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#3: Nikola Jokic, Serbia (Denver Nuggets)
Fresh off his deep playoff run, Nikola Jokic had a terrific NBA season averaging 19.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 32 minutes per game. He is a special talent who can hurt opposing teams with his scoring, passing, and rebounding abilities.
Jokic is a fierce leader who carried his Nuggets to the No. 2 seed in the West last year. In the postseason, they surprised everyone and made it to the Conference Finals, where they lost to the LA Lakers in five games.
#2: Luka Doncic, Slovenia (Dallas Mavericks)
21-year-old Luka Doncic is entering his third year in the NBA. Last season, the Slovenian guard averaged 28.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in 33.6 minutes per game.
His talent and prospects for the future are looking bright for a good reason. His versatile style of play is revered in today's NBA.
He has the size of a forward and the handles of a point guard, making him a nightmare defensive assignment for any opposing team. With time and more game-time experience, Luka is poised to reach the top of multiple NBA Power Rankings.
#1: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece (Milwaukee Bucks)
Coming in at no. 1 is the 'Greek Freak' and the reigning MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Winning back-to-back MVP awards is no easy feat and most NBA stars don't even have one MVP credit to their names.
In his first two seasons with the Bucks, Giannis has tormented opposing teams with his monstrous abilities on both ends of the floor. Like other mentions in this list, Giannis too can play multiple positions that range from shooting guard to small forward and at times even power forward.
His last seasons' averages are 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 30.4 minutes per game. The Bucks 2019-2020 postseason was a disappointment, and fans will be hoping to see them do better this time around.
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