His skillset might not be as refined as some of the other names on this list, but Ivica Zubac has made them extremely effective on a daily basis. He's having the best season of his career statistically, averaging 15 points and nearly 13 rebounds a night, while shooting over 61% from the field.
He's just come back from injury but it might not take long before Chet Holmgren assumes his form from last season, where he was arguably the second-best player on a OKC Thunder team that made its first playoff appearance in nearly half a decade.
Missing a part of the season due to injury, it hasn't taken long for Kristaps Porzingis to find his groove with the Boston Celtics. He's averaging 19 on the season, while shooting close to 41% from 3-point territory.
The catalyst to the Houston Rockets taking an almighty jump this season, Alperen Sengun has given credence to the Baby Jokic comparisons with his play this season. He's averaging nearly 19 , 7, and 10, while shooting an efficient 49% from the field. If his scoring can round out, he could truly become the next Jokic.
The anchor of a Cleveland Cavaliers defense that has landed them the best record in the Eastern Conference. He's been solid offensively as well, adding 14 points and 10 rebounds, while shooting one of the highest percentages in league history at 70.4%.
He might go down as one of the most underrated players in the history of the league, but Domantas Sabonis on a night-in, night-out basis continues to be sensational. Hovering around 20 ppg this season, he's also leading the league with an absurd 14.6 rebounds, while shooting 60% from the field and 45%(!) from distance.
The trade couldn't have worked out smoother for the New York Knicks who have assimilated Karl Anthony-Towns into the system like white on rice. Averaging 25 ppg while shooting 53 and 43 from the field and 3 respectively, KAT has been a revelation in New York, while adding 13.5 rebounds per night.
With the constant injury struggles and availability questions, it is hard to put Joel Embiid anywhere higher than this. But the talent there is undeniable as even with injuries plaguing him all season long, he's still up to 24 ppg this season.
It might seem premature but 24,11, 4, and nearly 4 blocks are nothing to scoff at. He's found his stroke from deep, while being the overwhelming betting favorite for the DPOY award before injury put him down for the year. But, Victor Wembanyama has arrived in the top-10 conversation where he's sure to go way higher in the near future.
The second player who might average a triple-double for the season, the best player in the league crown is Nikola Jokic's, unless someone wrestles it away. Averaging nearly 30-13-10, Jokic has been sensational and might bag a fourth MVP if the Nuggets can maintain their recent hot streak.
