Most Lethal Post Player from Every NBA Team

It's the staple of every NBA team that wants to legitimately contend for a title to have a superior post presence that can hold down the fort in the paint.

Take a look at any winner in the past and you'll see at least one imposing figure in the front court. The Dallas Mavericks had Dirk Nowitzki, the L.A. Lakers had Pau Gasol and Shaquille O'Neal, and the Boston Celtics had Kevin Garnett, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, and Bill Russell to make due.

History has proven it time and time again; if you want to win a title, you better have a solid post presence at the four or five. Even if they can't do much on offense, they have to at least be a Ben Wallace or Dennis Rodman type of player that can neutralize the opposition on the other end.

Today, we celebrate those post players by selecting the top post presence from every NBA team. If you notice, you'll see that each championship caliber team has a post presence that is capable of being on a championship squad and leading their team on offense and/or defense.

Atlanta Hawks: Al Horford

Stuck between the awkward dilemma of being a power forward and center, Al Horford is the best post player on an Atlanta Hawks team that boasts limited resources when it comes to finding reliable players in the front court.

Outside of Josh Smith, Horford is the only hope to the Hawks finding points near the basket without driving.

Horford, however, has easily emerged as the Hawks top post threat. With Smith restricting himself far too much to jump shots, Horford has picked up the pieces and is now attempting to lead Atlanta into the postseason once again.

The Hawks have maintained steady positioning in the Eastern Conference standings with Horford being a main reason. He's coming off a terrific 2010-'11 campaign where he averaged a career high 15 points, nine boards, and three assists per.

Horford has averaged at least a block in all but one year since being drafted in 2007 with the third pick.

Boston Celtics: Kevin Garnett

Watching future Hall of Famers like Kevin Garnett play the way they do now is sad beyond words.

There's nothing wrong with Garnett averaging 13 points and eight boards per at the age of 35. It's just extremely disappointing knowing that this is the same guy who won an MVP in 2004 and is only three years removed from winning his lone Defensive Player of the Year award.

The Garnett that averaged at least 20 points and ten rebounds per for nine consecutive seasons is long gone.

Still, Garnett is still highly effective on both ends of the floor. He's converting on his short-range jumpers as he always has, making the defensive stands that he's always made, and making his mid-range jumpers from time to time.

Garnett may not be regarded as one of the NBA's top players anymore, but he's still consistently producing in regards to his scoring, rebounding, defensive presence, and overall leadership.

Charlotte Bobcats: Boris Diaw

Having a post threat is vital to a team's success. NBA franchises will sometimes go to desperate lengths in order to secure their very own post threat, just so that they can somehow match up with other teams that have superior post players.

Once again, the Charlotte Bobcats struck out on the idea of getting a solid presence who could prove to be reliable in the post. Rather than openly looking for one in the offseason, the Bobcats instead chose to stick with Boris Diaw as their star player in the low post.

It's not all bad with Diaw, however. He's one of the most well-rounded players for his size and can do everything from scoring and rebounding to passing and converting on three-pointers. He's currently having an off year averaging nine points, seven boards, and five assists per, but has averaged as much as 13 points, seven boards, and six assists per.

Diaw is converting on a three-pointer per game at a 35 percent clip.

Here's to hoping that Bismack Biyombo becomes a superstar or B.J. Mullens actually continues to play well.

Chicago Bulls: Carlos Boozer

This decision basically came down to whether you favor offense and limited defense or defense and limited offense.

When we actually began to think that Joakim Noah had an offensive game, that's where we stopped ourselves and realized that Carlos Boozer is the Chicago Bulls top post threat.

Making a name for himself playing alongside Deron Williams on the Utah Jazz, Boozer has since migrated to Chicago and is currently the number two scoring option on one of the NBA's top squads. Now playing alongside Derrick Rose, Boozer helped to aid the Bulls to their first Conference Finals appearance since 1998.

Boozer averaged 18 points and a little under ten boards per in his first season with the Bulls last year. He's averaged as much as 21 points, which came in 2008, and 12 boards per, which came in 2007.

Carlos isn't the best defender, but he's a solid offensive threat who can score in the post on account of his strength, and from the mid-range thanks to a solid jumper.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Antawn Jamison

Believe it or not, Antawn Jamison is still alive and kicking.

Somehow we have failed to notice that the 35 year old Jamison is one of the league's most productive players for someone of his age. While fellow aging veterans in Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan have seen their games severely regress, Jamison is still playing near the usual rate he's been playing at for the majority of his career.

Through 13 games, Jamison is averaging 17 points and six boards per. He's converting on 43 percent of his shots overall, and is making a little less than two three-pointers per game at a 35 percent clip. Even with numerous young players dotting the Cavaliers franchise, it's the team's oldest player that is leading the way.

Jamison is still converting on his shots from inside and out, using his strength and still prevalent athleticism to drive to the rim, and is actually averaging a block per for the first time in his career. Whether or not that will last, we'll just have to wait for the next 50 plus games to find out.

Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki

Are we still criticizing Dirk Nowitzki for being stopped or has that bandwagon stopped? I'm guessing the NBA Finals MVP probably had something to do with that.

After over a decade of postseason disappointment that saw him getting to the NBA Finals only one time, Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks were finally able to break through with a championship victory last year.

Nowitzki won a deserved Finals MVP and was by far the top player in the postseason after averaging 28 points and eight boards per, while averaging 49 percent from the field and 46 percent from beyond the arc.

Dirk's off to a slow start this year only averaging 18 points on 47 percent shooting to go along with a lowly five boards per, but we might be able to chalk this one up to the championship hangover as well as the lockout cutting into everyone's playing time.

Nowitzki may be 33 years old, but he certainly doesn't play like it. He's still rebounding at a highly effective rate and scoring more than ever before. Last year, the German averaged 23 points per on a career high 52 percent from the field to go along with seven boards per.

His fall-away jumper is still the most unstoppable move in the NBA today, and rivals Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's hook shot for all time.

Denver Nuggets: Nene Hilario

Remember when the Denver Nuggets were supposed to be bad in the 2011-'12 season? What about when we were all so sure of ourselves that Nene Hilario was leaving?

Seems like a long time ago as the Nuggets continue to make me eat my words, including on Nene staying with Denver. Sorry, but when you make statements about how you really feel about the organization stiffing you, it makes for a pretty convincing argument that you're going to leave.

Nevertheless, Hilario is still with the Nuggets, and is still playing solid basketball. He's averaging only 13 points per on 51 percent shooting, but it's mostly because of the increased offensive roles for the likes of Ty Lawson and Al Harrington.

Hilario assumed the role of team leader last season after Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups and did a fantastic job at it. After being declared dead in the water, Hilario kept the Nuggets afloat and led them to a sixth seed in the Western Conference. He averaged 15 points on a league high 62 percent from the field to go along with eight boards per.

Nene doesn't have the greatest offensive arsenal, but he does have a body that he knows how to use. At 6'11", 260 pounds, Hilario utilizes that large frame to back his opponents down and slam over them.

Likewise on the defensive end as Nene utilizes that large build to deter opponents. He's averaged a block per in every season since 2008.

Detroit Pistons: Greg Monroe

Hey, did you guys know that there is still an NBA franchise located in Detroit? What a concept.

It seems that the people of Detroit forgot there was as well when you actually take a look at the Palace during a home game. There's just as many people in the building at home games than there are when the Pistons are playing on the road.

It's too bad, because they're missing out on quite the show if they did attend. Aside from rookie Brandon Knight attempting to integrate his game into the NBA, Greg Monroe is quickly making a case to being named the NBA's Most Improved Player.

The second year forward-center is currently averaging 16 points, nine boards, and three assists per on a dismal Pistons team that just can't get it going. Monroe has shown great improvement from his rookie season where he posted up nine points and eight boards per game.

The former Hoya showed glimpses of a possible All-Star in the making last year, but is truly making a case now. He's got the size, footwork, and short jumper to make a name for himself on the offensive side, and is aggressive enough to cause a raucous on defense and on the boards.

Golden State Warriors: David Lee

After a disappointing first season with the Golden State Warriors, David Lee is attempting to become the double-double machine he once was with the New York Knicks.

The Warriors rewarded Lee with an $80 million contract after the power forward averaged a career high 20 points, 12 boards, and four assists per game. The only problem is that they didn't realize these stats were inflated because of the lack of talent on the Knicks. Lee came to Golden State the next year and, as expected, disappointed.

Averaging 17 points and a little less than ten boards per last season, the Warriors were disappointed to see their star power forward fail to make up for the absence of Andris Biedrins.

This year, however, may be on a different course as Lee is off to a hot start averaging 20 points and ten boards per.

Lee is a solid player with his feet in the post, but also tends to dabble from the mid-range game for the majority of the time. He's a rebounding machine, but his defense is a tremendous liability.

Houston Rockets: Luis Scola

Equipped with some of the best footwork and post moves you'll see in the NBA today, Luis Scola fails to get any of the recognition that he has deserved for quite some time now.

Joining the league at the age of 27 after several stints in foreign lands, Scola took his talents to the NBA and has improved yearly. He started out averaging ten points and six boards per in 24 minutes of action per night in his rookie season, and is coming off a 2010-'11 campaign where he posted up a career high 18 points, eight boards, and three assists per in 33 minutes of game time.

Scola isn't the most athletic player and isn't a superb defender, but he is an excellent offensive threat down in the low post. He knows how to use his feet to their fullest potential as he executes post moves that the NBA hasn't seen since Hakeem Olajuwon.

In an age where post moves have become obsolete, Scola is one of a few players who is still heavily thriving on his feet to do the work for him.

Indiana Pacers: Roy Hibbert

Vastly underrated after three impressive seasons, Roy Hibbert is a few tweaks away from becoming a perennial All-Star in the Eastern Conference.

With the way he's progressed over his first three seasons, it seems that an All-Star appearance for the 7'2" giant out of Georgetown is imminent. He's improved his statistical totals each and every year, recently topping off at 13 points, eight boards, and two blocks per last season. Unfortunately, poor shot selection and foul trouble would constantly deter him.

A player at Hibbert's size who spends his time in the post has no excuse to shoot 46 percent for a season. Last year, Roy was a center with the percentages of a shooting guard.

This year, however, we've been seeing a different player. With David West and Tyler Hansbrough holding their own at the power forward spot, Hibbert has been given more room to work with and is currently averaging career high's across the board.

Averaging 14 points on 53 percent shooting along with ten boards per and his Pacers making another run at the postseason, Hibbert is finally receiving the national attention that he has deserved.

Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin

He's got Chris Paul on his team, now where's all this talk about a "Lob City" being constructed?

We haven't seen too much of that yet, but at least Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers are off to a good start. Anything is better than their abysmal start and the fact that they're currently over .500 at this point in the season is enough for a celebration from any longtime Clipper fan.

Griffin has been cooking with gas since he played his first official NBA game. After sitting out what was supposed to be his rookie season in 2009, Griffin has since emerged as one of the NBA's top power forwards and as one of it's most energetic and exciting players to view.

Besides throwing down everything near the rim when he's within ten feet, Griffin is averaging a modest 22 points on 53 percent shooting to go along with 11 boards per. There's been no evidence to support Griffin suffering in his sophomore year, as he continues to grow as a player.

He's still not that great of a defender and can barely shoot outside of 15 feet, but at 22 years old there's only so much more you could expect out of the perennial 20-10 player.

Los Angeles Lakers: Pau Gasol

Which Pau Gasol am I going to talk about here?

Should I speak of the Pau Gasol from 2008 to 2011? You know him. It's the Gasol that helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to consecutive titles, averaged a double-double for the first time in his career, and greatly improved his aggression in the post.

Or should I speak of the Gasol from his Memphis days and last year's postseason? Sure he was a great offensive player, but at what cost? He constantly shied away from contact, didn't grab as many rebounds as he should have, and played extremely passive basketball.

I suppose we'll just have to speak of the Gasol of today. The one that is currently averaging a career low 16 points per game on 53 percent as well as a little under ten rebounds per. I wouldn't look too far into that point output, however, as Andrew Bynum is finally coming into his own, and Kobe Bryant has been on a scoring tear as of late.

Gasol may sometimes be criticized for his passive play, but he is a tremendous post threat on both sides of the ball. When he's playing with aggression, Gasol can take on any opposing power forward with ease, while using his length and versatility to fool defenders on offense and deter them on defense.

Memphis Grizzlies: Marc Gasol

Tough decision between Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, but I have to give the nod to Gasol based on his footwork and sheer potential.

Randolph is an unbelievable post threat, don't get me wrong, but he relies more on his wide frame to grab boards and then put it back in. Gasol, on the other hand, has a much easier time creating his own shot in the post when he uses his size and footwork to get easy scoring opportunities.

It might feel wrong to call Gasol the better post player after only three seasons, but he's been playing so well since last year's postseason that it wouldn't feel right not to put him over Randolph.

Marc is basically Pau in a larger, more aggressive frame. While he doesn't have the consistent jumper and the length that makes Pau such a stellar player, Marc does have the footwork and the back-to-the-basket game to match up with his older brother.

Gasol is currently averaging 14 points, 11 boards, and three blocks per.

Miami Heat: Dwyane Wade

Yeah, you didn't know that guards could be the best post player on their team? On a team like the Miami Heat where post players are so limited, somebody on the team has to be the guy to establish their presence down low.

Since Chris Bosh isn't a typical back-to-the-basket player and prefers to spend the majority of his time outside of the paint, the nod will have to be given to Dwyane Wade, who is an extremely gifted player when it comes to scoring down low.

Unlike teammate LeBron James, Wade knows how to utilize his frame, strength, and footwork to score over opposing defenders. There aren't many guards in the league who are keen on defending in the low post and Wade recognizes that, so you will find Dwyane attacking from the low block instead of driving at times.

Wade is a slasher and driver above all, but he's also a dangerous post player and he has been known to abuse players in that position.

Milwaukee Bucks: Andrew Bogut

If injuries haven't decided to play a key part in his career, Andrew Bogut may be twice the player he is today.

Unfortunately, injuries have constantly deterred Bogut's career as he has played in 70 or more games only twice in his six year career. He has been maintaining his health over the past few years and has played in 65 or more games over the past two seasons, but has already sat out a few games in the 2011-'12 season.

When he's healthy, Bogut is one of the league's top defensive post presences. He led the league in blocks per at nearly three last season, one year after averaging nearly three blocks per for the first time in his career. His size and wide frame is hugely intimidating as Bogut constantly deters his opponents from driving in on him.

He isn't too bad of a scorer either. Bogut isn't exactly Hakeem Olajuwon or Shaquille O'Neal, but the 16 points per he averaged in 2010 was impressive for a player who was originally declared to be a bust after playing well below expectations in the first half of his career.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Kevin Love

Essentially Zach Randolph with a three-point shot and a lighter skin tone, Kevin Love only needed three years before he became historic.

In only his third season in the league, Love became the first player since Moses Malone to have a game where he records at least 30 points and 30 rebounds. It was an unbelievable and monumental feat for the 22 year old forward as he also went on to lead the league in rebounds per at over 15 per game. The rebounds per was the highest any player has averaged since Ben Wallace did it in 2002.

Aside from being an exceptional three-point shooter and rebounder, Love also happens to be a force to be reckoned with in the post. His wide frame and knowledge of anticipating rebounds and where they'll carom off to allows him to score a majority of his points near the rim.

Even though he's not that athletic, Love could outrebound any opposing power forward in the game today.

Love is currently leading the league in minutes per at 40, and is averaging 26 points and 14 rebounds per.

New Jersey Nets: Brook Lopez

Who should we feel worse for? Brook Lopez being out the first few months of the season due to a broken foot? Deron Williams for having to put up with a horrible roster? Nets fans being forced to put up with incompetent players?

How about just all of the above and the entire state of New Jersey in general. The Nets are horrible, and their second team in the Knicks isn't playing all that great either.

At least they have Brook Lopez to look forward to when he eventually returns. The fourth year center broke his foot in a preseason game and has yet to play in the 2011-'12 season. It's a shame when considering how well he has played on the offensive side of the ball over the past two seasons.

Ignoring the fact that he's an abysmal defender and rebounder, Lopez is actually one of the NBA's top scoring big men. He can score from the mid-range and in the low post thanks to his size and feet.

He averaged a career high 20 points per game last year, only behind Dwight Howard and Andrea Bargnani in scoring leaders for centers.

New Orleans Hornets: Chris Kaman

Fun fact! Chris Kaman's middle name is Zane.

Now that we got that out of the way, let's actually talk of Chris Kaman and how effective he can be when healthy.

Losing his starting job on the Los Angeles Clippers because of incessant injuries impeding his progress and playing time, Kaman was recently traded to the New Orleans Hornets in order to allow Chris Paul to go to L.A. A solid deal for both sides as the Clippers got their point guard and the Hornets received a promising shooting guard in Eric Gordon and an excellent offensive threat, when healthy, in Kaman.

Kaman has played in 56 games or less in three of the past four seasons, including two of the past three years where he played in 32 or less. In that one year where he did stay healthy, however, Kaman had the best year of his career when he averaged 19 points and nine boards per. He's always shown off an impressive offensive arsenal, with post moves and a solid mid-range jumper to support him.

He also proved to be quite the defender in the 2007-'08 season. Kaman only played in 56 games, but he also happened to average 13 rebounds and three blocks per.

If he can stay healthy, the Hornets have a formidable front court to look forward to if they also decide to retain Kaman after this season.

New York Knicks: Carmelo Anthony

This wasn't as tough a choice as you might make it out to be.

Even though Amare Stoudemire is a prolific player in the post who utilizes his athleticism to inflict fear into the hearts of countless defenders, he doesn't contain the post work that Carmelo Anthony happens to possess.

Equipped with one of the deadliest spin moves you'll ever see by any player in the game today, Anthony is just as effective in the post than he is as a jump shooter and slasher. Carmelo can score from anywhere on the court and that's what makes him one of the league's most well-rounded offensive threats.

As the NBA's top pure scorer, Anthony is scary to face anywhere, especially in the post. He's got some weight to him, but he's also got the speed and creativity to complement it, which means he can pick and choose his shots at will in the post.

Averaging 25 points per game for his career, Anthony could go down as one of NBA histories' top scorers if he continues to keep up the pace. He's off to a good start this year, averaging 26 points and converting on nearly two three-pointers per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Kendrick Perkins

He can't score that well, isn't the greatest of rebounders, and isn't all that pleasant to look at, yet Kendrick Perkins is by and far the best post player on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What he lacks for in offense, Perkins easily makes up for it in defense and intimidation. At 6'10", 280 pounds, Perkins is one of the last players in the NBA you'd want to meet up with when driving down the lane. He's known to rack up a few blocked shots, but he racks up far more hard fouls than anything else.

On offense, Kendrick is greatly limited. He doesn't have many post moves aside from one simple hook shot and has averaged over ten points per game once in a career that started in 2003.

However, the Thunder and the Boston Celtics could have cared less. They made Perkins a starter because of his work on the defensive end. He's extremely intimidating, isn't afraid to utilize his body to deter opponents, and has no limit on the amount of fouls he gives out per game.

Orlando Magic: Dwight Howard

By far the biggest surprise that you'll see in this piece, but Dwight Howard is the best post player on the Orlando Magic after barely beating out J.J. Redick and Ryan Anderson.

If only sarcasm could be read.

Once again, Howard not only establishes himself as the best post player in Orlando, but in the NBA overall. He's a dominant force that cannot be stopped by one man alone. It either takes a lengthy, strong, and skilled defender or a double-team if an opponents wants to even begin thinking about neutralizing the man-beast of the Magic.

Howard's scoring total has slightly dipped from last year from 23 to 20 points per, but it's far too early to predict how much he'll end up with by the completion of the season. The seventh year center is currently averaging 20 points and a career high 15 boards per, which also happens to lead the league at the moment.

However, there's still so much to be desired from Howard. For one, he should be able to score 30 points every night when you take a look at the players he has to face. Secondly, it's disappointing that he's on the Magic because they don't give him enough looks.

If Shaquille O'Neal was getting nearly 20 shots per night on a team with Kobe Bryant, then there's no reason why Howard should only be putting up 12 shots per.

Philadelphia 76ers: Elton Brand

Surely you didn't forget about Elton Brand now, did you?

C'mon, it's the former Los Angeles Clipper that once averaged 25 points and ten boards per. He averaged a double-double his first five years in the league, made it onto two All-Star teams, and won the 2000 Rookie of the Year, you can't possibly say that you've forgotten all about Elton Brand.

Actually, I wouldn't blame you if you did. Since joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 2008, Brand has been constantly harassed by nagging injuries that have plagued him since his days in Los Angeles. The Sixers should have known what they were getting themselves into when they signed a guy who just played eight games to a lucrative deal.

The Sixers have been paying for it, but Brand has been stepping it up since fully recovering. He averaged 15 points and eight boards per last season, while helping to lead the 76ers back into the postseason.

Brand is an exceptional post player on the offensive end. He isn't as prolific as he used to be, but you can still see the Elton of old when you watch how he utilizes his feet in the post. Brand isn't the most athletic power forward, but he knows how to score and it's shown over his career.

Phoenix Suns: Marcin Gortat

He certainly doesn't look like Amare Stoudemire, but this is the closest the Phoenix Suns will get to him in this dreary post-Amare era.

Actually, it's not all bad for the Suns as Marcin Gortat has turned out to be quite the pick-and-roll player when complemented with the wise Steve Nash.

Acquired in the trade that sent Jason Richardson and Hedo Turkoglu to Orlando, Gortat played the first three-and-a-half seasons of his career in a bit role as Dwight Howard's back-up. However, once he got traded to Phoenix and was given playing time, the "Polish Hammer" has played exceptional and is showing why he has deserved a starting job.

After averaging 13 points and nine boards in 55 games last season, Gortat got his starting job and has been a starter all season long for Phoenix. He's currently averaging 14 points per and leading the league in field goal percentage at 63 percent.

Gortat hasn't showed up a wide array of post moves, but he does know how to score, rebound, and defend, and that's basically all the Suns could ever ask for from one of their post players.

Surely you didn't expect Robin Lopez to be that player.

Portland Trail Blazers: LaMarcus Aldridge

The guy who should be widely considered as the next starting power forward for the upcoming All-Star game probably won't get enough votes to even be considered as such.

How about instead of voting for the same players or the flavor of the month, we actually utilize our votes wisely and select LaMarcus Aldridge to go to his first All-Star game.

I'm not a Portland Trail Blazers fan in anyway, but Aldridge is an unbelievable player and is probably the most well-rounded forward in the league when it comes to playing at all aspects of the game. Aside from being unable to shoot from beyond the arc, Aldridge can do everything else.

He can score from as far out as 20 feet, score in the low post, defend well, rebound, and lead a team through adversity as he did last season when Brandon Roy went down with a serious injury.

Aldridge hasn't let Roy's retirement deter him either. He's only adjusted to the leadership role more by averaging 23 points and eight boards per on a Blazers team that has legitimate championship dreams on the mind for the first time since the early-2000's.

Sacaramento Kings: DeMarcus Cousins

As much as we'd all like DeMarcus Cousins to go away, the fact is that he's actually skilled at his position on both sides of the ball and is one of the NBA's top young post threats.

We don't know much about Cousins' game because of all the trouble he's been getting into over his first two seasons in the league. If you haven't found out yet, however, Cousins isn't all that bad and might be worth being a number five pick if he can get his act together and stop being a lockerroom cancer so early in his career.

Through 13 games, Cousins is averaging 14 points, ten boards, and two blocks per. He's got a solid mid-range game, recognizes his size and how to use it, which is always a positive to see from your young big man, and can keep up with his opponents on the defensive end of the floor.

Of course, he does have his fatal flaws. Whether it's the fact that he's shooting 43 percent despite being 6'11" or the embarrassing five fouls per game he's averaging, Cousins still has a long way to go before we can actually take him seriously.

San Antonio Spurs: Tim Duncan

Does it even matter that Tim Duncan's 35 years old and has no knees? Not in the slightest because he's still the Spurs best post players solely based on how smart he is when it comes to playing in the post.

Even though his numbers are dipping to career low's over the past two seasons, Duncan is still a surefire Hall of Famer with the numbers and hardware to back it up. Those four championships, three Finals MVP's, and two MVP's that he's won can all be attributed to his work in the post on both ends of the floor.

Equipped with a bank shot that still can't miss, Duncan is still holding his own around the post. He's not putting up the stats he used to, but he can at least boast that he's still a legitimate member of this Spurs team that he's attempting to lead to one more title run.

Duncan's currently averaging 12 points and seven boards per. We're far away from the player who averaged a double-double for the first 13 years of his career. All that we have now are the fond memories of a champion and an unbelievably stellar teammate.

Toronto Raptors: Ed Davis

Why yes, the Toronto Raptors are a horrible team, however did you guess?

Is it because Ed Davis is actually the best post player on the team? Or is it that 4-10 start, which is actually a lot better than most analysts could have predicted from a team whose top two players were Andrea Bargnani and DeMar DeRozan.

Speaking of Bargnani, there's absolutely no way he would ever be the top post players on the Raptors or any other team in this league. He's the reason why the Raptors are so awful. He's Dirk Nowitzki-lite, except that he can't rebound and doesn't know how to play defense.

Back to Davis though. Selected out of North Carolina with the 13th pick in last year's draft, Davis has been attempting to make a name for himself. He still finds himself on the bench behind guys like Bargnani and Amir Johnson, so it's going to take some improved play at all aspects if he wants to receive a starting job in the future.

Averaging five points on 49 percent shooting and six rebounds per won't help. Davis has exhibited some skill around the basket on both sides of the ball, but it's going to take more than five points and six boards per to increase his minutes.

Utah Jazz: Al Jefferson

For now, let's just ignore the fact that Al Jefferson has the defensive skills of a bullfighter.

Instead, we'll focus more on his stellar scoring and rebounding numbers which have maintained a fine consistency throughout his career. Since leaving Boston, Jefferson has been receiving playing time and has been making the most of it with solid numbers across the board.

He's averaged as much as 23 points and 11 boards per with Minnesota, and is currently the anchor to the Utah Jazz's front court on offense.

Jefferson is an exceptional post player on offense. He has the size to post up on his opponents, has the knowledge to play with his back-to-the-basket, and has elite footwork that would make Dwight Howard blush. He's currently averaging 18 points per and has averaged at least 16 points since 2007.

Al also happens to be a superb rebounder, and has averaged a double-double in three seasons. He's averaged at least nine boards per for the past three years.

Washington Wizards: JaVale McGee

This is painful. The fact that I actually have to laud over JaVale McGee's post skills is depressing to me because he certainly doesn't deserve to be praised for anything outside of shot blocking. Blame it on the Wizards for not having another post threat to look towards.

Aside from being a showboat and a selfish player, like everyone else on his squad, McGee isn't that bad of a player when it comes to playing in the post. He has no offensive game whatsoever and scores solely on put-backs and alley-oops, but he at least has a solid defensive game and some rebounding skills, to back it up.

McGee has the wingspan of a 747 and it shows in his shot blocking, which currently leads the NBA at three per. He's also averaging ten boards per for the first time in his career, as well as a career high 12 points per game on 52 percent shooting. It's difficult for him not to shoot over 50 percent when all of his shots usually come from within five feet.

If McGee toned down the attitude and attempted to learn to play offense the right way, he might actually be a decent player.

A man can dream.