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#3 Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic was selected 41st overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2014. He has since become one of the best passing big men in the league. The Serbian had a career year in the 2020-21 season. He featured in all the games for the Nuggets and was also successful in becoming the MVP.
Jokic is a three-time All-Star and also has two first NBA team selections to his name. The Serbian has elevated his game to the next level. However, he will be hoping to continue his brilliance with the Nuggets and lead them to their first championship in franchise history.
# 2 Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2018, however he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in what has now proven to be one of the most beneficial trades for both teams. The Serbian has grown into being a superstar and is expected to be the face of the league in the coming years.
Doncic has won all the top laurels in Europe and is also growing to be a special talent in the NBA. In just three years into the league, Luka has two All-Star appearances and two first-team selections. He has also sparkled his magic in the playoffs, averaging 35.7 PPG for the Mavs in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Serbian has become a crowd favorite in the NBA. He is expected to become the league MVP in the coming years and eventually an NBA Champion.
He recently signed a multi-year extension with the Mavs and if they are able to build a good team around him, there is no doubt that the Serbian will help the franchise get to their second championship.
# 1 Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo was drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013. He had a slow start to his career, but his dedication to becoming one of the best in the league helped elevate his game. In a matter of a few years, Giannis began tormenting the defenses of rival teams.
He made the paint his own and helped the Bucks get their foot back in the league. Having achieved MVP status twice, and quite possibly every other laurel available, the Greek Freak had his eyes set on the biggest prize of them all.
Giannis defied the odds and made his way to the Championships by helping the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns 4-2 in the NBA Finals. His brilliance there helped him become the Finals MVP.
The Greek international is still aged only 26 and already has all the top accolades available in basketball. However, Giannis is not going to stop at this, he will be looking to add more championships and cement his place as one of the greatest European Players in the NBA.
