The NBA possesses some of the most exciting athletes in the world. Aside from the league’s two super teams, who are the players that demand your attention when they roll into town?
In talking about Allen Iverson in his book, Bill Simmons spoke of how The Answer passed the “season ticket test” every year.
Meaning that when he looked through the Celtics’ home schedule for the season, he’d circle every Philadelphia 76ers game because A.I. was that good and that fun to watch.
These aren’t rankings as much about the best players in the NBA, but the ones that must be seen in person, and have the highest probability of providing that “wow” factor any given night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are must-have tickets on their own, two teams with the star power and ability that this league has rarely seen.
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Most NBA fans go to one to two games per year. There are guys around the league who will make your jaw drop by just walking out for warmups because of their stature, or whose speed or athleticism blurs the line of supernatural.
Others feed off the crowd, acting as the catalyst at home and villian on the road.
We’re fortunate enough to have talent across every roster of the NBA. There’s certainly no shortage of players and teams that are ticket-worthy. Who are the players you have to rearrange your schedule for when they come to town?