Top 3 Small Forwards of the 2025 NBA Regular Season



1. Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics

Tatum had the most complete season of his career, leading Boston to the best record in the NBA.

  • Stats: 27.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 4.6 APG

  • FG %: 47.1%

  • Two-way dominance, improved decision-making, and clutch shotmaking

  • Celtics locked the #1 seed in the East, with Tatum as the undisputed leader



2. LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers

At 40 years old, LeBron continued to defy time with elite play on both ends.

  • Stats: 25.2 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 8.1 APG

  • FG %: 53.2%

  • Still one of the best passers and smartest players in the league

  • Played over 65 games, led the Lakers back to the playoffs






3. Mikal Bridges – Brooklyn Nets

Bridges played all 82 games and balanced offense with elite defense.

  • Stats: 20.2 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.6 APG

  • Lockdown perimeter defense, improving shot creation

  • The ironman of the NBA — reliable and tough every night





Honorable Mentions:

  • Kawhi Leonard – Excellent when healthy, but missed significant time

  • Jimmy Butler – Strong playoff push, but regular season was up and down

  • Brandon Ingram – Solid numbers, but Pelicans lacked consistency

Agree with this updated list? Who’s in your top 3? Let me know in the comments.

          Also check out my Top 3 Centers list if you haven’t seen it yet.  

          https://hoopswithfufu.blogspot.com/2025/05/top-3-centers-of-2025-nba-regular-season.html

          – Fufu





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