Post by Spencer on Nov 15, 2010 1:28:45 GMT -5
UOSLR Top 5 Players at Each Position
Centers…
619 Jonas Valanciunas C 26 6'11'' 265 A- B- C A- A C
1. Jonas Valanciunas SA – Valanciunas isn’t the defensive stopper most teams prefer at center, but he is an impress offensive player. 22 points per game and over 40% from beyond the 3 point line are rare numbers for a 7-0 guy. Valanciunas can also rebound, grabbing 12 a game.
505 Darko Milicic C 34 7'1'' 265 B C- C+ A A- D
2. Darko Milicic DET – Only two numbers need to be told to show Milicic’s importance. Those 2 numbers are 4 blocks per game and over 14 rebounds per game. Milicic leads the league in both categories by an impressive margin. Even at age 34 few players can give you that type of defensive and rebounding prowess at the center position.
612 Dwight Howard C 33 7'0'' 273 B+ C- D- A- A D
3. Dwight Howard MEM – Howard is still very impressive despite his age. Even at 33, Howard is one of the best defensive centers in the game. With over 12 boards and 3 blocks per game few defenders can dictate a game like Howard can.
486 Brook Lopez C 30 7'0'' 260 A- C- C- A- B+ D
4. Brook Lopez SA – Lopez is another very good 2 way player. He is a solid scorer, getting over 17 points a game. But he can also block shots and board. Getting over 3 blocks and over 12 boards a game is pretty much what every GM wants from his big men.
392 Andre Drummond C 25 6'11'' 265 A- C- C- A- A- C
5. Andre Drummond LAC – Drummond is a very nice post center that loves to score. Nearly 22 points per game at the age of 25 is very impressive. Combine that with his 11 boards and there is no doubt Drummond will be much higher on this list soon.
Power Forwards…
445 Derrick Favors PF 28 6'11'' 261 B+ D D A A D
1. Derrick Favors PHX – Favors is a solid offensive player that really earns his check with defense and rebounding. 13 boards, 2 blocks and a steal are numbers any Gm would want from their power forward. Add in 19 points per game and you have your top power forward in UOSLR.
237 Blake Griffin PF 30 6'11'' 255 A- D+ C B- A C
2. Blake Griffin LAC – What is so impressive about Blake Griffin is his combination of offensive skill and shot blocking prowess. Not only can griffin near 20 points per game, but he can also block 3 or more shots a game as well. Combine those 2 things with his ability to board, 12 per game, and you can see why he deserves to be so high on this list.
583 Jabari Parker PF 24 6'10'' 250 B+ B- C B+ A- A
3. Jabari Parker DAL – Parker is an extremely well rounded big man. He can score, rebound and defend and he’s only 24. Offensively his inside outside game has few peers. Defensively he can block shots, steal and board. He is still a bit raw, and his percentages aren’t great, but most believe Parker is a future All League type player.
535 Greg Monroe PF 29 6'10'' 252 A- C C+ A- B C
4. Greg Monroe MIL – Monroe hasn’t progressed to greatness like many thought, but he’s still a very good post player. He can score and board, but his most impressive attribute is his passing. Getting nearly 5 assits a game from the power forward spot is rare.
610 Jarred Reuter PF 22 7'0'' 235 B B- D+ B C+ A
5. Jarred Reuter UT – Reuter might be a surprise on this list, but a power forward that can shoot from long range is extremely rare. At 22, Reuter has shown glimpses of greatness. 20 points and 8 boards with a 47% 3 point shot is even more impressive because of his youth.
Small Forwards…
527 Perry Jones SF 28 6'11'' 230 A- A- C A- B C
1. Perry Jones NJ - The best player on the best team in the league. A case could be made that Jones is the best player in the league. Jones is averaging 31 points, 9 boards and over a block and a steal a game. He is just a tremendous player. The only thing he is missing is a championship and this year may be his best shot at it.
288 Travis Leslie SF 29 6'4'' 202 A- B+ C- B+ B C
2. Travis Leslie MIL – Travis Leslie is an extremely impressive player. The fact that he can score 32 points per game and grab over 8 boards a game is even more impressive considering he’s only 6-4. Leslie also can create steals and block shots, unheard of from a player under 6-5. Leslie is the star of a very impressive Bucks team.
603 Michael Gilchrist SF 26 6'8'' 205 B A C+ B B- C
3. Michael Gilchrist WAS – Gilchrist is a scoring machine. His nearly 31 points per game ranks 4th in the league. Gilchrist is also a tremendous rebounder grabbing almost 9 a game. Gilchrist’s only negative is his defense. While a overall rating of B is respectable the fact that he doesn’t grab steals or get blocks is a small negative.
605 Kevin Durant SF 30 6'10'' 229 B+ A+ C C+ B D
4. Kevin Durant POR – KD is simply an amazing scorer. 30 points a game on such good percentages (47/93/42) is extremely impressive. Combine that with his amazing consistency (12 years never averaging less then 25 points per game) and his place on this list is well deserved.
623 Rudy Gay SF 33 6'9'' 232 B+ A C B B- C
5. Rudy Gay DET – Gay’s numbers are surely watered down because he plays along side Harrison Barnes. Having said that Gay’s numbers become even more impressive. Gay averages over 25 points and gets 7 boards a night even as a 2nd option. On any other team he’d approach 30 points per game. Impressive indeed for a complimentary player.
Shooting Guards…
453 Harrison Barnes SG 27 6'8'' 215 A- A- C A- B- C
1. Harrison Barnes DET – If Perry Jones isn’t the best player in UOSLR, Harrison Barnes is. The Pistons are currently the top team in the Central and Barnes is a huge reason for that. He is averaging nearly 35 points per game, 8 rebounds and 4 dimes. Barnes also never turns the ball over, with just 1.6 turnovers per game despite being the Pistons top scoring option. Barnes hopes to win his 3rd title in 6 years in UOSLR.
529 Rasheed Sulaimon SG 25 6'3'' 195 A- B+ B+ B C- B
2. Rasheed Sulaimon DEN – Sheed Sulaimon is a super scorer. At only 25 years old he is already averaging over 28 points per game. Sulaimon can score inside and out shooting at an impressive 41% from beyond the 3 point line. Sulaimon also grabs nearly 5 boards and dishes nearly 5 assists a game.
3 Martell Webster SF 32 6'8'' 215 B+ A- C B+ C C
3. Martell Webster MEM – Webster is listed at small forward but he plays shooting guard. Webster is an unbelievable scorer, getting nearly 30 points per game. Combine the 30 points with 6 boards and nearly 3 steals and you can see why Webster is an elite player.
549 Russell Westbrook PG 31 6'3'' 190 A- C+ A- A C D
4. Russell Westbrook MIN – Although listed as a point guard, Westbrook plays shooting guard for the Wolves. Westbrook scorers at an impressive 22 points per game but he also adds in 5 boards and 5 dimes a game as well. Great well rounded production from a shooting guard. While his turnovers tend to be slightly high, his defense is a huge plus.
183 Dario Saric SF 25 6'8'' 215 A- B- A- B C C
5. Dario Saric CHA – Saric spent most of the season at SG before recently being tried at PG. Sarics main strength is his offense. Not only can he score, but he can also pass very well. Saric gets 22 points per game and dishes out 5 assists a contest. He is also a solid rebounder getting over 6 a game. Not strong defensively, Saric drops in that category.
Point Guards…
372 Tyreke Evans SG 30 6'6'' 230 C+ A+ B A C+ D
1. Tyreke Evans NJ – Evans is just a stud. He can play 1 or 2, and is having an outstanding season at PG for the Nets. He is averaging 20 points, 10 dimes and nearly 7 rebounds per game. Most astounding is his percentages, 49/96/41 is nearly unheard of. Evans also teams with Perry Jones to form one of the most fearsome duo in the league.
589 John Wall PG 29 6'4'' 195 C+ A- A A C D
2. John Wall POR – Is an extremely special point guard. His nearly 12 assists a game are outstanding. Also the fact that he limits his turnovers is impressive. Offensively he isn’t quite as impressive averaging only 15 points per game.
514 Matt Bouldin PG 31 6'5'' 214 C+ A A C+ C C
3. Matt Bouldin MIN – Bouldin is a great offensive PG that can pass. He is a super overall scorer and a very good shooter. His 22 points per game and 47% from the 3 point line are extremely impressive. Only his 3 turnovers per game keep him from being higher.
256 Kenny Boynton SG 29 6'2'' 170 B A- B A- C- C
4. Kenny Boynton PHX – Boynton is a prolific scorer for a point guard. His 23 points per game are huge. Boynton is also a very solid defender with his nearly 3 steals per game. All of this and he doesn’t turn the ball over either. Less then 3 turnovers per game considering he has the ball in his hands almost constantly is very impressive.
6 Ricky Rubio PG 29 6'4'' 190 B- B+ A+ A- D+ C
5. Ricky Rubio LAC – Rubio is a true point guard that looks to pass first. His 10-2 assist to turnover ratio is deadly. Add in the 2 steals per game and the nasty man to man defense and You can understand why so many GMs would like to have Rubio leading their teams.
Centers…
619 Jonas Valanciunas C 26 6'11'' 265 A- B- C A- A C
1. Jonas Valanciunas SA – Valanciunas isn’t the defensive stopper most teams prefer at center, but he is an impress offensive player. 22 points per game and over 40% from beyond the 3 point line are rare numbers for a 7-0 guy. Valanciunas can also rebound, grabbing 12 a game.
505 Darko Milicic C 34 7'1'' 265 B C- C+ A A- D
2. Darko Milicic DET – Only two numbers need to be told to show Milicic’s importance. Those 2 numbers are 4 blocks per game and over 14 rebounds per game. Milicic leads the league in both categories by an impressive margin. Even at age 34 few players can give you that type of defensive and rebounding prowess at the center position.
612 Dwight Howard C 33 7'0'' 273 B+ C- D- A- A D
3. Dwight Howard MEM – Howard is still very impressive despite his age. Even at 33, Howard is one of the best defensive centers in the game. With over 12 boards and 3 blocks per game few defenders can dictate a game like Howard can.
486 Brook Lopez C 30 7'0'' 260 A- C- C- A- B+ D
4. Brook Lopez SA – Lopez is another very good 2 way player. He is a solid scorer, getting over 17 points a game. But he can also block shots and board. Getting over 3 blocks and over 12 boards a game is pretty much what every GM wants from his big men.
392 Andre Drummond C 25 6'11'' 265 A- C- C- A- A- C
5. Andre Drummond LAC – Drummond is a very nice post center that loves to score. Nearly 22 points per game at the age of 25 is very impressive. Combine that with his 11 boards and there is no doubt Drummond will be much higher on this list soon.
Power Forwards…
445 Derrick Favors PF 28 6'11'' 261 B+ D D A A D
1. Derrick Favors PHX – Favors is a solid offensive player that really earns his check with defense and rebounding. 13 boards, 2 blocks and a steal are numbers any Gm would want from their power forward. Add in 19 points per game and you have your top power forward in UOSLR.
237 Blake Griffin PF 30 6'11'' 255 A- D+ C B- A C
2. Blake Griffin LAC – What is so impressive about Blake Griffin is his combination of offensive skill and shot blocking prowess. Not only can griffin near 20 points per game, but he can also block 3 or more shots a game as well. Combine those 2 things with his ability to board, 12 per game, and you can see why he deserves to be so high on this list.
583 Jabari Parker PF 24 6'10'' 250 B+ B- C B+ A- A
3. Jabari Parker DAL – Parker is an extremely well rounded big man. He can score, rebound and defend and he’s only 24. Offensively his inside outside game has few peers. Defensively he can block shots, steal and board. He is still a bit raw, and his percentages aren’t great, but most believe Parker is a future All League type player.
535 Greg Monroe PF 29 6'10'' 252 A- C C+ A- B C
4. Greg Monroe MIL – Monroe hasn’t progressed to greatness like many thought, but he’s still a very good post player. He can score and board, but his most impressive attribute is his passing. Getting nearly 5 assits a game from the power forward spot is rare.
610 Jarred Reuter PF 22 7'0'' 235 B B- D+ B C+ A
5. Jarred Reuter UT – Reuter might be a surprise on this list, but a power forward that can shoot from long range is extremely rare. At 22, Reuter has shown glimpses of greatness. 20 points and 8 boards with a 47% 3 point shot is even more impressive because of his youth.
Small Forwards…
527 Perry Jones SF 28 6'11'' 230 A- A- C A- B C
1. Perry Jones NJ - The best player on the best team in the league. A case could be made that Jones is the best player in the league. Jones is averaging 31 points, 9 boards and over a block and a steal a game. He is just a tremendous player. The only thing he is missing is a championship and this year may be his best shot at it.
288 Travis Leslie SF 29 6'4'' 202 A- B+ C- B+ B C
2. Travis Leslie MIL – Travis Leslie is an extremely impressive player. The fact that he can score 32 points per game and grab over 8 boards a game is even more impressive considering he’s only 6-4. Leslie also can create steals and block shots, unheard of from a player under 6-5. Leslie is the star of a very impressive Bucks team.
603 Michael Gilchrist SF 26 6'8'' 205 B A C+ B B- C
3. Michael Gilchrist WAS – Gilchrist is a scoring machine. His nearly 31 points per game ranks 4th in the league. Gilchrist is also a tremendous rebounder grabbing almost 9 a game. Gilchrist’s only negative is his defense. While a overall rating of B is respectable the fact that he doesn’t grab steals or get blocks is a small negative.
605 Kevin Durant SF 30 6'10'' 229 B+ A+ C C+ B D
4. Kevin Durant POR – KD is simply an amazing scorer. 30 points a game on such good percentages (47/93/42) is extremely impressive. Combine that with his amazing consistency (12 years never averaging less then 25 points per game) and his place on this list is well deserved.
623 Rudy Gay SF 33 6'9'' 232 B+ A C B B- C
5. Rudy Gay DET – Gay’s numbers are surely watered down because he plays along side Harrison Barnes. Having said that Gay’s numbers become even more impressive. Gay averages over 25 points and gets 7 boards a night even as a 2nd option. On any other team he’d approach 30 points per game. Impressive indeed for a complimentary player.
Shooting Guards…
453 Harrison Barnes SG 27 6'8'' 215 A- A- C A- B- C
1. Harrison Barnes DET – If Perry Jones isn’t the best player in UOSLR, Harrison Barnes is. The Pistons are currently the top team in the Central and Barnes is a huge reason for that. He is averaging nearly 35 points per game, 8 rebounds and 4 dimes. Barnes also never turns the ball over, with just 1.6 turnovers per game despite being the Pistons top scoring option. Barnes hopes to win his 3rd title in 6 years in UOSLR.
529 Rasheed Sulaimon SG 25 6'3'' 195 A- B+ B+ B C- B
2. Rasheed Sulaimon DEN – Sheed Sulaimon is a super scorer. At only 25 years old he is already averaging over 28 points per game. Sulaimon can score inside and out shooting at an impressive 41% from beyond the 3 point line. Sulaimon also grabs nearly 5 boards and dishes nearly 5 assists a game.
3 Martell Webster SF 32 6'8'' 215 B+ A- C B+ C C
3. Martell Webster MEM – Webster is listed at small forward but he plays shooting guard. Webster is an unbelievable scorer, getting nearly 30 points per game. Combine the 30 points with 6 boards and nearly 3 steals and you can see why Webster is an elite player.
549 Russell Westbrook PG 31 6'3'' 190 A- C+ A- A C D
4. Russell Westbrook MIN – Although listed as a point guard, Westbrook plays shooting guard for the Wolves. Westbrook scorers at an impressive 22 points per game but he also adds in 5 boards and 5 dimes a game as well. Great well rounded production from a shooting guard. While his turnovers tend to be slightly high, his defense is a huge plus.
183 Dario Saric SF 25 6'8'' 215 A- B- A- B C C
5. Dario Saric CHA – Saric spent most of the season at SG before recently being tried at PG. Sarics main strength is his offense. Not only can he score, but he can also pass very well. Saric gets 22 points per game and dishes out 5 assists a contest. He is also a solid rebounder getting over 6 a game. Not strong defensively, Saric drops in that category.
Point Guards…
372 Tyreke Evans SG 30 6'6'' 230 C+ A+ B A C+ D
1. Tyreke Evans NJ – Evans is just a stud. He can play 1 or 2, and is having an outstanding season at PG for the Nets. He is averaging 20 points, 10 dimes and nearly 7 rebounds per game. Most astounding is his percentages, 49/96/41 is nearly unheard of. Evans also teams with Perry Jones to form one of the most fearsome duo in the league.
589 John Wall PG 29 6'4'' 195 C+ A- A A C D
2. John Wall POR – Is an extremely special point guard. His nearly 12 assists a game are outstanding. Also the fact that he limits his turnovers is impressive. Offensively he isn’t quite as impressive averaging only 15 points per game.
514 Matt Bouldin PG 31 6'5'' 214 C+ A A C+ C C
3. Matt Bouldin MIN – Bouldin is a great offensive PG that can pass. He is a super overall scorer and a very good shooter. His 22 points per game and 47% from the 3 point line are extremely impressive. Only his 3 turnovers per game keep him from being higher.
256 Kenny Boynton SG 29 6'2'' 170 B A- B A- C- C
4. Kenny Boynton PHX – Boynton is a prolific scorer for a point guard. His 23 points per game are huge. Boynton is also a very solid defender with his nearly 3 steals per game. All of this and he doesn’t turn the ball over either. Less then 3 turnovers per game considering he has the ball in his hands almost constantly is very impressive.
6 Ricky Rubio PG 29 6'4'' 190 B- B+ A+ A- D+ C
5. Ricky Rubio LAC – Rubio is a true point guard that looks to pass first. His 10-2 assist to turnover ratio is deadly. Add in the 2 steals per game and the nasty man to man defense and You can understand why so many GMs would like to have Rubio leading their teams.
