HoopsHype lists next players likely to enter NBA GOAT rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
HoopsHype identifies 12 players poised to break into its NBA GOAT rankings, with LeBron James remaining at the top. Notable names include Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns. Each player has shown significant promise and accolades that could elevate them in future rankings. The performance of these players, particularly Tatum as he recovers from injury, will be closely monitored as the season progresses.
- •HoopsHype ranks LeBron James first in its NBA GOAT list.
- •Victor Wembanyama is considered to have GOAT-level potential.
- •Jayson Tatum averages 21.8 points, 10 rebounds this season.
- •Jalen Brunson won an NBA title and Finals MVP with the Knicks.
- •Karl-Anthony Towns holds unique scoring and rebounding averages.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — NBA GOAT ranking: The next players in line to crack the list
"HoopsHype presents the 12 players who we believe are next in line to potentially crack our vaunted HoopsHype80 list, i.e., our NBA GOAT rankings.
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