1. Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors
He’s the greatest shooter that’s ever lived, and everyone else is miles behind him. Steph Curry changed the game like few players ever have. He started the 3-point revolution and showed smaller guys that you don’t have to be 6-foot-8 to succeed in the NBA. If you can shoot there will always be a place for you in the league, thanks to Chef Curry.
The fact that he’s a great finisher and an all-time great ball-handler makes him the greatest offensive threat the game has today. Steph Curry is the only player in the league that is as deadly with the ball as without it. His presence on the floor completely changes opposing teams’ game plans. You have to have a man on him at all times when he’s within 35 feet of the rim, his range and release are just that good.
Right now the Warriors are the best team in the NBA, mainly thanks to the 28 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 5.9 APG Curry has averaged so far. He’s already a top 15 player of all time, and if his league-leading Warriors win another title this season he should be in the top 10.