ESPN.com and the TrueHoop Network are ranking every NBA player -- and counting them down on Twitter (@NBAonESPN), from No. 500 to No. 1. As the rankings are announced, you can also find them here on the pages of ESPN.com.
What is #NBArank?
#NBArank is the Twitter hashtag to use if you want to get involved in the discussion or just follow along.
You can also follow along here: @NBAonESPN
How did we rank the players?
We asked 104 experts to rate each player on a 0-to-10 scale, in terms of "the current quality of each player."
Here is the full list of voters from ESPN.com, the TrueHoop Network, TrueHoop TV, Daily Dime Live, ESPN TV, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, espnW, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Insider, ESPN Fantasy, ESPN Games, ESPN Dallas, ESPN Los Angeles, ESPN Chicago, ESPN New York, ESPN Stats & Information, ESPN Topics and ESPN Analytics.
Brandon Jennings - highest ranked player who once rocked a high top fade. #NBARank
— Jeremy Schmidt (@Bucksketball) September 14, 2012
#NBArank 61 Brandon Jennings. If he played as good as he does in those summer leagues he would be a top 20
— The little guy (@wegotawiseguy) September 14, 2012
62
6.31
Anthony Davis | @AntDavis23
New Orleans Hornets | PF | Age: 19 | 2011 rank: NR
Anthony Davis as low as 62 is just a formality. He made the Olympics before playing an NBA game. He'll be top 25 next year #NBARank
— Gavin Taylor (@gavinsamuel) September 14, 2012
Anthony Davis hasn't played an NBA game yet and I already think his 62 on #NBARank is about 40 spots too low.. Absolute superstar from day 1
— Jason Quint (@JayQuint13) September 14, 2012
63
6.30
Nicolas Batum | @nicolas88batum
Portland Trail Blazers | SF | Age: 23 | 2011 rank: #70
@nbaonespn Nicolas Batum is rated awfully high for a guy yet to live up to the hype surrounding him. #nbarank
— Aaron D. Burgin (@TheFullTimeDad) September 14, 2012
64
6.30
Ray Allen | @greenrayn20
Miami Heat | SG | Age: 37 | 2011 rank: #35
@greenrayn20 is ranked 64.this is also the age he could still be playing in the NBA as a producitve spark off the bench @nbaonespn #nbarank
— GoldenStGreat (@goldenstgreat) September 14, 2012
@nbaonespn Honestly pretty surprised to see Ray Allen this high up, since he will be a backup for the first time in his career. #NBARank
— Mark D. (@blazers6thman) September 14, 2012
65
6.27
Mike Conley | @mconley11
Memphis Grizzlies | PG | Age: 24 | 2011 rank: #65
5 years ago, Who would've thought Mike Conley would be at the 65 spot and Greg Oden out of the league? Not me.... #NBARank
— Brian Huser (@SlikSmits) September 14, 2012
Mike Conley Jr. has solidified himself as a top shelf point guard. He plays tough defense and knows his role on a post heavy team #NBARank
— Wesley Morton (@WesFromTheATL) September 14, 2012
66
6.26
Tony Allen | @aa000g9
Memphis Grizzlies | SG | Age: 30 | 2011 rank: #72
@nbaonespn thanks for motivating me !!
— Tony Allen (@aa000G9) September 14, 2012
Now @nbaonespn is messing with my man @aa000g9. How can the best defender in the league be 66? How much does he have to do?
— Eric Cunningham (@ericblogsalot) September 14, 2012
67
6.18
Carlos Boozer
Chicago Bulls | PF | Age: 30 | 2011 rank: #50
"@nbaonespn: #NBArank 67: Carlos Boozer. Dont look now but Taj Gibson is catching up fast
— O.V.(@1340jesse) September 14, 2012
@nbaonespn Carlos Boozer is probably the highest ranked player who every fan wants to see amnestied. #NBArank
— Daniel Thompson (@CakeMkrDan) September 14, 2012
68
6.18
Luis Scola | @LScola4
Phoenix Suns | PF | Age: 32 | 2011 rank: #53
You could think of 100 players more popular than @lscola4, once again reminding us how underrated he is with an #NBARank of 68!
— James Wong (@jameschrisw) September 14, 2012
So Luis Scola is the 68th best player in the @nba according to @nbaespn list yet he was cut. Hmmm something is wrong here.
— DO THE MATH(@KingAjar) September 14, 2012
69
6.15
Tyreke Evans
Sacramento Kings | G | Age: 22 | 2011 rank: #47
Tyreke Evans at 69 is a very high spot for him. Hasn't improved much since his rookie season nor has his team. #NBArank
— Tulio Yamasita (@tuli_16) September 14, 2012
Inexplicably regressed since his rookie year. Way too talented to be out of the top 40. RT @nbaonespn: #NBArank 69: Tyreke Evans.
— Nigel Broadnax (@BroadnaxWrites) September 14, 2012
70
6.14
Gerald Wallace
Brooklyn Nets | SF | Age: 30 | 2011 rank: #48
It might be a disappointment that Gerald Wallace ranks 70, but I think he's just happy he's left "Crash" & the injuries behind him. #nbarank
— Cliff Kim (@CliffMusic) September 14, 2012
#NBArank With Gerald Wallace being ranked @ 70, I can't wait to see the top 50...
— Daf Luva (@DafLuva19) September 14, 2012