Ranking players in any sport, let alone the NBA, will always be subjective. With so many varying opinions, the order will always be unpredictable, making it fun for a reader to critique. In order to be as accurate as possible ESPN gathered a pool of experts to collectively vote on the league’s best players.
Ranking players is an impossible task, as ESPN must not only project individual player growth but also take into consideration the different situation many of these players find themselves in after an insane 2019 offseason. Top-20 players like Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis will be adjusting to new surroundings and new team cultures.