SLAM Top 50 NBA Players & SI.com's Top 100 List for 2017

[GarnettFan4Life]

SI.com is proud to offer our list of the Top 100 NBA players of 2017, an exhaustive exercise that seeks to define who will be the league's best players in the 2016-17 season.



1. LeBron James, SF, Cavaliers
2. Kevin Durant, SF, Warriors
3. Stephen Curry, PG, Warriors
4. Chris Paul, PG, Clippers
5. Russell Westbrook, PG, Thunder
6. Kawhi Leonard, SG, Spurs
7. James Harden, SG, Rockets
8. Anthony Davis, PF, Pelicans
9. Paul George, SF, Pacers
10. Blake Griffin, PF, Clippers
11. LaMarcus Aldridge, PF, Spurs
12. DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kings
13. Draymond Green, PF, Warriors
14. Kyle Lowry, PG, Raptors
15. Paul Millsap, PF, Hawks
16. Jimmy Butler, SG, Bulls
17. John Wall, PG, Wizards
18. Al Horford, C, Celtics
19. Klay Thompson, SG, Warriors
20. DeAndre Jordan, C, Clippers
21. Damian Lillard, PG, Trail Blazers
22. Marc Gasol, C, Grizzlies
23. Karl-Anthony Towns, C, Timberwolves
24. Carmelo Anthony, SF, Knicks
25. Kyrie Irving, PG, Cavaliers
26. Mike Conley, PG, Grizzlies
27. Gordon Hayward, SF, Jazz
28. Derrick Favors, PF, Jazz
29. Andre Drummond, C, Pistons
30. Kevin Love, PF, Cavaliers
31. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks
32. Dwyane Wade, SG, Bulls
33. Rudy Gobert, C, Jazz
34. Dwight Howard, C, Hawks
35. Hassan Whiteside, C, Heat
36. Kemba Walker, PG, Hornets
37. Chris Bosh, PF, Heat
38. Brook Lopez, C, Nets
39. Khris Middleton, SF, Bucks
40. Steven Adams, C, Thunder
41. Pau Gasol, C, Spurs
42. Serge Ibaka, PF, Magic
43. Nicolas Batum, SF, Hornets
44. Andre Iguodala, SF, Warriors
45. Isaiah Thomas, PG, Celtics
46. DeMar DeRozan, SG, Raptors
47. Danilo Gallinari, SF, Nuggets
48. Giannis Antetokounmpo, SF, Bucks
49. Eric Bledsoe, PG, Suns
50. C.J. McCollum, SG, Trail Blazers

• 51. Chandler Parsons, SF, Grizzlies
• 52. Tristan Thompson, PF, Cavaliers
• 53. Jae Crowder, SF, Celtics
• 54. Reggie Jackson, PG, Pistons
• 55. Marcin Gortat, C, Wizards
• 56. George Hill, PG, Jazz
• 57. Jeff Teague, PG, Pacers
• 58. Bradley Beal, SG, Wizards
• 59. J.J. Redick, SG, Clippers
• 60. Luol Deng, PF, Lakers
• 61. Goran Dragic, PG, Heat
• 62. Jonas Valanciunas, C, Raptors
• 63. Greg Monroe, PF, Bucks
• 64. Zach Randolph, PF, Grizzlies
• 65. Marvin Williams, PF, Hornets
• 66. Thaddeus Young, PF, Pacers
• 67. Andrew Wiggins, SF, Timberwolves
• 68. Kristaps Porzingis, PF, Knicks
• 69. Danny Green, SG, Spurs
• 70. Kyle Korver, SG, Hawks
• 71. Ricky Rubio, PG, Timberwolves
• 72. Avery Bradley, SG, Celtics
• 73. DeMarre Carroll, SF, Raptors
• 74. Victor Oladipo, SG, Thunder
• 75. Nikola Vucevic, C, Magic
• 76. Ian Mahinmi, C, Wizards
• 77. Tobias Harris, PF, Pistons
• 78. Nikola Jokic, C, Nuggets
• 79. Clint Capela, C, Rockets
• 80. Rudy Gay, SF, Kings
• 81. Trevor Ariza, SF, Rockets
• 82. Robin Lopez, C, Bulls
• 83. Andrew Bogut, C, Mavericks
• 84. Nerlens Noel, PF, 76ers
• 85. Rodney Hood, SF, Jazz
• 86. Amir Johnson, PF, Celtics
• 87. Kenneth Faried, PF, Nuggets
• 88. Enes Kanter, C, Thunder
• 89. Ryan Anderson, PF, Rockets
• 90. Kent Bazemore, SF, Hawks
• 91. Bismack Biyombo, C, Magic
• 92. Wesley Matthews, SG, Mavericks
• 93. Mason Plumlee, C, Trail Blazers
• 94. Cody Zeller, PF, Hornets
• 95. Evan Fournier, SG, Magic
• 96. J.R. Smith, SG, Cavliers
• 97. Manu Ginobili, SG, Spurs
• 98. Brandon Knight, PG, Suns
• 99. Aaron Gordon, PF, Magic
• 100. Devin Booker, SG, Suns

 

[GarnettFan4Life]

3 first things that stick out - Bosh on the list, Devin Booker at 100 and Aldridge at 11.

 

[thePACisback]

Millsap at 15, Horford at 18, Dwight at 34

Korver and Bazemore too. Boom!

But PorzinGOD and Booker are way too low on this list.

 

[GarnettFan4Life]

Millsap at 15, Horford at 18, Dwight at 34

Korver and Bazemore too. Boom!

But PorzinGOD and Booker are way too low on this list.

I listened to the podcast last night on this list, the interviewer debating one of the list compilers on where people are and some of his reasoning for where people are is pretty shoddy. I like the concept of having a list where the players are placed based on predicted impact next season rather than every other list that does past season, but they clearly missed on some players imo!

Faried hasn't done much last couple of season and he's at 87.
Mahinmi at 76 and Cody Zeller a bit high/why are they on the list at all arguably.

 

[GarnettFan4Life]

SLAM Top 50



Lebron James, 1
Stephen Curry, 2
Russell Westbrook, 3
Kevin Durant, 4
Kawhi Keonard, 5
Anthony Davis, 6
James Harden, 7
An unstoppable offensive force, Harden is re-energized and re-focused to start 2016-17.
Paul George, 8
With a full bill of health and a sneaky good supporting cast, PG-13 will be making his case for MVP in 2016-17.
DeMarcus Cousins, 9
Cousins has the size and skill to be the most dominant player on the floor every night...and he knows it.
Damian Lillard, 10
Coming off the best season of his career, Dame is ready to up the ante once again.
Chris Paul, 11
He may be a step slower than he once was, but CP3 is still one of the baddest PGs in the League.
Kyrie Irving, 12
With a dope playoff performance and one epic shot, Kyrie earned his spot among the game's elite.
Klay Thompson, 13
Golden State's 2-guard may be the best two-way wing in the game.
Blake Griffin, 14
Griffin is primed for a major reclamation season.
Carmelo Anthony, 15
Melo quietly had one of his best all-around seasons last year, and he can still get buckets with the best.
Draymond Green, 16
After an offseason of change, the Warriors still need Green to play a prominent role.
John Wall, 17
He's already considered a top point guard. But Wall is out to prove that he's an elite 1.
LaMarcus Aldridge, 18
In Aldridge, the Spurs still have a go-to big man with a quiet, killer instinct.
Jimmy Butler, 19
The Bulls have a new look, but Butler is still the franchise player in Chicago.
Karl-Anthony Towns, 20
The reigning ROY is the prototype NBA big man.
Kyle Lowry, 21
After leading Toronto deep into the Playoffs, Lowry proved he's one of the best point guards in the game.
Andre Drummond, 22
A unique talent with sky-high potential, Drummond is due to make another jump this season.
DeAndre Jordan, 23
The Clippers' defensive anchor is a vastly underrated offensive player.
DeMar DeRozan, 24
Fresh off a Gold medal and big-money contract, the loyal star guard looks to take The North to new heights.
Isaiah Thomas, 25
After he led the Celtics to a 48-win season, the so-called doubters have been very quiet regarding this 5-9 PG.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, 26
The Bucks are banking that the Greek Freak will become the cornerstone of their franchise.
Al Horford, 27
A do-it-all big man who plays with heart and grit, Horford is ready to win in Boston.
Marc Gasol, 28
Gasol looks to bounce back after a season-ending foot injury.
Paul Millsap, 29
Millsap has been getting the job done for years now. It's time to pay attention.
Dwyane Wade, 30
Wade returns to his hometown of Chicago to revitalize a franchise and a city.
Andrew Wiggins, 31
The fast-improving 21-year-old is beginning to realize the depths of his talents.
Mike Conley, 32
After securing the bag, the Grizzlies PG is ready to show his worth.
Gordon Hayward, 33
One of the most solid wings in the game, Hayward is ready to lead the Jazz to the Playoffs.
Hassan Whiteside, 34
The Heat's shot-blocking center makes his Top 50 debut.
Dwight Howard, 35
Howard finds himself in a position to succeed in Atlanta.
Kemba Walker, 36
Walker has led the Hornets back to relevance, and he's not satisfied yet.
Kristaps Porzingis, 37
After putting the League on notice last season, KP is ready to prove his place among the best in the game.
Dirk Nowitzki, 38
As long as Dirk is healthy enough to play, he will always get buckets.
Kevin Love, 39
Rebounding aficionado, NBA champ, a diverse skill set—Love's resume is looking better than ever.
Rudy Gobert, 40
Gobert is ready to take another leap forward as Utah's defensive centerpiece.
Pau Gasol, 41
Now in the final stage of his career, Gasol wants to bring a title to San Antonio.
CJ McCollum, 42
McCollum is ready to follow-up his breakout season with another impressive campaign in 2016-17.
Serge Ibaka, 43
One of the League's premiere defenders is ready for a fresh start in Orlando.
Eric Bledsoe, 44
Fully recovered from a meniscus injury, Bledsoe is ready to dominate once again.
Brad Beal, 45
Still just 23 years old, Beal has the potential to become one the best two-way players in the League.
Chris Bosh, 46
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Bosh's health, he's still one of the best players in the world.
Devin Booker, 47
The second-year pro is about to stake his claim as one of the best 2-guards in the L.
Derrick Favors, 48
The Jazz are a sexy pick to make the Playoffs this season and Favors is a big reason why.
D'Angelo Russell, 49
After a promising rookie year, expectations are high for the Laker point guard.
Ben Simmons, 50
The talented rookie makes his #SLAMTop50 debut.

 

[GarnettFan4Life]

I mean, is SLAM serious with Ben Simmons at 50 already? sheesh

 

[GarnettFan4Life]

Slam50 finished, Lebron at #1 for 8th straight year