According to the DSE scoring system, after three months of play, here is an updated lookback comparison of the top-50 scoring players in the NBA – and where they were drafted in start-up leagues this year.
- Continuing from my version 2 article, I also will list a couple of takeaways based on the current Top-50 scorers and what fantasy owners should expect from these players moving forward.
- New to this version 3 article, I am also updating on which players highlighted in the takeaways section of the previous article are either still on the Top-50 or have fallen off the Top-50 list.
As the season progresses, I will post an updated table that will highlight players who climb or fall in the rankings. Any player taken in the Free-Agent rounds of the start-up draft whose +/- differential is greater than or equal to 10 has been marked in BOLD, whereas any player whose +/- differential is less than or equal to -10 has been ITALICIZED.
Player | Team | Position | Total Points | PPG | Rank | Minors/Free-Agent | Draft # | + / - |
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Nikola Jokic | DEN | PF,C,Flx | 2389 | 56.88 | 1 | F/A | 6 | 5 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | SF,PF,C,Flx | 2056 | 51.4 | 2 | F/A | 2 | 0 |
Nikola Vucevic | ORL | PF,C,Flx | 2038 | 48.52 | 3 | F/A | 26 | 23 |
James Harden | BKN | PG,SG,SF,Flx | 1807 | 48.84 | 4 | F/A | 9 | 5 |
Luka Doncic | DAL | PG,SF,Flx | 1778 | 46.79 | 5 | F/A | 1 | -4 |
Julius Randle | NY | PF,C,Flx | 1747 | 40.63 | 6 | F/A | 52 | 46 |
Domantas Sabonis | IND | PF,C,Flx | 1703 | 40.55 | 7 | F/A | 21 | 14 |
Damian Lillard | POR | PG,Flx | 1692 | 41.27 | 8 | F/A | 13 | 5 |
LeBron James | LAL | PG,SG,SF,PF,Flx | 1692 | 41.27 | 9 | F/A | 14 | 5 |
Rudy Gobert | UTA | C,Flx | 1663 | 39.6 | 10 | F/A | 30 | 20 |
Stephen Curry | GS | PG,SG,Flx | 1584 | 40.62 | 11 | F/A | 15 | 4 |
Clint Capela | ATL | PF,C,Flx | 1552 | 41.95 | 12 | F/A | 44 | 32 |
Joel Embiid | PHI | PF,C,Flx | 1518 | 48.97 | 13 | F/A | 15 | 2 |
Russell Westbrook | WAS | PG,Flx | 1490 | 43.82 | 14 | F/A | 33 | 19 |
Bradley Beal | WAS | SG,Flx | 1452 | 38.21 | 15 | F/A | 20 | 5 |
Kawhi Leonard | LAC | SG,SF,Flx | 1448 | 40.22 | 16 | F/A | 17 | 1 |
Trae Young | ATL | PG,Flx | 1431 | 34.9 | 17 | F/A | 7 | -10 |
Zion Williamson | NO | PF,Flx | 1416 | 35.4 | 18 | Minors | ||
Zach LaVine | CHI | PG,SG,SF,Flx | 1375 | 32.74 | 19 | F/A | 28 | 9 |
Bam Adebayo | MIA | PF,C,Flx | 1348 | 36.43 | 20 | F/A | 9 | -11 |
Jayson Tatum | BOS | SF,PF,Flx | 1347 | 36.41 | 21 | F/A | 7 | -14 |
Brandon Ingram | NO | SG,SF,PF,Flx | 1331 | 31.69 | 22 | F/A | 25 | 3 |
De'Aaron Fox | SAC | PG,Flx | 1322 | 31.48 | 23 | F/A | 32 | 9 |
John Collins | ATL | PF,C,Flx | 1311 | 30.49 | 24 | F/A | 18 | -6 |
Jaylen Brown | BOS | SG,SF,Flx | 1301 | 32.52 | 25 | F/A | 33 | 8 |
Tobias Harris | PHI | SF,PF,Flx | 1295 | 34.08 | 26 | F/A | 49 | 23 |
Enes Kanter | POR | C,Flx | 1295 | 30.83 | 27 | F/A | 180 | 153 |
Donovan Mitchell | UTA | PG,SG,Flx | 1293 | 32.33 | 28 | F/A | 23 | -5 |
Fred VanVleet | TOR | PG,SG,Flx | 1293 | 34.03 | 29 | F/A | 43 | 14 |
Jarrett Allen | CLE | PF,C,Flx | 1273 | 30.31 | 30 | F/A | 57 | 27 |
Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | C,Flx | 1269 | 36.26 | 31 | F/A | 48 | 17 |
Jimmy Butler | MIA | SG,SF,Flx | 1266 | 43.66 | 32 | F/A | 35 | 3 |
Malcolm Brogdon | IND | PG,SG,Flx | 1262 | 31.55 | 33 | F/A | 65 | 32 |
Deandre Ayton | PHO | C,Flx | 1250 | 30.49 | 34 | F/A | 15 | -19 |
Khris Middleton | MIL | SG,SF,Flx | 1240 | 29.52 | 35 | F/A | 54 | 19 |
Jerami Grant | DET | SF,PF,Flx | 1202 | 30.82 | 36 | F/A | 102 | 66 |
Kyrie Irving | BKN | PG,SG,Flx | 1179 | 38.03 | 37 | F/A | 30 | -7 |
Chris Paul | PHO | PG,Flx | 1175 | 29.38 | 38 | F/A | 78 | 40 |
Chris Boucher | TOR | PF,C,Flx | 1151 | 26.77 | 39 | F/A | 115 | 76 |
Dejounte Murray | SA | PG,SG,Flx | 1147 | 29.41 | 40 | F/A | 70 | 30 |
Jamal Murray | DEN | PG,SG,Flx | 1146 | 28.65 | 41 | F/A | 25 | -16 |
Gordon Hayward | CHA | SG,SF,Flx | 1137 | 29.92 | 42 | F/A | 64 | 22 |
Terry Rozier | CHA | PG,SG,Flx | 1135 | 28.38 | 43 | F/A | 100 | 57 |
Pascal Siakam | TOR | PF,Flx | 1125 | 33.09 | 44 | F/A | 29 | -15 |
Richaun Holmes | SAC | PF,C,Flx | 1120 | 28.72 | 45 | F/A | 86 | 41 |
LaMelo Ball | CHA | PG,Flx | 1117 | 27.24 | 46 | Minors | ||
DeMar DeRozan | SA | SG,SF,Flx | 1073 | 32.52 | 47 | F/A | 69 | 22 |
Ben Simmons | PHI | PG,SF,Flx | 1069 | 30.54 | 48 | F/A | 14 | -34 |
Harrison Barnes | SAC | SF,PF,Flx | 1066 | 26.65 | 49 | F/A | 133 | 84 |
Buddy Hield | SAC | SG,SF,Flx | 1063 | 24.72 | 50 | F/A | 72 | 22 |
Takeaways:
Julius Randle, NYK, PF/C
Julius Randle may be the best player on the Knicks team this season. He’s averaging 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists per game, which boosted his overall on-court efficiency well above the league average. Look for Randle to continue to improve as he matures and continues to make adjustments both from the field and at the free-throw line. This 26-year-old will only get better with time and experience.
Chris Paul, PHO, PG
It should be no surprise to see CP3 in a Top-50 list even though his overall points, assists, steals, and overall efficiency on the court is down from his career averages; however, CP3, this season, has improved his FG%, FG3%, and his FT%. Chris Paul may be turning 36-years-old soon, but he still plays at a high level and is reminding dynasty owners why one of his nicknames is “The Point God.”
Richaun Holmes, SAC, PF/C
Richaun Holmes has gradually improved every season he’s been in the NBA, and this season he’s taking yet another step forward. His points scored, total rebounds, blocked shots, FG% and FT% are all up. Holmes is an excellent example of a player going to a new team and simply getting better either from opportunity, coaching, or change of environment; whatever the case, fantasy owners who snagged holmes at his 7th round ADP should be more than happy with his production!
Harrison Barnes, SAC, SF/PF
Barnes, this season, is playing some of his best basketball in his 9 seasons in the NBA. He’s averaging more points, rebounds, and assists per game and his FG% and FT% are both up from his career averages. If Barnes can continue at this pace, look for him to set career highs in all areas and continue to climb the Top-50 boards.
Updates (v2):
Still on the Top-50
Jerami Grant, DET, SF/PF
Enes Kanter, POR, C
Chris Boucher, TOR, PF/C
Terry Rozier, CHA, PG/SG
Ben Simmons, PHI, PG/SF
Jamal Murray, DEN, PG/SG
Fell out of the Top-50
Malik Beasley, MIN, PG/SG/SF
Jordan Clarkson, UTA, PG/SG
Anthony Davis, LAL, PF/C
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG/SG/SF
Kevin Durant, BKN, SF/PF