{"id":1015099,"date":"2018-11-09T17:18:52","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T22:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheatsheet.com\/?p=1015099"},"modified":"2023-06-13T12:36:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T16:36:53","slug":"nba-best-starting-lineup-every-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/nba-best-starting-lineup-every-team\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Starting Five and Full Depth Chart for Every NBA Team's Franchise History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some NBA<\/a> franchises can draw upon their depth of historical talent and put together a contender for the best starting lineup in league history. Others, primarily those that joined the Association at a more recent date<\/a>, are left scraping together depth charts that have no hope of competing against those of the traditional powerhouses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But everyone, whether it's the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics brimming over with Hall of Famers<\/a> or the Toronto Raptors making the most of their recent success, has at least one five-man unit worthy of recognition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To build both the best starting lineup and the ideal depth chart for each of the 30 organizations, we're turning to the total points added (TPA) metric<\/a> I developed and helped popularize at NBA Math. TPA looks at both defensive and offensive effectiveness on a per-possession basis and then incorporates playing time into the equation such that a score of 0.0 represents league-average contributions and higher numbers are better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For every team, we looked at the highest single-season TPAs (limit of one per player for each franchise, though the same player can appear on multiple depth charts) and categorized players at the positions at which they spent the most time during the season in question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You'll see some surprises as we proceed alphabetically from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, but remember that subjectivity is, quite intentionally, not <\/em>part of the process here. Disagreements are fine. Encouraged even. After all, this is intended, more than anything else, to be a celebration of myriad hyper-talented players throughout NBA history, some of whom may not have survived the final cuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta Hawks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Mookie Blaylock of the Atlanta Hawks | Clive Brunskill\/Allsport via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>1997 Mookie Blaylock
367.55 TPA<\/td>		1987 Doc Rivers
312.76 TPA<\/td>		2022 Trae Young
275.29 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>2002 Jason Terry
181.9 TPA<\/td>		1974 Lou Hudson
172.88 TPA<\/td>		1998 Steve Smith
157.56 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>1987 Dominique Wilkins
331.35 TPA<\/td>		1976 John Drew
248.95 TPA<\/td>		1959 Cliff Hagan
202.73 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>1961 Bob Pettit
320.99 TPA<\/td>		2010 Josh Smith
271.88 TPA<\/td>		2016 Paul Millsap
221.95 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>2016 Al Horford
200.51 TPA<\/td>		1980 Tree Rollins
172.47 TPA<\/td>		1960 Clyde Lovellette
171.68 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps Trae Young will one day work his way into the starting lineup \u2014 or even the bench unit \u2014 at point guard. But for now, he's still looking up at Doc Rivers (yes, he used to be a player) and the ever-underrated Mookie Blaylock (who doesn't receive any credit for inspiring Mookie Betts' name<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, the all-time starting five isn't flashy but is effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominique Wilkins provided plenty of memorable dunks during his time with the Hawks, but Bob Pettit and Al Horford were more productive and efficient than highlight-reel mainstays. Jason Terry, for all the aviation-inspired celebrations, wasn't exactly a nightly SportsCenter <\/em>threat, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boston Celtics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics | Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>2017 Isaiah Thomas
348.27 TPA<\/td>		2019 Kyrie Irving
325.14 TPA<\/td>		2010 Rajon Rondo
201.95 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>1965 Sam Jones
235.03 TPA<\/td>		2009 Ray Allen
216.33 TPA<\/td>		2019 Frank Ramsey
208.15 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>1985 Larry Bird
586.05 TPA<\/td>		2002 Paul Pierce
380.1 TPA<\/td>		2023 Jayson Tatum
308.34 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>2008 Kevin Garnett
358.36 TPA<\/td>		1987 Kevin McHale
320.06 TPA<\/td>		1967 Bailey Howell
230.61 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>1964 Bill Russell
347.53 TPA<\/td>		1981 Robert Parish
258.52 TPA<\/td>		1952 Ed Macauley
253.39 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unsurprisingly, the Boston Celtics' starting five \u2014 and the bench and third string, really \u2014 is loaded<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Russell and Larry Bird are two of the 10 greatest players in NBA history, and peak Kevin Garnett was an otherworldly two-way force. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the point guard rotation may be a head-scratcher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob Cousy, Dennis Johnson, Rajon Rondo, Nate “Tiny” Archibald, K.C. Jones, and Jo Jo White are often featured as the greatest 1-guards in franchise history<\/a>, but that's at least partially due to the lengths of their tenures. In a single-season setting like this one, Isaiah Thomas receives a ton of credit for a 2016-17 season in which he averaged 28.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists while slashing 46.3\/37.9\/90.9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23 Entries: Jayson Tatum<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brooklyn Nets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Jason Kidd of the New Jersey Nets | James Keivom\/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>2003 Jason Kidd
374.37 TPA<\/td>		1985 Micheal Ray Richardson
267.62 TPA<\/td>		2021 Kyrie Irving
215.18 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>2006 Vince Carter
271.28 TPA<\/td>		2003 Kerry Kittles
169.67 TPA<\/td>		1993 Drazen Petrovic
95.65 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>2022 Kevin Durant
299.75 TPA<\/td>		1997 Kendall Gill
178.46 TPA<\/td>		2006 Richard Jefferson
176.82 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>1994 Derrick Coleman
236.53 TPA<\/td>		1983 Buck Williams
127.79 TPA<\/td>		2004 Kenyon Martin
78.15 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>2023 Nic Claxton
144.18 TPA<\/td>		1986 Mike Gminski
136.07 TPA<\/td>		2013 Brook Lopez
133.54 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shoutout to 2022-23 Nic Claxton for displacing Mike Gminski to become the starting center on the all-time depth chart, but that wasn't a particularly high bar to clear. Fortunately for the Brooklyn Nets, the path to the top is tougher at the other four positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Kidd, one of the original triple-double machines, is the headliner of this roster, but Kevin Durant wasn't far behind during his brief tenure with the franchise<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other bit of good news? A rebuilding Nets outfit has plenty of candidates \u2014 both on the roster and sure to be acquired in the near future \u2014 to take over other spots on the relatively lackluster depth chart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23 Entries: Nic Claxton<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlotte Hornets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Eddie Jones of the Charlotte Hornets | Andy Lyons\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>2019 Kemba Walker
248.46 TPA<\/td>		2002 Baron Davis
228.92 TPA<\/td>		2022 LaMelo Ball
176.6 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>2000 Eddie Jones
266.82 TPA<\/td>		1995 Hersey Hawkins
128.55 TPA<\/td>		1994 Dell Curry
124.22 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>2007 Gerald Wallace
185.67 TPA<\/td>		2008 Jason Richardson
181.04 TPA<\/td>		2001 Jamal Mashburn
116.91 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>1997 Anthony Mason
196.3 TPA<\/td>		1996 Larry Johnson
176.35 TPA<\/td>		2016 Marvin Williams
120.72 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>1997 Vlade Divac
134.15 TPA<\/td>		2014 Al Jefferson
132.19 TPA<\/td>		2007 Emeka Okafor
92.93 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When the Charlotte Bobcats became the Charlotte Hornets on May 20, 2014, team officials announced they were also reclaiming the history, stats, and records from the earlier era that took place from 1988-2002, effectively taking them from the New Orleans Pelicans, who retroactively became a 2002 expansion team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That's great news for the Hornets here since they can lay claim to three of five members of the starting five: Eddie Jones, Anthony Mason, and Vlade Divac. Plus, Larry Johnson, Hersey Hawkins, Baron Davis, Dell Curry, and Jamal Mashburn also make the cut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from Kemba Walker and LaMelo Ball, though, the most recent iterations of this organization haven't been particularly notable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Bulls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls | Mike Powelll\/Allsport via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>2011 Derrick Rose
386.94 TPA<\/td>		2007 Kirk Hinrich
153.76 TPA<\/td>		1996 Steve Kerr
123.09 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>1988 Michael Jordan
850.73 TPA<\/td>		2017 Jimmy Butler
405.18 TPA<\/td>		1972 Chet Walker
298.07 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>1995 Scottie Pippen
423.95 TPA<\/td>		1996 Toni Kukoc
218.79 TPA<\/td>		2007 Luol Deng
178.06 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>1992 Horace Grant
296.4 TPA<\/td>		2015 Pau Gasol
226.24 TPA<\/td>		1969 Bob Boozer
170.02 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>1979 Artis Gilmore
285.98 TPA<\/td>		2014 Joakim Noah
276.97 TPA<\/td>		1974 Clifford Ray
175.43 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An MVP-winning Derrick Rose<\/a>, a GOAT frontrunner in Michael Jordan, and one of NBA history's greatest second fiddles in Scottie Pippen make for a great foundation. But the Chicago Bulls are quite talented even beyond the leading triumvirate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artis Gilmore was a seven-foot menace, the bespectacled prime version of Horace Grant could have starred if handed his own roster, and the rest of the roster ain't bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeMar DeRozan, Zach Lavine, Nikola Vucevic, and the rest of the present-day Bulls have the talent necessary to join the lineup, but that's a tall task given the many successful versions of the Windy City representatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleveland Cavaliers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers | Nick Laham\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>1996 Terrell Brandon
329.14 TPA<\/td>		1994 Mark Price
291.64 TPA<\/td>		2002 Andre Miller
227.83 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>2023 Donovan Mitchell
300.62<\/td>		1989 Ron Harper
270.73 TPA<\/td>		1998 Wesley Person
225.89 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>2009 LeBron James
740.69 TPA<\/td>		1979 Campy Russell
98.87 TPA<\/td>		1996 Dan Majerle
76.94 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>1992 Larry Nance
294.31 TPA<\/td>		2016 Kevin Love
155.2 TPA<\/td>		1976 Jim Brewer
116.02 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>1993 Brad Daugherty
259.45 TPA<\/td>		1992 Hot Rod Williams
171.9 TPA<\/td>		2022 Jarrett Allen
141.25 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How good was Donovan Mitchell during the 2022-23 season? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2-guard averaged 28.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while turning the ball over a career-low 2.6 times per contest. Pair that with remarkable scoring efficiency (48.4\/38.6\/86.7) while taking 9.3 triples and 5.4 free-throw attempts per game, and Mitchell had such a sterling combination of volume and efficiency that he posted the starting lineup's third-best score, behind only LeBron James and Terrell Brandon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larry Nance and Brad Daugherty (especially early in his career before back injuries took their toll) round out an impressive starting five, but this is all about laying claim to the peak version of James and surrounding him with upper-tier talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23 Entries: Donovan Mitchell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dallas Mavericks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks | Stephen Dunn\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>2023 Luka Doncic
433.07 TPA<\/td>		1987 Derek Harper
276.98 TPA<\/td>		2003 Steve Nash
241.17 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>2007 Jason Terry
212.16 TPA<\/td>		1998 Rolando Blackman
151.27 TPA<\/td>		2013 Vince Carter
122.85 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>1984 Mark Aguirre
228.75 TPA<\/td>		1998 Michael Finley
153.34 TPA<\/td>		2007 Josh Howard
141.53 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>2006 Dirk Nowitzki
462.86 TPA<\/td>		1990 Sam Perkins
94.01 TPA<\/td>		2010 Shawn Marion
86.21 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>2015 Tyson Chandler
117.69 TPA<\/td>		1987 James Donaldson
107.39 TPA<\/td>		2019 Dwight Powell
98.78 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prior to the 2022-23 season, Luka Doncic ... was still the starting point guard, thanks to the 375.01 TPA he'd earned during the 2021-22 campaign. And prior to that<\/em>, well, it was still Doncic with 354.85 TPA in 2019-20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The do-everything 1-guard has clearly established himself as the best player at his position in franchise history \u2014 apologies to Derek Harper, Steve Nash, and Jason Kidd \u2014 but he's still fighting to catch the peak version of Dirk Nowitzki. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if only Dallas could find a true game-changing talent at the 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-23 Entries: Luka Doncic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denver Nuggets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets | Justin Tafoya\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PG<\/td>1988 Fat Lever
346.82 TPA<\/td>		1991 Michael Adams
295.32 TPA<\/td>		2010 Chauncey Billups
182.76 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SG<\/td>1978 David Thompson
329.19 TPA<\/td>		2008 Allen Iverson
193.04 TPA<\/td>		2013 Andre Iguodala
141.58 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
SF<\/td>1983 Alex English
322.13 TPA<\/td>		1992 Reggie Williams
171.21 TPA<\/td>		2006 Carmelo Anthony
150.65 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
PF<\/td>1977 Bobby Jones
382.56 TPA<\/td>		1984 Kiki Vandeweghe
228.89 TPA<\/td>		1985 Calvin Natt
191.81 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/td>2022 Nikola Jokic
691.15 TPA<\/td>		2007 Marcus Camby
222.11 TPA<\/td>		1980 Dan Issel
210.9 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Breaking news: Nikola Jokic, the best second-round pick in NBA history<\/a>, is pretty good at this whole basketball thing. The Denver Nuggets center now has the four best single-season TPA scores in franchise history: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. 2021-22 Nikola Jokic: 691.15 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. 2022-23 Nikola Jokic: 617.19 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. 2020-21 Nikola Jokic: 605.91 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. 2018-19 Nikola Jokic: 460.78 TPA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Fat Lever (underrated triple-double producer), Alex English (leading scorer of the '80s<\/a>), Bobby Jones (tremendously overlooked defensive force), and David Thompson (relatively underrated Michael Jordan inspiration<\/a>) fill out a strong starting five, but none have come within sniffing distance of peak Jokic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now, if Jamal Murray could put together a regular season on the same level as his postseason bursts of excellence... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Detroit Pistons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons | Focus on Sport\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>1985 Isiah Thomas
    424.05 TPA<\/td>    		2008 Chauncey Billups
    352.07 TPA<\/td>    		1971 Dave Bing
    158.63 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2001 Jerry Stackhouse
    324.4 TPA<\/td>    		1991 Joe Dumars
    157.34 TPA<\/td>    		2002 Jon Barry
    144.17 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>1997 Grant Hill
    445.69 TPA<\/td>    		1963 Bailey Howell
    274.49 TPA<\/td>    		1958 George Yardley
    219.97 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2019 Blake Griffin
    271.12 TPA<\/td>    		2006 Rasheed Wallace
    184.06 TPA<\/td>    		1992 Dennis Rodman
    175.23 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>1974 Bob Lanier
    469.23 TPA<\/td>    		1955 Larry Foust
    264.46 TPA<\/td>    		2002 Ben Wallace
    242.77 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    What makes the Detroit Pistons' starting five particularly fun is the era diversity. Each of the five players comes from a different decade. (To be fair, Joe Dumars and Ben Wallace don't get enough credit for their defensive contributions due to the limitations of the chosen metric.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Throw in the backups and third-stringers, and seven different decades are represented in the depth chart: the '50s (Larry Foust, George Yardley), the '60s (Bailey Howell), the '70s (Bob Lanier, Dave Bing), the '80s (Isiah Thomas), the '90s (Grant Hill, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman), the '00s (Jerry Stackhouse, Chauncey Billups, Rasheed Wallace, Jon Barry, Ben Wallace), and the '10s (Blake Griffin). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Will the 2020s eventually earn a spot? Cade Cunningham might have the best chance, though no player has hit triple digits during the in-progress decade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Golden State Warriors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors | Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>2016 Stephen Curry
    662.87 TPA<\/td>    		1991 Tim Hardaway
    305.46 TPA<\/td>    		1987 Sleepy Floyd
    279.28 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2015 Klay Thompson
    221.31 TPA<\/td>    		1997 Latrell Sprewell
    174.77 TPA<\/td>    		2006 Jason Richardson
    173.6 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2017 Kevin Durant
    381.11 TPA<\/td>    		1975 Rick Barry
    354.75 TPA<\/td>    		1991 Chris Mullin
    328.98 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2016 Draymond Green
    316.06 TPA<\/td>    		2013 David Lee
    102.55 TPA<\/td>    		1971 Jerry Lucas
    99.07 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>1964 Wilt Chamberlain
    613.2 TPA<\/td>    		1954 Neil Johnston
    314.32 TPA<\/td>    		1994 Chris Webber
    200.21 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    If you need any more indication of the Golden State Warriors' dynastic status, look no further than the presences of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green in the starting lineup of a talent-laden depth chart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now, do yourself a favor and imagine the peak version of the modern-era Dubs operating with vintage Wilt Chamberlain at the pivot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You're welcome for those thoughts of sheer basketball perfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    (As an aside, good luck finding many better small forward rotations than Durant, Rick Barry, and Chris Mullin.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Houston Rockets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    James Harden of the Houston Rockets | Don Juan Moore\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>2001 Steve Francis
    300.15 TPA<\/td>    		2018 Chris Paul
    261.51 TPA<\/td>    		1991 Kenny Smith
    160.51 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2019 James Harden
    641.31 TPA<\/td>    		1997 Clyde Drexler
    211.03 TPA<\/td>    		2011 Kevin Martin
    169.62 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2005 Tracy McGrady
    392.61 TPA<\/td>    		1985 Rodney McCray
    171.21 TPA<\/td>    		1981 Robert Reid
    128.63 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>1974 Rudy Tomjanovich
    229.56 TPA<\/td>    		1997 Charles Barkley
    217.59 TPA<\/td>    		1996 Robert Horry
    115.96 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>1993 Hakeem Olajuwon
    473.51 TPA<\/td>    		1982 Moses Malone
    305.29 TPA<\/td>    		2006 Yao Ming
    156.56 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Memorable as Hakeem Olajuwon, Tracy McGrady, and James Harden may be, this starting five doesn't quite feature the star power of other jaw-droppingly talented quintets, such as the Golden State Warriors' starters. But that's all about perception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Bay Area's leading lineup has a combined TPA of 2,194.55. Houston's is only slightly behind at 2,037.14. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Steve Francis and Rudy Tomjanovich were just that good at their peaks with the Rockets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Indiana Pacers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers | Brian Bahr\/Allsport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>2023 Tyrese Haliburton
    285.55 TPA<\/td>    		1992 Micheal Williams
    207.78 TPA<\/td>    		2013 George Hill
    161.37 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>1997 Reggie Miller
    318.97 TPA<\/td>    		2018 Victor Oladipo
    294.26 TPA<\/td>    		2008 Mike Dunleavy Jr.
    102.42 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2016 Paul George
    276.6 TPA<\/td>    		2009 Danny Granger
    234.02 TPA<\/td>    		1977 Billy Knight
    182.67 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>1993 Detlef Schrempf
    204.22 TPA<\/td>    		2021 Domantas Sabonis
    182.62 TPA<\/td>    		2013 David West
    177.06 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>2003 Brad Miller
    129.25 TPA<\/td>    		2019 Myles Turner
    101.82 TPA<\/td>    		1987 Steve Stipanovich
    100.44 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    A franchise that has been around as long as the Indiana Pacers should have a better all-time depth chart. But even with a history that dates back to 1976-77 (ABA contributions are not included), they only have one player who has peaked above 300 TPA: Reggie Miller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For perspective, 103 different players in the NBA archives have submitted a combined 344 such seasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tyrese Haliburton, fresh off the leading season by a Pacers point guard, has a chance to break past the seemingly unbreakable barrier. And then maybe Indiana can also improve its lagging scores at power forward and center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: Tyrese Haliburton<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Los Angeles Clippers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers | Jim McIsaac\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>2015 Chris Paul
    449.09 TPA<\/td>    		1993 Mark Jackson
    128.57 TPA<\/td>    		1981 Brian Taylor
    110.42 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>1979 World B. Free
    191.71 TPA<\/td>    		2018 Lou Williams
    129.72 TPA<\/td>    		2005 Corey Maggette
    109.07 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2020 Kawhi Leonard
    345.87 TPA<\/td>    		2001 Lamar Odom
    210.56 TPA<\/td>    		2019 Danilo Gallinari
    192.39 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2006 Elton Brand
    394.73 TPA<\/td>    		2014 Blake Griffin
    256.58 TPA<\/td>    		1992 Danny Manning
    249.01 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>1975 Bob McAdoo
    373.86 TPA<\/td>    		2017 DeAndre Jordan
    173.99 TPA<\/td>    		2019 Montrezl Harrell
    150.23 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Despite the historical lack of team-based success \u2014 the Los Angeles Clippers\/San Diego Clippers\/Buffalo Braves have been to the conference finals just once but lost in six games to the 2021 Phoenix Suns \u2014 the franchise has boasted plenty of notable individual talents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First came Bob McAdoo. Then Elton Brand. Then the Lob City trio of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and (to a far lesser extent) DeAndre Jordan. Then Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, though the latter hasn't yet stayed healthy enough to displace Danilo Gallinari as the third-string small forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Maybe that NBA Finals appearance will finally come. One day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Los Angeles Lakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers | Ross Lewis\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>1990 Magic Johnson
    592.97 TPA<\/td>    		1966 Jerry West
    380.64 TPA<\/td>    		1979 Norm Nixon
    152.09 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2006 Kobe Bryant
    471.39 TPA<\/td>    		1998 Eddie Jones
    225.71 TPA<\/td>    		1988 Byron Scott
    212.8 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2020 LeBron James
    407.16 TPA<\/td>    		1961 Elgin Baylor
    296.88 TPA<\/td>    		1990 James Worthy
    225.42 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2020 Anthony Davis
    355.99 TPA<\/td>    		2011 Pau Gasol
    274.4 TPA<\/td>    		1952 Vern Mikkelsen
    236.58 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>1976 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    641.58 TPA<\/td>    		2000 Shaquille O'Neal
    569.26 TPA<\/td>    		1973 Wilt Chamberlain
    355.34 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Goodness gracious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Anthony Davis is rather easily the worst member of the starting five, and he's still an MVP-caliber talent when healthy. But he pales in comparison to post-peak-athleticism LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But that flat-out ridiculous starting five still might not be the best representation of the Purple and Gold's historic ability to attract and acquire superstars<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The second string, comprised of Jerry West, Eddie Jones, Elgin Baylor, Pau Gasol, and Shaquille O'Neal, features numerous inner-circle Hall of Famers and could go toe-to-toe with most franchises' opening lineups. Even a third string highlighted by James Worthy and Wilt Chamberlain would leave many other organizations envious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Memphis Grizzlies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies | Elsa\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>2017 Mike Conley
    298.98 TPA<\/td>    		2022 Ja Morant
    240.78 TPA<\/td>    		2018 Tyreke Evans
    140.12 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2022 Desmond Bane
    132.57 TPA<\/td>    		2006 Mike Miller
    121.83 TPA<\/td>    		2011 Tony Allen
    100.93 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2004 James Posey
    171.35 TPA<\/td>    		2000 Shareef Abdur-Rahim
    134.93 TPA<\/td>    		2006 Shane Battier
    130.83 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2006 Pau Gasol
    313.68 TPA<\/td>    		2011 Zach Randolph
    136.87 TPA<\/td>    		2021 Kyle Anderson
    128.72 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>2013 Marc Gasol
    264.51 TPA<\/td>    		2021 Jonas Valanciunas
    106.68 TPA<\/td>    		2023 Jaren Jackson Jr.
    101.63 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Jaren Jackson Jr., despite playing just 63 games, did enough in 2022-23 to join the fray \u2014 albeit as a third-stringer. Ja Morant (233.86) and Desmond Bane (131.84) came tantalizingly close to improving upon their own career-best marks, though suspensions and injuries, respectively, held them back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As one of the NBA's most recent expansion franchises<\/a>, the Memphis Grizzlies have a ton of room for growth throughout their depth chart. And given the talent on the current squad, this lineup will likely look quite a bit different in the relatively near future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: Jaren Jackson Jr.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Miami Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    LeBron James of the Miami Heat | Mike McGinnis\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>1997 Tim Hardaway
    356.09 TPA<\/td>    		2005 Damon Jones
    146.49 TPA<\/td>    		2017 Goran Dragic
    126.9 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2009 Dwyane Wade
    602.32 TPA<\/td>    		2002 Eddie Jones
    222.12 TPA<\/td>    		1994 Steve Smith
    141.71 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2013 LeBron James
    633.39 TPA<\/td>    		2023 Jimmy Butler
    373.18 TPA<\/td>    		1995 Glen Rice
    193.21 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2004 Lamar Odom
    158.31 TPA<\/td>    		2016 Chris Bosh
    141.8 TPA<\/td>    		2017 James Johnson
    114.35 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>2000 Alonzo Mourning
    269.87 TPA<\/td>    		2005 Shaquille O'Neal
    248.69 TPA<\/td>    		2021 Bam Adebayo
    209.57 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Even without the benefit of a magical playoff run \u2014 regular-season numbers, much as is the case with career leaderboards for NBA statistics, are all that matter here \u2014 Jimmy Butler surged ahead of every small forward in Miami Heat history, save one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, that one is LeBron James, operating at the peak of his powers alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to win back-to-back championships. Try not to hold that against Butler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Joining James in the starting five? Tim Hardaway's killer crossover<\/a>, Lamar Odom's point-forward skills, Alonzo Mourning's physicality, and Wade's all-around game. It's already a loaded lineup for one of the NBA's youngest franchises, and Bam Adebayo might have some future plans for changes to the leading quintet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: Jimmy Butler<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Milwaukee Bucks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Milwaukee Bucks | Focus on Sport\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>1994 Eric Murdock
    193.67 TPA<\/td>    		1971 Oscar Robertson
    173.79 TPA<\/td>    		2019 Eric Bledsoe
    150.38 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>1986 Paul Pressey
    325.02 TPA<\/td>    		2001 Ray Allen
    324.57 TPA<\/td>    		1983 Sidney Moncrief
    310.06 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>1979 Marques Johnson
    314.46 TPA<\/td>    		2020 Khris Middleton
    165.77 TPA<\/td>    		1976 Bob Dandridge
    142.32 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2019 Giannis Antetokounmpo
    523.51 TPA<\/td>    		1985 Terry Cummings
    242.31 TPA<\/td>    		1997 Vin Baker
    117.92 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>1972 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    623.54 TPA<\/td>    		1989 Jack Sikma
    152.59 TPA<\/td>    		1981 Bob Lanier
    146.48 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Seeing Eric Murdock over Oscar Robertson might be a shock, especially because The Big O paired up with starting center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to win the first title in Milwaukee Bucks history. It's a natural reaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But don't forget that Robertson was 32 during his first Brewtown season \u2014 or that Murdock capitalized on the shortened three-point arc to average 15.3 points and 6.7 assists on 46.8\/41.1\/81.3 shooting during the 1993-94 campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In many other places, the Bucks' depth chart is a collection of underrated talents whose legacies shouldn't be lost to the passage of time. Peak-athleticism Ray Allen, “point forward” term-coiner Marques Johnson, two-way maestro Sidney Moncrief<\/a>, and more all deserve their flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Minnesota Timberwolves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves | Bruce Bisping\/Star Tribune via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>2004 Sam Cassell
    231.21 TPA<\/td>    		2000 Terrell Brandon
    207.5 TPA<\/td>    		1993 Micheal Williams
    134.99 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2018 Jimmy Butler
    246.08 TPA<\/td>    		2005 Fred Hoiberg
    95.9 TPA<\/td>    		2022 Anthony Edwards
    62.21 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2013 Andrei Kirilenko
    140.12 TPA<\/td>    		2002 Wally Szczerbiak
    83.36 TPA<\/td>    		1991 Tyrone Corbin
    54.81 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2004 Kevin Garnett
    601.04 TPA<\/td>    		2014 Kevin Love
    503.91 TPA<\/td>    		2023 Kyle Anderson
    102.95 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>2019 Karl-Anthony Towns
    318.12 TPA<\/td>    		2009 Al Jefferson
    91.53 TPA<\/td>    		1997 Dean Garrett
    31.07 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Kyle Anderson averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists while slashing 50.9\/41.0\/73.5 during a quietly effective season for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2022-23, also overcoming his velocity limitations to play effective and versatile defense. But it's probably not a good sign for the franchise's health when that makes the cut on an all-time depth chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love are doing a lot of heavy lifting here, though that might change as Anthony Edwards continues morphing into a full-fledged star capable of displacing Jimmy Butler from the starting five. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Butler, KG, and Andrei Kirilenko give this lineup plenty of defensive juice, but we're otherwise left stretching for compliments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: Kyle Anderson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    New Orleans Pelicans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Chris Paul of the then-New Orleans Hornets | Christian Petersen\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>2009 Chris Paul
    599.77 TPA<\/td>    		2004 Baron Davis
    258.76 TPA<\/td>    		2019 Jrue Holiday
    155.19 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>2015 Tyreke Evans
    61.67 TPA<\/td>    		2003 David Wesley
    55.41 TPA<\/td>    		2023 CJ McCollum
    43.76 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2003 Jamal Mashburn
    136.58 TPA<\/td>    		2021 Brandon Ingram
    97.01 TPA<\/td>    		2023 Trey Murphy III
    90.98 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>2015 Anthony Davis
    413.85 TPA<\/td>    		2021 Zion Williamson
    245.31 TPA<\/td>    		2011 David West
    126.26 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>2018 DeMarcus Cousins
    169.3 TPA<\/td>    		2022 Jonas Valanciunas
    86.18 TPA<\/td>    		2005 Chris Andersen
    41.17 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III both gained entry to the depth chart as third-stringers in 2022-23, and they should both have opportunities to ascend even higher as this team continues to progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And they're not alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If Zion Williamson can get and stay healthy, he's capable of challenging Anthony Davis for the highest score in franchise history. Brandon Ingram can keep improving, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Pelicans don't have a lengthy history from which they can draw, but at least many members of the current iteration are starting to make their presence felt in some capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022-23 Entries: CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    New York Knicks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"The
    Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks | Focus on Sport\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PG<\/td>1970 Walt Frazier
    287.04 TPA<\/td>    		2005 Stephon Marbury
    261.28 TPA<\/td>    		1980 Ray Williams
    228.81 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SG<\/td>1981 Micheal Ray Richardson
    217.87 TPA<\/td>    		1962 Richie Guerin
    169.85 TPA<\/td>    		1993 John Starks
    140.52 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    SF<\/td>2014 Carmelo Anthony
    281.41 TPA<\/td>    		1984 Bernard King
    242.25 TPA<\/td>    		1953 Ernie Vandeweghe
    84.96 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    PF<\/td>1959 Kenny Sears
    293.87 TPA<\/td>    		2023 Julius Randle
    204.86 TPA<\/td>    		1953 Harry Gallatin
    173.45 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
    C<\/td>1990 Patrick Ewing
    353.75 TPA<\/td>    		1970 Willis Reed
    268.69 TPA<\/td>    		1978 Bob McAdoo
    218.01 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Putrid playoff performance notwithstanding, Julius Randle enjoyed a fantastic year for the New York Knicks. His stock seemed to be heading down after his star turn in 2020-21, but he bounced back to average a 25-point double-double and make the All-NBA Third Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Otherwise, it's hard to find much modern representation here. In fact, the five most recent entries are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. 2022-23 Julius Randle (backup power forward)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. 2013-14 Carmelo Anthony (starting small forward)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. 2004-05 Stephon Marbury (backup point guard)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. 1992-93 John Starks (third-string shooting guard)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. 1989-90 Patrick Ewing (starting center)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      That's, uh, not ideal for a franchise typically portrayed as one of the Association's bigger draws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2022-23 Entries: Julius Randle<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Oklahoma City Thunder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \"The
      Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder | Scott Halleran\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      PG<\/td>2017 Russell Westbrook
      630.91 TPA<\/td>      		2000 Gary Payton
      432.24 TPA<\/td>      		2023 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
      371.47 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SG<\/td>2002 Brent Barry
      302.54 TPA<\/td>      		2006 Ray Allen
      256.1 TPA<\/td>      		1997 Hersey Hawkins
      216.2 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SF<\/td>2014 Kevin Durant
      631.14 TPA<\/td>      		2019 Paul George
      436.09 TPA<\/td>      		1995 Detlef Schrempf
      252.52 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      PF<\/td>1994 Shawn Kemp
      224.3 TPA<\/td>      		1974 Spencer Haywood
      168.02 TPA<\/td>      		2020 Danilo Gallinari
      121.49 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      C<\/td>1982 Jack Sikma
      245.53 TPA<\/td>      		1995 Sam Perkins
      136.03 TPA<\/td>      		2020 Steven Adams
      102.96 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Let's get the elephant in the room out of the way: Yes, the Seattle SuperSonics' history remains absorbed into the archives of the Oklahoma City Thunder, even if the way the franchise changed locations \u2014 looking at you, Clay Bennett \u2014 was quite unfortunate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      That gives this depth chart a lot more juice, but plenty of Thunder players have joined the fray. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are headliners in the starting five, Paul George is a high-scoring backup, and Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, and the breakout 2022-23 version of Shai Gilgeous Alexander round out the roster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The best from SGA might be yet to come, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2022-23 Entries: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Orlando Magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \"The
      Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic | Tom Pidgeon\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      PG<\/td>1996 Anfernee Hardaway
      413.99 TPA<\/td>      		2000 Darrell Armstrong
      235.3 TPA<\/td>      		2009 Jameer Nelson
      127.5 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SG<\/td>2003 Tracy McGrady
      600.78 TPA<\/td>      		1995 Nick Anderson
      209.49 TPA<\/td>      		2010 Vince Carter
      88.19 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SF<\/td>2008 Hedo Turkoglu
      158.86 TPA<\/td>      		1996 Dennis Scott
      134.48 TPA<\/td>      		2005 Grant Hill
      115.13 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      PF<\/td>2000 Bo Outlaw
      208.71 TPA<\/td>      		2009 Rashard Lewis
      202.29 TPA<\/td>      		2012 Ryan Anderson
      150.12 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      C<\/td>1994 Shaquille O'Neal
      434.02 TPA<\/td>      		2019 Nikola Vucevic
      341.92 TPA<\/td>      		2011 Dwight Howard
      292.82 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Are you flabbergasted that Dwight Howard is only the third-string center? Because we're flabbergasted, dumbfounded, befuddled, and [insert fun synonym here]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In all likelihood, the TPA metric is underselling his defense, though it's not like 2018-19 Nikola Vucevic was too shabby while averaging 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists to make the All-Star roster and end a six-year playoff drought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and Shaquille O'Neal in the starting lineup, this squad is all sorts of fun. But it's still a bit lackluster, which won't change until the current youngsters hit their strides and make some noise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, and Paolo Banchero all have the upside necessary to provide those decibels sooner than later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Philadelphia 76ers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \"The
      Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers | Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      PG<\/td>1995 Dana Barros
      307.97 TPA<\/td>      		2018 Ben Simmons
      252.72 TPA<\/td>      		1983 Maurice Cheeks
      245.41 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SG<\/td>2001 Allen Iverson
      341.73 TPA<\/td>      		2023 James Harden
      232.74 TPA<\/td>      		1991 Hersey Hawkins
      203.48 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SF<\/td>1981 Julius Erving
      461.43 TPA<\/td>      		2008 Andre Iguodala
      242.36 TPA<\/td>      		1967 Chet Walker
      145.39 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      PF<\/td>1990 Charles Barkley
      507.31 TPA<\/td>      		1958 Dolph Schayes
      262.7 TPA<\/td>      		1976 George McGinnis
      209.64 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      C<\/td>1967 Wilt Chamberlain
      527.95 TPA<\/td>      		2022 Joel Embiid
      423.53 TPA<\/td>      		1983 Moses Malone
      231.7 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Dear Philadelphia 76ers fans: If you're reading this before scanning through the depth chart, we recommend that you avoid looking at the backup point guard spot. You're welcome in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The rest of the roster is a blast. Allen Iverson, Julius Erving, Charles Barkley, and Wilt Chamberlain give the Sixers a ridiculous amount of star power, and that extends to the bench with James Harden, prime Andre Iguodala, Joel Embiid, Maurice Cheeks, and Moses Malone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      History aficionados should also appreciate Dolph Schayes, and we can't forget about Dana Barros capitalizing on the shortened three-point arc to knock down 46.4% of his 5.2 triples per game and have an out-of-nowhere 20.6-points-per-game season that yielded his only career All-Star appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2022-23 Entries: James Harden<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Phoenix Suns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \"The
      Shawn Marion of the Phoenix Suns | Lisa Blumenfeld\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      PG<\/td>1991 Kevin Johnson
      383.65 TPA<\/td>      		2007 Steve Nash
      316.03 TPA<\/td>      		2001 Jason Kidd
      241.68 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SG<\/td>1992 Jeff Hornacek
      272.39 TPA<\/td>      		1978 Paul Westphal
      270.63 TPA<\/td>      		1979 Walter Davis
      230.91 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SF<\/td>2003 Shawn Marion
      357.84 TPA<\/td>      		1992 Dan Majerle
      211.73 TPA<\/td>      		2021 Mikal Bridges
      156.03 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      PF<\/td>1993 Charles Barkley
      456.01 TPA<\/td>      		1987 Larry Nance
      271.73 TPA<\/td>      		2008 Amar'e Stoudemire
      258.21 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      C<\/td>1976 Alvan Adams
      255.44 TPA<\/td>      		1994 Oliver Miller
      166.17 TPA<\/td>      		1974 Neal Walk
      116.76 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      The point guard rotation here is just otherworldly, with two-time MVP Steve Nash and triple-double machine Jason Kidd backing up peak Kevin Johnson and his dunk-over-anyone athleticism. The rest of the depth chart may not match other historic franchises from a star power perspective, but the basketball talent is undeniable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      However, there's a head-scratcher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Where is Devin Booker? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Booker was absurdly good during the 2023 postseason, producing just shy of 100 TPA in only 11 appearances. Based on that level of play, his 82-game pace would have him at a staggering 744.5 TPA \u2014 easily the best mark in Phoenix Suns history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      But Booker's defensive limitations and undulating efficiency have held him back during the regular season, and his career-best mark remains 199.9 (set in 2021-22). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Portland Trail Blazers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \"The
      Clyde Drexler of the Portland Trail Blazers | Focus on Sport\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      PG<\/td>1991 Terry Porter
      410.86 TPA<\/td>      		2018 Damian Lillard
      391.52 TPA<\/td>      		1997 Kenny Anderson
      255.3 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SG<\/td>1992 Clyde Drexler
      491.43 TPA<\/td>      		2009 Brandon Roy
      319.38 TPA<\/td>      		1983 Jim Paxson
      178.61 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      SF<\/td>2014 Nicolas Batum
      197.27 TPA<\/td>      		2000 Scottie Pippen
      183.56 TPA<\/td>      		1978 Bob Gross
      149.21 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      PF<\/td>2001 Rasheed Wallace
      238.9 TPA<\/td>      		1995 Clifford Robinson
      186.19 TPA<\/td>      		1975 Sidney Wicks
      151.87 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
      C<\/td>1978 Bill Walton
      336.03 TPA<\/td>      		1996 Arvydas Sabonis
      218.93 TPA<\/td>      		1979 Tom Owens
      168.59 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Let's take a step back and highlight what Damian Lillard, fueled by his disdain for ring culture<\/a>, has done for the Portland Trail Blazers. He may not have the single-season mark at point guard because Terry Porter was simply sensational at the peak of his powers, but his name shows up rather frequently in the overall list of top seasons: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. 1991-92 Clyde Drexler: 491.43 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. 1987-88 Clyde Drexler: 467.04 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. 1988-89 Clyde Drexler: 429.61 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. 1989-90 Clyde Drexler: 414.97 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. 1990-91 Terry Porter: 410.86 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. 1990-91 Clyde Drexler: 409.95 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. 2017-18 Damian Lillard: 391.52 TPA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. 2019-20 Damian Lillard: 385.03 TPA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. 2018-19 Damian Lillard: 369.49 TPA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      10. 1989-90 Terry Porter: 342.2 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      11. 1977-78 Bill Walton: 336.03 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      12. 1976-77 Bill Walton: 333.81 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      13. 1986-87 Clyde Drexler: 331.84 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      14. 2008-09 Brandon Roy: 319.38 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      15. 2022-23 Damian Lillard: 307.29 TPA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      16. 2020-21 Damian Lillard: 306.09 TPA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      17. 2016-17 Damian Lillard: 272.58 TPA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      18. 2014-15 Damian Lillard: 263.7 TPA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      19. 1996-97 Kenny Anderson: 255.3 TPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      20. 1985-86 Clyde Drexler: 239.77 TPA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        For those keeping track at home, that gives Lillard seven of the top 20 single-season marks. And if we look at things from a career perspective, his 2,761.63 lifetime TPA leaves him behind only Clyde Drexler (3,579.93) and well ahead of Porter (1,698.97), Arvydas Sabonis (931.55), and everyone else in Rip City history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Sacramento Kings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"The
        Oscar Robertson of the then-Rochester Royals | Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        PG<\/td>1964 Oscar Robertson
        466.88 TPA<\/td>        		1973 Tiny Archibald
        193.49 TPA<\/td>        		1977 Brian Taylor
        163.77 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SG<\/td>1997 Mitch Richmond
        273.25 TPA<\/td>        		1983 Mike Woodson
        182.19 TPA<\/td>        		2003 Doug Christie
        168.84 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SF<\/td>2004 Peja Stojakovic
        247.78 TPA<\/td>        		1958 Jack Twyman
        153.42 TPA<\/td>        		2007 Metta World Peace
        145.09 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        PF<\/td>2000 Chris Webber
        337.05 TPA<\/td>        		1964 Jerry Lucas
        182.12 TPA<\/td>        		1971 Johnny Green
        171.31 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        C<\/td>2023 Domantas Sabonis
        337.31 TPA<\/td>        		2014 DeMarcus Cousins
        233.53 TPA<\/td>        		1979 Sam Lacey
        225.31 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Though the roster's depth isn't as impressive as expected from a franchise that has been around since its days as the Rochester Royals during the 1948-49 BAA season, the Sacramento Kings' starting five is eminently respectable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Oscar Robertson and Mitch Richmond form a strong starting backcourt, Peja Stojakovic and Chris Webber are offensive explosions waiting to happen at the forward spots, and Domantas Sabonis rounds it out after his sterling 2022-23 efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Plus, reinforcements might be coming after a 2022-23 season that saw the Kings end a playoff drought dating all the way back to a first-round loss in the 2006 postseason. De'Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray both seem like locks to have the true breakout seasons required to displace Brian Taylor and Metta World Peace, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2022-23 Entries: Domantas Sabonis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        San Antonio Spurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"The
        David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs | Jeff Haynes\/AFP via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        PG<\/td>2022 Dejounte Murray
        266.18 TPA<\/td>        		1985 Johnny Moore
        207.76 TPA<\/td>        		2009 Tony Parker
        163.02 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SG<\/td>2008 Manu Ginobili
        350.67 TPA<\/td>        		1978 George Gervin
        311.41 TPA<\/td>        		1986 Alvin Robertson
        294.55 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SF<\/td>2017 Kawhi Leonard
        449.36 TPA<\/td>        		2021 DeMar DeRozan
        131.41 TPA<\/td>        		2018 Kyle Anderson
        110.89 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        PF<\/td>2002 Tim Duncan
        471.58 TPA<\/td>        		1977 Larry Kenon
        164.82 TPA<\/td>        		1983 Gene Banks
        100.19 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        C<\/td>1994 David Robinson
        719.23 TPA<\/td>        		2018 LaMarcus Aldridge
        194.07 TPA<\/td>        		1983 Artis Gilmore
        174.31 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        This is what happens when you're the NBA's model franchise for a multi-decade stretch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        David Robinson, one of the most devastatingly effective two-way big men in the sport's history, leads the charge alongside Tim Duncan, who may not have the same level of single-season prowess but is a frequent presence in all-time top-10 lists. Peak-of-his-powers Kawhi Leonard and a Eurostepping Manu Ginobili join them, and Dejounte Murray was pretty darn good before moving on to the Atlanta Hawks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Sure, the San Antonio Spurs might not have particularly notable depth. Nor do they have many candidates to displace the legends who proceeded them \u2014 at least until Victor Wembanyama hits his stride<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        But that Robinson-Duncan-Leonard-Ginobili quartet basically serves as a depth chart panacea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Toronto Raptors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"The
        Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors | Otto Greule Jr .\/Allsport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        PG<\/td>2016 Kyle Lowry
        318.8 TPA<\/td>        		2008 Jose Calderon
        209.67 TPA<\/td>        		2022 Fred VanVleet
        177.26 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SG<\/td>2001 Vince Carter
        434.28 TPA<\/td>        		2017 DeMar DeRozan
        161.29 TPA<\/td>        		2015 Lou Williams
        102.06 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SF<\/td>2019 Kawhi Leonard
        305.66 TPA<\/td>        		2000 Tracy McGrady
        165.19 TPA<\/td>        		2008 Jamario Moon
        75.76 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        PF<\/td>2022 Pascal Siakam
        180.46 TPA<\/td>        		2005 Donyell Marshall
        155.53 TPA<\/td>        		2015 Patrick Patterson
        104.04 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        C<\/td>2008 Chris Bosh
        200.14 TPA<\/td>        		2021 Chris Boucher
        98.73 TPA<\/td>        		2018 Jonas Valanciunas
        84.1 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Considering the Toronto Raptors have only existed since 1995-96, this depth chart could be a lot <\/em>worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Kyle Lowry, Vince Carter, Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, and Chris Bosh were all All-NBA-caliber players during their peak years north of the border, and the bench lineup has some injections of talent in the form of DeMar DeRozan and Tracy McGrady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        For the sake of comparison, the Memphis Grizzlies (then located in Vancouver) entered the league simultaneously. Their all-time depth chart has 1,181.09 TPA in the starting lineup, 741.09 on the second unit, and 602.23 from the third stringers, adding up to a total of 2,524.41. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Those respective numbers stand at 1,439.4 (higher), 790.41 (higher), 543.22 (lower), and 2,773.03 (higher) for the Raptors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2022-23 Entries: None<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Utah Jazz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"The
        John Stockton of the Utah Jazz | Focus on Sport\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        PG<\/td>1989 John Stockton
        533.12 TPA<\/td>        		2008 Deron Williams
        227.04 TPA<\/td>        		1984 Rickey Green
        180.0 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SG<\/td>1996 Jeff Hornacek
        208.17 TPA<\/td>        		2022 Donovan Mitchell
        197.11 TPA<\/td>        		2008 Ronnie Brewer
        152.73 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SF<\/td>2004 Andrei Kirilenko
        409.53 TPA<\/td>        		1981 Adrian Dantley
        301.06 TPA<\/td>        		2017 Gordon Hayward
        244.38 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        PF<\/td>1997 Karl Malone
        465.19 TPA<\/td>        		2007 Carlos Boozer
        224.26 TPA<\/td>        		2023 Lauri Markkanen
        185.61 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        C<\/td>2019 Rudy Gobert
        293.42 TPA<\/td>        		1979 Rich Kelley
        175.23 TPA<\/td>        		2012 Al Jefferson
        146.03 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Making the Utah Jazz's all-time depth chart is a difficult endeavor, but Lauri Markkanen accomplished exactly that during an out-of-nowhere surge to prominence in 2022-23. For perspective, his career-high TPA was 11.28 for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the prior season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Otherwise, the inclusions are fairly obvious, particularly in the starting lineup. The pick-and-roll combination of John Stockton and Karl Malone was always going to lead the charge, and Rudy Gobert's defensive excellence during his Salt Lake City tenure put him in lock territory. (Though speaking of centers, Mark Eaton failing to make the cut is a bit of a surprise until you remember just how much of an offensive non-factor he was.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Throw in the sharp-shooting prowess of Jeff Hornacek and the defensive versatility of Andrei Kirilenko, and you have a potent unit that would be quite impractical to score against. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2022-23 Entries: Lauri Markkanen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Washington Wizards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"The
        Gilbert Arenas of the Washington Wizards | G Fiume\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        Position<\/strong><\/td>Starter<\/strong><\/td>Bench<\/strong><\/td>Depth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        PG<\/td>2006 Gilbert Arenas
        351.39 TPA<\/td>        		2017 John Wall
        270.36 TPA<\/td>        		2021 Russell Westbrook
        188.94 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SG<\/td>2005 Larry Hughes
        195.31 TPA<\/td>        		2019 Bradley Beal
        192.94 TPA<\/td>        		1975 Phil Chenier
        181.96 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        SF<\/td>1989 John Williams
        230.83 TPA<\/td>        		1982 Greg Ballard
        193.1 TPA<\/td>        		1964 Terry Dischinger
        179.8 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        PF<\/td>1997 Chris Webber
        283.86 TPA<\/td>        		1975 Elvin Hayes
        250.1 TPA<\/td>        		1965 Bailey Howell
        141.62 TPA<\/td><\/tr>
        C<\/td>1962 Walt Bellamy
        335.13 TPA<\/td>        		1975 Wes Unseld
        253.75 TPA<\/td>        		2023 Kristaps Porzingis
        197.25 TPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Is it a good thing or a bad thing that the Washington Wizards \u2014 a franchise that dates back to 1961-62, when it existed as the Chicago Packers \u2014 has so many recent inclusions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        On one hand, the Wizards have found upper-tier talents in the last decade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Larry Hughes and Gilbert Arenas are both in the starting lineup alongside John Williams, Chris Webber, and Welt Bellamy. Bradley Beal and John Wall both populate the second-string backcourt, and the former might displace Hughes if he could stay healthy for a full season (and\/or not get shut down for maintenance at the end of a campaign). Russell Westbrook and, most recently, Kristaps Porzingis fill out the end of the bench. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        On the other hand, that's six of 15 roster slots dedicated to players who have suited up for Washington during a stretch in which it has won just three playoff series, no two of which came during the same postseason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2022-23 Entries: Kristaps Porzingis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        TPA data provided by Sports Math Network<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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