#NBArank: Counting down the league's top 200 players

— -- #NBArank is back!

For the sixth season in a row, ESPN.com is ranking the top players in the NBA. Who will be the best player this season?

To get the final ranking, we asked our expert panel to vote on pairs of players.

LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry. Russell Westbrook vs. Kevin Durant. Damian Lillard vs. Chris Paul.

We asked, "Which player will be better in 2016-17?" To decide, voters considered both the quality and the quantity of each player's contributions to his team's ability to win games.

We'll roll out our top 200 players over the next two weeks. If you want to get involved in the discussion or just follow along, #NBArank is the Twitter hashtag to use. You can also follow along @ESPNNBA and on Facebook.

#NBArank: Players 31-40

  • Melo, D-Wade hit the countdown
  • The reinvention of Dwyane Wade? Video
  • #NBArank: Players 41-50

  • Where do Dwight Howard, Dirk Nowitzki land?
  • Dwight Howard will thrive in Atlanta? Video
  • #NBArank: Players 51-100

  • Where do new Big Apple point guards check in?
  • Joel Embiid's talent is spectacular, but questions remain? Video
  • #NBArank: Players 101-150

  • Former All-Star PGs fall in countdown of Nos. 101-150
  • Could Joakim Noah be the Knicks' X factor?? Video
  • #NBArank: Players 151-200

  • Ingram, Ginobili check in among Nos. 151-200
  • How much does Manu have left in the tank?? Video