Look, not every player can be a human highlight reel. For every high-flying dunk machine or cross-up king, there’s a guy who just… exists on the court.
We get it—these players are probably great teammates, solid contributors, and valuable in a spreadsheet. But when it comes to entertainment value? Let’s say we’re hitting that remote real quick.
10. Tobias Harris
Tobias is the human version of a midrange jumper with no crowd reaction. He’ll quietly get his 16 points and five boards; somehow, no one remembers one.
9. Al Horford
Big Al is a pros-pro, but watching him play is like watching someone fold laundry. Effective? Sure. Fun? Not exactly.
8. Harrison Barnes
Barnes plays like he’s on a 2K career mode with all the sliders set to average. You know he’s out there, but you never feel it.
7. Tyus Jones
Jones is the most fundamentally sound traffic cone in the league. He’ll never make a mistake but never make you look up from your phone.
6. Kyle Anderson
They don’t call him “Slo Mo” for nothing. Watching him move is like buffering a YouTube video on hotel Wi-Fi.
5. Joe Harris
Joe can shoot, no doubt. But if he’s not catching fire from deep, you might as well be watching a silent film.
4. Dorian Finney-Smith
DFS is your favorite role player. Unfortunately, role players rarely make the highlight reel unless they mess up.
3. Josh Hart
Hart hustles and plays with energy—but it’s the kind of energy that’s more appreciated on a coaching clipboard than on a big screen. He’s like spinach: good for you, but not exactly thrilling.
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2. Kris Dunn
Kris Dunn plays defense like his life depends on it, which is admirable. But watching him run a halfcourt offense is the NBA equivalent of watching paint dry.
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1. Malcolm Brogdon
Brogdon is smooth, steady, and painfully forgettable. He could drop 20 and still feel like he barely played—he’s a basketball ambient noise machine.
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