As much as it can be frustrating, everybody loves the occasional hot take on who’s better than who in the NBA. The complexity of professional basketball makes it increasingly difficult to fit any one player to a specific number or tier of talent. Every year, though, The Ringer undertakes the tumultuous task, and this year placed four Cleveland Cavaliers into the top 125 current NBA players.
Alongside each player is an in-depth analysis of their highs and lows and three badges of sorts that highlight the player’s skills and roles on the court. Though 125 players might seem to be a high number, meaning being placed on this list is nothing of excellence, it is worth noting that with 30 NBA teams and fifteen roster spots for each, 125 is only a fraction of the talent in the league.