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5 min readThe Locked On NBA crew spent an hour ranking players 51 through 100, and the process revealed something about how NBA value gets evaluated once you get past the stars. The panel—host Wes Goldberg, Matt Moran Hayes, and Locked On Magic’s Philip Rossman-Reich—moved through the list in rapid-fire rounds, nominating candidates, debating fit versus counting stats, and occasionally vetoing a player they felt was overrated. The episode was less about definitive rankings and more about the arguments themselves: what matters more, elite defense or reliable scoring? A proven playoff role or untapped upside? By the end, the list reflected not just talent, but philosophy.
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- 1 (01:32) **Ranking 50 Players (51-100) Begins** - The hosts introduce the final installment of the Locked On NBA Top 100, recapping the rules and the 10 pre-nominated players for spots 51-60.
- 2 (03:40) **Debate: #51 Spot - Lillard vs. Brandon Miller** - The panel argues over who should be ranked 51st, weighing star power against future potential.
- 3 (05:25) **Debate: Spots 54-60 - Bane, Gordon, & The Young Core** - The panel quickly fills the next seven spots, prioritizing proven production and defensive impact.
- 4 (09:22) **New Nominations for Spots 61-70** - The panel nominates a new batch of players to be ranked for the next tier, including All-Stars and rising talents.
- 5 (12:25) **Debate: Spots 61-66 - Ausar Thompson vs. Trey Murphy** - The panel debates the value of elite defense vs. offensive upside in the middle of the top 100.
- 6 (14:06) **Debate: Spots 63-66 - Garland vs. Pritchard** - The panel debates two guards, weighing Garland's All-Star pedigree against Pritchard's elite efficiency and surprising defense.
- 7 (17:07) **Debate: Spots 65-66 - Bridges & Allen** - The panel quickly slots in two veteran role players for the next spots.
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It's the Locked On NBA Top 100 player rankings! Today, Wes, Matt, Haize and Philip come together to rank players 50-100. Where will the likes of Damian Lillard, Trae Young and some of the best role players land? Who rounds out the top 100, and who gets left off? Find out on today's episode!
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