1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
The Next Five: Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James.
Giannis and KD are better defenders than Tyrese but their offensive numbers are definitely worse right now. The strongest case against Tyrese is that it’s only 13 games in right now. But he’s literally making or assisting on around 40% of the Pacers points and is generating over 50 ppg with his assists factored it. Man has had like 4 -5 15 assist games already this year and his assist to turnover ratio is historically good (only person who comes close the past few years is Chris Paul)