By: Anannya Mitra Image credit: NBA and X
After a great 2022-23 session, fans are anticipating NBA season 2023-2024 to be even better. While we can only wait for it to commence, here are this season's 10 most hyped players.
10. With a 51.9% FG and an impressive 79.3% FT in his career, Anthony Davis played well in the 2022-2023 season. Despite being laid off for 20 games last season due to his foot injury, he returned stronger in the Western Conference finals.
9. LeBron James had a stellar season in 2023, he earned his name to the All-NBA First Team for the 19th time in his career. What kept James lagging the whole 2021-2022 season was his leg injury, which made him miss 27 games.
8. In the play-in tournament, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander achieved the No. 10 seed and prevailed over the Pelicans before accepting defeat to the Timberwolves. He was the main factor in the Thunders' advance to the leading spot in the play-in tournament.
7. Kevin Durant was one of the most efficient scorers in the past season, having a 56% FG, 53.7% 3PT and 83.3% FT. It will be challenging to keep him off the All-NBA first team if he can sustain his scoring potential and chase efficiency.
6. Jayson Tatum made his fourth consecutive All-Star team and earned his first All-Star Game MVP title last year. Tatum is a skilled 3-point shooter, and making an effort to elevate his averages from 35% to 40% can earn him a title effortlessly.
5. Despite getting defeated in the NBA 2022-2023 playoffs, Stephen Curry made an effort to attain efficiency, averaging 29.4pts and 6.1 rebounds. However, the Warriors lacked teamwork, holding Curry back from advancing in the NBAranks.
4. Luka Doncic is brilliant when it comes to strategy and competence. Being probably the best offensive player, he scored an average of 32.4pts, 8.6 rebounds and 56% FG, he had shot his career bests.
3. Joel Embiid played spectacularly in 2022-2023 season, earning an MVP title all the way. His broad stature and momentum contributed to his impressive last season stats, scoring 33.1pts and 10.2 rebounds.
2. Nikola Jokic had put in his blood and sweat, leading the Nuggets to victory in 2022-2023 season. Hitting an aggressive 46.1% 3PT, 13.5 rebounds and scoring 30pts, Joker is emerging as the No.1 NBA player.
1. In 2022–23 season, Giannis Antetokounmpo drove the Milwaukee Bucks to their finest performance; averaging 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists while shooting 50% from the field, retaining his first position in NBAranks.
“Playoff Jimmy Is a Real Thing” – NBA Analyst Minces No Words About Rankings Leaving Out Jimmy Butler