After you do it ranking 30 top titles decade position it’s time to take a look substitute bench.
A couple of caveats before we get started: Coaches don’t announce their starting five before games start, let alone in October, when they’ve barely seen their players perform together. These starting lineups for the 30 teams are purely guesswork, but there will inevitably be some that don’t turn out the way they are here. And no, it’s not here Tyler Herosince it has been shown as a title in the corresponding ranking.
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With that being said, it’s time to review who the 30 best bench players in the NBA are for the 2022-2023 season.
Who are the best backups in the NBA this season?
1. Alex Caruso, Bulls
Caruso is, for me, the best outside linebacker in the league, which is because of his one-on-one performance. If he hadn’t been limited to 41 games, he could have made the teams Fullback.
Caruso’s traditional stats are never anything special. It might seem bad to put someone who averaged 7.4 points, shooting below as the best backup 40% on field goals and 33.3% on 3-pointers last year, but he’s a good guy who wins games without scoring.
The Sixth Man award is almost always given to big scorers — the last player to win it who didn’t reach double figures was Anthony Mason in 1995. Caruso has a chance to end that trend.
2. Jordan Poole, Warriors
Poole is an extremely creative scorer and a great shot. He took a huge leap as a scorer last season averaging 18.5 points per game. Although he was somewhat exposed to Playoffs as a rival target.
3. Derrick White, Celtics
White is another elite defender whose offensive limitations can overshadow his other contributions. He can’t create much on his own, but he’s a good passer and solid cutter.
White has been a spot-up shooter throughout his career, hitting only the 31.2% of his triples last season for the Spurs and Celtics. But it brings great value as a defensive spearhead.
4. Kevin Love, Cavaliers
Love had a renaissance season in his 14th year in the NBA, staying within reach of the Sixth Man award. The veteran was a starter, shooting 39.2 percent from three and averaging 13.6 points per night.
He’s always struggled defensively, but he showed more effort and accepted his role for a surprisingly good Cavs team last season.
5. Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics
Brogdon is a solid, tough guy who should help the Celtics a lot if he stays healthy.
These physical problems, of course, were the question mark for him in his career. During his previous three seasons with the Pacers, he played in 146 of 227 games.
6. Robert Covington, Clippers
Covington is an advanced stat player and an excellent 3&D player. His on-ball defense is a bit overrated, but he’s a very good defensive helper and creates a lot of turnovers for opponents.
He finished the year well for the Clippers, showing a little more shot creation.
7. Kyle Anderson, Timberwolves
Anderson is one of the strangest players in the NBA. He is a very good defender who can match up with some of the best outside scorers in the league. He is also an offensive reliever to watch on offense.
However, he is difficult to keep on the floor due to his lack of 3-point shooting ability, but in the right lineups he is very effective.
8. Grant Williams, Celtics
Williams began his NBA career by missing his first 25 3-pointers. Last season he showed much more consistency hitting it 41.1% in the Regular Phase and 39.3% in the Playoffs.
He’s a great defender in the Celtics’ trade plan, capable of adeptly defending multiple positions. He did an admirable job against Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2022 Eastern Conference semifinals.
9. Maxi Kleber, Mavericks
Kleber didn’t shoot the ball well during the Regular Season, but his record went up 43.6% in the playoffswhich showed how valuable he could be playing alongside Luka Doncic.
He also brings great defensive versatility, being able to work far and close to the rim.
10. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Hawks
Bogdanovic is a good secondary ball handler for the Hawks who can create good opportunities for others and himself.
He’s a solid threat from afar, hitting it 38.4% on triples throughout his career.
11. Christian Wood, Mavericks
Wood is a high-volume 3-point shooter and can put pressure on the rim. That’s exactly what Doncic needs. His little defensive contribution has been lackluster despite having the tools, maybe that will change on a good team.
12. Patrick Beverley, Lakers
Beverley is a tough veteran defender who shadows ball players. He’s a low-usage offensive player who can still shoot 3-pointers.
13. Marcus Morris, Clippers
Morris is a good shooter and shooter, shooting 36.7% from distance last season. However, he doesn’t contribute much more offensively, although he does help when the Clippers play small.
14. Gary Payton II, Trail Blazers
Payton had one season for the Warriors, which led to a huge contract with the Blazers. He is a strong defender who plays very hard. Offensively, he is a great athlete and finisher at the rim.
15. Bruce Brown, Nuggets
Brown is an extremely versatile player who can play multiple positions. Offensively, his shooting might not inspire much confidence, but he brings a lot as a playmaker and cutter, which should help Denver.
16. Tyus Jones, Grizzlies
Jones continued an admirable performance when Ja Morant was injured several times last season. He is probably the best backup point guard in the league.
17. Norman Powell, Clippers
Powell has become a consistent scorer in recent seasons. Although he only played in five games for the Clippers last season, he continued that trend, averaging 21.4 points. You should continue to do this work from the second drive.
18. Bobby Portis, Bucks
Portis has been a great striker since he entered the league. He’s a good shooter and has a lot of energy, but he’s limited defensively.
19. Brandon Clark, Grizzlies
Clarke is an offensive rebounding machine. His vertical jump makes him a big threat above the rim, and he’s in the right place to take advantage of that quality.
20. Luke Kennard, Clippers
Kennard’s 11.9 points off the bench and 44.9 percent shooting from 3-point range helped him finish fifth in Sixth Man of the Year voting last season.
21. De’Anthony Melton, 76ers
Melton is a great defender and someone who is loved by advanced stats. He has even become a great outside shooter.
22. Otto Porter Jr., Raptors
Porter has been a reliable mid-range shooter and 3-point specialist throughout his career. He is very good as a team defender. But he is as injury prone as he looks.
23. Ayo Dosunmu, Bulls
Dosunmu, a second-round pick out of Illinois, was the surprise among rookies last season. He has an innate ability to go to the rim and does a good job behind.
24. Daniel Gafford, Wizards
Gafford is a flawless athlete with great blocking ability, contributing near the rim when he touches.
25. Jordan Clarkson, Jazz
Clarkson always seems to be in contention for the Sixth Man award, which he won in 2020-2021. It’s a microwave, but it can be a defensive target.
26. Derrick Rose, Knicks
Rose has become a big scorer off the bench in the latter part of his career. He still finds ways to get to the rim consistently.
27. Malik Monk, Kings
Monk has noticeably improved his defense since his time with the Hornets, which was one of the biggest weaknesses in his game. His shooting and delivery were what made him one of the best on the Lakers last season.
28. Immanuel Quickley, Knicks
Quickley struggled when given more playmaking duties last season, but finished the season on a positive note. He has good crafting skills and excellent floating.
29. Kenrich Williams, Thunder
Williams has earned the nickname “Kenny Hustle” because of the way he plays on both ends of the floor. He has gone from a fringe player to a cult player and solid role player.
30. John Wall, Clippers
It’s not entirely clear what Wall has left in the tank right now. He sat out the entire 2019-2020 season with injuries, played just 40 games the following year and didn’t play again last season as the Rockets focused on rebuilding. But the five-time All-Star averaged 20.6 points in 2020-21.
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