Ranking top left-handed players in NBA history amid Simmons' injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Yahoo Sports has ranked the top left-handed players in NBA history, highlighting the unique impact of lefties in the league. The list comes at a time when former number one pick Ben Simmons suffered an Achilles tendon injury just before the start of the 2026-27 season. Simmons' injury underscores how injuries have affected his promising career, previously marked by his playmaking and defensive skills. The ranking excludes Simmons, but features notable players like Damon Stoudamire and Isaiah Thomas, emphasizing their contributions to the game despite challenges. The article reflects on the legacy of left-handed players as the league prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Ben Simmons injured his Achilles tendon before the 2026-27 season begins.
- •Yahoo Sports ranks the best left-handed players in NBA history.
- •The list includes players like Damon Stoudamire and Isaiah Thomas.
- •Simmons' injury affects expectations for his comeback with Sacramento Kings.
- •Some of the best players in NBA history shot with their left hand.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the best left-handed players in NBA history
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