5. Al Jefferson, Minnesota Timberwolves
In his fifth year out of high school, Al Jefferson is developing quite the reputation in the NBA. Last season he gave owners 21.1 points, and 11.1 rebounds, including 3.8 offensive rebounds per contest. He played all 82 games for the first time in his career, shot 50.0 percent from the field, and blocked 119 shots.
Jefferson still has untapped potential, but there are a lot of new pieces in play for the T-Wolves this season.
6. Brad Miller, Sacramento Kings
If you are looking for a center that can pass draft Miller. His career-high assists average is 4.7 per game, in 2005-06. The former Boilermaker shot 84.8 percent from the stripe, and averaged 9.5 rebounds and 13.4 points per game last season.
Miller is not really physical, but he is one of the more skilled centers in the game.
7. Tyson Chandler, New Orleans Hornets
Last season Chandler had his first double digit scoring season, at 11.8 points per game. As the recipient of many Chris Paul lobs, the former number two pick finished 62.3 percent of his attempts. His field goal percentage did eclipse his 59.3 percent free throw percentage last year. Chandler hits the glass with 11.8 rebounds and a league leading 4.1 offensive rebounds per game.
Disappointingly, Tyson only blocked 84 shots last year, but a friend of CP3 should be a friend of your fantasy team.
8. Andrew Bynum, Los Angles Lakers
Last season in 28 minutes of play Bynum averaged 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks while shooting 63.6 percent. If he can increase his minutes and play the entire year, we could be looking at a top five center.
The tutelage of Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has helped Bynum develop into possibly the next great Lakers center. If you feel assured he is healthy reach up and draft him.
9. Mehmet Okur, Utah Jazz
Okur is the only true center that is a legitimate three point threat with 114 makes last season. His 7.7 rebounds per game are marginal, and he only blocked 29 shots last season. His 14.5 points per game last season came with a 44.5 field goal percentage and 80.4 free throw percentage.
He is not a traditional center, but depending on the makeup of your team, could be a nice addition.
10. Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers
Although he is yet to step on the court, Oden is primed for a huge season. Expect a double-double average with more than two blocks per game. Oden has had plenty of time to practice free throws, and his mid range jumper should be on point.
There is an injury risk when you draft Oden, but there is All-Star potential too. Oden is the front-runner for NBA Rooke of the Year.
Next Best:
Emeka Okafor, Charlotte Bobcats
42 double-doubles last season lead to Okafor’s 14.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game average.
Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
Horford did not disappoint in his rookie season, with 10.1 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee Bucks
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