JJ Redick has revealed his list of the five toughest players to guard in the NBA right now.
The league is full of talent, as nowadays every team has a marquee player hungry to make an impact.
Redick recently shared his list of the five hardest players to guard, coming up with a Top 5 that includes arguably the best players in the league at this moment.
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The former player-turned-analyst went with Kevin Durant at No. 5, then Joel Embiid at No. 4, Stephen Curry at No. 3, Nikola Jokic at No. 2, and Giannis Antetokounmpo at the top of this list.
This is a solid list that has players who can score at many levels.
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest offensive talents the league has ever seen and Joel Embiid is a dominant center that can stretch the court and hit long-range shots.
Stephen Curry has changed the game of basketball and after many years in the league, he’s still dominating and driving opponents crazy with his handles and shooting skills.
Nikola Jokic is probably the best player in the world right now, as he can do everything on the court. Scoring, passing, rebounding, and whatever his team needs, Jokic does it.
As for Giannis Antetokounmpo, he’s probably the most dominant player in the NBA since the LeBron James of the early 2010s.
The Greek star plays the game the right way, maximizing his advantages and putting up a good effort on both ends of the court.
Giannis’ dominance in the paint is something to behold, which is easy to see why Redick thinks he’s the hardest player to guard right now.
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