POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Golden State Warriors
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It’s rare to see a player return from a torn Achilles and fully regain their pre-injury form. Especially big men. Will DeMarcus Cousins be the exception to the rule? If he is, the Warriors are only going to be more unfair once he returns. |
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2. Al Horford
Player Option / Center / 6-10 / Team: Boston Celtics
11.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg
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He doesn’t score a bunch of points, but his all-around game is excellent. Few big men have Horford’s blend of playmaking and defensive aptitude. |
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3. Marc Gasol
Player Option / Center / 7-1 / Team: Memphis Grizzlies
18.1 ppg, 9.7 rpg
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His skill as an outside shooter and passer should help his game age nicely. Knocking down a career-best 39.5 percent from three. |
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Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Orlando Magic
20.4 ppg, 11.3 rpg
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His numbers this year, across the board, have been monstrous. Elite rebounder and outside shooter for a center. |
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Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
11.4 ppg, 13.6 rpg
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Even in his 30s, still one of the best rebounders the NBA has to offer. Excellent screen-setter, who is really helping Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith shine. |
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6. Enes Kanter
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: New York Knicks
15.2 ppg, 12.0 rpg
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Great scorer down low, ferocious rebounder and a fantastic finisher out of the pick-and-roll, his problems are a lack of a three-point shot and subpar defensive contributions. |
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Player Option / Center / 7-0 / Team: Miami Heat
13.3 ppg, 14.1 rpg
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Bounced back nicely thus far after an up-and-down 2017-18. Leading the league in blocks per game and even spacing the floor a bit this season. |
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Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Toronto Raptors
13.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg
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Putting up crazy numbers per-36 minutes. Has really found his niche as a sub-20-minute-nightly big man who dominates against second units and only starts when facing more traditional centers. |
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Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Sacramento Kings
14.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg
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Bouncy big man who can switch defensively and throw down with the best of them. Putting up career marks in just about every stat. |
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10. Brook Lopez
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks
11.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg
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One of the few big men in the league who can shoot threes and protect the paint at above-average rates. He’s already in his 30’s, but his game has aged nicely thanks to his high skill level. |
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11. Dwight Howard
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Washington Wizards
12.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg
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Has played decently when he’s been healthy. Problem is, he hasn’t been healthy that often this season. Might continue to be a problem going forward considering his age (33). |
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12. Robin Lopez
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Chicago
4.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg
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Numbers have taken a plummet as the Bulls have gone with a youth movement. Still a serviceable backup center. |
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13. Nerlens Noel
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
5.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg
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After a tough year-and-a-half in Dallas, has bounced back nicely coming off the bench for the Thunder. Athletic big man. Performs best on the defensive end and as a rim-runner on offense. |
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14. JaVale McGee
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers
13.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg
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Having a career season as far as consistent nightly impact. Fantastic rim protector who is really good scoring out of the pick-and-roll. |
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15. Kyle O’Quinn
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Indiana Pacers
2.5 ppg, 2.4 rpg
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Having trouble getting playing time with the Pacers due to the team’s stacked frontcourt. Performs well when called upon thanks to his defensive toughness and soft touch on offense. |
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