maxey – 26.2 PPG/ 5.5 RPG/ 9.4 APG/ 2.1 StPG, 24.72 PER
Maxey set himself apart by taking care of the ball. Maxey played the second highest number of minutes at the position but had less TOs than 32 PGs around the league. Maxey was dominant offensively all around as he was top 3 in both points and assists. Maxey’s 3 point shooting could stand to improve, but he’s undoubtedly a top guard in the league.
3. Ja Morant – 26.8 PPG/ 5.8 RPG/ 9.4 APG/ 1.7 StPG, 23.71 PER
Ja just barely made the cut for games played following his suspension and makes an appearance at #3. Morant’s all-around statline and scoring jump out at you immediately. Morant is the 4th best scorer, 5th best rebounder, and 6th in assists at the position but struggled with his turnovers.
4. Luka Doncic – 28.8 PPG/ 7.1 RPG/ 5.8 APG/ 1.9 StPG, 23.46 PER
Luka is undervalued here since he’s being played at SG while Kyrie takes the starts at PG. Doncic is one of the best scorers in the league, the best rebounder at the position, and a solid defender. His playmaking ability is obvious, but he’s lacking in assists compared to his competition. He would have been the top SG if graded at his played position.
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 25.0 PPG/ 5.6 RPG/ 7.4 APG/ 2.4 StPG, 23.45 PER
SGA was part of a major trade prior to the season and followed through with a top 5 season at his position. He had a great all-around season but really stood out on the defensive end, leading the league in steals and being named to the All-League Defense Team. He had a great scoring season, but had a bit of a turnover issue and a below average shooting season.
6. Donovan Mitchell – 27.0 PPG/ 6.1 RPG/ 3.5 APG/ 2.2 StPG, 23.23 PER
Donovan Mitchell had an incredible under-the-radar season. He missed out on All-Star and All-League consideration due to his in-game positioning but would have been the best (or second best if counting Luka) SG in the league if considered at his played position. Mitchell was incredible offensively, finishing 6th in the league and 3rd among PGs in scoring with incredible efficiency. He also minimized his turnovers and was a contributor on the boards.
7. De’Aaron Fox – 25.1 PPG/ 5.2 RPG/ 9.7 APG/ 2.1 StPG, 23.04 PER
Fox had himself a great season at a stacked position around the league. He set himself apart as a playmaker, tying for 3rd in the league in APG but also created for himself as the 7th highest scoring PG and contributed defensively, 4th in SPG.
8. Tyrese Haliburton – 22.7 PPG/ 5.3 RPG/ 9.7 APG/ 2.0 StPG, 22.96 PER
Haliburton led the Pacers to the best record in the league, established himself as one of the top young players in the league, and re-signed for less than the maximum following his rookie contract. Haliburton’s a great all-around player and, at only 23 years old, should shoot up these rankings for years to come.
9. Jalen Brunson – 23.2 PPG/ 4.6 APG/ 6.8 APG/ 2.1 StPG, 22.86 PER
Jalen Brunson had a great season but really made his mark in the playoffs, leading the Pelicans to the first NBN Eastern Conference title. Brunson’s numbers don’t pop off the screen compared to his peers, but the efficiency is insane. He’s shooting 49% from the field, 87% from the line, and 46% from 3 while leading the league’s most prolific offense.
10. Chris Paul – 8.5 PPG/ 1.7 RPG/ 3.0 APG/ 0.8 StPG, 22.74 PER
CP3 didn’t get many minutes behind Steph Curry but made the most of them. While his statline doesn’t pop out at first, per-36 Paul would have averaged 22 points, 8 assists, 2 steals, and just under 2 turnovers. He’ll get a chance to prove this ranking next year as he unexpectedly lasted longer than Curry in the NBN.
Notable Misses: LaMelo Ball (11th, 21.88), Jamal Murray (12th, 21.61), Damian Lillard (13th, 21.02)
We've now looked at every position ranking for last year. What position do you think is best or worst around the league? What was the biggest surprise or omission from the rankings?
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