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          • ESPN.com
          Sep 23, 2019, 04:44 PM

          For the ninth season in a row, ESPN.com is ranking the top players in the NBA.

          Who will be the best player this season? To get the final prediction, we asked our expert panel to vote on pairs of players.

          Zion Williamson vs. Luka Doncic. Devin Booker vs. D'Angelo Russell. Klay Thompson vs. Kristaps Porzingis.

          Now, it's your turn. These players made our top five:

          How should they be ranked? Vote on the series of pairs below, answering this question: Which player will be better in 2019-20? You should include expected contributions in the regular season and postseason.

          We'll reveal the final results next week.

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