It seems just yesterday that the Denver Nuggets snatched the NBA title, and here we are looking forward to the revenge game. However, the top 100 players? ranking in the NBA for 2023?24 has raised many eyebrows. While the No. 1 spot is embellished by the well-deserved ?joker? of the MVP finals, Nikola Jokic, the ranking allotted to LeBron James has shocked the patrons. This time, not only ?the joker?, but Steph and Luka have also surpassed the legend.

?While for some, the rankings are unjustified, Skip Bayless has some cold facts to justify them.

?LeBron James Dropped Out of the Top 10, Not Justified,?: Keyshawn Johnson:

?In a recent discussion with Keyshawn Johnson, Skip Bayless rubbed some cold-hard facts about the recent performance of LeBron James. The slip in the ranking of LeBron James from No. 1 to No. 13 is definitely a cause for concern for the Lakers.

?However, even in the late 30s, the four-time MVP is still a high-impact player in the league. The King is still making remarkable points with a staggering average of 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists. However, the issue of frequent injuries seems to catch up with James.

The issue becomes more grave with the addition of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry surpassing LeBron James. His inability to single-handedly bend the game has left the ranking more susceptible to the wins made by the Lakers last season. However, the output of a team can?t be equated with a player who has displayed longevity.

?With Stephen Curry at No. 6 and Luka Doncic at No. 2, it’s time for LeBron James to reclaim the throne.

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Can LeBron James Reclaim the Position After the Revenge Game?

?With the enlistment of more hungry and capable players in the league, the legacy of LeBron James has taken a big hit. However, the fact that he played fewer than 70 games in the 2022?2023 season justifies the ranking.

?Is this the showdown of the legend, or is he about to bounce back like the evergreen Tom Brady or Novak Djokovic? The scene would be a remarkable one if the likes of Anthony Davis and LeBron James rocked the revenge game against the Denver Nuggets on opening night.

?Since Denver swept the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals last season, this opening-night game is what every NBA fan is looking forward to. Is this ?the one last game? of King?s career, or will he bounce back?

What do you think about the ?dethroned king?? Let us know in the comment section.

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