Top Ten Fastest NBA Players 2017

Who is the fastest NBA player? What is the average speed of a NBA star? Top ten fastest NBA Players in 2016 is constellation of those players who are lighting fast on their feet and incredibly nimble. NBA is men’s professional basketball league in North America, and is widely reflected to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world and one of most popular games in the United States. NBA players are the world’s best paid sportsmen, by average annual salary per player.

Top Ten Fastest NBA Players 2017

10. Dwyane Wade

Although he is not as fast as he used to be, but Dwyane Wade is fast enough to be placed in top ten fastest NBA players 2017. He has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league and people call Wade as The Flash, it’s because of his blistering pace and agility and his work rate.

9. Tony Parker

Tony Parker plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. He is known for his speed more than his skills. He is capable of out running the defenders in no time at all and can become great playmaker with his blistering pace, therefore can be very lethal for the opponent side.

8. Kyrie Irvin

Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving is on 8^th place in our countdown of top ten fastest NBA players 2016. Irving has achieved a number of accolades including being the 2011–12 NBA Rookie of the Year and the 2014 NBA All-Star game MVP. With his blazing speed, Kyrie also has incredible dribbling skills as well, making life hard for the defenders and often impossible to guard.

   7.  Manu Ginobili

San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili is hailed as one of the finest international players to grace the NBA, he plays a high-tempo and intense game. He is one of only two players, along with Bill Bradley, to have won a Euro league title, an NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal. He is truly very agile and is often really difficult to guard.

6. LeBron James

Cavaliers’ all-time leading scorer LeBron James is on 6^th spot in our countdown of top ten fastest NBA players 2017. Although it is difficult to imagine a man weighing over 250 pounds and 6’8 height to be fast, but LeBron does it quite easily. He is enjoying to fly up and down the court and the way he keeps up with the pace of other pacey basketball players is surprisingly amazing.

5. Chris Paul

The point guard of Los Angeles Clippers Chris Paul one of the top players at his position. He may not keep his pace for the long time but his pace is more of an explosive, short burst he can suddenly turn on the heat and take matters to the next level. That’s why he is on 5^th place in our list.

4. Derrick Rose

Some may call it’s not fair to give him 4^th place but fact is Derrick Rose will always be known for his pace when he was at his prime .Of course  before the devastating knee injury. But we all are hopeful that he will gain his form as well as pace, as we have seen a glimpse of it in some games.

3. Rajon Rondo

On 3^rd spot we have Rajon Rondo from Sacramento Kings. This player proves to be a nightmare for the opposing players because not only does he have a good pace to his game, but his ball control is also spectacular.

2. Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The point guard is a four-time NBA All-Star, and he was named the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 2015. This guy is blazing fast and there are numerous occasions when he used his pace to save his team and get the better of opposing guards. He is 2^nd in our list of top ten fastest NBA players.

1. John Wall

And now we present you the Washington Wizards John Wall. He is on 1^st place in top ten fastest NBA players 2017. This guy not only is one of the fastest basketball players alive today. Not only the furious pace but John Wall is also one the NBA players who can jump very high. This young lad has been surprising fans and teammates altogether with his blazing speed. John certainly has a bright future in NBA as he is capable of almost everything.