There may be more spritely, explosive players today, but in a must-win game, there isn't someone you'd take over James. He continues to produce at his career norm. The other significant weakness of the Lakers was their proneness to turnovers. It took some time to land these stars as the Lakers roster was not up to the organization's expectations for most of the last ten years. Where he stands right now: George had a rough showing in the NBA's bubble, but has come out with a vengeance this season. Where he stands right now:  Leonard is a two-way wrecking ball who can function as the leading scorer on a championship team and has continued to improve his playmaking each year. The Lakers got good contributions from returning players Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and JaVale McGee. #24 — John Stockton (1985-2003) Killer Stat: 10.5 Assists Per Game Arguably the best pure point guard in basketball history, Utah Jazz icon John Stockton’s scoring average of 13.1 points per game is one of the lowest on this list, but his average of 10.5 assists per game is second all time. They have $10,149,026 in dead money, which is money paid to players not on the active roster, while the rest is in active contracts. This ranked second in the NBA behind the New York Knicks. No one has ever done both. Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant. So it's more about the now than the future. Account active The 6th overall pick out of Weber State, Damian Lillard has positioned himself as one of the top point guards in the league. They donít really have a ton of space to work with, especially if AD opts-out and Green isnít moved, but they still have the ability to bring him back. The Hottest NBA Players Right Now 20. 2020-21 stats: 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 49.9% FG, 45% 3FG. James proved he is still a top-3 player in the game at a remarkable 35-years old. After a blazing-hot start to the season, Leonard's shooting has cooled off slightly. He is currently the 3rd highest paid Laker under contract for next season carrying a salary of $15 million next year. Kuzma is currently playing 24 minutes a game and averaging 12.5 points per game. Los Angeles was a dominant club on both sides of the ball and are in a position to have another successful year next season. Stephen Curry. Takes good care of his body, probably the best athlete in that category if there ever was. Vlade Divac is often considered amongst the best European players to step on an NBA court. Kathy Willens/AP Images It says a lot that the two-time, reigning MVP's slow start has him putting up almost identical numbers to his last two seasons. They also brought in Danny Green, Quinn Cook, and Avery Bradley. Both James and Davis averaged north of 25 points per game and formed undoubtedly the best duo in the NBA this year. While Anthony Davis has the age advantage on LeBron James, the King is what makes this offense go. Antetokounmpo's outside shot still evades him, but his defense hasn't taken a break and he has improved as a playmaker. With two straight exits in the second round, Antetokounmpo's lack of shooting ability has certainly cost him when it … Davis on the other hand is right in the middle of his prime and continued to prove that he is the best power forward around (depending on what position you consider Giannis). All he has left to prove now (other than the ability to hit threes consistently) is that he can overcome the very best defences in the postseason, especially after the Raptors gave him plenty to think about in the Eastern Conference finals last season. 1. That size, that speed, that’s why he’s the best player in the world right now.” James has been the best player in the world for quite some time, even if he hasn’t won an MVP Award since 2013. Los Angeles has ridden James and Davis, along with a supporting cast built around them, to the second-best record in the NBA. Anthony Davis had an incredibly impressive season with the Lakers and showed the world that as long as he stays healthy, he is a top 5 player in this league. He also has the luxury of having LeBron who serves as a de facto assistant coach as well as having a staff filled with previous head coach experience in Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins. Joseph Fafinski @ Joseph Fafinski Los Angeles Lakers NBA Power Rankings: Best 25 Players In The League Right Now, Is Kobe Number One? Luckily the Lakers still have Kyle Kuzma on his initial contract, which gives them a solid player off the bench. Ahead of the 2020-21 season, we here at CBS Sports released our list of the top 100 players in the NBA.Now, it's time to break things down position-by-position. Danny Green was a solid three-and-D wing for the Lakers this season. With the season underway, we adjusted our preseason rankings of the best players in league right now. They also had James Worthy, Byron Scott, and AC Green. Team: LA Clippers, 2020-21 stats: 26.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 51.1% FG, 38.7% 3FG. 3 / 20. The two megastars were the reason the Lakers had such a fantastic season, but they also had a supporting cast behind them that was built well to maximize the teamís potential. First off, while they got to the line at a high rate the Lakers shot a poor percentage from the charity stripe. They were not a particularly efficient 3-point shooting team, ranking in the bottom half of the league with a 35.5% mark from deep. The Lakers play at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Howard in dialed back minutes was uber-efficient shooting an astounding 73% from the field while still rebounding and filling in for McGee rim protection when he was off the floor. They ranked in the top-10 in all of the following the calories steals (4th), blocks (1st), opponentís field goal percentage (6th), opponentís 3-point percentage (4th), opponentís total rebounds (3rd), and opponentís assists (7th). This is about the rest of this season. Los Angeles likely didn't know which Dwight Howard they were going to get, but he has excelled in a backup center role. We're betting the slow start is an aberration and Davis will return to the floor ready to carry the Lakers in stretch run. Dwyane Wade weighed in on that topic Tuesday night. He's carrying a so-so Warriors roster to playoff contention all while scoring at near career-best levels. Those three have made good developments with the Pelicans, especially Brandon Ingram, but the deal is still a huge win for the Lakers as Lebron, Davis, and company have put together an incredible season. Lebron James – has carried all his teams since day 1. Let's not forget that he's just a few months removed from a dominant postseason run where he went toe-to-toe with LeBron James in the Finals. And for the first time in the list's history, there's a new No. A prominent face in the circuit, she has an exceptional profession to gloat. As impressive as the Lakers were offensively, they arguable performed better on the other side of the floor. Jeanie Buss is the president of the Los Angeles Lakers, while Rob Pelinka is the active general manager. I donít believe Davis plays anywhere else but the Lakers next year but that doesnít mean he wonít opt-out. Number one on the rundown of Top 10 Best Female Basketball Players is Carol Blazejowski. The frontrunner for the MVP is in the best shape of his life, scoring more efficiently than ever, all while holding down the middle for the best team in the East. Who will be the NBA’s best players in the 2019-20 season? The Lakers ranked 2nd in the NBA on when it came to 2-point field goals shooting a blistering 55.6% on two-pointers. This past season makes me question whether or not they should try and move Kuzma and get some value back instead of letting him walk in free agency after next season. Expect Leonard to kick things up a notch in the stretch run and postseason. It will be interesting to see how the Lakers proceed with Kuzma as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal. Sterling Brown. They only had 3.7 shots blocked per game which were due to their non-small ball lineups. Get it now on Libro.fm using the button below. The step-back threes and line-drives to the rim are still there, but Harden has also willingly dished the ball to teammates and selflessly advanced the ball on fastbreaks to drive the Nets offense. Jokic is more aggressive than ever, willingly shooting threes, bullying opponents in the post, and even dunking. This is a plus for the Lakers as they do not have a ton of depth in the frontcourt. He is … Visit ESPN to view the 2020-21 NBA Standings. At his best, he is a problem opponents can't solve. Subscriber Vogel stepped into an ideal situation being able to coach the best duo in the league. The other more pressing weakness is that they were tied for allowing the most fast-break points per game with just under 17 a game. Sports Illustrated unveils its sixth annual Top 100 list. DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Durant and John Wall are top-100 staples when healthy, but they don't project to appear in a meaningful number of games—or any at … They were starting with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the star players. The winner of the last two NBA Most Valuable Player awards, Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn't been able to get it done in the postseason. Where he stands right now: Lillard is showing his value this year, carrying a battered Blazers squad missing three projected starters. Divac also had the charisma of some of the greatest Lakers, appearing on commercials and television sitcoms. Where he stands right now: Davis got off to a puzzling slow start to the season and has only played in two games since early February because of an Achilles issue. Age: 26 years Height: 6′ 5″ Team: Houston Rockets Position: Shooting guard, Small forward via TMJ4/YouTube. In his 17th season, he is averaging 25 points, seven rebounds, and ten assists per game. Before I move on to their supporting cast, I did want to note one last incredible LeBron stat. Sterling Brown is an athletic-built, good-looking young man complemented by his short haircut and a cute tattoo on his right … Most of the assistant coaches were signed just for this season. Few players possess Tatum's three-level scoring ability, and he has improved as a playmaker and a defender. His play has ticked up lately, and his team has followed suit. Find out here with ESPN.com's NBA … Where he stands right now: Jokic is on the periphery of two incredible statistical groups, and he's doing it at the same time: averaging a triple-double with a 50-40-90 shooting line. Where he stands right now: Antetokounmpo and the Bucks haven't consistently found their groove this season. Kyle Kuzma is the Lakers 6th man, as he was bumped from the starting lineup once Anthony Davis was signed. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers roster. While I am curious to see when LeBron will show some signs of ag, I don't see it being next year or anytime soon for that matter. Lillard rises to the occasion like no one else in the NBA: he is second in points scored in the "clutch" — defined as the last five minutes of a game with the score within five points — with a ridiculous 63-58-100 shooting line. Matt Slocum/AP Images Where he stands right now: Butler doesn't always fit the profile of an elite player because of his lack of shooting and occasional hesitancy to score. Through two preseason games, Talen Horton-Tucker has been the hands-down best player in the league. The Lakers impressive statistical measures defensively donít end there. Share this article share tweet text email link Erik García Gundersen. Find all the officially licensed LeBron James Lakers Jerseys right here at the NBA Store. James was able to notch a career-high in assists in his 17th season with an incredible 10.6 assists per game. Some consider him an MVP candidate. The Los Angeles Lakers recently signed Avery Bradley, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green JaVale McGee, Rajon Rondo, and Dwight Howard. Doncic started the season slow, coming into training camp out of shape and struggling with efficiency. Will his scoring dip while allowing the young ones to shine and develop. While the Lakers played undeniably well defensively there are two specific areas that they could improve on. Other areas that the Lakers showed strengths in was getting to the line, crashing the offensive glass, and sharing the basketball. Stephen A. Smith: Damian Lillard is the best player in the NBA right now. This is something we have become accustomed to with AD as he once again served as the defensive anchor for his squad. LeBron? Check out the 14 best players in the NBA today. While those statistics show the high-level performance of the Lakers, it doesnít end there. I assume the Lakers would like to have Howard back, but it is unclear what his price will be on the open market. It is hard to evaluate Vogel due to him stepping right into coaching a team primed to perform regardless of the coach, but he helped them to the top of the Western Conference which is something Luke Walton never came close to. 2020-21 stats: 27.1 points, 11 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 56.7% FG, 41.8% 3FG. Honorable mentions: Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving, Devin Booker, Khris Middleton, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Jayson Tatum. Where he stands right now: Rejuvenated in Brooklyn, Harden has tweaked his game from all-encompassing offensive engine to, well, just playing point guard. He led the league in assists last year for the first time in his career, at age 35. Buss Family Trust is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. The arena was constructed back in 1998. The Nets' plethora of offensive weapons makes it a bit harder to separate Harden's brilliance from circumstance, but he's nonetheless thriving with a change of scenery. Matt Slocum/AP Images Lebron James still proving he still has more to give. The Lakers went all in this offseason and swung a deal for former Pelicans forward Anthony Davis. 2020-21 stats: 29 points, 11.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 55.7% FG, 28.5% 3FG. Jalen Rose and Jay Williams get into a debate about the greatest player in the world while previewing the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks matchup. CSN Insiders from around the country rank the top 25 players in the NBA. This was largely due to having bigs that were dominant in the paint. So why did his ranking fall? Can the Lakers afford to bring back Dwight Howard? The Blazers are 14-5 in those situations. Overall, I believe that the Lakers would benefit by going into next year with a similar rotation. Durant had likely become the best overall player in the NBA from 2017-2019 before suffering his injury in the 2019 Finals. The question is if Embiid can carry it over a full season and into the playoffs, but he is currently prime Shaq with a more diverse offensive game. Offensively, the Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, were all-around a top of the line unit in the NBA. After looking at the best … Men lie, women lie, numbers don’t. Alex Caruso also provided a steady presence as the backup point guard off the bench. Team: Dallas Mavericks, 2020-21 stats: 28.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 47.8% FG, 31.8% 3FG. The Lakers were valued at $4.4 billion by Forbes Magazine in 2020. This efficient field goal percentage came mostly from the damage they did on the interior. The Lakers were successful defensively by playing great team defense and having virtually no weak defenders on the floor. Why is he hot? Who's number one? David Zalubowski/AP Images Along with James, their primary bigs Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee were ineffective at the line which together explains why the Lakers shot the 3rd worst percentage from the free throw line (73%). Which player is dominating the 2020-2021 season? Team: Los Angeles Lakers, 2019-20 stats: 25.8 points, 8 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 50.9% FG, 35.8% 3FG. Where he stands right now: Tatum made "The Leap" in 2019-20. Although he is definitely a good fit, I am curious if the Lakers would be better suited moving on from Green. The list of players you'd take before Tatum when starting a franchise is short. Team: Golden State Warriors, 2020-21 stats: 29.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 47.8% FG, 41.1% 3FG. The 2020-21 NBA season is about haflway through, and we have three months of basketball to consider when analyzing the best players in the league. With Davis and James having such high salaries, it has made building the rest of the roster reasonably tight. Drafted by the Lakers in 1989, Divac’s offensive footwork was second to none, leading the Lakers to playoff appearances in the early 90s. Los Angeles was purchased in 1979 for $20 million, and then again in 1998 for $268 million. Players like Embiid and Jokic are threatening to pass him,  but let's give it a full season before dropping Antetokounmpo. Denver has under-performed this season, but not because of Jokic. LeBron James is the best selling NBA player from January to October 2020. Some potential improvements could come through moving Kuzma and replacing him with a better shooter to help space the floor more for LeBron and Davis. Frank Vogel has been a head coach in the NBA for nine seasons but was an assistant coach much longer. Tony Gutierrez/AP Images A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. With the 2016-17 NBA season just around the corner, it seems like the appropriate time to rank the Los Angeles Lakers’ best players. The Lakers sat in the bottom third off the league with just over 15 turnovers per game. Stephen A. The addition of Davis explains the volume drop off, his PPG dropped 6 points this year, but Kuzma also saw his shooting percentages fall slightly. The Lakers needed to go cheaper to fill out the roster around James and Davis with their higher salary impact. Nick Wass/AP Images The 1987 Los Angeles Lakers go down as one of the best teams of all time, and they did that with a stacked roster. As I discussed earlier, Kuzma didnít adjusted very well to his scaled back role and seemed to regress this year. Defensive metrics can be hit or miss but James, Davis, and Bradley all ranked in the top-50 for defensive win shares (min. What would I like to see is how Lebron will impact the Lakers? He leads the Lakers bench in scoring. Remember, this is where these Lakers players rank right now in terms of their overall value and momentum. Their most notable stat is that they lead the league in field goal percentage with an impressive 48.5% from the field. Thought by some to be a one-dimensional player after the Los Angeles Lakers made him a … That’s right, big fat zeroes across the board. Men lie, women lie, numbers don’t. This team was built to support those two players and LeBron and AD developed great chemistry on the court. Team: Philadelphia 76ers, 2020-21 stats: 30.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, 52.1% FG, 41.6% 3FG. Top 20 NBA Players Right Now: 1-10 10. 25 games played). Salary caps have been on the rise over the last few years, and the Los Angeles Lakers salary cap sits at $122,723,507. Davis was able to block 2.4 shots per game while also notching a steal and a half per game. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, The 2020-21 NBA season is about halfway through. It will be interesting to see how Davis goes about his potential free agency. As the NBA season gets set to restart, there’s still considerable debate around who is the best player in the league right now. Steph? And when it comes to the postseason, his track record says it all — nine Finals appearances and four championships in 10 years. The Lakers were pretty much as complete a team as it gets this season but is there any areas of their roster that could use some improvements? NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Last year's Clippers team fell well short of their goals, but they are once again dominant with Leonard on the floor this season. The stats are just a glimpse at one of the league's most dominant offensive players. Joel Embiid. Kawhi Leonard Sorry, LeBron and AD … "King James" he's the best players right now, Lakers will sweep Clippers West Conf Finals 2020-21 stats: 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 48.4% FG, 40% 3FG. He is a great passer as well as being an elite scorer for his position, consistently being a 25 point threat. His progress in 2020-21 hasn't been as great, but he is also recovering from COVID-19. One last statistic that I thought was interesting was that the Lakers were the least blocked team in the league. At 33, an age where the majority of players show a decline. No player carries more gravity when he steps on the court, and Curry's unique ability to play off the ball supports the players around him. Frank Vogel has proved to be a great fit to lead a team with the King while also continuing to show his why teams heís coached have had winning records 6 our of 9 years. 2020-21 stats: 20.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 1.9 steals, 45.4% FG, 23.5% 3FG. It is truly remarkable just how many defensive categories that the Lakers rank at or near the top of. LeBron has shown no signs of slowing down, but he will be entering his age 36 season which makes us wonder if thereís a chance that we see some regression next year. Will Anthony Davis opt-in to his player option for the 2020-2021 season. They sent a package of Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and 3 first-round picks to New Orleans to land Davis. In his 17th season, he is averaging 25 points, seven rebounds, and ten assists per game. Two offensive metrics that show just how effective the Lakers were are team points per game and offensive rating. 1. Health is still a big question, as he's played just 19 games this season, but when he's been on the floor, he's been as dominant as ever, LeBron James. JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard served as great complements alongside Davis. Quinton Crawford, Phil Handy, Lionel Hollins, Jason Kidd, Mike Penberthy, and Miles Simon are the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. Throughout his career, LeBron has seen his fair share of head coaches. He is having his most efficient scoring season of his career while averaging a career-high in assists per game and playing his usual solid defense. Butler is averaging career-highs in rebounds and assists all while playing his usual stout defense, and the Heat are 14-8 with him in the lineup. Kyle Kuzma, the only other double-digit scorer on the Lakers (12.5 PPG), didnít exactly develop as the Lakers brass would have hoped. Iím not sure if the Lakers will have the cap space to resign Kuzma when his rookie deal ends, and they still could get some type of return if the traded him in the offseason. 2020-21 stats: 22.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.9 blocks, 53.3% FG, 29.3% 3FG. Los Angeles had a plethora of solid defenders all over the floor but the performance of Anthony Davis cannot be overstated. Will we finally see LeBron James regress with his advanced age next year? 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