10 fastest players in the NBA right now

#6 LeBron James

All hail the king. When it's all said and done, LeBron James will possibly go down as the greatest athlete to ever grace the basketball court. Standing at 6'8 and weighing in at an astounding 250 pounds, James is a nightmare in transition.

A physical specimen, James is a "freight train" on the open floor capable of running in excess of 20 miles per hour according to ESPN's Sport Science. Age hasn't seemed to slow him down as his production has been constant throughout the years.

James has been highly durable for a player of his size who often puts pressure on defenses by driving in whenever there's an opportunity. The four-time NBA MVP has revolutionized the concept of positionless basketball by often playing the role of a point forward for his team. Approaching his 17th year in the league, James will look to contend for a championship now that he has a running mate in superstar Anthony Davis.

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#5 Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker is deceptively fast. The focal point of the Hornets' offense, Walker is responsible for setting up his teammates as well as scoring a bulk of his team's points. One of the shiftiest points guards in the league, Kemba utilizes a wide variety of moves to create space from where he can get his shot off.

The 6'1 guard is also known all around the league for his lethal step back followed by a silky smooth jump shot. Moreover, the 29-year-old is equally adept at going both left and right, something very few players in the league are capable of doing. After spending the first 8 years of his career with the Charlotte Hornets, the All-Star guard is now a highly sought after free agent.