ESPN Real Plus-Minus, which is probably the most trusted encapsulating valuation of players, ranks Doncic as the fourth-most valuable player in the league, while Lillard comes in at No. 17. Lowry bests Paul in points and assists; Paul has Lowry in steals, has had a far better shooting season and has been one of the best clutch players in the league. Not many people realize how great a season Middleton is having; if the season were to end today, he would be just the fifth player in history to shoot 50-40-90 while averaging over 20 points a game. He’s Boston’s go-to player and might already be one of the five best players in the East.