In an attempt to get myself and others hyped about the 2016–17 NBA season, I brainstormed several different preview ideas. Many outlets are doing team previews, but this is a player’s game, damnit. Why not take my favorite and/or most interesting player from each team and write a l’il somethin’ somethin’? I decided to write them in order of my projected finish for that team.

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30. Jeremy Lin, Brooklyn Nets

29. Brandon Ingram, Los Angeles Lakers

28. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers

27. Tyler Johnson, Miami Heat

26. Danilo Gallinari, Denver Nuggets

25. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans

24. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings

23. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit Pistons

22. Mario Hezonja, Orlando Magic

21. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

20. Zach Lavine, Minnesota Timberwolves

19. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

18. Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets

 
17. James Harden, Houston Rockets

16. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls

15. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

14. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks

13. Brandon Jennings, New York Knicks

12. Gordon Hayward, Utah Jazz

11. Chandler Parsons, Memphis Grizzlies

10. Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards (coming soon)

9. Dennis Schroder, Atlanta Hawks

8. Paul George, Indiana Pacers

7. Damian Lillard, Portland Trailblazers

6. Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors

5. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics

4. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

3. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers

2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

1. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers