OTRBasketball Top 50: 31-40

Brandon Neal by Scribe Written on April 06, 2009
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Thirteen staff members from OTRBasketball.com have come together to bring you their very own NBA Top 50 list.

Each member was asked to put the 50 best current NBA players in order, and the results would be calculated based on average ranking.

All ties were broken by determining which player obtained the highest individual ranking.

Last week, players 41-50 were named, and you can find that by clicking here.

Starting off this week, we'll give you No. 31-40:

40. Hedo Turkoglu, Orlando Magic, F (profile)

Averages through April 5: 16.7 PPG on 40.9 percent FG, 5.3 RPG, 4.9 APG in 36.6 minutes
Average Ranking: 42.08

Much like Lamar Odom in regards to his versatility, Hedo can play up to four positions on the floor, including point guard, which he proved immediately after Jameer Nelson's injury. Unfortunately, Turkoglu's shooting has taken a hit this season after a solid performance last year, which led to his Most Improved Player award.

With unlimited range in an offense that allows him to launch from three at any time, Hedo has been clutch from beyond the arc in many situations throughout his career.



39. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers, F (profile)

Averages through April 5th: 18.5 PPG on 48.6% FG, 7.5 RPG, 1.9 APG in 37.1 minutes
Average Ranking: 42.08

Aldridge's consistent play has boosted the Portland Trail Blazers into the playoffs this year (minus a complete breakdown in their final six games). He may not be Portland's most valuable player, but his mobility is a plus on both sides of the court, and LaMarcus' scoring ability takes quite a load off of Brandon Roy's shoulders.

Aldridge still needs to hit the gym and work more on his low-post game, but his presence is already being felt in just three NBA seasons.



38. David Lee, New York Knicks, F (profile)

Averages through April 5: 16.1 PPG on 55.2 percent FG, 11.8 RPG, 2.1 APG in 35.3 minutes
Average Ranking: 41.08

Posting career highs in scoring, rebounds, assists, steals and minutes, it's difficult to believe that Lee was the 30th pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. Lee is the current leader in double-doubles among all players, including Dwight Howard.

David's leaping ability is exceptional, and it may be one of the bigger reasons for his high rebounding numbers, as Lee is tied for second with Troy Murphy in rebounds per game.

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