Who’s the Best Player in the NBA Right Now?
It’s a question that NBA fans have been debating for years: who is the best player in the NBA right now? We take a look at the top contenders and make a case for each one.
LeBron James
LeBron James is considered by many to be the best player in the NBA right now. He is a four-time NBA MVP and has led the Cleveland Cavaliers to two NBA Championships. He is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard is one of the best players in the NBA right now. He is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, a two-time All-Star, and he was the Finals MVP when he led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA title in 2019. Leonard is a great scorer and an excellent defender, and he has the rare ability to take over a game on both ends of the court.
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the NBA right now. He’s a great scorer and an excellent defender. He’s also a very good rebounder and passer. Durant is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward. He’s one of the most complete players in the league.
James Harden
There’s no doubt that James Harden is one of the best players in the NBA right now. He’s got the scoring title for the past two seasons, and he’s led the Houston Rockets to the playoffs for the past four seasons. He’s also a five-time All-Star, and he was named the MVP in 2018.
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a six-time NBA All-Star and has been named to two All-NBA First Teams and three All-Defensive Teams. Davis was the 2012 unanimous National Player of the Year in college basketball while playing for Kentucky. He also won a gold medal as a member of Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics.