As the season draws nearer, speculation is at it’s highest. Wins and losses are being projected, while players’ potential production is being scrutinized well before they actually see the floor. SLAM Magazine is looking to help fill the void between now and opening night on Oct. 17 with their top 50 players in the NBA.
One member of the Philadelphia 76ers has already cracked the list early on at No. 49 — Ben Simmons.
The list is based on expected production for next season, so the “he hasn’t played a game yet” argument is rendered almost useless.