In the NBA, small forwards are generally the most versatile players. Some are pure scorers, like Danny Granger and Richard Jefferson. Others, such as Ron Artest, Tayshaun Prince, and Andrei Kirilenko gain notoriety through their defense. And obviously a number of them are complete superstars, most notably last year's Finals MVP and a certain King in Cleveland.

Here are the top 10 in the game today, based on their ability to dominate in a number of different ways.

10. Hedo Turkoglu (ORL)

There are a number of players deserving of consideration who won't be listed here. Gerald Wallace is a great dunker and defender in Charlotte, but does not have the complete game yet. Kirilenko is good at almost everything on the court, but has struggled to get solid playing time in Utah. Rudy Gay probably has the best argument, as he has turned into a potential All-Star in Memphis, but he has yet to have his game match his potential.

This leaves Turkoglu to take this spot, and he is very deserving of it. Hedo has taken on a huge role for the Magic over the past two years, scoring 19.5 PPG last season and handling the ball during a number of key moments. He is a very good shooter and is deceptively athletic at 6'10", able to dribble past his man and also crash the boards.

Turkoglu is a very good player who is finally getting national credit for his play.

9. Shawn Marion (MIA)

Marion has struggled to find his role in Miami, but still is one of the better all-around players in the league. His scoring has dipped for the Heat, but he has a career average of 18.2 PPG, and is remarkable in his ability to guard almost any position.

Marion played his best ball as part of the high-flying, up tempo Phoenix Suns in recent years, where his penchant for steals, blocks, key rebounds, and alley oops shone through. His jump shot is extremely awkward, but he is able to hit a good number of outside shots and is a career 82 percent free throw shooter.

The Heat's decision to draft Michael Beasley might mean Marion is on his way out, but with his ability to stuff the stat sheet he would be a good acquisition by any team.

8. Richard Jefferson (MIL)

Very few people realize that Jefferson was ninth in the NBA in scoring last year at 22.6 PPG, leading the Nets ahead of Vince Carter. It is easy to question Jefferson's defense and shooting, both areas in which he is inconsistent, but it is hard to deny his ability to put up points.

At 6'7" Jefferson is a great dunker and finisher, and his jumper is solid enough that he is shooting 40 percent from three-point range this season. If the Bucks hold onto him and Michael Redd, they should be a high scoring team for the next couple of seasons.

7. Tayshaun Prince (DET)

Prince might be one of the most important players to his team, but his lack of statistical production makes it harder to place him any higher on this list. Prince gained fame for his defensive and offensive play in helping the Pistons win the 2004 NBA Championship, and has continued to be a valuable cog in Detroit's system ever since.

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