Bleacher Report published its top 30 NBA shooters list, with Steph Curry first, and its top 10 defenders list on October 15, 2026. The defenders list omits Kawhi Leonard. The discussion questions Jalen Brunson's placement over Damian Lillard, Kon Knueppel's spot, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a shooter, with Jaden McDaniels, Lu Dort and Alex Caruso named as snubs.