These rankings should help you prepare for your draft, and spur some debate. Some of these players can play multiple fantasy positions.
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Top 10:
1. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
Duncan has been a double digit rebounder in each of his 11 seasons and don’t expect this to change. He has been criticized for his free throw shooting, but shot 73.0 percent last year, in addition to his 49.7 percent from the field, and 19.3 points per game. Duncan blocks shots and is a good passer, with a 3.1 assist per game career average.
Duncan’s numbers always decline after a title year, then rise the following season as he attempts to get back on top.
2. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Superman averaged 20.7 points and 14.2 rebounds per game last season while shooting 59.9 percent from the field. Dwight is a poor free throw shooter at 60.3 percent for his career, which wouldn’t be such an issue if he didn’t attempt a league leading 897 free throws last year. Dwight blocked 2.2 shots per game and stole 74 balls.
Howard’s game is rapidly improving and he is primed for a monstrous year.
3. Marcus Camby, Los Angles Clippers
In his first season to the Clippers, Camby will share the frontcourt with Chris Kaman. This could detract from his 13.1 rebounds per game last season, but his 9.1 points per game scoring average may rise away from Denver’s duo. The former Minuteman is an average shooter, at 45.0 percent from the field and 70.8 percent from the stripe last season. Camby has averaged over three blocks, one steal and under two turnovers for each of the past three seasons.
He was very upset about the trade from Denver, and should play inspired basketball this year. His 79 games played last year was the third time he broke the 70 game mark in 12 seasons.
4. Yao Ming, Houston Rockets
Yao has averaged 23.0 points and 10.1 rebounds per game over the past three seasons. Unfortunately he has only averaged 53 games per season as well. Yao is a career 52.0 percent field goal shooter, and hits from the line with a 85.0 free throw percentage. At 7-5 without shoes, Yao is an imposing shot blocker.
If he can play a full season, Yao will give your squad a big boost.
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