CBS commented on top 25 signings in this century: James ranked first, Durant & ranked first in the top five

Today, CBS selected the top 25 free agents of this century.

CBS said that the main criteria for selecting this list are: how much influence a player's signing has on the team, especially those who help the team become the champion team. The specific rankings are as follows:

25, Michael Jordan returns to sign the Wizards (2001)

T23, Clippers sign Kawhi Leonard, Nets sign Kevin Durant (2019)

22, Pacers sign David West (2011)

21, Jazz sign Carlos Boozer (2004)

20, Spurs sign Lamarcus Aldridge (2015)

19, Hawks sign Paul Millsap (2 013)

18. The Mavericks won Sean Marion (2009)

17. The Celtics signed Al Horford (2016)

16. The Wizards signed Gilbert Arenas (2003)

15. The Nuggets signed Kentavios Caldwell Pope and Bruce Brown (2022)

14. The Thunder signed Isaiah Haltenstein (2024)

13. The Heat signed Ray Lens (2012)

12. The Hawks won Joe Johnson by signing first and then exchanged (2005)

11. The Spurs signed Bruce Bowen (2001)

10. The Bucks signed Brooke Lopez (2018)

9. The Heat signed Jimmy Butler (2019)

8. The Pistons signed Chauncey Billups (2002)

7. The Magic signed Tracy McGrady (2000)

6. The Knicks Sign Jaylen Brunson (2022)

5, Heat sign Chris Bosh to form the Big Three (2010)

4, Warriors sign Andre Iguodala (2013)

3, Suns sign Steve Nash (2004)

2, Warriors sign Kevin Durant to ensure the dynasty (2016)

1, Heat (2010), Cavaliers (2014), Lakers (2018) sign LeBron James