For the sake of this list, I'm excluding current Celtics.
1. Giannis. - He has started to get a ton of hate around here, but for every superstar call he gets, he has another play that leaves your jaw on the floor. Once he figures out the normal physical "laws" of basketball don't apply to him, he will rule the NBA. And he plays elite defense. That means alot to me.
2. Kawhi- His ability to play both ends of the floor is a treat to watch. His ability to simultaneously work within a system, while exerting his will on the game is mind blowing. He is the guy Jaylen turns into in my wildest dreams.
3. Jokic- I love me big men who see the floor differently.
4. Gasol/Conley - Both under rated players who make the Grizzlies awesome. See point 3 for Gasol but with defense.
5. Westbrook -I kind of hate the play style he uses, but I love the intensity he brings. His motor is nuts, and in the era of buddy buddies, he is a breath of fresh air.