NBA: The 10 smartest active players in the league

#2 LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns

If you don't take the King in this conversation, then you are not really making a list of NBA players with the best basketball I.Q. LeBron James is the best player in the NBA right now and arguably one of the best players with the best basketball I.Q.s.

James, when needed, can become a Point Guard and can excel with his court vision and passing skills. When it comes to leading the team, James can easily outperform any other player. His game at both ends of the floor is a great threat to the opposing team and he is the best and fittest athlete in the history of the sport.

After the departure of Kyrie from the Cavaliers, James' task was really elevated to a whole new level. But he never fears a change or a challenge, he's been outstanding throughout his 16 NBA season and he is actually getting better with age and carried his team to the NBA finals in the last season as well.

Now, being a Laker this season, he is excited and getting challenged more than ever which he has embraced beautifully and accordingly adjusting himself to fit in the right way and represent himself in the "Purple & Blue".