- Basically want to see the best peaks since 2010 and on, and thought it’d be easier if I gave people names. I think these are probably the best peaks since 2010, though if someone wants to throw Embiid/Harden/Kawhi in there then go ahead.
- I like 3-year peaks because it gives you a balance between a player at their best but limits impact of an outlier season.
Rules:
- You can decide each player’s 3-year peak, but natural choices might be LeBron (2012-14 or 2016-18), Curry (2015-18 or 2016-19), Jokic (2022-24), Giannis (2019-21). But go with what you want.
- Regular season AND postseason should be considered here, not one or the other.
- This is trying to get at “who was the best player” or “who would you want to build a team around” - not just who had the most accolades in a three year span.
I think LeBron and Jokic are self-explanatory. They are an all-around offensive hub who elevates everyone around him. 2012-14 LeBron over Jokic is lil iffy but those were LeBron’s peak shooting season where he shot mid-ranges as well as threes well as well as his defensive peak. Curry can be by far the most unfair, most broken, most overpowered offensive force when he gets hot, but in terms of consistency, he needs a handler/playmaker at minimum to unlock his obscene potential.