15) Russell Westbrook
During his prime with the Oklahoma City Thunder, then the Houston Rockets, Russell Westbrook was arguably the greatest athlete to ever play point guard and he unsurprisingly dominated. His speed and aggressiveness made him a nightmare to try and keep out of the paint and his elite athleticism allowed him to finish consistently at the rim. Westbrook also lived at the line, and his ability to put pressure on the rim allowed him to create consistently for others.
Over his first 13 seasons in the NBA, Westbrook made nine all-star and nine All-NBA teams, averaged a triple double not once but four times during that span and won league MVP in 2016–17. He also averaged an eye-popping 23.2 points, 8.5 assists, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. Westbrook also had 180 triple-doubles and led the league in assists three times.
While his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers may have soured some on him, his legacy is already secure, with him already having more than 25,000 points, 9,400 assists, and 8,300 rebounds. While he may not have much left in the tank after signing with the Denver Nuggets in the summer of 2024, he is absolutely one of the fifteen best players to suit up in the 21st century.