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TOP 10 NBA Players of 2022
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TOP 10 NBA Players of 2022


The NBA 2021/22 season started in October 2021 and ended in April 2022. Meanwhile, the playoffs were played between April to May.

The NBA Finals took place from June 2 to June 19, with Golden State Warriors becoming the champions of the tournament. 

Now, as the season is over, let's take a look at the top 10 NBA players.  

 

Who Are Top 10 NBA Players of 2022?

Top 10 NBA Players of 2022/2023 season

 

10. Devin Booker

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  • Age - 25-year-old
  • Club - Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker has been having an impressive season. The shooting guard averaged 26.8 points per game in the season. Suns suffered a defeat to Dallas Mavericks and didn't qualify for the NBA Conference Finals.

 

9. James Harden

TOP 10 NBA Players of 2022

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  • Age - 32-year-old
  • Club - Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden is one of the bests NBA has got. The 32-year-old joined the 76ers on February 10. He averaged 22.0 points per game. The 76ers also didn't qualify for the NBA Conference Finals as they suffered a defeat to Miami Heat.  

 

8. Trae Young

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  • Age - 23-year-old
  • Club - Atalanta Hawks

  Trae Young averaged 28.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG and 9.7 APG. Atalanta Hawks lost to Miami Heat in the NBA playoffs first round.

 

7. LeBron James

LeBron James in action for Los Angeles Lakers

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  • Age - 37-year-old
  • Club - Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is like a fine wine. The 37-year-old is the eldest on this list. He averaged 30.3 PPG, 8.2 RBG, 6.2 APG.

 

6. Kevin Durant

TOP 10 NBA Players of 2022

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  • Age - 33-year-old
  • Club - Brooklyn Nets

Durant averaged 29.9 PPG, 7.4 RBG and 6.4 APG. Nets didn't qualify for the conference semifinals after a defeat to Boston Celtics.

 

5. Joel Embiid

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  • Age - 27-year-old
  • Club - Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid averaged 30.6 points per game. The Cameroonian has been praised for his performances this season. Embiid's impressive performance in the 2021/22 season has got him included in the Kia MVP finalists.

 

4. Nikola Jokic

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  • Age - 26-year-old
  • Club - Denver Nuggets

The reigning MVP Nikola Jokic has been having an impressive season. The 26-year-old averaged 27.1 points per game in the 2021/22 season. Jokic has been named Kia MVP winner of the 2021/2022 season.

 

3. Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic reacts to Dallas Mavericks' win over Charlotte Hornets

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  • Age - 22-year-old
  • Club - Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic is one of the top players currently playing in NBA and is the youngest of all in this list. The 22-year-old missed several Mavs games due to COVID19. The Mavs star averaged 28.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG and 8.7 APG.

 

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo

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  • Age - 27-year-old
  • Club - Milwaukee Bucks

NBA Finals MVP 2021 continued his impressive performances for Bucks. Giannis, along with Jokic and Embiid, was named in the MVP finalists list.  

 

1. Stephen Curry

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  • Age - 33-year-old
  • Club - Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry doesn't really need an introduction. This season, the Warriors star became the NBA’s all-time leader in career 3-pointers. He broke several other records and became NBA Finals MVP as Warriors became champions.

Top 10 NBA Players of 2022/2023 season

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