NBA Top 5 Players in the World (2025–26)

We’ve reached the finale of the Top 100 NBA Players list. After weeks of breaking down every tier, today’s episode is all about the very best of the best — the 5 through 1 range.

These are the players who define eras, tilt the floor every night, and carry championship expectations on their shoulders. I dive into what makes each of them great, why they landed in this exact order, and how they separate themselves from the rest of the league.

🎙️ Full breakdown inside the podcast
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Timestamps:

00:42- Luka Doncic 

07:28- Jayson Tatum

11:49- Giannis Antetokounmpo

17:18- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

24:02- Nikola Jokic