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5 min readThe Locked On NBA panel—hosts Matt Moore, Nick Angstadt, and Sean Woodley—spent an episode debating and ranking players 11 through 20 for their annual Top 100 list. The conversation was less about raw talent and more about the messy calculus of projecting value for the upcoming season: durability, playoff performance, positional scarcity, and the uncomfortable reality that several aging superstars are no longer locks for the top tier.
The Kawhi vs. Scottie Barnes Debate at #11
The first major tension was at number 11. Matt Moore nominated Kawhi Leonard, openly admitting his disdain for the player while conceding his performance last season was undeniable. The counter came from Sean Woodley, who argued for Scottie Barnes based on his playoff showing (24 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists with elite efficiency) and his role as a top-five defensive anchor for Toronto.
The panel split. Matt Moore argued that Kawhi was simply the better player, while Hayes pointed to durability: "Unless all of you are projecting Kawhi is going to play 78 games... Scotty's probably going to have more impact on this season." The tiebreaker went to Kawhi at #11, with the panel acknowledging the decision was a bet on peak talent over availability.
The Middle Tier: Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Haliburton, and Karl-Anthony Towns
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- 1 (03:36) **Kawhi Leonard Nominated for #11** - Matt Moore nominates Kawhi Leonard, pleading with the panel to avoid another lengthy debate about a player he openly dislikes but acknowledges was excellent last season.
- 2 (09:56) **Scottie Barnes vs. Donovan Mitchell at #12** - The panel pits Scottie Barnes against Donovan Mitchell, with Steph Curry also nominated but dismissed as a non-contender for this spot.
- 3 (19:44) **Tyrese Haliburton Vetoed, Scottie Barnes at #13** - Nick Angstat nominates Tyrese Haliburton, but Matt Moore immediately uses his veto, removing Haliburton from consideration for this round.
- 4 (22:49) **Recap of Spots 11-14** - The host recaps the completed rankings: Kawhi Leonard (#11), Donovan Mitchell (#12), Scottie Barnes (#13), and Tyrese Haliburton (#14).
- 5 (24:33) **Steph Curry vs. Karl-Anthony Towns at #15** - Sean nominates Karl-Anthony Towns, while Nick nominates Steph Curry for the #15 spot.
- 6 (27:14) **Steph Curry vs. Kevin Durant at #16** - With Steph still on the board, the panel debates whether he or Kevin Durant deserves the #16 spot.
- 7 (32:04) **LeBron James Debate at #17** - The panel considers LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Jalen Brown for the #17 spot, with LeBron drawing sharp criticism.
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We're continuing the Locked On NBA Top 100 Player Rankings with players 11-20. Where will Kawhi Leonard and Steph Curry rank? Does LeBron James still make the cut?
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