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ESPN ranks Nikola Jokic first, Victor Wembanyama second in NBA Top 10

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

ESPN ranks Nikola Jokic first, Victor Wembanyama second in NBA Top 10

Summary

ESPN's latest NBA Top 10 ranking places Nikola Jokic at No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama at No. 2. Jokic's impressive 2025-26 season stats include 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. Wembanyama follows with averages of 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks. Their recent exhibition matchups showcased Jokic's dominance, where he scored 34 points in one game compared to Wembanyama's 18. Despite being early in Wembanyama's career, he earned significant recognition, appearing on 99 out of 100 All-NBA First Team ballots.

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By the Numbers

•Nikola Jokic ranks first in ESPN's NBA Top 10.
•Victor Wembanyama follows closely at second.
•Jokic averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds this season.
•Wembanyama averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds year.
•Their head-to-head matchups revealed Jokic's scoring advantage.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN Ranks Nikola Jokic No. 1 Over Victor Wembanyama In New NBA Top 10

What they're saying

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Nikola Jokic has spent years at the center of the debate about the NBA’s best player. Now, a new generation is starting to challenge his place at the top. Victor Wembanyama has become the clearest example, creating one of the league’s most interesting comparisons ahead of the new season. Nikola Jokic Still Has The Numbers [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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