The 2010s were a decade of great talent and competition in the NBA, with many talented players taking the court and leaving their mark on the game. Here are the top 10 best NBA players of the 2010s:
LeBron James: 27.0 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 7.4 apg
LeBron James continued to dominate in the 2010s, winning four MVP awards and leading the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers to NBA championships. James was a dominant force on both ends of the court and was named to the All-NBA First Team eight times.
Kevin Durant: 27.0 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 4.1 apg
Kevin Durant established himself as one of the top players in the league in the 2010s, winning two MVP awards and leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals. Durant was a dominant scorer and was named to the All-NBA First Team eight times.
Stephen Curry: 23.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 6.6 apg
Stephen Curry burst onto the scene in the 2010s, leading the Golden State Warriors to three NBA championships and winning two MVP awards. Curry revolutionized the game with his long-range shooting ability and was named to the All-NBA First Team five times.
James Harden: 24.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 8.5 apg
James Harden established himself as one of the top scorers in the league in the 2010s, winning the MVP award in 2018 and being named to the All-NBA First Team six times. Harden led the Houston Rockets to the Western Conference Finals multiple times.
Russell Westbrook:Â 22.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 8.2 apg
Russell Westbrook was a triple-double machine in the 2010s, winning the MVP award in 2017 and being named to the All-NBA First Team five times. Westbrook led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012 and was a dominant force on both ends of the court.
Chris Paul: 18.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 9.5 apg
Chris Paul continued to be one of the top point guards in the league in the 2010s, being named to the All-NBA First Team six times and leading the Los Angeles Clippers to the Western Conference Semifinals multiple times.
Kawhi Leonard: 22.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.0 apg
Kawhi Leonard emerged as one of the top players in the league in the latter half of the 2010s, winning two Finals MVP awards and leading the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors to NBA championships. Leonard was known for his excellent two-way play and was named to the All-NBA First Team three times.
Anthony Davis: 24.0 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.4 apg
Anthony Davis established himself as one of the top big men in the league in the 2010s, being named to the All-NBA First Team five times and leading the New Orleans Pelicans to the playoffs multiple times. Davis was a dominant force in the paint and a dominant shot blocker.
Damian Lillard: 24.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 8.0 apg
Damian Lillard established himself as one of the top point guards in the league in the 2010s, being named to the All-NBA First Team twice and leading the Portland Trail Blazers to the Western Conference Finals. Lillard was a dynamic scorer and playmaker.
Kyrie Irving: 23.0 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 6.0 apg
Kyrie Irving emerged as one of the top point guards in the league in the 2010s, winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers and being named to the All-NBA First Team twice. Irving was known for his excellent ball-handling and scoring ability.
