NBA Greats and Advanced Metrics

A frequent debate among basketball fans revolves around how all-time greats are rated by box score metrics. Some players, like Steve Nash, are seen as exceptional but perhaps not on par with prime James Harden's offensive impact according to advanced stats like BPM. Similarly, Draymond Green is recognized as a great defender. However, some argue that his defensive prowess, while significant, doesn't place him among the absolute best defenders of the 21st century. Conversely, Nikola Jokic's box metrics often position him as one of the greatest players ever, sparking considerable discussion. An interesting comparison also notes that 21-year-old Anthony Davis performed at a level comparable to peak Tim Duncan.NBA Basketball SteveNash JamesHarden DraymondGreen NikolaJokic AnthonyDavis TimDuncan NBANews AdvancedStats