OTRBasketball Top 50: 31-40

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Averages through April 5: 20.5 PPG on 44.8 percent FG, 6.2 RPG, 4.4 APG in 38.6 minutes
Average Ranking: 36.15

Despite not making his third all-star game appearance, Caron Butler has been playing like an all-star forward all season for Washington. You wouldn't be able to tell by the Wizards' record, but Washington has been banged up since November, and Butler has turned into a consistent offensive player without Gilbert Arenas in the lineup.

Butler is a solid rebounder for his height, has an impressive mid-range game, and can drive the lane very well, something he has improved on over the course of seven NBA seasons.

32. Maurice Williams, Cleveland Cavaliers, G (profile)

Averages through April 5: 17.9 PPG on 46.6 percent FG, 3.4 RPG, 4.0 APG in 35.1 minutes
Average Ranking: 35.77

Maurice Williams' assists numbers have dropped to his lowest since becoming a starter in Milwaukee, but his scoring is at a career-high, at nearly 18 points per game. Williams is an excellent shooter, hitting over 91 percent of his free throws and 43 percent from three.

Many fans questioned his defensive abilities as a member of the Bucks, but much of his so-called improvements on that end of the court may be due to Cleveland's extremely-gifted help defense. Nevertheless, with Williams snagging an all-star jersey this season, Cleveland is having their best year in franchise history.

31. David West, New Orleans Hornets, F (profile)

Averages through April 5: 20.7 PPG on 46.7 percent FG, 8.4 RPG, 2.3 APG in 39.0 minutes
Average Ranking: 35.38

Playing in his second All-Star game this season, David West has been Chris Paul's Robin in a rugged five months of ups and downs for New Orleans. It's certain that the Hornets won't match their 56-win season from last year, but West didn't have a problem playing nearly as good.

David West isn't the best athlete on the roster, but he has an advanced set of skills on offense, and he's close to automatic if left open from mid-range.

Look for our next ten players, 21-30, by the end of the week!

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