TOP DOGS
Top DOG (TD.)
Featuring stars like Tyrese Haliburton (IND) & Jaylen Brown (BOS), this category includes go-to players and franchise-level talent.
3x All-Star, 2024 NBA Finals MVP – JB’s a true a true go-to guy/lockdown defender in Boston.
The LaMelo Ball era has begun (in Charlotte) - Hornets’ Undisputed Franchise Player: in a great position to (eventually) lead a turnaround in Buzz City.
A captivating scorer & playmaker, Trae Young is up now in ATL.
HAWKS UNDISPUTED FRANCHISE PLAYER
Jaren Jackson Jr. is a new wave, All-Star big who’s on an incredible trajectory in the NBA.
3x All-Star Domantas Sabonis does impressive inside-out work in the league: go-to scorer, rebounder and playmaker.
An athletic 7-footer w/ a natural shooting motion – Finland’s Lauri Markkanen is a prototypical big for today's generation.
Chet Holmgren possesses immense two-way potential - 1% Watch DOG: racks up video game-like numbers as a shot-blocker.
Affectionately nicknamed “JDub,” Jalen Williams has emerged as one of OKC’s star players.
The 5th pick in 2019, Darius Garland is already a franchise point guard in Cleveland.
2022 All-Star, Cleveland's premiere pivot - Jarrett’s Allen’s a skilled, 6’11 big w/ great size & an uncanny wingspan.
A true blue shot-maker & Canadian legend, Jamal Murray can spark an offense with the flip of a switch.
Seattle-bred Paolo Banchero is a new wave, hybrid forward w/ a naturally effective disposition to all aspects of his game.
Tyrese Haliburton: impressive playmaker w/ multiple layers to his game - tremendous upside as Indiana’s leader of the future.
An attack-minded, two-way forward w/ nice athleticism, an edge on the glass & energy on both sides, Pascal Siakam has grown into a star.
Zion Williamson’s a powerful, new wave force w/ unbelievable potential - uncanny blend of speed, power & control.
Brandon Ingram may seem quiet & unassuming but when on the floor, few players match his level of skill & productivity.
Dejounte Murray has grown into an extremely effective, all-around lead guard in the Association.
Tyrese “Mad” Maxey has assumed great responsibility as an efficient, go-to offensive weapon in the starting 5: easy athlete w/ supersonic speed.
Scottie Barnes is a monster on the court: highly energetic, 6’9 playmaker who naturally contributes game-changing plays on both ends of the floor.
Kyle Kuzma is a talented, 6’9 forward who’s worked to round out his game after making an early name for himself in LA.
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Booed on draft night and labeled a project by some idio- er, experts, Kristaps Porzingis is a Top DOG-level player when healthy.