NBA Players 76 - 100
76. Gerald Wallace – Brooklyn Nets
I’ll be the first to admit he was overpaid, but he is one of
the pieces that makes this Nets team very exciting. He does a lot of things
well and is a tough nosed guy.
77. Kevin Martin – Houston Rockets
With all of the youth that the Rockets now have, Martin will
become a veteran leader that they need. He has always been able to score
(averages over 18 for his career) but how will he adapt to leading?
78. Lou Williams – Atlanta Hawks
A new home for Lou may be the best thing for his career. He
will be more of a focal point in Atlanta and will be looked to fill some of the
scoring hole left by Joe Johnson.
79. Kenneth Faried – Denver Nuggets
Faried was one of the more pleasant surprises in the NBA
last season. He is a gritty player that will out compete most.
80. DeAndre Jordan – LA Clippers
So far in his career, he has been more talent than
production. But his skillset is one that can make the Clippers great. If he can
develop a more fierce mentality, look out!
81. George Hill – Indiana Pacers
Hill took the Pacers to another gear when inserted into the
starting lineup last season. He is solid at every phase of the game.
82. O.J. Mayo – Dallas Mavericks
Mayo was a great addition for the Mavs this summer. His
ability is different than Jason Terry, but he will be looked to for scoring
just like Terry was.
83. Jeremy Lin – Houston Rockets
We all know about his story and the hype that surrounded him
last year. But can he thrive in a new city with the pressure of a new contract?
84. Goran Dragic – Phoenix Suns
The Steve Nash replacement does a lot of things well. His
biggest weakness is a roster around him that is void of elite talent, unlike
what Nash had for years.
85. Kris Humphries – Brooklyn Nets
I don’t know why the Nets took so long to resign this guy, I
am a big fan. He is a threat to post a double-double every night.
86. Derrick Favors – Utah Jazz
A young athlete that started to piece things together last
year. If that development continues, he could easily rise 30 to 40 places in
next year’s rankings.
87. JaVale McGee – Denver Nuggets
McGee is known for his electric dunks and blocks, but he has
improved in other areas also. With Denver as deep as they are, his energy can’t
afford to drop or he will lose playing time.
88. Taj Gibson – Chicago Bulls
Just like McGee, Gibson is all about energy. His defense
allows him to play in late game situations over the starters.
89. Ersan Ilyasova – Milwaukee Bucks
Not known as much nationwide, Ersan was solid last year
averaging about 13 points and 9 rebounds. He’s an underrated player, likely a
better player than this position, but he still hasn’t truly broken out.
90. Jeff Teague – Atlanta Hawks
With Devin Harris now in town, Teague will have to fight
more for minutes. But I’ve always thought he has the athletic ability and
intangibles to be a very good guard in the league.
91. Evan Turner – Philadelphia 76ers
With the backcourt less crowded than a year ago, Turner
should make a giant leap forward in production. His jumper is still a work in
progress, but his intangibles are still incredibly high.
92. Andre Miller – Denver Nuggets
This veteran seems to never age as he keeps making players
around him better. This year we should see the same old things.
93. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist – Charlotte Bobcats
MKG got put into a bad situation in Charlotte. But his
winning attitude could actually rub off on teammates and they will likely
improve significantly from last year.
94. Jameer Nelson – Orlando Magic
No longer playing with Howard, Nelson may actually play a
lead role for this suddenly weak squad. He’ll have to rebuild like his college
days at St. Joe’s.
95. Chris Kaman – Dallas Mavericks
Kaman was another summer addition to Dallas, and another
player that may not be around for the long hull. He will have a big impact this
season however.
96. Caron Butler – LA Clippers
Yet another talented wing to surround Chris Paul. He isn’t
the player he once was, but Butler still has the talent and knowledge to
produce at a high level.
97. Wilson Chandler – Denver Nuggets
Are you starting to get the picture about Denver? They are
loaded with a bunch of good, but not great players. Chandler is another one.
98. Mario Chalmers – Miami Heat
Last year, he did way more for this team than people
realize. Heck, he was more valuable to them than his teammates realized. I
truly think he may be the most overlooked player in the NBA.
99. Rodney Stuckey – Detroit Pistons
Still hasn’t exploded and expanded his game like Detroit
fans have hoped for, but with a slightly different looking roster this year,
maybe it’s his time.
100. Kawhi Leonard – San Antonio Spurs
Leonard is the epitome of the Spurs. Coach Pop gets the most
out of him and Leonard leaves it all out there. His defense got him initial
playing time, but his development offensively gives him a bright future.
By: The Sports Guys
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