Three players criticized in ESPN's top 100 NBA rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
ESPN's annual top 100 NBA player rankings have faced scrutiny for their treatment of several players. Jalen Williams dropped from 11th to 25th after an injury-shortened season, while Paolo Banchero fell from 23rd to 36th despite leading the Orlando Magic to the playoffs. LeBron James, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, is ranked 18th, raising questions about his impact in Year 24. The rankings include first-time entries and significant movements for other players.
- •Jalen Williams ranked 25th, down from 11th due to injury.
- •Paolo Banchero drops to 36th after a strong season with 22 points per game.
- •LeBron James is ranked 18th, raising scrutiny on his continued performance.
- •Players like Chet Holmgren and Scottie Barnes ranked above Williams and James.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — 3 NBA players disrespected in recent top 100 rankings
"The top 100 rankings were not kind to particular players.
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