We have a major update on our Notinhalloffame Basketball Hall of Fame Monitor, where we have now divided our Top 50 Active Players into five positional categories:

Point Guards
Shooting Guards
Small Forwards
Power Forwards
Centers

In each position, we utilize the average traditional and advanced statistics of the last five players who reached the Hall of Fame, but not their induction year, but rather the last five whose Peak Period occurred.  This means that no Senior induction will be part of the average.

The statistical bars we are looking at are:

Games Played
*All-NBA
All-Star
**MVP
***All-Defensive
**Defensive Player of the Year
Points per Game
****Peak Period Points per Game
Total Points
****Peak Period Total Points
Rebounds per Game
****Peak Period Rebounds per Game
Total Rebounds
****Peak Period Total Rebounds
Assists per Game
****Peak Period Assists per Game
Total Assists
****Peak Period Total Assists
Steals per Game
*****Peak Period Steals per Game
Total Steals
****Peak Period Total Steals
Blocks per Game
****Peak Period Blocks per Game
Total Blocks
****Peal Period Total Blocks
Playoff Games
PER
****Peak Period PER
Win Shares
****Peak Period Win Shares
VORP
****Peak Period VORP
Conference Championships
NBA Championships

*All-NBA have weighted points.  3 for the First Team, 2 for the Second Team, and 1 for the Third Team.

**MVP and Defensive Player of the Year have weighted points.  10 for 1^st Place, 9 for 2^nd Place, 8 for 3^rd Place, 7 for 4^th Place, 6 for 5^th Place, 5 for 6^th Place, 4 for 7^th Place, 3 for 8^th Place, 2 for 9^th Place and 1 for 10^th Place.

***All-Defensive have weighted points.  2 for the First Team, 1 for the Second Team.

****Peak Period is the best seven consecutive seasons by a player.

This will be updated at the end of the season.

We look forward to your input, and as always, we thank you for your support.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023-24 revision of our top 50 Oklahoma City Thunder.

As for all of our top 50 players in basketball, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Basketball Association.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Thunder had a nice playoff run and proved they are a young team on the rise.  There was one new entrant and one significant elevation.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Russell Westbrook
2. Gary Payton
3. Kevin Durant
4. Shawn Kemp
5. Jack Sikma

You can find the entire list here.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has rocketed to #8 from #27. He was a First-Team All-NBA selection and the MVP runner-up last year to Nikola Jokic, and the sky is the limit for this young Canadian.

The new entrant was Jalen Williams, who debuted at #46.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Thursday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 219 Cup Points:  53 Games, 4.13 Cup Points per Game, 30.7 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 6.3 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 29.5 PER, 9.1 WS.  Last Week, #2.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate, and he just took over #1 in Cup Standings.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  The December Eastern Conference Player of the Month is third in Points per Game (30.7), sixth in Rebounds per Game (11.4), and is the league-leader in Field Goals (611). 

2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 218 Cup Points:  53 Games, 4.11 Cup Points Per Game, 31.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 6.5 APG, 2.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 30.5 PER, 11.2 WS.  Last Week #1.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  Taking over last week as the league-leader in Cup Points, though slipping back to #2 this week, he is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.2), Steals (115), Points (1,649) Free Throws (424), and Win Shares (11.2).  SGA is also second in VORP (5.5) and Points per Game (31.1) and third in PER (30.5) and Box Plus/Minus (10.0).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.  Even if he doesn’t this year, SGA added his first Player of the Month Award in December, his second straight All-Star and fourth Player of the Week.

3. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 214 Cup Points, 53 Games, 4.04 Cup Points per Game, 26.1, PPG, 12.0 RPG, 8.9 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 31.1 PER, 10.8 WS.  Last Week, #3.

Last year, Jokic became an NBA Champion and a Finals MVP and shook off what some may have perceived as an MVP snub, however, he fell off the top spot two weeks ago, though is very much in the hunt to reclaim it.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Box Plus/Minus (14.3), VORP (8.8) and Triple Doubles (15).  He is also second in PER (31.1) and Win Shares (10.8), and is fourth in Rebounds per Game (12.0), and Assists per Game (8.9).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month.  Can he reclaim the top before the season ends?

4. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 191 Cup Points:  47 Games, 4.06 Cup Points per Game, 34.2 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 9.5 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 28.1 PER, 7.9 WS.  Last Week #4.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs took over the NBA lead in Points per Game (34.2) and is third in Assists per Game (9.5), seventh in Steals per Game (1.4), and is in the top ten in PER (28.1), Win Shares (7.9), Box Plus/Minus (9.7), and VORP (5.2).

5. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 181 Cup Points:  52 Games, 3.48 Cup Points per Game, 27.1 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 22.3 PER, 7.3 WS.  Last Week #4.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, the November Player of the Month (his third) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.  He is currently ninth in Points per Game (27.1).

6. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, 181 Cup Points:  54 Games, 3.35 Cup Points per Game, 20.1 PPG, 13.2 RPG, 8.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 23.5 PER, 8.4 WS. (#6 Last Week)

Sabonis is the current rebounding leader (13.2), Rebounds (715), Defensive Rebounds (540), Triple-Doubles (15) and is sixth in Assists per Game (8.3), and is the top ten in VORP (4.2) and Box Plus/Minus (6.6).

7. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks, 167 Cup Points:  52 Games, 3.21 Cup Points Per Game, 27.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 6.5 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 22.2 PER, 7.3 WS.  (#7 Last Week).

Jalen Brunson is having the season of his life, and has just added his first (impending) All-Star Game.  He is currently seventh in Points per Game (27.2) and ninth in Win Shares (7.3).

8. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, 167 Cup Points, 49 Games, 3.40 Cup Points per Game, 28.3, PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.9 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 21.8 PER, 5.3 WS.  (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

The Warriors are ageing around Curry, but the all-time three-point leader continues to find the fountain of youth.  The Dubs are not going to win the title this year, but Curry continues to add to the resume with another All-Star.  He is fifth in Points per Game (28.3).

9. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 166 Cup Points:  48 Games, 3.46 Cup Points Per Game, 28.2 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 5.7 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 23.3 PER, 6.4 WS.  (#8 Last Week).

The Suns have improved after a horrific start, and as long as Durant is healthy, he will always have a place in the top ten.  He has moved up to sixth in Points per Game (28.2) and tenth in VORP (3.5)

10. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, 163 Cup Points:  52 Games, 3.13 Cup Points per Game, 24.9 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 2.4 BPG, 25.5 PER, 7.9 WS.  (#10 Last Week)

Davis is currently third in Rebounds per Game (12.2), and is the healthiest he has been in years.   He is also fifth in Blocks per Game (2.5), and sixth in Win Shares (7.9) and PER (25.5).

Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Thursday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Wednesday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 208 Cup Points:  50 Games, 4.16 Cup Points Per Game, 31.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 6.6 APG, 2.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 30.7 PER, 10.8 WS.  Last Week #2.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  Taking over as the league-leader in Cup Points, He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.2), Steals (112), Points (1,594) Free Throws (403), and Win Shares (10.8).  SGA is also second in VORP (5.3), third in Points per Game (31.1), PER (30.7), and Box Plus/Minus (10.3) and is fourth in Points per Game (31.1).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.  Even if he doesn’t this year, SGA added his first Player of the Month Award in December.

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 206 Cup Points:  49 Games, 4.20 Cup Points per Game, 31.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 6.3 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 29.5 PER, 8.5 WS.  Last Week, #3.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  The December Eastern Conference Player of the Month is second in Points per Game (31.3), fifth in Rebounds per Game (11.3), and is the league-leader in Field Goals (574). 

3. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 201 Cup Points, 49 Games, 4.10 Cup Points per Game, 26.3, PPG, 12.2 RPG, 9.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 32.0 PER, 10.6 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Last year, Jokic became an NBA Champion and a Finals MVP and shook off what some may have perceived as an MVP snub, however, he has fallen off the top spot.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Box Plus/Minus (14.3), VORP (6.9) and Triple Doubles (15).  He is also second in PER (32.0), Win Shares (10.6), third in Rebounds per Game (12.2), and fourth in Assists per Game (9.0).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month.  Can he reclaim the top before the season ends?

4 TIE. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 172 Cup Points:  48 Games, 3.58 Cup Points per Game, 26.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 21.6 PER, 6.3 WS.  Last Week #4.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

4 TIE. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 172 Cup Points:  43 Games, 4.00 Cup Points per Game, 34.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 9.4 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 27.8 PER, 6.8 WS.  Last Week #4.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs took over the NBA lead in Points per Game (34.5) and Minutes per Game (37.4), third in Assists per Game (9.4), eighth in Steals per Game (1.4), and is in the top ten in PER (27.8), Win Shares (6.8), Box Plus/Minus (9.3), and VORP (4.7).

6. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, 164 Cup Points:  50 Games, 3.22 Cup Points per Game, 19.9 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 8.1 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 23.0 PER, 7.5 WS. (#8 Last Week)

Sabonis is the current rebounding leader (13.1), Rebounds (656), Defensive Rebounds (497), Triple-Doubles (15) and is seventh in Assists per Game (8.1), and is the top ten in VORP (3.6) and Box Plus/Minus (6.1).

7. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks, 154 Cup Points:  49 Games, 3.14 Cup Points Per Game, 27.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6.5 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 22.0 PER, 7.0 WS.  (#10 Last Week).

Jalen Brunson is having the season of his life, and has just added his first (impending) All-Star Game.  He is currently fifth in seventh in Win Shares (7.0) and eighth in Points per Game (27.2).

8 (TIE). Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 150 Cup Points, 34 Games, 4.41 Cup Points per Game, 35.3, PPG, 11.3 RPG, 5.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.8 BPG, 34.3 PER, 7.0 WS.  (Last Week #6)

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, but is facing injury time, and will be out for the next few weeks.  Had he been healthy, he would be number one,

8 (TIE). Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 150 Cup Points:  44 Games, 3.41 Cup Points Per Game, 28.3 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 23.4 PER, 6.0 WS.  (Not in the Top Ten Last Week).

Durant returns to the top ten, and the Suns have improved.  He has moved up to fifth in Points per Game (28.3) and tenth in PER (23.4), Box Plus/Minus (5.8) and VORP (3.2)

10. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, 149 Cup Points:  48 Games, 3.15 Cup Points per Game, 24.7 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 2.4 BPG, 25.3 PER, 7.3 WS.  (#7 Last Week)

Davis is currently third in Rebounds per Game (12.3), and is the healthiest he has been in years.   He is also fifth in Blocks per Game (2.4), and Win Shares (7.3) and seventh in PER (25.3)

Los Angeles’s LeBron James and New York’s Julius Randle fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Thursday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Wednesday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 179 Cup Points, 44 Games, 4.07 Cup Points per Game, 26.2, PPG, 12.0 RPG, 9.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 32.2 PER, 9.7 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Last year, Jokic became an NBA Champion and a Finals MVP and shook off what some may have perceived as an MVP snub.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Win Shares (9.7), Offensive Win Shares (7.2) Box Plus/Minus (14.4), Offensive Box Plus/Minus (9.9), Defensive Box Plus/Minus (4.4), VORP (6.2) and Triple Doubles (13).  He is also second in PER (32.2), and fourth in Assists per Game (9.1) and Rebounds per Game (12.0).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month, which is his seventh overall.  While Jokic’s top spot was in peril a few weeks ago, he has added to his lead since.

2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 171 Cup Points:  42 Games, 4.07 Cup Points Per Game, 31.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 6.4 APG, 2.3 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 30.5 PER, 8.9 WS.  Last Week #2.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.3), Steals (96), Points (1,307), is second in Win Shares (8.9) and VORP (3.6), third in PER (30.5), and Box Plus/Minus (9.8) and is fourth in Points per Game (31.1).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.  Even if he doesn’t this year, SGA added his first Player of the Month Award in December.

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 168 Cup Points:  41 Games, 4.10 Cup Points per Game, 31.2 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 6.1 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 29.5 PER, 7.0 WS.  Last Week, #2.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  The December Eastern Conference Player of the Month is third in Points per Game (31.2), sixth in Rebounds per Game (11.5), and is the league-leader in Field Goals (47). 

4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 146 Cup Points, 32 Games, 4.56 Cup Points per Game, 36.1, PPG, 11.6 RPG, 5.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 2.0 BPG, 35.6 PER, 7.3 WS.  (Last Week #6)

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (36.1).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (39.0), and PER (35.6), and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Embiid has missed a few games earlier in the season, which has caused his drop on the list.  Had he been healthy, he might be #1, but he is number one by far in Cup Points per Game.

5. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 144 Cup Points:  41 Games, 3.51 Cup Points per Game, 27.0 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 21.6 PER, 5.4 WS.  Last Week #4.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is eighth in PPG (27.0) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

6. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 142 Cup Points:  36 Games, 3.94 Cup Points per Game, 33.6 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 9.3 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 27.6 PER, 5.5 WS.  Last Week #4.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is second in Points per Game (33.6), third in Assists per Game (9.3), ninth in Steals per Game (1.4), and is in the top five in PER (27.6), Box Plus/Minus (9.6), and VORP (3.9).

7. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, 138 Cup Points:  43 Games, 3.25 Cup Points per Game, 25.0 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.5 BPG, 25.8 PER, 6.8 WS.  (#8 Last Week)

Davis is currently third in Rebounds per Game (12.2), and is the healthiest he has been in years.   He is also fifth in Blocks per Game (2.5), seventh in PER (25.8) and fifth in Win Shares (6.8). 

8. Julius Randle, New York Knicks, 137 Cup Points:  44 Games, 3.05 Cup Points per Game, 24.2 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 5.0 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 18.6 PER, 3.8 WS. (#9 Last Week)

Randle moved up one spot, though he is not in the top ten in any major category.

9. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, 136 Cup Points:  42 Games, 3.22 Cup Points per Game, 20.0 PPG, 12.8 RPG, 7.9 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 22.9 PER, 6.2 WS. (#7 Last Week)

Sabonis is the current rebounding leader (12.7).  The Sacramento King is also first in Rebounds (538), Defensive Rebounds (402), and is seventh in Assists per Game (7.9), and is the top ten in VORP (2.9) and Box Plus/Minus (5.9).

10. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 131 Cup Points:  36 Games, 3.64 Cup Points Per Game, 29.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 5.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 24.1 PER, 5.0 WS.  (#10 Last Week).

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is scoring as good as always, but the chemistry in Phoenix is not there and we are seeing the same pattern that we have seen before.  He is still an All-Star, a first-ballot Hall of Fame entrant, but does he make teams better?  Lately, no.

The Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James again fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Wednesday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Wednesday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 164 Cup Points, 41 Games, 4.00 Cup Points per Game, 25.5, PPG, 11.9 RPG, 9.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 31.3 PER, 8.6 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Clinging to the top is Nikola Jokic, who last year became an NBA Champion and Finals MVP.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Win Shares (8.5), Offensive Win Shares (6.1) Box Plus/Minus (14.0), Defensive Box Plus/Minus (4.5), VORP (5.4) and Triple Doubles (11).  He is also third in PER (31.2), third in Assists per Game (9.1), fifth in Rebounds per Game (11.9).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month, which is his seventh overall.  Based on the last three weeks, we would not be surprised if the Joker falls off the top when we do this again, and for a brief time, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of OKC was at the top spot.

2. (TIE) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 160 Cup Points:  39 Games, 4.10 Cup Points Per Game, 31.0 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 6.3 APG, 2.3 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 30.7 PER, 8.4 WS.  Last Week #3.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.3), is second in Win Shares (8.4) and VORP (3.6), third in PER (30.7), and Box Plus/Minus (10.0) and is fourth in Points per Game (31.0).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.  Even if he doesn’t this year, SGA added his first Player of the Month Award in December.

2 (TIE). Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 159 Cup Points:  39 Games, 4.08 Cup Points per Game, 31.3 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 5.9 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 29.6 PER, 6.38WS.  Last Week, #2.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  The December Eastern Conference Player of the Month is third in Points per Game (31.2), sixth in Rebounds per Game (11.4), and is the league-leader in Field Goals (452). 

4 (TIE). Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 134 Cup Points:  37 Games, 3.62 Cup Points per Game, 27.1 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 21.9 PER, 5.0 WS.  Last Week #5.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is ninth in PPG (27.1) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

4 (TIE). Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 134 Cup Points:  34 Games, 3.94 Cup Points per Game, 33.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 9.1 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 27.6 PER, 5.2 WS.  Last Week #4.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is third in Points per Game (33.6), fourth in Assists (9.1), and is in the top nine in PER (27.6), Box Plus/Minus (9.4), VORP (3.6) and Win Shares (5.2).

6. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 131 Cup Points, 29 Games, 4.51 Cup Points per Game, 35.1, PPG, 11.6 RPG, 6.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 2.0 BPG, 34.4 PER, 6.3 WS.  (Last Week #5)

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (35.1).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (38.2), and PER (34.4), and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Embiid has missed a few games earlier in the season, which has caused his drop on the list.  Had he been healthy, he might be #1, but he is number one in Cup Points per Game.

7. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, 129 Cup Points:  40 Games, 3.22 Cup Points per Game, 20.1 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 7.9 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 23.2 PER, 5.9 WS. (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

Sabonis makes his first top ten appearance this year, and is the current rebounding leader (12.7).  The Sacramento King is also first in Rebounds (506), Defensive Rebounds (372(, and is seventh in Assists per Game (7.9), and is the top ten in VORP (2.8) and Box Plus/Minus (6.0).

8. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, 125 Cup Points:  39 Games, 3.21 Cup Points per Game, 25.1 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.5 BPG, 25.2 PER, 5.8 WS.  (#7 Last Week)

Davis is currently third in Rebounds per Game (12.2), and is the healthiest he has been in years.   He is also fourth in Blocks per Game (2.5), seventh in PER (25.2) and ninth in Win Shares (5.8). 

9. Julius Randle, New York Knicks, 122 Cup Points:  40 Games, 3.05 Cup Points per Game, 24.2 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 4.8 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 18.4 PER, 3.2 WS. (Not in the Top Ten Last)

Randle makes his first appearance in the top ten this year, though he is not in the top ten in any major category.

10 (TIE). LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 117 Cup Points:  37 Games, 3.16 Cup Points per Game, 24.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 7.5 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 22.9 PER, 3.9 WS.  (#10 Last Week)

James set the all-time scoring record last year, and he continues to defy time by playing at an elite level.  The legend added another accolade by leading Los Angeles to the first In-Season Tournament Championship.

10 (TIE). Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 117 Cup Points:  33 Games, 3.55 Cup Points Per Game, 28.9 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 5.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 23.5 PER, 4.4 WS.  (#10 Last Week).

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is scoring as good as always, but the chemistry in Phoenix is not there and we are seeing the same pattern that we have seen before.  He is still an All-Star, a first-ballot Hall of Fame entrant, but does he make teams better?  Lately, no.

Golden State’s Steph Curry and Indiana’s Tyrese Halinurton fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Monday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Monday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 146 Cup Points, 37 Games, 3.95 Cup Points per Game, 25.5, PPG, 11.8 RPG, 9.2 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 31.3 PER, 7.8 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Clinging to the top is Nikola Jokic, who last year became an NBA Champion and Finals MVP.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Defensive Rebounds (332), Win Shares (7.8), Offensive Win Shares (5.6) Box Plus/Minus (13.9), VORP (5.0) and Triple Doubles (11).  He is also second in PER (31.2), third in Assists per Game (9.2), fourth in Rebounds per Game (11.8).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month, which is his seventh overall.  Based on the last two weeks, we would not be surprised if the Joker falls off the top when we do this again next week.

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 142 Cup Points:  35 Games, 4.06 Cup Points per Game, 31.6 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 5.7 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 30.1 PER, 6.3 WS.  Last Week, #2.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  He is third in Points per Game (31.8), sixth in Rebounds per Game (11.6), and is the league-leader in Field Goals (410).  Recently, Giannis won his tenth Player of the Month Award and is the biggest threat to overtake the Joker for the top spot since we started promoting this season’s Cup Standings.

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 140 Cup Points:  33 Games, 4.24 Cup Points Per Game, 31.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 6.4 APG, 2.4 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 31.1 PER, 7.2 WS.  Last Week #3.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.4), is second in Win Shares (7.2) and VORP (3.6), third in PER (31.1), and Box Plus/Minus (10.4) and is fourth in Points per Game (31.5).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.  Even if he doesn’t this year, SGA added his first Player of the Month Award in December.

4. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 131 Cup Points:  31 Games, 3.97 Cup Points per Game, 33.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 9.2 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 27.6 PER, 5.3 WS.  Last Week #4.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is the league-leader in Points (1,111), second on Points per Game (33.7), fourth in Assists (9.2), and is in the top seven in PER (27.6), Box Plus/Minus (9.5), VORP (3.5) and Win Shares (5.3).

5 (TIE). Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 121 Cup Points:  33 Games, 3.67 Cup Points per Game, 27.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 21.8 PER, 4.6 WS.  Last Week #6.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is eighth in PPG (27.5) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

5 (TIE). Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 121 Cup Points, 27 Games, 4.48 Cup Points per Game, 34.6, PPG, 11.8 RPG, 6.0 APG, 1.1 SPG, 2.0 BPG, 34.1 PER, 5.7 WS.  Last Week #5

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (34.6).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (36.0), and PER (34.1), and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Embiid has missed a few games earlier in the season, which has caused his drop on the list.  Had he been healthy, he might be #1, but he is number one in Cup Points per Game.

7. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, 114 Cup Points:  35 Games, 3.26 Cup Points per Game, 25.2 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.6 BPG, 25.8 PER, 5.8 WS.  (#8 Last Week)

Davis is currently second in Rebounds per Game (12.2), and is the healthiest he has been in years.   He is also fourth in Blocks per Game (2.6) and Win Shares (5.5) and seventh in PER (26.6). 

8 (TIE). Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, 110 Cup Points:  34 Games, 3.24 Cup Points per Game, 27.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.6 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 20.6 PER, 3.4 WS. (Last Week #9)

Curry makes his return to the top ten, and it looks like he is slowing down a bit, though the other similarly aged pieces around him are aging must faster.  He has moved up to tenth in PPG (27.1) and has drained the most 3-Point Field Goals (155).

8 (TIE). Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers, 110 Cup Points:  32 Games, 3.43 Cup Points per Game, 24.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 12.7 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 26.4 PER, 5.4 WS. (Last Week #9)

Last year, Haliburton was a surprise entrant in the top ten, and here he is again, though there is not a shock in 2024.  Haliburton is the league-leader in Assists per Game (12.7), Assists (410), Assist Percentage (50.7) and is flirting with 25 Points per Game, which is a mark he never made.  He is also sixth in PER (26.4).

10 (TIE). LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 110 Cup Points:  34 Games, 3.24 Cup Points per Game, 25.2 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 7.4 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 23.7 PER, 3.9 WS.  #9 Last Week.

James set the all-time scoring record last year, and he continues to defy time by playing at an elite level.  The legend added another accolade by leading Los Angeles to the first In-Season Tournament Championship.

10 (TIE). Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 110 Cup Points:  29 Games, 3.82 Cup Points Per Game, 29.6 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 6.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 24.1 PER, 4.0 WS.  Last Week #7.

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is scoring as good as always, but the chemistry in Phoenix is not there and we are seeing the same pattern that we have seen before.  He is still an All-Star, a first-ballot Hall of Fame entrant, but does he make teams better?  Lately, no.

Nobody fell off the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Monday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Monday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 136 Cup Points, 34 Games, 4.00 Cup Points per Game, 25.7, PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 31.2 PER, 7.1 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Remaining at the top is Nikola Jokic, who is now an NBA Champion and Finals MVP.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Total Rebounds (417), Defensive Rebounds (314), True Shooting Percentage (.701), Win Shares (7.1), Offensive Win Shares (5.0) Box Plus/Minus (13.7) and VORP (4.5).  He is also third in Rebounds per Game (12.3) and PER (31.2) and fourth in Assists per Game (9.1).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month, which is his seventh overall.

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 128 Cup Points:  32 Games, 4.00 Cup Points per Game, 30.9 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 5.7 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 29.4 PER, 5.4 WS.  Last Week, #3.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  He is fourth in Points per Game (30.9), sixth in Rebounds per Game (11.3), and is the league-leader in Field Goals (367).

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 126 Cup Points:  30 Games, 4.20 Cup Points Per Game, 31.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 6.3 APG, 2.6 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 31.3 PER, 6.7 WS.  Last Week #5.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.8) and is third in PER (30.7), Win Shares (5.5) and VORP (2.8) and is fourth in Points per Game (30.8).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.

4. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 124 Cup Points:  31 Games, 4.00 Cup Points per Game, 33.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 9.4 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 27.6 PER, 4.7 WS.  Last Week #4.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is second on Points per Game (33.4), third in Assists (9.4), and is in the top ten in PER (27.6), Box Plus/Minus (9.3), VORP (3.3) and Win Shares (4.7).

5. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 112 Cup Points, 25 Games, 4.15 Cup Points per Game, 35.0, PPG, 11.7 RPG, 6.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.0 BPG, 34.8 PER, 5.7 WS.  Last Week #2

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (35.1).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (36.0), and PER (34.8), and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Embiid has missed the last four games, and had missed other games earlier in the season, which has caused his drop on the list.  Had he been healthy, he might be #1.

6. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 108 Cup Points:  30 Games, 3.60 Cup Points per Game, 26.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 20.8 PER, 3.7 WS.  Last Week #6.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is tenth in PPG (26.9) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

7. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 107 Cup Points:  28 Games, 3.82 Cup Points Per Game, 29.9 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 24.3 PER, 4.0 WS.  Last Week #7.

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is chasing another title and MVP with the Suns, and he is having one of his best starts in recent years, though that can not be said for Phoenix.  At present, Durant is sixth in scoring (29.9) is also ninth in PER (24.3). 

8. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, 104 Cup Points:  32 Games, 3.25 Cup Points per Game, 25.0 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.6 BPG, 26.2 PER, 5.1 WS.  (#10 Last Week)

Davis is the current rebounding leader per game (12.3), and is the healthiest he has been in years.   He is also fifth in Blocks per Game (2.6) and Win Shares (5.1) and seventh in PER (26.2). 

9 (TIE). Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers, 103 Cup Points:  29 Games, 3.55 Cup Points per Game, 24.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 12.7 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 26.3 PER, 4.8 WS. Last Week #8

Last year, Haliburton was a surprise entrant in the top ten, and here is again, though there is not a shock in 2024.  Haliburton is the league-leader in Assists per Game (12.7), and is flirting with 25 Points per Game, which is a mark he never made. 

9 (TIE). LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 103 Cup Points:  31 Games, 3.32 Cup Points per Game, 25.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 7.4 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 24.6 PER, 3.8 WS.  #9 Last Week.

James set the all-time scoring record last year, and he continues to defy time by playing at an elite level. 

Golden State’s Steph Curry fell off the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Monday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Monday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 119 Cup Points, 30 Games, 3.97 Cup Points per Game, 26.4, PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 31.6 PER, 6.3 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Remaining at the top is Nikola Jokic, who is now an NBA Champion and Finals MVP.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Total Rebounds (368), Defensive Rebounds (236), True Shooting Percentage (.701), Win Shares (6.3), Offensive Win Shares (4.5) Box Plus/Minus (13.9) and VORP (4.1).  He is also second in Rebounds per Game (12.3), PER (31.6) and third in Assists per Game (9.5).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month, which is his seventh overall.

2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 112 Cup Points, 25 Games, 4.15 Cup Points per Game, 35.0, PPG, 11.7 RPG, 6.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.0 BPG, 34.8 PER, 5.7 WS.  Last Week #2

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (35.1).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (36.0), and PER (34.8), and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Embiid has missed a few games, costing him Cup Points, and would be ahead of Jokic had he not.

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 109 Cup Points:  29 Games, 3.76 Cup Points per Game, 30.8 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 29.9 PER, 4.6 WS.  Last Week, #2.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  He is fifth in Points per Game (29.9), sixth in Rebounds per Game (10.9), and is the league-leader in Field Goals (319).

4. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 108 Cup Points:  27 Games, 4.00 Cup Points per Game, 32.9 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 9.1 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 27.1 PER, 4.1 WS.  Last Week #4.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is second on Points per Game (32.9), fourth in Assists (9.1), and is in the top ten in PER (27.1), Box Plus/Minus (6.7), VORP (2.7) and Win Shares (4.1).

5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 106 Cup Points:  26 Games, 4.08 Cup Points Per Game, 30.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 6.3 APG, 2.8 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 30.8 PER, 5.5 WS.  Last Week #6.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.8) and is third in PER (30.7), Win Shares (5.5) and VORP (2.8) and is fourth in Points per Game (30.8).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.

6. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, 101 Cup Points:  27 Games, 3.74 Cup Points per Game, 28.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.4 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 21.9 PER, 3.2 WS. Last Week #8

The Warriors are an aging team, but Father Time has not yet found Curry, who is the best beyond-the-arc shooter of all-time.  He is eighth in PPG (28.3) and is leading the league in 3-Point Field Goals (131) and Free Throw Percentage (.933), but the pieces around him are falling apart.

7 (TIE). Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 97 Cup Points:  27 Games, 3.59 Cup Points per Game, 26.9 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 20.8 PER, 3.3 WS.  Last Week #8.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is tenth in PPG (26.9) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

7 (TIE). Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 97 Cup Points:  24 Games, 4.04 Cup Points Per Game, 30.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 5.4 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 24.2 PER, 3.1 WS.  Last Week #8.

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is chasing another title and MVP with the Suns, and he is having one of his best starts in recent years.  At present, Durant is third in scoring (30.9) has not averaged over 30 Points per Game since the 2013/14 Season, but is over that right now.  Durant is also ninth in PER (24.2).  Sadly, the Suns are underperforming as a group, and arguably the Durant experiment is not generating the expected team success.

9. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 95 Cup Points:  27 Games, 3.52 Cup Points per Game, 25.7 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 7.3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 25.3 PER, 3.5 WS.  #9 Last Week.

James set the all-time scoring record last year, and he continues to defy time by playing at an elite level. 

10. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, 87 Cup Points:  28 Games, 3.11 Cup Points per Game, 24.4 PPG, 12.4 RPG, 3.1 APG, 0.9 SPG, 2.5 BPG, 25.4 PER, 4.4 WS.  (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

Davis is the current rebounding leader per game (12.4), and is the healthiest he has been in years.   He is also fifth in Blocks per Game (2.5) and seventh in PER (25.4). 

Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns fell off the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Monday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will update this every Monday.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 104 Cup Points, 26 Games, 4.00 Cup Points per Game, 27.0, PPG, 12.4 RPG, 9.5 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 32.1 PER, 5.4 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Remaining at the top is Nikola Jokic, who is now an NBA Champion and Finals MVP.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Total Rebounds (323), Defensive Rebounds (236), True Shooting Percentage (.701), Win Shares (5.4), Offensive Win Shares (3.9) Box Plus/Minus (14.4) and VORP (3.6).  He is also second in Rebounds per Game (12.4), PER (32.1) and third in Assists per Game (9.5).  Jokic also was named the November Player of the Month, which is his seventh.

2 (TIE). Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 97 Cup Points:  25 Games, 3.89 Cup Points per Game, 31.4 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 5.0 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 29.9 PER, 4.2 WS.  Last Week, #5.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  He has moved up to third in Points per Game (29,9) and sixth in Rebounds per Game.

2 (TIE). Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 67 Cup Points, 22 Games, 4.07 Cup Points per Game, 34.2, PPG, 11.7 RPG, 6.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 34.5 PER, 5.0 WS.  Last Week #7

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (34.1).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (36.0), and PER (34.5), and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Embiid has missed the last few games, costing him Cup Points.

4. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 94 Cup Points:  24 Games, 3.83 Cup Points per Game, 32.7 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 9.1 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 27.2 PER, 3.8 WS.  Last Week #6.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is second on Points per Game (32.7), fourth in Assists (9.1), and is in the top ten in PER (27.2), Box Plus/Minus (8.6), VORP (2.4) and Win Shares (3.8).

5. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 93 Cup Points:  25 Games, 3.58 Cup Points per Game, 27.3 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 20.9 PER, 3.1 WS.  Last Week #7.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is tenth in PPG (27.1) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 92 Cup Points:  23 Games, 4.00 Cup Points Per Game, 30.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 6.4 APG, 2.7 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 30.7 PER, 4.9 WS.  Last Week #6.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.7) and is third in PER (30.7), Win Shares (4.9) and VORP (2.6) and is fourth in Points (30.7).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender, and could join Steve Nash in that exclusive club.

7. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 74 Cup Points:  88 Games, 4.00 Cup Points Per Game, 30.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 5.6 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 24.4 PER, 2.9 WS.  Last Week #8.

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is chasing another title and MVP with the Suns, and he is having one of his best starts in recent years.  At present, Durant is fifth in scoring (30.4) has not averaged over 30 Points per Game since the 2013/14 Season, but is over that right now.  Durant is also ninth in PER (24.4).

8. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, 87 Cup Points:  24 Games, 3.63 Cup Points per Game, 28.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.4 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 21.5 PER, 2.7 WS. Last Week #2

The Warriors are an aging team, but Father Time has not yet found Curry, who is the best beyond-the-arc shooter of all-time.  He is seventh in PPG (28.1) and is leading the league in 3-Point Field Goals (115) and Free Throw Percentage (.934), but the pieces around him are falling apart.

9. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 82 Cup Points:  24 Games, 3.42 Cup Points per Game, 25.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 7.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 25.0 PER, 3.1 WS.  #9 Last Week.

James set the all-time scoring record last year, and he continues to defy time by playing at an elite level. 

10. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves, 75 Cup Points:  24 Games, 3.13 Cup Points per Game, 22.4 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 20.2 PER, 3.0 WS.  (#10 Last Week)

Towns has struggled to remain healthy over past years, but that has not been an issue in 2022/23.  He is not in the top ten in any major category, but is close to many.

Nobody fell off the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Monday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 89 Cup Points, 20 Games, 4.45 Cup Points per Game, 29.0, PPG, 12.8 RPG, 9.8 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 34.2 PER, 4.6 WS.  Last Week, #1.

Remaining at the top is Nikola Jokic, who is now an NBA Champion and Finals MVP.  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Rebounds per Game (12.8), Points (578(, Triple-Doubles (8), Field Goals (227), PER (34.2), Win Shares (4.6), Box Plus/Minus (15.6) and VORP (3.0).  Right now, he is the best player in Basketball, and that is not in dispute (despite what Kendrick Perkins might think).

2. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, 77 Cup Points:  18 Games, 4.28 Cup Points per Game, 29.1 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.7 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 23.2 PER, 2.2 WS. Last Week #6

The Warriors are an aging team, but Father Time has not yet found Curry, who is the best beyond-the-arc shooter of all-time.  He is seventh in PPG (29.1) and is leading the league in 3-Point Field Goals (91), but the pieces around him are falling apart.

3. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 74 Cup Points:  18 Games, 4.11 Cup Points Per Game, 31.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 25.2 PER, 2.6 WS.  Last Week #2.

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is chasing another title and MVP with the Suns, and he is having one of his best starts in recent years.  At present, Durant is second in scoring (31.0) has not averaged over 30 Points per Game since the 2013/14 Season, but is over that right now.

4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 73 Cup Points:  18 Games, 4.06 Cup Points Per Game, 29.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 6.3 APG, 2.4 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 30.3 PER, 3.8 WS.  Last Week #3.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.4) and Free Throw Percentage (.939) is third in PER (30.3) and sixth in Points (29.9).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender.

5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 71 Cup Points:  19 Games, 3.74 Cup Points per Game, 29.9 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 4.9 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 28.5 PER, 2.7 WS.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  This will cost him a Cup Point or two but the selfless European is totally fine with that.

6. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 69 Cup Points:  18 Games, 3.83 Cup Points per Game, 31.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 8.4 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 27.1 PER, 2.6 WS.  Last Week #5.

Doncic is on a four-year streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is second on Points per Game (31.4), fifth in Assists (8.4), and is in the top ten in PER (27.1), Box Plus/Minus (8.7), VORP (1.8) and Win Shares (2.6).

7. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 68 Cup Points:  19 Games, 3.58 Cup Points per Game, 27.4 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 21.4 PER, 2.5 WS.  Last Week #6.

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: an MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is seventh in PPG (27.4) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

8. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 67 Cup Points, 16 Games, 4.07 Cup Points per Game, 32.0, PPG, 11.3 RPG, 6.6 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 32.1 PER, 3.2 WS.  Last Week #3

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (32.0).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (36.0), and is second in PER (32.1), and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Embiid has missed the last few games, costing him Cup Points.

9. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 66 Cup Points:  20 Games, 3.30 Cup Points per Game, 24.4 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 6.4 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 23.7 PER, 2.1 WS.

James set the all-time scoring record last year, and he continues to defy time by playing at an elite level. 

10. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves, 64 Cup Points:  19 Games, 3.64 Cup Points per Game, 22.2 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 19.1 PER, 2.1 WS.

Towns took over for Anthony Edwards in the top ten and if he stays healthy should remain here.

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Sacramento’s Damontas Sabonis fell off the top ten.

Our next update will be up on next Monday.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022/23 revision of our top 50 Oklahoma City Thunder.

As for all of our top 50 players in basketball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Basketball Association.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, OKC went as far as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could take them, and coincidentally, he was the only jump on the list.  There were no new entrants.

As always, we present our top five, which was not affected by the last season:

1. Russell Westbrook

2. Gary Payton

3. Kevin Durant

4. Shawn Kemp

5. Jack Sikma

You can find the entire list here.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, wo is arguably a top five player now, skyrocketed to #27 from #36.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the fourth year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic winning the first two, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers winning last year.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 270 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 65 Cup Points, 15 Games, 4.33 Cup Points per Game, 27.5, PPG, 13.1 RPG, 8.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 33.8 PER, 3.3 WS. 

Here we are on our first tally, and who else would you expect at the top but Nikola Jokic!, who is now an NBA Champion and Finals MVP  At present, the Joker is leading the NBA in Rebounds (197), Rebounds per Game (13.1), Triple-Doubles (6), True Shooting Percentage (.701), Field Goals (162), PER (33.8), Win Shares (3.3), Box Plus/Minus (15.2) and VORP (2.2).  Right now, he is the best player in Basketball, and that is not in dispute.

2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, 63 Cup Points:  15 Games, 4.20 Cup Points Per Game, 31.4 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 5.5 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 25.2 PER, 2.2 WS.

Durant remains a superstar and when he is healthy, he is among the best in the world.  KD is chasing another title and MVP with the Suns, and he is having one of his best starts in recent years.  At present, Durant is second in scoring (31.4) has not averaged over 30 Points per Game since the 2013/14 Season, but is over that right noe.

3 (TIE). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 57 Cup Points:  14 Games, 4.07 Cup Points Per Game, 30.4 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 6.3 APG, 2.4 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 30.8 PER, 2.9 WS.

Gilgeous-Alexander broke through to the upper-tier last season, and he is proving that this was no fluke.  He is leading the NBA in Steals per Game (2.6) is third in PER (30.8) and fourth in Points (30.8).  The Canadian is now an MVP contender.

3 (TIE). Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 57 Cup Points, 14 Games, 4.07 Cup Points per Game, 31.9, PPG, 11.3 RPG, 6.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 31.2 PER, 2.6 WS. 

Embiid is the reigning MVP, NIHOF Cup Winner, and two-time scoring champion, and he is currently leading the NBA in scoring again (31.2).  The 76er is also first in Usage Percentage (36.4), and is second in PER (31.2), third in Win Shares (2.6) and VORP (1.4) and is in the top ten in Rebounds and Blocks per Game.  Could we have a dogfight between Embiid and Jokic again?

5. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 56 Cup Points:  15 Games, 3.73 Cup Points per Game, 30.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 8.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 26.8 PER, 2.1 WS. 

Doncic is on a four-yea streak of First Team All-NBA stars, and he is on pace to add a fifth.  Hs is third on Points per Game (30.5), sixth in Assists (8.1), and is in the top ten in PER (26.8), Box Plus/Minus (7.8), VORP (1.3) and Win Shares (2.1).

6. (TIE) Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 55 Cup Points:  15 Games, 3.67 Cup Points per Game, 27.9 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 22.4 PER, 2.2 WS. 

Tatum begins the year the way he ended the last one: a MVP contender on a power team.  He has already a nabbed a Player of the Week Award, is seventh in PPG (27.9) and is poised to take the Celtics on his back to a title.

6. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, 55 Cup Points:  14 Games, 3.93 Cup Points per Game, 29.4 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 23.6 PER, 1.7 WS.

The Warriors are an aging team, but Father Time has not yet found Curry, who is the best beyond-the-arc shooter of all-time.  He is  sixth in PPG (29.4) and is leading the league in 3-Point Field Goals (73).

8. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 54 Cup Points:  14 Games, 3.86 Cup Points per Game, 29.6 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 27.8 PER, 1.6 WS.

The two-time MVP has never had a better supporting cast than he does now, and he is responding by doing what he always does: dominate.  Antetokounmpo, however has slightly less metrics than previous years, but the arrival of Damian Lillard means he does not have to always carry the load.  This will cost him a Cup Point or two but the selfless European is totally fine with that.

9. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 51 Cup Points:  15 Games, 3.40 Cup Points per Game, 25.7 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 6.7 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 25.9 PER, 2.1 WS.

James set the all-time scoring record last year, and he continues to defy time by playing at an elite lvvel. 

19 (TIE). Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves, 48 Cup Points:  14 Games, 3.64 Cup Points per Game, 26.1 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 5.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 20.0 PER, 1.4 WS.

Edwards took the necessary step in his basketball evolution last season, and he continues to progress this year.  The young T-Wolves star is tenth in PPG and is poised to have his first 25-plus PPG year.

10 (TIE). Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, 48 Cup Points:  14 Games, 20.2 PPG, 12.4 RPG, 7.1 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 23.3 PER, 2.1 WS. 

Sabonis was an All-NBA Selection for the first time last year, and he is currently posting similar numbers this year.  He is second in Rebounds per Game (12.4)

Our next update will be up on next Fridat.

Today the 2023-24 NBA Regular Season begins and with that we are thrilled to announce that we have updated our Notinhalloffame.com Basketball Hall of Fame Monitor of active players based on their existent accomplishments.

You can see the complete list here, but we are presenting the Pre-2023-24 Top 10 Active Players immediately!

#1. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

#2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns

#3. Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors

#4. Chris Paul, Golden State Warriors

#5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

#6. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

#7. James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers

#8. Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers

#9. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers

#10. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

Look for many more lists, list revisions, podcasts and more content soon!

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022/23 revision of our top 50 Brooklyn Nets.

As for all of our top 50 players in basketball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Basketball Association.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Brooklyn made it to the playoffs, but they lost both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving who wanted out, this ending what should have been an NBA contender.  There is one new entrant and four elevations.

As always, we present our top five, which was not affected by the last season:

1. Jason Kidd

2. Julius Erving

3. Buck Williams

4. Brook Lopez

5. Vince Carter

You can find the entire list here.

Kevin Durant, who finished the year in Phoenix, went to #13 from #26, and the other of the departed, Kyrie Irving, rose to #17 from #25, which, yes, shocked us too.  Remember, this plays more into the team in question and that with so few players who can make an impact, elevating is easy for stars…even disgruntled ones.

Shooting Guard, Joe Harris, who is now with Detroit, went up one spot to #33.

The returning Spencer Dinwiddie, who came back to the Nets in the Kyrie trade, went up two spots to #35.

The lone new entrant is Nic Claxton, who debuts at #40.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

It's no secret that the highest-earning NBA players can accumulate serious wealth. From Michael Jordan to LeBron James, some of the most iconic athletes in history have taken home hefty paychecks for their skill and talent on the court. But exactly how much do these all-time greats make?

Naturally, the most successful players will make the most money throughout a long and storied career. And with the influx of cash coming into the NBA in recent years, players that are still playing in the league are the ones that feature at the top of this list, ahead of some more recognizable names such as the MJ, as well as Shaquille O'Neal.

This term, some of the game's most successful players are struggling somewhat. LeBron’s Lakers are currently way down in 11th place in the Western Conference, and online bookmakers such as https://www.bovada.lv/sports/basketball/nba haven’t given them any chance at all of competing for the Larry O’Brien trophy this season. The favorites for the crown this season are the Milwaukee Bucks, and with Giannis Antetokounmpo firing on all cylinders, it's clear to see why.

The Greek Freak still has a long way to go in his career, and there is no doubt he will make a fortune over the next decade or so. But which players have earned the most as of right now? Let’s take a look at some of the top NBA stars to see who has cashed in the most throughout their time in the league.

LeBron James - $430 million

Have you ever just sat back and thought about how insanely successful LeBron James has been, both on and off the court? I mean, this guy is a bonafide living legend who's got a whopping $430 million to his name. And it's not just about the cash, but it's also how LeBron constantly pushes the boundaries of what a basketball player can do.

King James has four NBA championships to his name, spread across three different franchises, namely his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as the Miami Heat and his current team, the Los Angeles Lakers. He's been crushing it on the court for nearly two decades now and he recently became the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer, overhauling Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-time record.

He had had a massive impact off the court as well, spreading positivity and being a role model for millions. It's hard not to be in awe of LeBron's success story and his ability to dominate both sports and business.

Chris Paul - $360 million

Current Phonix Suns Point Guard Chris Paul has also racked up a mammoth amount of money throughout his nearly two-decade-long career. We're talking about an eye-watering $360 million, across a number of contracts with some of the league's finest franchises, namely the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and his current team, the aforementioned Suns.

This guy's journey in the world of professional basketball has been nothing short of extraordinary. He's stormed past challenges, set impressive records, and been named an NBA All-Star on no less than 12 occasions. Chris Paul's awe-inspiring earnings are a testament to his relentless determination and exceptional skills on the court. It just goes to show that if you put your heart and soul into something you love, you can achieve amazing things.

Despite both his personal and financial success, however, Paul has never managed to pick up an NBA Championship ring. He came close on a number of occasions, none more so than the 2021 campaign, where Paul and his Suns reached the NBA Finals. However, the might of the current table-topping Bucks was too much to handle, with the Suns eventually succumbing to a 4-2 series defeat.

Kevin Durant - $350 million

Kevin Durant is a name that will live long in the annals of basketball history. From a humble college basketball career to an incredible professional one, he has certainly come a long way. He has earned awards by the bucketload, including back-to-back NBA Championships in 2017 and 2018 with the Golden State Warriors, as well as being named the MVP in both of those Finals successes.

And when it comes to money, it seems like the man can't stop earning it. Throughout his illustrious career, he has earned around $350 million and counting. It's no wonder why he's been hailed as one of the most successful NBA superstars in recent memory, both on the court and off it. And at the age of just 34, he still has plenty more left in the tank, and plenty more dollars left to earn.

Durant has recently moved on to the Phoenix Suns and is a teammate of the aforementioned Chris Paul. The Arizona-based outfit is currently fourth in the Western Conference and KD could very well be the man that can assist the 37-year-old Paul to perhaps his first and only NBA Championship.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 100 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 190 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 190 Points:  49 Games, 31.1 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 24.6 PER, 7.3 WS.  (#2 on last ranking)

Tatum moved back to the top, and while he is not at the top of any stat line, he is the biggest star on the NBA’s best team.  He has never finished with a PPG over 30, but he has that currently (31.1).  This could be an MVP season for Tatum.

2. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 186 Cup Points:  46 Games, 33.4 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 8.3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 30.3 PER, 8.8 WS.  (#1 on last ranking)

Doncic drops to number 2, and we can argue that he is also fallen behind Tatum, the player ahead of him, for MVP consideration.  The European superstar is second in PPG (33.4), fourth in APG (8.3) and is second in VORP (5.1) and Win Shares (8.2).   His PER of 30.3 also ranks him second.  Statistically, he is ahead of Tatum, but that might not matter if Tatum’s Celtics finish that much higher than Doncic’s Mavericks.

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 175 Cup Points:  47 Games, 30.8 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.6 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 27.1 PER, 7.8 WS. (#3 on last ranking)

Gilgeous-Alexander is going to be an All-Star this year, and is shattering last year’s averages, which were already good.  How great will this Canadian be?  

4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 173 Cup Points:  40 Games, 31.8 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 5.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 27.9 PER, 5.2 WS. (#5 on last ranking)

The two-time MVP is healthy and playing his best basketball of the year.  The “Greek Freak” is positioning himself back in the MVP talk and is third in PPG (31.8) and second in RPG (12.2)

5. Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, 170 Cup Points:  43 Games, 27.4 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 8.3 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 23.8 PER, 4.8 WS. (#6 on last ranking)

Morant is the face of the Grizzles, and he is posting similar numbers from last year, when he took Memphis to the next level.

6. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 169 Cup Points:  44 Games, 25.1 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 10.0 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 32.1 PER, 9.9 WS.  (#3 on last ranking)

Jokic dropped three spots, though that was more from sitting out a game while others around him on this played in more.  The two-time and defending MVP winner (and NIHOF Cup Champion) is leading the league in PER (32.1), Win Shares (9.9), VORP (5.6) and Box Plus/Minus (13.1).

7. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 164 Cup Points:  38 Games, 33.5 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.7 BPG, 30.7 PER, 6.7 WS.  (#9 on last ranking)

Embiid is back from a foot issue, and tearing it up.  He took over from Doncic the PPG lead and is second in PER (30.7).

8. Julius Randle, New York Knicks, 156 Cup Points:  52 Games, 24.7 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 20.9 PER, 6.0 WS. (#8 on last ranking)

Randle continues to climb the list, and currently has a higher PPG (24.4), as his All-Star year two years ago (24.7).

9. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, 154 Cup Points:  46 Games, 27.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 9.9 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 21.6 PER, 3.6 WS. (#10 on last ranking)

Young moves up one spot, and is the face of an intriguing Hawks squad.  

10 (Tie). Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, 153 Cup Points:  39 Games, 29.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 5.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 26.8 PER, 6.4 WS.  (#5 on last ranking)

The Nets were on fire, and Durant was posting his best numbers over the past three years.  K.D. is now on the injured list with an MCL injury, and will miss a month, that will cost him the MVP and of course, the NIHOF Cup.  He dropped three spots from out last update.

10 (Tie). LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, 153 Cup Points:  41 Games, 30.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 7.1 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 25.1 PER, 4.6 WS.  (Not on last ranking)

Well look who climbed into the top ten!  King James is here, and as always plays his ass off every night.  If he stays healthy, he should be able make the top five by season’s end.

Our next update will happen after the first player breaches 200 Cup Points.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 100 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 180 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 182 Cup Points:  44 Games, 33.8 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 8.6 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 29.9 PER, 7.8 WS.  (#1 on last ranking)

Doncic is still at number #1, but is he is still the MVP front-runner?  The man at #2 is staking a claim for that.  The European star is currently leading the NBA in Points per Game (33.8) and is 4^th in Assists per Game (8.8).  The Mavericks will go as far as Doncic can take them.

2. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 177 Points:  46 Games, 31.0 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 24.6 PER, 6.8 WS.  (#2 on last ranking)

Tatum is threatening to top the list, and for many is the current front runner for the NBA MVP.  He has never finished with a PPG over 30, but he has that currently (31.0).

3 (Tie). Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 160 Cup Points:  42 Games, 25.1 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 9.9 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 32.4 PER, 9.5 WS.  (#3 on last ranking)

The “Joker” has been great lately, and we know someone wants to get that third Cup!  He is currently leading the NBA in PER (32.4), VORP (5.4), Box Plus/Minus (13.2) and Win Shares (9.5).

3 (Tie). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 160 Cup Points:  43 Games, 30.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 27.0 PER, 7.1 WS. (#3 on last ranking)

Gilgeous-Alexander is going to be an All-Star this year, and is shattering last year’s averages, which were already good.  How great will this Canadian be?

5 (Tie). Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, 153 Cup Points:  39 Games, 29.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 5.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 26.8 PER, 6.4 WS.  (#5 on last ranking)

The Nets were on fire, and Durant was posting his best numbers over the past three years.  K.D. is now on the injured list with an MCL injury, and will miss a month, that will cost him the MVP and of course, the NIHOF Cup.  He dropped three spots from out last update.

6 (Tie). Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, 153 Cup Points:  39 Games, 27.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 7.9 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 23.5 PER, 4.1 WS. (#8 on last ranking)

Morant is the face of the Grizzles, and he is posting similar numbers from last year, when he took Memphis to the next level.

5 (Tie). Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 153 Cup Points:  36 Games, 30.9 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 5.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 26.9 PER, 4.4 WS. (#6 on last ranking)

The two-time MVP has the least amount of Games Played of anyone else in the top ten, and had he not missed them, would potentially be in the top spot.

8 (Tie). Julius Randle, New York Knicks, 148 Points:  49 Games, 24.6 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 21.1 PER, 5.8 WS. (#9 on last ranking)

Randle continues to climb the list, and currently has a higher PPG (24.4), as his All-Star year two years ago (24.1).

8 (Tie). Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 148 Cup Points:  34 Games, 33.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.7 BPG, 30.9 PER, 6.1 WS.  (#9 on last ranking)

Embiid is currently second in Points per Game (behind Doncic), but is currently dealing with a foot injury.

10. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, 142 Points:  43 Games, 27.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 9.9 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 21.4 PER, 3.6 WS. (#10 on last ranking)

Young holds the final spot on the top ten, and is the face of an intriguing Hawks squad.  

Our next update will happen after the first player breaches 170 Cup Points.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 100 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 170 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 174 Cup Points:  42 Games, 33.7 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 8.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 30.1 PER, 7.6 WS.  (#1 on last ranking)

Doncic is still at number #1, but is he is still the MVP front-runner?  The man at #2 is staking a claim for that.  The European star is currently leading the NBA in Points per Game (33.7) and is 4^th in Assists per Game (8.8).  The Mavericks will go as far as Doncic can take them.

2. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 167 Points:  44 Games, 31.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 24.8 PER, 6.6 WS.  (#3 on last ranking)

Tatum moves up to number #2, and for many is the current front runner for the NBA MVP.  He has never finished with a PPG over 30, but he has that currently (31.2).

3 (Tie). Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 155 Cup Points:  41 Games, 25.1 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 9.9 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 32.3 PER, 9.2 WS.  (#5 on last ranking)

The “Joker” has been great lately, and we know someone wants to get that third Cup!  He is currently leading the NBA in PER (32.3), VORP (5.2), Box Plus/Minus (13.1) and Win Shares (9.2).

3 (Tie). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 155 Cup Points:  42 Games, 30.6 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 26.8 PER, 6.8 WS. (#6 on last ranking)

Gilgeous-Alexander is going to be an All-Star this year, and is shattering last year’s averages, which were already good.  How great will this Canadian be?

5. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, 153 Cup Points:  39 Games, 29.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 5.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 26.8 PER, 6.4 WS.  (#2 on last ranking)

The Nets were on fire, and Durant was posting his best numbers over the past three years.  K.D. is now on the injured list with an MCL injury, and will miss a month, that will cost him the MVP and of course, the NIHOF Cup.  He dropped three spots from out last update.

6 (Tie). Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 148 Cup Points:  35 Games, 31.0 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 5.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 27.1 PER, 4.5 WS. (#4 on last ranking)

The two-time MVP has missed his last five games due to injury, and is dropping in the standings.

6 (Tie). Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 148 Cup Points:  34 Games, 33.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.7 BPG, 30.9 PER, 6.1 WS.  (#9 on last ranking)

Embiid is currently second in Points per Game (behind Doncic), but is currently dealing with a foot injury.

8. Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, 146 Cup Points:  34 Games, 27.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 7.9 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 23.7 PER, 4.1 WS. (#8 on last ranking)

Morant is the face of the Grizzles, and he is posting similar numbers from last year, when he took Memphis to the next level.

9. Julius Randle, New York Knicks, 140 Points:  47 Games, 24.4 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 3.9 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 20.8 PER, 5.4 WS. (#10 on last ranking)

Randle makes his first appearance this year in the top ten, and currently has a higher PPG (24.4), as his All-Star year two years ago (24.1).

10. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, 139 Points:  42 Games, 27.1 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 9.8 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0. BPG, 21.5 PER, 3.6 WS. (not on last ranking)

Young returns to the top ten, and is the face of an intriguing Hawks squad.  

Boston’s Jaylen Brown drops off of the top ten.

Our next update will happen after the first player breaches 170 Cup Points.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NBA Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 100 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 150 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, 152 Points:  38 Games, 30.0 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 5.4 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 27.1 PER, 6.4 WS.  (#2 on last ranking)

The Nets are on fire, and whether are winning or losing, Durant always shines.  Currently, he leads the league in Free Throw Percentage (.935).

2. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, 151 Points:  38 Games, 34.0 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 8.7 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 31.7 PER, 7.2 WS.  (#1 on last ranking)

Doncic dropped to number two, behind KD, but for our money is still he front runner for the MVP.  The European star is currently leading the NBA in Points per Game (34.0) and VORP (4.4).

3 (Tie). Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, 137 Points:  33 Games, 30.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 24.9 PER, 5.4 WS.  (#3 on last ranking)

Tatum continues to get better which should scare the hell out of anybody cheering against the Celtics.  He has never finished a season averaging over 30 Points per Game, and Tatum is over that now.

3 (Tie). Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, 137 Points:  30 Games, 32.0 PPG, 11.8 RPG, 5.2 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 27.9 PER, 4.3 WS. (#4 on last ranking)

Giannis moves up another spot and the two-time MVP’s Bucks look ready to win it all.  He is in the top five in Rebounds and Points per Game.

5. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, 135 Points:  36 Games, 25.3 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 9.5 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 32.0 PER, 7.8 WS.  (#6 on last ranking)

The “Joker” is on fire lately, and we know someone wants to get that third Cup!  He is currently leading the NBA in PER 32.0, Box Plus/Minus (12.3) and Win Shares (7.8).

6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 134 Points:  35 Games, 30.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.7 APG, 1.6 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 26.6 PER, 5.3 WS. (#5 on last ranking)

Gilgeous-Alexander is going to be an All-Star this year, and is shattering last year’s averages, which were already good.  How great will this Canadian be?

7. Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, 129 Points:  33 Games, 27.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 8.0 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 24.9 PER, 3.7 WS. (#8 on last ranking)

Morant is the face of the Grizzles, and he is posting similar numbers from last year, when he took Memphis to the next level.

8. Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics, 126 Points:  37 Games, 26.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 20.4 PER, 3.1 WS. (#7 on last ranking)

Brown’s appearance here gives Boston the only team to have two players in the top ten, and he currently has the highest traditional numbers of his career.  

9. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, 122 Points:  28 Games, 33.5 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.6 BPG, 30.7 PER, 5.0 WS.  (#8 on last ranking)

Embiid is currently second in Points per Game (behind Doncic), but is currently dealing with a foot injury.

10. Julius Randle, New York Knicks, 117 Points:  40 Games, 24.4 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 3.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 20.9 PER, 4.9 WS. (Not on last ranking)

Randle makes his first appearance this year in the top ten, and is currently boasting a higher PPG (24.4), than his All-Stat year two years ago (24.1).

DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bull fell off the top ten, just after making it on.

Our next update will happen after the first player breaches 160 Cup Points.