Nikola Jokic leads ESPN's top 10 NBA player rankings for 2026-27
Five international stars headline the list, with Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closely trailing the Denver Nuggets center.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has secured the top spot in ESPN's annual NBA player rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season, holding onto the No. 1 position for the third straight year, as reported by BasketNews.
Jokic edged out Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the summit of the list, with ESPN describing the margin among the top three as razor-thin. The top tier underscores the continued dominance of global talent across the league, with international superstars accounting for five spots in the top 10.
Jokic cemented his place after averaging a triple-double for the second consecutive season. The Nuggets cornerstone has now either won the league's MVP award or finished as the runner-up in six straight campaigns.