The perennial debate in basketball circles often centers on the gap between the NBA's top player and their closest contenders. Is there a significant drop-off, or is the talent pool more evenly matched among the elite? Historically, figures like Michael Jordan in the early 90s and LeBron James during his 2012-2013 peak were widely considered to have no real rivals for the top spot. Their dominance created a clear hierarchy in the league. Looking at today's NBA, with stars such as Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic, does this undisputed top spot still exist? Or do we perceive a '1A, 1B' scenario among the league's very best? NBA Basketball PlayerRankings LeBronJames MichaelJordan NikolaJokic GiannisAntetokounmpo ShaiGilgeousAlexander LukaDoncic