Pau is not as dominant a scorer as some of the other players on this list and has never averaged double-digit rebounds, but he does as good a job at his role as almost anyone on this list, and could easily win a championship with the Lakers within the next few years.
6. Carlos Boozer (UTH)
The 6-9 lefty, also out of Duke, has quickly become one of the most dominant big men in the NBA. After averaging 21.1 PPG and 10.4 RPG last season, Boozer is going for 20.5 and 11.7 this year, showing his ability to score inside and rebound the basketball.
He is an incredibly strong player and often establishes great position, which has led to his career shooting percentage of 54 percent.
If you are looking for flaws in his game, Boozer has struggled from the free throw line and passing the basketball, but these are not large contractors when looking at the beast from the Jazz.
5. Chris Bosh (TOR)
Bosh is skyrocketing up this list, as he in the midst of a career year for the Raptors. Sometimes forgotten as part of the spectacular 2003 Draft class, Bosh is third in the NBA at scoring with 26.1 PPG and is seventh in rebounding at 10.1 RPG.
He's exceptionally athletic for a 6'10" player, Bosh has good range, can finish at the basket with authority, and is always improving on defense.
Only 24 years old, Bosh is on a fast track towards NBA superstardom and a huge payday when he hits free agency in two seasons.
4. Dirk Nowitzki (DAL)
Ranking the top four players was very difficult, as all four have an argument to be number one. Nowitzki, the NBA MVP in 2006-2007, has an absolutely remarkable tool set at 7'0" feet tall.
The German star is a career 38 percent shooter from three point range, and uses his size to get off his shot over almost anybody. Nowitzki is a seven-time All-Star and was two games away from leading Dallas to an NBA championship.
Dirk has scored over 21 PPG every year since 2000-2001, and may be the most versatile power forward in the league, if not the best.
3. Kevin Garnett (BOS)
The 2003-2004 NBA MVP, Garnett has been one of the most physical, dominating forwards in the league ever since he was drafted straight out of high school in 1995. Garnett is a dominant inside scorer and rebounder and has career averages of 20.3 PPG and 11.2 RPG.
It is his intensity, however, that is his greatest attribute and has been prominently on display since arriving in Boston last season.
Garnett was the inspiration behind Boston's title run last season, willing his team and teammates to victory by giving his all every game and providing a number of clutch plays.
The only reason Garnett comes in at No. 3 is that, on the wrong side of 30, his most productive statistical days are behind him, and as his points and rebounds dwindle, so does his value.
However, as long as Boston is a title contender and Garnett continues to display his trademark intensity, he will be one of the best players in the league.
2. Amare Stoudemire (PHO)
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