The modern NBA has seen a shift away from traditional positions, with players now impacting the game in various ways. Point guards are playing off the ball, while shooting guards are playing on it. This has led to broader designations such as combo guards, wings, and bigs. In this article, we will focus on the top 10 big men in the NBA.
Defining who qualifies as a big man can be tricky. For example, Zion Williamson is listed as a power forward but operates more like a wing due to his size and play style. On the other hand, Giannis Antetokounmpo is also considered a four but can guard opposing centers effectively.
Two notable big men who just missed out on our top 10 rankings are Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. Gobert is known for his rim protection skills while Towns is an excellent perimeter shooter.
Now let’s take a look at our top 10 big men rankings:
- At number 31 is Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz.
- Coming in at number 30 is Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic takes spot number 29.
- Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings ranks at number 28.
- Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat lands at number 23.
- Victor Wembanyama had an impressive rookie season and secures spot number 12.
- Anthony Davis had a strong season playing primarily as a center for the Los Angeles Lakers and comes in at number 11.
- Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers claims spot number five.
we have Giannis Antetokounmpo ranked second and Nikola Jokic ranked first among all big men in today’s NBA.
These rankings showcase not only their individual skills but also their impact on both ends of the court.
