🏆 Best NBA Players by Decade — 2000s to 2020s

Nikola Jokic

3 MVPs. NBA champion. The most skilled center in history. Makes everyone better.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

2 MVPs. NBA champion. 50 points in a closeout Finals game. The Greek Freak.

Luka Doncic

30+ PPG scorer. Led the Mavs to the Finals. The most talented offensive player alive.

LeBron James

3 championships. 4 Finals MVPs. Carried the Cavs to the 2018 Finals alone.

Stephen Curry

Changed basketball forever. 3 championships. Unanimous MVP. The 3-point revolution.

Kevin Durant

4 scoring titles. 2 Finals MVPs. The most unstoppable scorer in NBA history.

Kobe Bryant

5 championships. 81-point game. The Mamba Mentality. LA's king.

Tim Duncan

3 championships in the decade. 2 MVPs. The most consistent player ever.

Shaquille O'Neal

The most dominant force in NBA history. 3 straight Finals MVPs (2000-02).