There’s no shortage of offensive talent in the NBA, especially in this era.
Modern-day basketball features some of the most skilled hoopers in the history of the game and several true unstoppable forces.
With that in mind, New Orleans Pelicans star guard CJ McCollum put a list of the toughest offensive players he’s gone against in the NBA playoffs, and it sure didn’t disappoint.
.@CJMcCollum's toughest NBA players to defend ⬇️
1. Kevin Durant
2. Steph Curry
3. LeBron James
4. Anthony Davis
5. Nikola Jokić pic.twitter.com/efuLlKp20v— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) June 7, 2023
At No. 5, McCollum chose Nikola Jokic, citing that he didn’t get to play against this two-time MVP version of him.
Still, he lauded his game as one of the most complete overall offensive forces in the game, even when he wasn’t at his peak like he is nowadays.
He then chose Anthony Davis at No. 4, stating that he played against him in the bubble when he could get treatment around the clock so that obviously made him be available 24/7.
He also added that Davis actually enjoyed playing the four and the five in the bubble, which obviously made him even more unstoppable.
LeBron James got the nod at No. 3, also because of his incredible run in the bubble, citing that he was knocking down threes at a high clip, and adding that he’s obviously one of the most versatile players of all time.
McCollum chose Stephen Curry at No. 2, saying that he’s gone against multiple versions of him — including the unanimous MVP version — and praising him for his sharpshooting skills and ability to make an impact on and off the ball.
Unsurprisingly, he chose Kevin Durant as the most unstoppable offensive player he’s ever faced in the playoffs, adding that he went against him before all the injuries and citing his versatility as the reason why he’s the most unstoppable he’s faced thus far.
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