League History
No. 18 All-Time PG
Duciples had a sharp Season 1 peak, going 4-1 while averaging 29.0 PPG and 9.6 APG on 61% shooting. His two playoff games shifted toward setup duty at 10.5 points and 9.5 assists. He was also recognized as Season 1 All-Defensive Second Team.
Why No. 18: peak regular-season scoring, winning and defensive value create a strong one-season case. The smaller sample and major postseason scoring decline keep him behind NadoDontMiss and the more sustained players above.
### Playoff evaluation
His postseason role shifted sharply toward facilitation. The assists remained strong, but the scoring fell to 10.5 across two games. That is useful team adaptability, though not the takeover performance required to climb higher.
### Ranking balance
Nado is above because his postseason scoring rose rather than fell. Duciples stays ahead of MVPGOTNEXT because he offers better regular-season winning and documented defensive value. More games would be needed to know whether his 29-point regular season was sustainable.