A list that is always sure to infuriate some NBA fans.
ESPN has put out their annual NBARank, where they perform the unenviable task of trying to predict who will be the best 100 players in the league for the upcoming season.
As always, there are a decent amount of players who can construct valid arguments as to why they should have been included on the list. Here are 10 of the biggest snubs from this year’s edition of NBARank. Players are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Kyle Anderson (F), Memphis Grizzlies
Anderson easily posted the highest usage rate of his career in 2020-21 and made 94 three-pointers after making just 82 in his first six seasons combined. He also nearly posted a 3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio last season.
Happy birthday to the family, to the legend of NJ high school basketball, to one of the best passers in the League. @KyleAnderson5 pic.twitter.com/mA2zex2fOI
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) September 20, 2021
RJ Barrett (G), New York Knicks
The third overall pick in 2019, Barrett made great strides in his second season. After a subpar shooting season as a rookie, his splits improved across the board in 2020-21 including an over 40% conversion rate on threes.
From earlier: "If he can shoot this year somewhere near where he was last year, it would change the Knicks’ long-term trajectory"
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 23, 2021
A scout on RJ Barrett as he enters Year 3. More here: https://t.co/fTlYVnDDGn
