Top 10 international players in the NBA right now

#8 Rudy Gobert (France)

NBA Career l 11.7 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 1.4 APG.

At 28, Rudy Gobert is already a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and has been on the NBA All-Defense team on four occasions. Needless to say, defense is the Frenchman's bread and butter.

While the duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert was supposed to represent the Jazz for years to come, it seems that the cracks from the COVID-19 incident haven't yet healed. Considering the same, the 28-year-old could depart the franchise in the near future.

#7 Kristaps Porzingis (Latvia)

NBA Career l 18.4 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 1.4 APG

Kristaps Porzingis is a magnificent player, with impressive attributes at both ends of the court.

At the defensive end, he can be shaky at times, but he is an amazing rim protector and a great wing defender. In offense, he is an impressive ball-handler, a perfect pick-and-roll partner and an elite shooter from the deep.

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However, the 25-year-old persistent knee injuries have stopped him from fulfilling his full potential. Nevertheless, fans from around the NBA community will hope that he could become healthy again as soon as possible.

If Kristaps Porzingis can stay healthy, he would very easily rank much higher on this list.

#6 Ben Simmons (Australia)

NBA Career l 16.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 8.0 APG

At just 24, Ben Simmons has already become one of the best players in the NBA. His defense is amazing as the player is able to lock down some of the best in the league on his day. In offense, his inside game is very impressive. Along with his passing and floor general abilities, his all-around game is amazing as well.

However, the three-point-shot has haunted Simmons in the NBA, and it may be something he needs to learn if he wishes to progress further as a player. Neverthrless, even without it, Ben Simmons is undoubtedly one of the best international players in the NBA right now.

#5 Joel Embiid (Cameroon)

NBA Career l 23.9 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 3.1 APG

Joel Embiid is one of the most passionate players in the NBA, with trash-talking being a major part of his game.

Nevertheless, the 26-year-old is already considered arguably one of the best big man in the league right now and could just be the most talented among them all. He is gifted at both ends of the court. and he is an impressive inside as well as outside player.

If Joel Embiid continues to stay fit and improve his game, he could potentially become one of the best players in the NBA in the near future.