Basketball is (maybe, possibly) on the horizon. To help us reintegrate to a life of Giannis hammer dunks, James Harden dribbling for 24 seconds, and 76ers fans yelling at you for some reason, we’re rolling out top-five rankings in 20 different categories. Most of the rankings were voted on by The Ringer staff, but each day will feature one writer’s subjective skill-based list. Keep up with all of the rankings here:
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The Ringer’s Top 5 Rankings for All Things NBA
With the NBA seemingly nearing a return, we’re rolling out top-five rankings in 20 different categories
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June 19, 2020
The Top 5 Executives in the NBA
The qualities that make up a good general manager or president of basketball operations may be up for debate, but these guys have all ascended to the top of the league in their own ways
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June 19, 2020
The Top 5 Scorers in the NBA
Who’s the best bucket-getter in the league? These are the players with the best arsenal of moves.
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June 19, 2020
The Top 5 Dumpster Fires of the Past Decade
Sometimes, things really do not work out. We dug deep into the dregs of the league to rank the worst teams in recent history.
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June 18, 2020
The Top 5 Coaches in the NBA
Who’s the reigning whiteboard maestro? We ranked the best head coaches in the game today.
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June 18, 2020
The Top 5 Draft Picks of the Past Decade in the NBA
Which NBA star was the biggest draft-day steal? We pay homage to the savviest selections in the league.
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June 18, 2020
The Top 5 Off-Ball Defenders in the NBA
The best rim protectors, lane jumpers, and defensive freelancers in the game today
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June 18, 2020
The Top 5 Teams of the Past Decade
Ranking the most dominant single seasons over the past 10 years. (Don’t worry, we limited ourselves to one Warriors team to make it interesting.)
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June 17, 2020
The Top 5 On-Ball Defenders in the NBA
Ranking the best in the league at single-handedly blowing up an offensive possession—or a postseason
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June 17, 2020
The Top 5 Bigs in the NBA
The big man has come a long way in the modern NBA. With so many versatile contenders, who topped the list?
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June 17, 2020
The Top 5 Great Players in Bad Situations
An ode to the players doing their best despite being on some of the league’s worst teams
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June 17, 2020
The Top 5 Jersey Designs in the NBA
Which team has the best look on the court? We ranked the top outfits in the league.
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June 16, 2020
The Top 5 Overrated Players in Great Situations in the NBA
Which polarizing players does our staff think have the cushiest gigs and most lenient coaches? This is what they came up with.
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June 16, 2020
The Top 5 Court Designs in the NBA
Which team has the best floor in the league? From classic parquet to nostalgic throwback motifs, we rank our five favorites.
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June 16, 2020
The Top 5 Wings in the NBA
Can any player take Kawhi’s crown? We ranked the best perimeter players in the game today.
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June 16, 2020
The Top 5 Shooters in the NBA
Who has the sweetest stroke in the league? We ranked the best marksmen in today’s game.
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June 15, 2020
The Top 5 Guards in the NBA
Steph or Harden? Or maybe Luka? None of them topped our ranking of the best backcourt players in the league today.
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June 15, 2020
The Top 5 Team Names in the NBA
NBA franchises are named after all sorts of things, from spaceships to dinosaurs to warm climates. But which one has the best nickname? The Ringer staff weighs in.
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June 15, 2020
The Top 5 Microwave Players in the NBA
These bench guys are the perfect heat-and-serve options for quick points, high energy, and game-changing plays
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June 15, 2020
The Top 5 Playmakers in the NBA
Who’s the best with the ball in their hands? From Lillard to LeBron, here are the players who make things happen in today’s game.