In the NBA at the moment, it is nearly impossible to name the top five players who are making an impact. While some players are constantly on the lists in everyone’s minds, there are many others who have grown their skills over the past couple of years and are now providing great competition.?

Fans get to see many players each year, giving performances that are in the league’s MVP range, and the NBA currently has a number of players showcasing different skills on the hardwood. According to former player Matt Barnes, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks highest among his list of five amazing players.

Over the course of 14 seasons in the NBA, Barnes has seen and played with a lot of talented players. Since retiring, he has joined ESPN as an analyst and as a co-host of the podcast ‘All the Smoke.’?He never hesitates to commend a young talent making their debut and giving the old players a run for their money.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has been making great plays in Barnes’ eyes. While talking on Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay’ podcast, Barnes?revealed his top five players in the league right now. ?Giannis, KD, Steph, LeBron, and Embiid,? said Barnes.

Former NBA player Matt Barnes shares his top five NBA players in the league right now

Barnes believes the Milwaukee Bucks star is a better player than LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant when it comes to the highest honor in the league. In addition, he explained why he placed James in the fourth position on the list after that.

?LeBron is only slid down that just because he?s older. ? He continued, saying that James is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Continuing the conversation, he was asked who he thought was the best player in the world.

In his explanation, the former UCLA Bruin mentioned Giannis Antetokounmpo and KD. ?Giannis is incredible. Giannis is the one superstar, you see Shannon, that every single year he comes back better on a different aspect.?

At the end of the conversation, he chose Antetokounmpo over KD. ?I mean, to me, it?s between KD and Giannis. And the only reason why I give Giannis the edge is because of the defensive side of the game.?

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Although Barnes gave reasons and outlined his top five choices in the recent league, it will be interesting to see what these players have to offer this season.

When you heard this, what was your reaction? Let us know who your top five players in the league right now are in the comments section below.