Which NBA players have been the best of the best since the 2000-01 season? The Athletic NBA staff makes its picks.

Injuries have taken their toll on Ja Morant over the last two years, but fans haven't forgotten just how impactful he can be when he's on the court. Never much of a three-point shooter, Morant is ...

Choosing a jersey number is a hugely important moment in a basketball player’s journey… at least for some guys, as you’re about to find out below. Some players chose their NBA number because it was ...

How do the readers' rankings compare with The Athletic staff picks? Are there changes at the top? Does anyone sneak into the ...

The Athletic's top 25 players of the 21st century left fans outraged over Kobe Bryant's absence from the top three of the ...