Russell Westbrook and Paul George are among the Top 11 players in the NBA heading into this season, according to Sports Illustrated’s annual preseason Top 100 list.
George jumped one spot from 12th last season to 11th, while Westbrook ranks seventh compared to sixth last season. You can view that list here.
Sports Illustrated released its list in segments throughout the week, culminating in the Top 10 on Thursday. Steven Adams (No. 38) and newly-acquired guard Dennis Schroder (No. 80) were also on the list.
Two players jumped Westbrook into the Top 6 (No.