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ESPN has ranked the top 30 players participating in the 2026 NBA Finals, with Victor Wembanyama claiming the No. 1 spot ahead of Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

The list is dominated by players from the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, the two teams competing for this year’s championship.

Wembanyama leads the rankings, followed by Brunson at No. 2 and Towns at No. 3, while Spurs guard Stephon Castle and Knicks forward OG Anunoby round out the top five.

Other notable names near the top include De’Aaron Fox, Mikal Bridges, Devin Vassell and rookie Dylan Harper, highlighting the depth of talent featured in the series.