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The NBA’s regular season is down to its final month, and for the game’s greatest talents that means one thing: the race for trophies and accolades are about to heat up. As players bring their A-games in the form of unbelievable plays, NBA Top Shot has you covered with the March release of the Metallic Gold LE. 

True to form as the flagship Rare Set, MGLE’s March release will be headlined by a chance to pull a Rare Metallic Gold LE Moment minted to /299 along with Common Rookie Debut Moments minted to /4000, Rare Freshman Gems Moments minted to /199, Legendary Rookie Revelation Moments minted to /75, and Common Base Set Moments minted to /8000. 

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The NBA’s regular season is down to its final month, and for the game’s greatest talents that means one thing: the race for trophies and accolades are about to heat up. As players bring their A-games in the form of unbelievable plays, NBA Top Shot has you covered with the March release of the Metallic Gold LE. True to form as the flagship Rare Set, MGLE’s March release will be headlined by a chance to pull a Rare Metallic Gold LE Moment minted to /299 along with Common Rookie Debut Moments minted to /4000, Rare Freshman Gems Moments minted to /199, Legendary Rookie Revelation Moments minted to /75, and Common Base Set Moments minted to /8000. The March release will be available for distribution on a presale basis. Pre-orders will end on Tuesday, March 26 @ 12 PM ET at a price of $79. 

No stranger to raining on the Boston Celtics’ parade with 3-point buckets in critical environments, Stephen Curry opted for a “rainbow” during his most recent example. A top-shelf candidate for the NBA’s 2023-24 Clutch Player of the Year, Curry misses on his first attempt to extend the Golden State Warriors’ one-point edge under 20 seconds remaining. Unbothered, the former two-time league Most Valuable Player merely positions himself along the right 3-point arc, upstaging both the dwindling shot clock and Boston’s tough contest, hanging a high-arcing moonball through the skies for the game-clinching triple. Timely in turning to his signature “night-night” celebration, Curry’s performance made him one of the night’s heroes, punishing the league’s top regular season team with 33 points — including 13 in the fourth —  alongside three rebounds, six assists, and six 3-pointers on December 19, 2023.

Steph Curry

Working through the process just like an All-Star should, Tyrese Maxey provided the Philadelphia 76ers with a lead through his offense, and then protected it with his defense. Motivated internally to prove his worth on the less glamorous side of the court, Maxey finds an opportunity, remaining diligent even after being forced to trail a Charlotte Hornets player from behind. Unwilling to give up an easy layup, the brilliant guard channels his athleticism, stretching out for an emphatic rearview block, helping sustain a five-point lead. In helping the 76ers survive a shorthanded rotation, Maxey put forth a noteworthy outing with 33 points, six rebounds, five assists, one block, and five 3-pointers on March 1, 2024.

Tyrese Maxey

Even in his return after a one-game absence, it didn’t take the crafty Devin Booker very long to get lost again. A nightmare of the highest proportions to defend on the perimeter, the Phoenix Suns star hunts down a pick-and-roll matchup and wastes zero time getting to work, sending him into a tornado with a pair of between-the-leg misdirections and then a spin move. Free of the defender, the four-time All-Star finishes the job, stretching out for a smooth scoop shot over the outstretched arms of a pair of rim protectors. Toggling seamlessly between bucket-getter and shot creator, Booker was an offensive engine in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies, lighting them up for 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers on December 2, 2023.

Devin Booker

Just when you think you’ve seen everything there is to see during Victor Wembanyama’s otherworldly rookie season, the San Antonio Spurs rookie merely uses his 7-foot-4 frame to raise the bar even higher. In a perfect encapsulation of almost everything Year One has offered, Wembanyama introduced the Los Angeles Lakers to everything but the kitchen sink. Vulture-like chasedown blocks that looked eerily similar to those of his Hall of Fame opponents? Check. Off-the-dribble drives and stepback 3-point bombs? You got it. All-encompassing court vision and improved playmaking? Of course. Constructing a box score befitting of both the size of his frame and his potential, the 2023 No. 1 pick poured in 27 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, five blocks, and three 3-pointers in the loss on February 23, 2024. A walking record-breaker waiting to happen, Wembanyama became just NBA history’s second rookie to achieve a 5x5 game, and No. 22 all-time.

Victor Wembanyama

Unguardable and in the middle of the best performance of his young career to date, Chet Holmgren decided he wasn’t quite done making history just yet. Prescribing the Golden State Warriors with a dose of déjà vu from the left corner, the 7-foot-1 big adds another bullet point to the list of things normal 7-foot-1 players don’t do, curling off of a screen to catch an inbounds pass before balancing himself just well enough to connect on a game-saving, fallaway 3-pointer to force overtime. Drawing a collective gasp from the road crowd, the 2022 No. 2 pick starred in his role of crowd-silencer, upping his play for 36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks, and two 3-pointers. Becoming just NBA history’s second-ever rookie to produce those numbers, Holmgren was heroic in the OT victory on November 18, 2023.

Chet Holmgren

If he isn’t letting it fly from the perimeter, Brandon Miller is often the one doing the flying. Using his speed to get behind the Detroit Pistons’ defense in transition, the Charlotte Hornets rookie reels in a pass before levitating through the air for an explosive slam to send the home crowd into a frenzy. The Hornets’ late rally would come up short on October 27, 2023, but the No. 2 selection looked right at home during his first week in the NBA, igniting for 17 points, six rebounds, one block, and a pair of 3-pointers.

Brandon Miller

An unprecedented combination of fanfare, hype and media coverage has made Victor Wembanyama one of the most highly anticipated prospects in NBA history. Undaunted by the attention, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has done nothing but assure San Antonio Spurs fans that the franchise is in good hands so far. In the first regular season game of his career, Wembanyama seizes the opportunity to etch his name in the scoring column, stepping into a catch-and-shoot triple with 8:24 on the clock in the first quarter. Wembanyama finished his October 25, 2023 debut with 15 points, five rebounds and two steals.

A tantalizing combination of skill and size since the moment he appeared on the basketball radar, Chet Holmgren’s NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder did not disappoint. Checked by a veteran big in the corner, Holmgren feigns a post move before pivoting into a picturesque turnaround jumper. Holmgren finished his October 25, 2023 debut with 11 points, four boards and three assists.

An electric package of athleticism and offense, Scoot Henderson is well-equipped to take the reins of the Portland Trail Blazers’ new backcourt. The No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft flashes a sign of the production to come with a quick-release – and borderline untouchable – floater for the first basket of his NBA career. Henderson finished his October 25, 2023 debut with 11 points and four assists.

Scoot Henderson

Expected to showcase the silky smooth offensive game and poise he showed off at Alabama eventually, Brandon Miller wasted little time answering the call as early as Day 1. Embroiled in a close game against a division rival, Miller fuels a strong Charlotte Hornets finish with an unguardable stepback triple in the fourth quarter. Miller’s contributions -- 13 points, including eight in the final frame -- were essential in his squad’s opening night victory on October 25, 2023.

Relentless on the glass and defensive end, Ausar Thompson didn’t waste time leaving an impression on his new ball club. Just minutes into his first regular season game with the Detroit Pistons, Thompson deflects a Tyler Herro shot attempt off the backboard. Thompson finished his debut contest on October 25, 2023 with four points, seven rebounds and five blocks.

Ausar Thompson

Crafty scorers put the ball in the basket, whatever it takes. Checked at the elbow in his first NBA contest, Jaime Jaquez Jr. gets his defender to bite with a pump fake, then lasers in on the cup and finishes the play with an acrobatic reverse layup. The first-year wing went a perfect 3-for-3 in his Miami Heat debut on October 25, 2023, adding two dimes and two steals in the process.

Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Any time he sets foot on the court, Amen Thompson puts pressure on the defense. After running his own defender off a high screen beyond the arc, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft drives straight to the cup, catches a help-side defender off-guard and throws down a memorable first dunk. The Houston Rockets rookie finished the October 25, 2023 debut contest with eight points and five rebounds.

Amen Thompson

Positioned to make an instant impact with the size and athleticism he brings to the Dallas Mavericks, it was Dereck Lively II’s motor down the stretch that shined in his debut. Embroiled in a tight, fourth-quarter battle between division rivals, Lively II battles for position on the glass with fellow rookie Victor Wembanyama, deflects the ball to a teammate, then loops back around to the hoop to throw down a putback slam off a miss. Lively II recorded a double-double in his first game as a pro, dropping 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting and added 10 boards in the October 25, 2023 win.

Dereck Lively II

Already effective picking apart defenses and manufacturing scoring opportunities, Keyonte George is an outright problem with NBA court spacing. Checked at half court in his first professional contest, George zips past his defender and floats through the paint for an untouched layup. George scored eight points in his debut with the Utah Jazz, adding two boards and two assists in the October 25, 2023 contest.

Keyonte George

Watching that first NBA basket fall through the hoop is pretty high up on the list of dreams to achieve - nobody expects you to make your defender touch earth in the process. Sizing up a gap in the New Orleans Pelicans defense, Golden State Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski wastes no time capitalizing, attacking his man off the dribble, leaving him in the dust on a crossover, then euro stepping into a finger roll. Podziemski finished with five points and eight boards in his October 30, 2023 debut.

Brandin Podziemski

Lauded as an NBA three-point threat the minute his name was called in the draft, Gradey Dick commands respect beyond the arc. After shuffling into position behind the three-point line in a half-court set, Dick draws the attention of the defense and promptly kicks the ball back to a wide-open teammate for three. The dime – Dick’s first career assist – came in a Toronto Raptors victory on October 25, 2023.

Gradey Dick

Unafraid to let loose from beyond the arc, the New Orleans Pelicans have a scorer in Jordan Hawkins. Spreading the defense in his first NBA contest, Hawkins bides his time beyond the arc before catching a pass and immediately firing up a deep triple. The first career basket of Hawkins’ career fell swiftly through the net and he added two assists in the October 25, 2023 victory.

Jordan Hawkins

An imposing big with a penchant for flying above the rim, Trayce Jackson-Davis adds yet another offensive option for the Golden State Warriors. After setting a formidable screen for teammate Chris Paul beyond the arc in his second NBA contest, Jackson-Davis rolls hard into the paint, catches a pass and soars for a two-handed flush. Jackson-Davis racked up 13 points and nine rebounds while swatting four blocks in the October 30, 2023 contest.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Test Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive range if you want but it’s not recommended. Keeping track of his own check over the course of an Indiana Pacers possession, Coulibaly catches his man in the middle of a backdoor cut, then trails the attempt and spikes it out of bounds. It was one of three blocks in the October 25, 2023 debut for the Washington Wizards rookie, who also chipped in three points, four boards and three assists.

Bilal Coulibaly

Though touted for his elite on-ball defense, it didn’t take long for the unacquainted to learn there’s much more to Cason Wallace. Working off of a screen from fellow rookie Chet Holmgren, Wallace seizes an opportunity to create space from his defender and pull up for a jumper. Wallace didn’t miss in his October 25, 2023 debut, shooting 5-for-5 in a lopsided Oklahoma City Thunder victory.

Cason Wallace

With downhill speed and the strength to get where he wants on the court, Cam Whitmore can be a scary sight in transition. Seeing extended run in his third NBA contest, Whitmore eyes up a gap in his opponents’ defense and heads straight into the paint for the first bucket of his career. Whitmore finished the November 6, 2023 matchup – a Houston Rockets victory – with seven points.

Cam Whitmore

As comfortable scoring the ball as ever, Marcus Sasser didn’t wait long into his Detroit Pistons career to bury his first deep three. Afforded space beyond the arc when his defender ducks under a screen, Sasser cues up and fires from two feet behind the line. Sasser, every bit of the scoring spark plug he figured to be ahead of the season, finished his October 25, 2023 debut with eight points in 10 minutes of action.

Marcus Sasser

Being the NBA’s youngest player hasn’t stopped GG Jackson from shooting with the poise and confidence of a seasoned veteran. Calm and collected as his teammates’ pick-and-roll unfolds, Jackson takes full advantage, rising from the left corner to drain a 3-point bucket, the first of his NBA career. Unsatisfied with just one bucket, the Memphis Grizzlies’ rookie forward kept the highlights flowing in the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 18, 2023, sparking the bench with eight points, two 3-pointers and a block in just 12 minutes of play.

GG Jackson

With size and vision to wreak havoc with the ball in their hands, big guards like Anthony Black thrive in the two-man game. Capitalizing on a gap created by a teammate’s quick screen, Black lunges into the paint and opts to call his own shot, canning a runner while absorbing contact for an and-1 opportunity. Black scored five points and added two blocks in his Orlando Magic debut on October 25, 2023.

Anthony Black

Good things happen when rookies hit their marks and make the right plays. Suiting up in his first NBA contest, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino executes a halfcourt set with teammates, draws the attention of multiple defenders, then fires an assist in the opposite direction to D’Moi Hodge. The No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft recorded a pair of dimes in the November 27, 2023 matchup.

Jalen Hood-Schifino

Confident shooters aren’t afraid to let it fly. After hauling in a rebound on one end of the floor in his NBA debut, Portland Trail Blazers rookie Toumani Camara trails his team down the court, shuffles into position beyond the arc and buries a wide-open lefty triple. Camara finished with seven points, two rebounds and a block in his first game on October 25, 2023.

Toumani Camara

There are few places on the basketball court beyond the reach of Jarace Walker. NBA ball carriers are about to learn that the hard way. Patiently trailing a transition attempt, the Indiana Pacers forward stalks his opponent before lunging out with a 7-foot-3 wingspan to knock the ball loose and generate a scoring opportunity for his own squad the other way. In addition to the steal in his first NBA contest on October 25, 2023, Walker hauled in four rebounds.

Jarace Walker

Sasha Vezenkov is a threat from beyond the arc and he knows it - soon the rest of the league will, too. Spacing the floor in his first NBA contest, the 28-year-old Sacramento Kings rookie gets an opportunity, clears space with a ball fake then pulls up from deep. Vezenkov finished the October 25, 2023 contest with eight points, two rebounds and two steals.

Sasha Vezenkov

Some 3-and-D in the PNW. Rookie Duop Reath flashes brilliance on both ends of the floor in his first career game, connecting on a long range trey and following suit with an emphatic rejection on the other end on the very next possession. The freshman scored 11 points and logged 3 boards and 3 assists in this loss on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 12, 2023.

Duop Reath

Calm, collected and unusually experienced for a rookie, Vasilije Micić provides instant impact for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The inbounder in a baseline out-of-bounds play, Micić executes the play to script, resulting in a wide-open triple for his first NBA points. The 29-year-old drained his only attempt and added an assist in the October 27, 2023 victory.

Vasilije Micić

The league may be different but the tenets of the game remain the same: follow your shot and stay with the play. Suiting up in his second NBA contest, Utah Jazz wing Taylor Hendricks drives baseline for a shot attempt, misses on the first try, then out-motors the defense for a rebound and putback. The ninth-overall pick’s first career basket came in a December 2, 2023 victory, along with five total points and a pair of blocked shots.

Taylor Hendricks

There are few better ways to earn the favor of new teammates than by knocking down open threes when called upon. Julian Strawther got the memo. Biding his time beyond the arc in his second NBA contest, Strawther waits for a swing pass and connects on a triple. Strawther finished with eight total points in a Denver Nuggets win on October 29, 2023.

Julian Strawther

Broken plays happen, capitalizing on the chaos is a skill. Unfazed after a defender gets his hand on a pass, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Andre Jackson Jr. returns the favor with an interception of his own, then finds a teammate in the corner for the first assist of his NBA career. Jackson Jr. also racked up four rebounds in the October 29, 2023 matchup.

Andre Jackson Jr.

Undrafted and initially unknown, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. bursts onto the scene in this game and records his first career assist. The Cavaliers went on to lose this matchup against the Indiana Pacers on October 28th, 2023.

Craig Porter Jr.

The size of the stage might change but scoring is instinctual at any level. With an opportunity to take a defender one-on-one in his second NBA contest, Charlotte Hornets rookie Nick Smith Jr. lunges into the paint then spins into a pull-up jumper for the first points of his career. Smith Jr. finished the November 8, 2023 matchup with five points and a steal.

Nick Smith Jr.

With a reputation of doing a bit of everything to help his team in the win column, it’s no surprise that Olivier-Maxence Prosper was willing to battle for his first NBA basket. After calling for a skip pass from a teammate, Prosper loses one defender with a pump fake, drives hard along the baseline and absorbs help-side contact en route to two points. The Dallas Mavericks rookie finished the November 12, 2023 contest with four points.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper

With the skill set and motor to contribute a number of ways, Kobe Brown isn’t going to wait long to make an impact for the LA Clippers. After hustling for a rebound on one end of the floor in his second NBA contest, Brown secures the rock and facilitates a transition effort while diving to the hardwood. Quick to recover, Brown trails the play, receives a pass beyond the arc and drains his first career basket. Brown finished the October 29, 2023 contest with three points, four boards and a steal.

Kobe Brown

Putting himself on the radar with a strong Summer League performance, Leonard Miller continues to be efficient in every opportunity with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Providing his teammate with a needed outlet, Miller cuts into the lane before calmly tossing in a reverse layup, the first points of his young NBA career. The second-rounder made the most of limited action against the Memphis Grizzlies, producing two points, two rebounds and an assist in just two minutes, supplying highlights in the win on November 26, 2023.

Leonard Miller

Making an impact starts with making the right basketball decisions night in and night out. Facing an opportunity in his NBA debut, Orlando Magic rookie Jett Howard swings the basketball into the corner for his first career assist. Howard, the son of 19-year veteran Juwan Howard, officially arrived as a second generation hooper on October 25, 2023.

Jett Howard

Comfortable with the rock and blessed with a soft touch, Colby Jones is at ease navigating through big league defenses. Aggressive around a screen at the three-point line, Jones attacks toward the hoop, waits for an opportunity to score, then chips home a push shot for his first career basket. Jones finished with four points, three boards, a block and a steal in his third NBA contest on November 1, 2023.

Colby Jones

A forgotten man among the Portland Trail Blazers’ new look 2023-24 roster, it’s only fitting that Kris Murray’s first-ever NBA score came with the defense’s eyes elsewhere. With all attention focused on his teammate’s dazzling dribble display, Murray mixes brains and brawn, sneaking through the backdoor with a cut before finishing with an in-traffic jam. In the milestone game, Murray tallied five points, two rebounds and three assists in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 15, 2023.

Kris Murray

Patient and under control in his first NBA shift, Jalen Pickett reads exactly what the defense gives him for his first career basket. Checked at half court by an eager defender, Pickett methodically navigates around the pressure before finding himself wide-open for an elbow jumper. Pickett’s hoop put the finishing touch on the Denver Nuggets’ season opening victory on October 24, 2023.

Jalen Pickett

Strong finishes around the basket helped make Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney a first round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. It’s no surprise that Clowney’s first bucket in the NBA came on a flush. The Brooklyn Nets would come up short in this showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the freshman finished with 14 points and four boards on December 27th, 2023.

Noah Clowney

Carving through every team in their path on their way to the first-ever In-Season Tournament championship, the Los Angeles Lakers were nothing short of historic. Eyeing a chance at his own history, 2023 second-rounder Maxwell Lewis creates his opportunity, providing his teammate with an outlet before finding the bottom of the net on a 3-pointer, the first bucket of his young NBA career. On a night in which 13 different Lakers scored, the rookie swingman fit in seamlessly with three points, one rebound, and one assist in eight minutes, contributing to the demonstrative win over the New Orleans Pelicans on December 7, 2023.

Maxwell Lewis

Possessing one of the most impressive athletic profiles across the 2023 NBA Draft, it only made sense for Jordan Walsh to pack his first-ever NBA score with a dose of explosiveness. Gliding down the floor at full speed in an attempt to catch the Memphis Grizzlies’ scrambled defense unprepared, Walsh fills the lane perfectly, opening the floodgates for a quick drop step and two-handed cram in transition. The second-round talent made good on his opportunity in the Boston Celtics’ blowout win, logging two points, one rebound, one assist, and a steal in just eight minutes of action in the milestone game on February 4, 2024.

Jordan Walsh

When the Chicago Bulls traded up for Julian Phillips in the 2023 NBA Draft, athleticism and versatility were precisely what they had in mind. Moving with a purpose, Phillips finds a seam in the Miami Heat’s zone defense, utilizing a strong gather step before showing off the soft touch for his first-ever NBA bucket. In just two minutes' time, the second-rounder was productive, tallying two points and a rebound in a loss on November 20, 2023.

Julian Phillips

A top-shelf bucket-getter in both the Summer League and G League circuits, Hunter Tyson decided he wasn’t going to waste much time crossing NBA milestones off his checklist, either. Called into action during the 2023-24 NBA season’s first week, the second-rounder fakes a baseline screen, opting to change direction for a well-timed cut that sets him up for a two-handed flush and his first-ever NBA points. In four minutes of play, Tyson contributed two points and one rebound during the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 1, 2023.

Hunter Tyson

With an impressive 7-foot-3 wingspan and intriguing defensive versatility, Mouhamed Gueye is well-equipped to make the most of his early NBA action. Monitoring a rival ball carrier while simultaneously denying a kickout pass to the corner, Gueye flashes over to disrupt a drive attempt and force a turnover in an Atlanta Hawks victory on October 29, 2023.

Mouhamed Gueye

Get on the court and find a way to make an impact. Suiting up in his first NBA contest, Dariq Whitehead eyes up a drive attempt while manning his own section of a zone, then shuffles over to a cutter and rejects an easy bucket. Whitehead and the Brooklyn Nets rolled to a victory on November 25, 2023.

Dariq Whitehead

A well-kept secret hidden among the Portland Trail Blazers’ youthful second unit, Rayan Rupert already has the tape rolling when it comes to displaying his 3-and-D potential in Year One. Relocating to a now-vacated area along the 3-point arc after his teammate’s ambitious drive, the 2023 second-rounder exhibits his quick trigger, raining a triple over the outstretched arms of an Oklahoma City Thunder defender for the first basket of his career. Up to 40 percent from deep on the year, Rupert made strong use of his extended look during the loss on November 19, 2023, providing four points, one rebound, one assist, one steal, and a 3-pointer.

Rayan Rupert

Quickly building his résumé as one of the G League’s most dazzling scorers, it was only a matter of time before Kobe Bufkin, the 15th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, introduced himself to the NBA world. With the Atlanta Hawks well on their way to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the 2023 first-rounder seizes the opportunity for his first-ever NBA basket, snagging a rebound before calmly easing his way into a pull-up 3-pointer in traffic. Bufkin was a perfect one-of-one, scoring three points in two minutes of action during a win on January 30, 2024.

Kobe Bufkin

Consistent in his role as a talented, creative inside-the-arc threat throughout his G League experience, Sidy Cissoko can officially cross getting his first-ever NBA bucket off the checklist. Earning a pre-game soundbite from his Hall of Fame coach regarding his potential, the San Antonio Spurs second-rounder put those traits on tape, using a dribble handoff and pick-and-roll combination to carve a pathway into his favorite area before hanging a smooth, high-arcing floater past a Utah Jazz defender for the milestone score. The French forward made ultimate use of his two-minute appearance, chipping in four points and one rebound in the loss on December 26, 2023.

Sidy Cissoko

In welcoming one of the Western Conference’s powerhouses on the final night of their six-game homestand, Austin Reaves ensured that the Minnesota Timberwolves dealt with a “road trip” in more ways than one. Ideal in his mixture of craft and creativity, the talented Los Angeles Lakers swingman forces a defender to buckle his seatbelt, first pumping on the breaks on a smooth behind-the-back dribble and then with a swiftly-timed spin move, carving the path for a wide-open finger roll, bringing the crowd to its feet. Reaves’ intuitive handle consistently allowed him to provide the perfect complementary attack, joining each of the Lakers’ starters in double-figures with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three 3-pointers, pivotal in helping influence a signature primetime win on March 10, 2024.

Austin Reaves

Known for his smooth-as-silk offensive game in college, Brice Sensabaugh wasn’t about to let the opportunity for his first-ever NBA basket go unrequited. Despite being matched up against a 15-year NBA veteran, Sensabaugh’s between-the-leg crossover stands the test of time, freeing him on his path to an acrobatic, right-handed finish in traffic over a pair of Toronto Raptors defenders. Earning the game ball after the Utah Jazz’s convincing win on January 12, 2024, the 2023 first-rounder contributed five points, two assists and a 3-pointer in just three minutes of play.

Brice Sensabaugh

Even in a new environment with the New Orleans Pelicans, E.J. Liddell remains acutely aware of where his second home is always located: right at the rim. Unguardable in the paint during his collegiate run, the 2022 second-round forward earns his first-ever NBA bucket in style, using a pump-fake to get the opposition guessing before burrowing into the paint with physicality, hop-stepping his way into a two-handed jam. A feel-good injury comeback story, Liddell worked efficiently in the loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 8, 2023, logging four points and a block in just four minutes of play.

E.J. Liddell

Well respected for his ability to let it fly from distance in college, it was only fitting that Ben Sheppard’s first NBA points showcased the same. Successfully filling the lane to catch the Boston Celtics’ transition defense unprepared, the smooth-shooting two guard sinks a milestone 3-pointer in traffic. Despite the losing effort, Sheppard contributed to the Indiana Pacers’ second unit —  the NBA’s No. 1 scoring bench —  with six points, two rebounds, two assists, and two 3-pointers on November 1, 2023.

Ben Sheppard

From his distinctive rookie deal to his spot in the NBA Draft, the 2023-24 season has already proven to be a memorable one for Chris Livingston. Presented with the opportunity to continue checking milestones off at a breakneck pace, the No. 58 selection takes advantage of a rookie-to-rookie connection with his teammate, easing his way into a spot-up 3-pointer from the left corner, the first of his NBA career. Unwilling to keep the suspense going for long, the Milwaukee Bucks rookie was able to cross the historic bucket off of his list during the NBA season’s first week. Active in the loss to the Toronto Raptors on November 1, 2023, Livingston maximized his chances on a point-per-minute basis, recording five points in just five minutes, alongside one assist and a perfect two of two from the field.

Chris Livingston

In selecting Jaime Jaquez Jr., the Miami Heat’s remarkable run of finding gems deep into the first round appears to be rolling right along. Transporting his dazzling collegiate scoring to the pros, Jaquez Jr. shows off some impressive athleticism, sprinting the length of the floor to beat the Indiana Pacers for an energy-inducing, alley-oop jam to pad the Heat's late lead. Ramping up his game in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders, Jaquez Jr. did a little bit of everything with 24 points, five rebounds, and a steal in a thrilling victory on November 30, 2023.

Left unguarded along the far corner with a chance to put in the first-ever bucket of his NBA tenure, Onuralp Bitim showed the Cleveland Cavaliers what he’s shown at every stop of his professional career. Instinctive in spotting the defense’s intent to load up on his teammate’s post-up attempt, Bitim exhibits his IQ, drifting from the dunker’s spot to the far left corner, providing an outlet before lining up the seams for a milestone 3-point bucket. In leading the second unit, Bitim made the most of both the Chicago Bulls’ shorthanded rotation and the added minutes of the double-overtime thriller. Playing a significant role in the win on February 28, 2024, Bitim chipped in 10 points on just four shots, alongside six rebounds and a pair of 3-pointers in 27 minutes of play.

Onuralp Bitim

Already as formidable a challenge as the NBA has to offer from the moment he reaches the paint, Zion Williamson has taken both his game and his alley-oop leaps to new heights in recent weeks. Recognizing a chance to both extend the New Orleans Pelicans’ 15-point fourth quarter edge and send an authoritative message, the two-time All-Star makes his move, leaking out in transition to provide an outlet for his teammate before jumping out of the gym for a ferocious, two-handed alley-oop flush. Playing an invaluable role in helping the Pelicans sustain their red-hot winning streak with a victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Williamson played the role of a star, turning in 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal on March 19, 2024.

Zion Williamson

Second-round picks don’t often become a consistent part of the rotation in Year One, but for Jalen Wilson, his versatility, urgency, and penchant for winning plays have made him an exception to the rule. Deemed a potential “steal” at No. 51 in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wilson opts for a different type of defensive statistic against the Miami Heat, hustling back on defense before halting the Miami Heat’s layup attempt with a well-timed block. The former collegiate national champion wasn’t one to mince time making an impact during his first week. Having a literal hand in the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets’ victory on November 1, 2023, Wilson chalked up one rebound and one block in five minutes of play.

Jalen Wilson

It takes a special kind of athlete to throw down a reverse alley-oop jam and smile at the camera all in one motion. Racing down the floor to put on a breathtaking aerial display, Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore provides proof that he’s among that rare list. Whitmore’s stat sheet was just as eye-popping, with the first-rounder requiring just 14 minutes to put together a 14-point, four-rebound, two-steal ledger in a win over the Dallas Mavericks on December 22, 2023.

On a night that included his first triple-double in over a year, Pascal Siakam found a way to both master the art of seeing the entire floor and remain unseen at the same time. Spotted a 23-point lead and on the way to his first-ever win in an Indiana Pacers uniform, the two-time All-NBA selection channels invisibility, striding into the lane unnoticed on a perfectly-planned cut, leaving him unattended for a powerful two-handed throwdown. One of the game’s most multifaceted talents, Siakam overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers’ resistance in every way possible, tallying up a 26-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist masterpiece alongside one 3-pointer, orchestrating a memorable victory on January 25, 2024.

Pascal Siakam

Quiet in his ascension into arguably the most productive stretch of basketball in his young career, Jalen Green’s entry into the 2023-24 Dunk of the Year conversation couldn’t have been any louder. Cutting his way into the Portland Trail Blazers’ ill-advised passing lane, Green prepares himself for an in-air clash of the titans between two former Slam Dunk Contest participants. With a launch point befitting that of a Houston Rocket, the dazzling two-guard slingshots into the air, nearly jumping out of the gym on the way to violent one-handed throwdown through contact, with a few celebratory post-dunk theatrics thereafter. Conducting a victory on March 8, 2023, Green ensured that his jaw-dropping aerial display was accompanied with box score excellence, putting in 27 points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four triples.

Jalen Green

Mere weeks into his NBA career, Dereck Lively II is already one-half of one of the league’s most prolific alley-oop connections. Seeking to put the finishing touches on a signature win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the rookie big perfectly times his cut, snagging a lob pass from the skies for a rim-shaking fourth quarter jam. Sharing the floor with superstars and impact players, Lively looked the part, supplying eight points, eight rebounds, two steals, and three blocks in the Dallas Mavericks’ triumph on November 12, 2023.

Even on a night in which his versatility and intangible factor trumped his scoring, Damian Lillard, predictably, still found time to schedule “Dame Time” into the game’s itinerary. Left to watch as their 15-point fourth-quarter lead is cut to just six, the Milwaukee Bucks star gets imaginative after his first attempt to shake free of a larger defender fails. Receiving the ball back immediately with only four seconds to work with, Lillard introduces the Minnesota Timberwolves to his generationally-great clutch gene, floating his way into an off-balanced 28-foot dagger to hush the once-hopeful crowd. Testing his mettle against a team that entered as the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed, Lillard performed admirably in the Playoff-type atmosphere with 21 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and one block, fueling a victory on February 23, 2024.

Damian Lillard

Already one of the NBA’s most exciting offenses, the Utah Jazz have become even more must-watch with the progression of Keyonte George. Sensing an opportunity with a 3-on-2 advantage in transition, the dynamic Utah guard sprints down the floor untouched before jumping out of the gym with an explosive one-handed tomahawk. George’s brilliance helped the Jazz overcome the absence of its All-Star, holding off the New Orleans Pelicans for a narrow victory on November 27, 2023. Setting a then-career-high, George percolated for 19 points, five rebounds, three 3-pointers and two steals.

Tasked with keeping one of the NBA’s premier offensive talents under control, Cason Wallace certainly wasn’t one to be starstruck. Shadowing every movement, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard utilizes his tireless defensive instincts, timing up a steal before finishing with a one-handed stuff in transition. The Thunder’s 2023 lottery pick kept the scoreboard operators busy in the win over the Atlanta Hawks, to the tune of six points, four rebounds, and four steals in just 24 minutes of play on November 6, 2023.

Matched up in a first-time duel against his twin brother, Amen Thompson predictably had some extra pep in his step. Working a pick-and-roll switch, the Houston Rockets forward lulls a Detroit Pistons defender to sleep with a crafty in-and-out crossover before finishing the and-one layup at the rim with touch. The opening day of the calendar year would be one to remember for Thompson, with the versatile rookie generating 12 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals in a victory on January 1, 2024.

Tantalizingly close in his goal of digging the Detroit Pistons from its historic hole, Cade Cunningham found time to both leave it all on the floor, while also leaving his opponents in the dust. Summoning the energy required to keep the pressure on the Brooklyn Nets during a 37-point second half outburst, Cunningham digs into his bag of tricks with a staggering between-the-leg, crossover combination, opening his route for a smooth finger roll finish off the glass to cut the Pistons’ deficit to two. Playing the entirety of the second half during a gut-wrenching defeat on December 26, 2023, Cunningham assembled one of his career’s finest performances, recording 41 points (on just 15 shots), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers. For his efforts, the Pistons star became NBA history’s sixth-fastest player to record 2,500 points and 800 assists in his career.

Cade Cunningham

Formidable in their own right, the New York Knicks have proven to be an entirely different animal with OG Anunoby in the rotation. Appropriately bringing the defense against the defending-champion Denver Nuggets, the talented swingman hounds a passing lane with ambition, intercepting a pass to set up a free runway in transition. Undaunted by the trailing defender breathing down his neck, Anunoby shields the ball perfectly, fighting through contact on the way to a graceful and-one finish. Continuing his trend of sustained excellence against the Nuggets, Anunoby helped deal Denver their largest loss of the season to date on January 25, 2024, leading the way with a team-high 26 points, six steals, and three 3-pointers in a signature home win.

OG Anunoby

Amidst the dozens of lessons that they’ve taught opponents during their title defense season, Jamal Murray showed the Sacramento Kings that the Denver Nuggets’ elite court vision doesn’t merely apply to passing. Equal parts unspoken and unstoppable in the two-man game with his superstar teammate, Murray cuts right through an unoccupied seam down the middle of the floor, locating the perfectly-thrown ball before selling the shot effectively enough to force a defender to nearly jump over his head. Limited in his perception of the rim, the crafty combo guard lofts an underhand, scoop shot over his shoulders, supplying it with just enough English for an astounding and-one finish. On a night that included a 13 of 15 finish from the field, Murray made difficult shots a formality, erupting for 32 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers, catapulting the Nuggets to victory on February 28, 2024.

Jamal Murray

Down to a final game before the Washington Wizards’ lengthy All-Star break, Deni Avdija decided to host his own All-Star festivities against the New Orleans Pelicans’ defense. In the middle of a performance of historic proportions, Avdija opts for a heat check, providing his teammate with an outlet against tight defense before pulling up for a shot clock-beating 27-foot bomb to keep the Wizards’ comeback attempt alive. Quietly one of the NBA’s most improved year-to-year talents, Avdija’s career night allowed for a box score that included 43 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, one block, and six 3-pointers. Despite the losing effort on February 14, 2024, the-23-year-old afforded the Wizards with a lot to love, becoming the franchise’s youngest player to hit the 40-point plateau since 2013.

Deni Avdija

Even from 25-feet away from the rim, Rudy Gobert’s reputation as an impenetrable defender in post-up situations remains set in stone.  Long considered a walking “Do Not Enter” sign when it comes to challenging him around the rim, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year hustles his way into a unique highlight, hunting down an ill-advised entry pass along the top of the key for a perfectly-timed skill. Turning on the speed boost with a chance at a one-man fastbreak, the Minnesota Timberwolves big glides through the air, faking flight for a two-handed flush just before the Houston Rockets’ defensive reinforcements arrive. In anchoring the NBA’s No. 1-ranked defense in the convincing win on February 4, 2024, Gobert was business as usual, connecting on a double-double with 17 points, 13 rebounds, one steal, and four rejections.

Rudy Gobert

From keeping his team on its path to grasp perhaps its first championship since 2008 to protecting the rim with the influence of a player twice his size, Derrick White has played his role in keeping the Boston Celtics well within literal reach of anything. Sitting atop the entire NBA in blocks among guards, White hustles into one of his greatest exhibits, hunting down the Phoenix Suns’ transition attempt with a perfectly-timed leap to force an adjustment on the layup. As if unwilling to conform to gravity, White hangs through the air even longer, contorting his body in a 180-degree-type spin to record a poster-worthy rejection. Expertly filling in the gaps within the Celtics’ star-studded rotation, the do-it-all combo guard offered up 10 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and one block in the marquee victory on March 9, 2024.

Derrick White

Even the hottest team in the NBA was no match for Mikal Bridges and one of his one-of-a-kind heatwaves. Dependable in his two-way approach, Bridges gets the ball rolling by bailing his teammate out of a post-up punishment with a high-IQ block as a help defender. Aware of an opportunity to convert the rejection into a memorable defense-to-offense sequence, the Brooklyn Nets star migrates to one of his go-to spots, rewarding a teammate’s unselfishness with a signature 3-pointer from the left corner. Leaving both the Orlando Magic and his impressive season average in the dust, Bridges was swift in sending his message, putting in a 26-point performance in the first quarter alone. Over the game’s entirety, the versatile swingman unloaded 42 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks, and three 3-pointers, the driving force behind the blowout victory on December 2, 2023.

Mikal Bridges

Perfectly befitting of a player of his athletic specimen, Amen Thompson needed a mere five dribbles to show both his rookie class and established veterans alike what the future would hold. With the win all but secured and an opportunity to earn valuable pick-and-roll reps at hand, the No. 4 pick puts a fellow 2023 NBA Draft classmate through a game of hide-and-seek, eliminating him from the possession with a nifty behind-the-back dribble. Down to only a single defender in his path, Thompson uses a swift pass fake, forcing a Dallas Mavericks rim protector into a Texas two-step and out of his way, clearing his way for a floater off the glass. A star among the Houston Rockets’ second unit, Thompson contributed nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and a steal in the win over a Southwest Division rival on December 22, 2023.

Knowing how precious playing time can be as a rookie, Olivier-Maxence Prosper has provided grit and intensity whenever his opportunity comes. Putting on a show on both ends of the floor, the rookie rotates over for an emphatic swat, before racing the length of the floor for a transition layup. With both of the Dallas Mavericks’ All-Stars nursing injuries, Prosper took full advantage, igniting for 20 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal in the loss to the Houston Rockets on December 22, 2023.

Another month, another career-high for one of the NBA’s fastest-rising young talents. With his first 30-point game and the best scoring performance of his career just one more electrifying highlight away, Ayo Dosunmu gets active, first slowing his pace before blazing past a Washington Wizards defender with a lightning-quick drive, gathering himself on the way to a smooth one-handed finish off the glass. One month removed from a breakout performance that showcased his clutch gene, Dosunmu found a way to outdo himself the convincing victory over the Washington Wizards, controlling the game with 34 points, three rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers on March 16, 2024.

Ayo Dosunmu

Already at an almost-unfair level when it comes to accumulating elite young talent, the Oklahoma City Thunder appear to have unearthed yet another gem in Cason Wallace. Efficient and unfailing in his contributions to a team that stacks among the NBA’s elites in every statistical category regarding rookies, the No. 10 pick steps up to the plate, easing his way into an outlet position for his teammate before draining a 3-point dagger, turning the Thunder’s fourth-quarter lead into something insurmountable. Nothing short of noteworthy in his rare start on January 18, 2024, Wallace missed just a single shot during his 16-point, four-rebound performance, pairing it with one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers in the entertaining win over the Utah Jazz.

Make the mistake of falling for one of Bam Adebayo’s pivots or jabs, and it won’t be long before the Miami Heat star delivers a powerful haymaker. Burdened with the opportunity to extend his team’s two-point advantage with just two minutes to go, the three-time All-Star puts on a clinic in the triple-threat, working an endless assortment of jab steps, pivots, and pump fakes, gathering intel before spinning his way into an authoritative two-handed contact flush. Picking up slack across the board to help Miami offset the loss of two 20-point scorers, Adebayo was excellent, filling the statistical ledger with 21 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and one block. Versatile on both ends, Adebayo helped the Heat snag a low-scoring victory against their in-state rival Orlando Magic on January 12, 2024.

Bam Adebayo

Left to question how long it would take for their offense to rediscover its mojo with their do-it-all, first-time All-Star out with injury, the Toronto Raptors found that the answer was in the last name of their starting point guard. Settled into one of the finest all-around performances of his career, Immanuel Quickley puts his vision and passing precision to the test, operating a pick-and-roll with his teammate before zipping a dime through traffic, setting the table for his teammate’s one-handed reverse flush. Despite falling a few scores shy of a win over the Phoenix Suns, Quickley’s performance allowed him to flirt with both a triple-double and the Raptors’ franchise leaderboard. Efficient throughout, Quickley recorded 21 points, nine rebounds, a career-high 18 assists — sixth-most all-time by a Raptor — one steal, and two 3-pointers on March 7, 2024.

Immanuel Quickley

There may not have been a better time for Nick Smith Jr. to put together his breakout performance. Attempting to pull off an improbable late-game comeback against the reigning NBA champions, the talented rookie guard gets to work, forcing a defender to bite on a pump fake before raising up for a ice-in-veins 3-pointer. Bringing the crowd out of their seats, Smith Jr. was magnificent in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, running of 17 points and five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter alone, on the way to a 19-point, three-rebound performance on December 23, 2023.

Western Conference Player of the Week by day, punisher of the Indiana Pacers’ defense by night. Right back to work after being crowned the top individual player in the Wild West and the Athlete of the Year in his native country, Lauri Markannen reaches to the sky for more, positioning himself in the dunker’s spot before stretching out for a rim-shaking one-handed lob for a jam. Entering the game on a red-hot pace both individually and from the team aspect, Markannen’s blend of efficiency and excellence helped the Utah Jazz cruise their sixth-consecutive win in convincing fashion. Needing just 15 shot attempts, the former All-Star forward put together a 32-point outburst, paired with 10 rebounds, three assists, and two 3-pointers on January 15, 2024.

Lauri Markkanen

Regardless of the game’s setting, scenario, or even opponent, Ausar Thompson’s early-season message to even the most established of offensive stars remained the same: not in his house. An already-perfect personification of the “Motor City” mantra, the Detroit Pistons rookie hustles his way into the help defense fray, levitating through the air to swat away a Phoenix Suns layup attempt as if it were a fly at a barbeque. Though ultimately falling short of a victory on November 5, 2023, Thompson’s first two weeks were historic, with the No. 5 pick constructing a box score line that takes a breath or two to recite. Thompson powered his way into 14 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four blocks, four steals, and two 3-pointers, becoming just NBA history’s third-ever rookie to amass those numbers in a single game.

Active in his plan of punishing the Houston Rockets with signature stepbacks, pull-ups, and hook shots, Anfernee Simons’ offensive bingo board had only one more box to cross off: an above-the-rim demonstration. Presented with his opportunity after a double screen opens his options, the gifted scorer turns on the turbos, blowing past a Rockets big before soaring through the air for an explosive one-handed slam. In securing one of the finest outings of his entire season, the Portland Trail Blazers star erupted for 33 points (on just 20 shots), accompanying it with six rebounds, five assists, and four 3-pointers. Sublime in his production, Simons’ showing helped the Blazers steal a come-from-behind victory in double overtime on January 24, 2024.

Anfernee Simons

All the while adding new attributes to his game with each passing year, Evan Mobley’s willingness to take an opponent’s spirit away remains as impactful as ever. Omnipresent inside the arc as one of the NBA’s most revered defensive specialists, the Cleveland Cavaliers big steps up along the perimeter, forcing a Washington Wizards ballhandler to reconsider his idea to drive. Free to shift his attention back to the paint, the 2022-23 All-Defensive First Team selection turns up the intensity, humbling his opponent with an audacious snatch block, ripping his shot attempt out of the air with ease. In a win on February 7, 2024, Mobley was excellent once more on both sides of the floor, missing just one shot during a 22-point outing, alongside eight rebounds, one steal, one block, and a pair of 3-pointers.

Evan Mobley

Precariously close to allowing a must-win game to slip through their fingertips and only 15 seconds remaining, Domantas Sabonis found a way to put his handprint on one of the Sacramento Kings’ most memorable victories. Timing his jump to perfection, the three-time All-Star hunts his way into an ill-advised passing lane, chasing it down for a steal before racing out in transition for the game-clinching jam, firing up the entire arena in the process. In surviving the San Antonio Spurs’ considerable effort, Sabonis was predictably brilliant, finishing with an eye-opening 31 points, 17 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, one block, and a 3-pointer on March 7, 2024.

Domantas Sabonis

Unfair in his ability to protect the rim like a center, dominate on both sides of the perimeter like a forward, and handle the ball like a guard, Jaren Jackson Jr. has quickly positioned himself into one of the Association’s most versatile forces. Relentlessly creative in his offensive attack throughout the night, the former All-Star big takes a Sacramento Kings center for a dance, effortlessly maneuvering into a behind-the-back dribble that shakes his defender’s foundation before hop-stepping his way into the paint for a ferocious one-handed jam. The shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies fell short of victory on January 29, 2024, but Jackson Jr. remained heavily involved, totaling 22 points, three rebounds, and a pair of assists.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Settled into a scintillating 22-point third quarter takeover that featured shots of the increasingly-audacious nature, Dejounte Murray needed only a dozen minutes to turn a 19-point halftime deficit into yesterday’s news. Staging the type of comeback typically equipped with dramatic music, the Atlanta Hawks guard curtains his memorable stretch in style, walking a defender down to the top of the key with a size-up dribble before raising into his patented pull-up, tying the game outright. By quarter’s end, Murray had gone perfect on eight attempts, outscoring the Minnesota Timberwolves by his lonesome. Quietly one of the NBA’s absolute elite in “heat check” settings, the former All-Star guard ran off a 30-point second half, turning the double-digit deficit into a convincing win on October 30, 2023. Tying his career-high with 41 points on the night, the multifaceted guard also added seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers.

Dejounte Murray

Linking his Rookie of the Month honor in January with an even more impressive showing in February, Brandon Miller’s generational traits are beginning to coalesce at once. Settled into the most consistent two-way stretch of his career to date, the Charlotte Hornets forward sets his ambitions on the Toronto Raptors’ fastbreak layup attempt, taking flight from the free throw line before gliding through the air for a glass-pinning chasedown block. Keeping the awe-inspiring highlight clip rolling a bit longer, Miller hustles back in against a 5-on-4, sequencing the block with a smooth 3-point bucket from the top of the key. A nightly 20-point threat since the turn of the calendar, the No. 2 pick again lived up to the billing in the loss on February 7, 2024, contributing 20 points, four rebounds, two steals, one block, and a pair of 3-pointers.

Deemed a sleeper selection at No. 16 during the 2023 NBA Draft, Keyonte George is quickly blossoming into the type of scorer who keeps opposing coaches up at night. Assembling the type of performance fit for a duel against arguably NBA history’s greatest shooting backcourt, George took both the Golden State Warriors’ defense and the scoreboard operators for an adventure, raining in 3-pointers from wherever the court encouraged him to go. Woven into the fabric of NBA history by hitting nine triples — tied for the most by a rookie in a single game —  George put his budding star potential on tape with 33 points, six assists, and three steals. Despite falling short in a breathtaking fourth quarter comeback attempt, George and the Jazz issued the opposition all they could handle in a high-scoring loss on February 15, 2024.

Contributing to the NBA’s most veteran-heavy team, Kobe Brown is providing the Los Angeles Clippers with a fountain of youth. Respected and renowned for his raw athleticism and power, the rookie big puts an example on tape, freezing a defender with a fake spin before steamrolling through the lane for a one-handed flush. Called on for extra opportunities against a Pacific Division rival, Brown made the most of it with an efficient seven points, six rebounds and one block in a win over the Sacramento Kings on December 12, 2023.

Fighting off the fatigue that came with playing in every minute of the second half, Precious Achiuwa saved one of the best sequences of his young career for a most opportune time. Assigned the unenviable task of defending a proven, All-Star forward with a tight game nearing its final minute, Achiwua mirrors the Indiana Pacers talent flawlessly, positioning himself for a lead-protecting block. Smelling blood in the water with the New York Knicks sporting both a three-point edge and the possession, the 2020 first-rounder remains hungry, muscling his way into position to snag a missed shot for the game-clinching tip-in. Masterful in his hustle and ambition down the stretch, Achiuwa helped New York survive a shorthanded, eight-man rotation for a win on February 1, 2024, logging 12 points, 16 rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 43 minutes of play.

Precious Achiuwa

It took all of six games before Denver Nuggets rookie Julian Strawther decided he wanted to go and make some history. Settling into a soft spot against the New Orleans Pelicans’ disorganized transition defense, Strawther, in the midst of a breakout game, gets the home crowd rocking with a 3-point bucket. The 2023 first-rounder could do no wrong in the come-from-behind win over the New Orleans Pelicans, tallying 21 points and five 3-pointers on November 6, 2023, becoming NBA history’s first rookie to hit those numbers in fewer than 20 minutes of play.

Sharing the floor with a teammate reverently known in NBA circles by the nickname “The Point God,” Brandin Podziemski decided to take his chance on summoning a bit of that power. Applauded for his already-unshakable confidence, the rookie guard tests his boldness, contemplating how to needle a pass in between a pair of Portland Trail Blazers. Swinging the ball behind his head to generate the required velocity, Podziemski threads in a dime that appeared to be measured to the precise angle and calculation, just out of reach of the opposition and right into the hands of his teammate for a jaw-dropping dish. Leaving even his teammates to ponder what just transpired, the Golden State Warriors first-round pick kept the momentum flowing all throughout the win on December 23, 2023, chalking up a veteran-like 15 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block.

Regardless of whether he’s the Atlanta Hawks player soaring through the air or the one setting the table for others, Jalen Johnson’s blend of IQ and athletic traits in the open floor equals can’t-miss basketball. Testing the Los Angeles Lakers’ liveliness on the second night of a back-to-back, the uniquely-talented third-year forward conducts the fastbreak himself, disorienting a defender with a fake pass that turns into a nifty crossover. Successful in his goal of shifting the opposition’s defensive formation completely, Johnson leaves the rest of the fun to his cutting teammate, scooping an underhand dish through the now wide-open lane to set up a two-handed flush. Routinely present among the NBA’s Most Improved Player candidates for 2023-24, Johnson was splendid in the high-scoring victory on January 30, 2024, joining seven Hawks in double-figures with 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one 3-pointer.

Jalen Johnson

In the process of helping the Toronto Raptors snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, Jordan Nwora, appropriately, turned to his trusted snatch-back dribble. Gifted the green light after a 24-point demonstration just two nights prior, Nwora adjusts his rhythm, pumping the breaks with a crafty pull-back dribble against tight pick-and-roll coverage before connecting on a four-point play. Personifying the term “microwave scorer,” Nwora turned this into a stretch in which he needed just one minute to score nine consecutive points for the Raptors, helping them claw back from a 16-point deficit. Steering the win on January 30, 2024 over the Chicago Bulls, Nwora’s box score looked awfully similar, with 17 points in just 19 minutes of play, alongside two rebounds, one block, and four 3-pointers.

Jordan Nwora

In a performance that included everything from long-range bombs from 25 feet away to crafty finishes just inches from the rim, George Niang’s location, poetically, remained precisely the same: one step ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense. Still in the early stages of assembling what would become his NBA career’s best showing to date, the sharpshooting forward hunts down a defensive rebound, calling his own number on a potential open-floor chance. Using the Cleveland Cavaliers’ handoff-heavy tendency to trick the opposition, Niang fakes the give to a teammate, flustering the Bucks’ defensive set before taking the unguarded path to the rim for a wide-open layup. Niang succeeded in his goal of helping extend the Cavs’ winning streak to six on January 17, 2024, but not without first making history. Turning in a 33-point, five-rebound showing with five 3-pointers —  and on a near-perfect 13 of 14 shooting —  Niang’s efficient field goal percentage finished No. 1 in NBA history among bench players to hit that point total.

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