The Next Wave of NBA Stars: 25 Names to Watch

25. David Lee- F New York Knicks

NEW YORK - MARCH 07: David Lee #42 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Charlotte Bobcats on March 7, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or usin

24. Trevor Ariza - F Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Trevor Ariza #3 waves to the crowd from the top of a double decker bus at the start of Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship victory parade outside the Staples Center on June 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steph

23. Ronnie Brewer - G/F Utah Jazz

NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 15: Ronnie Brewer #9 of the Sophomore team goes to the basket for a slam dunk during the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam part of 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend at the New Orleans Arena February 15, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

22. Rodney Stuckey - G Detroit Pistons

BOSTON - MAY 28: Rodney Stuckey #3 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after getting called for a foul against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the Eastern Conference finals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 28, 2008 in Boston, M

21. J.R Smith- G/F Denver Nuggets

DENVER - MAY 29: J.R. Smith #1 of the Denver Nuggets reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 29, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl

20. Aaron Brooks - G Houston Rockets

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 12: Aaron Brooks #0 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO

19. Rudy Gay- F Memphis Grizzlies

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 07: Rudy Gay #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw during the game against the New Orleans Hornets on December 7, 2007 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ag

18. Russell Westbrook- G Oklahoma City Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY - OCTOBER 29: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks across the court during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center on October 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bucks won 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User e

17. O.J Mayo- G Memphis Grizzlies

LOS ANGELES - APRIL 12: O.J. Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies sets on the court aganst the Los Angeles Lakers on April 12, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and

16. Brook Lopez- C New Jersey Nets

BOSTON - JANUARY 14: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics tries to get to the net as Brook Lopez #11 of the New Jersey Nets defends at TD Banknorth Garden January 14, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees tha

15. Kendrick Perkins- C Boston Celtics

BOSTON - MAY 02: Kendrick Perkins #43 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after he drew the foul in the first half against the Chicago Bulls in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 2,

14.Michael Beasley- F Miami Heat

MIAMI - MAY 01: Michael Beasley #30 of the Miami Heat backs down Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at American Airlines Arena on May 1, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Hawks 98-72. NO

13. Jeff Green- F Oklahoma City Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY - OCTOBER 29: Jeff Green #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder stands on the court during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center on October 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bucks won 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly

12. LaMarcus Aldridge- F Portland TrailBlazers

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 28: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots against Luis Scola #4 of the Houston Rockets during Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2009 at the Rose Garden in Portland, O

11. Al Horford- C/F Atlanta Hawks

ATLANTA - MAY 03: Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks backs down Joel Anthony #50 of the Miami Heat during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Philips Arena on May 3, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks defeated the Heat 91-78. NOTE TO

10. Andrea Bargnani- C/F Toronto Raptors

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 19: Andrea Bargnani #7 of the Toronto Raptors drives past Daequan Cook #14 of the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on November 19, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Raptors defeated the Heat 101-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledg

9. Kevin Martin- G Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 04: Kevin Martin #23 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA game on March 4, 2008 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that

8. Danny Granger- F Indiana Pacers

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 15: Danny Granger #33 of the Eastern Conference celebrates a play during the 58th NBA All-Star Game, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl

7. Andre Iguodala- G/F Philadelphia 76ers

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 30: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Orlando Magic during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Wachovia Center on April 30, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User express

6. Al Jefferson- F/C Minnesota Timberwolves

LONDON - OCTOBER 10: Al Jefferson #25 of Minnesota is challenged by Kevin Garnett (L) of Boston during NBA Europe Live 2007 Tour match between the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the O2 Arena on October 10, 2007 in London, England. NOTE

5. Rajon Rondo- G Boston Celtics

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 14: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics sets up the offense in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena on May 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User

4. Devin Harris- G New Jersey Nets

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MARCH 27: Devin Harris #34 of the New Jersey Nets drives against Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on March 27, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledge

3. Derrick Rose- G Chicago Bulls

BOSTON - MAY 02: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the net as Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics defends in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 2, 2009 in Boston, Ma

2. Brandon Roy- G Portland TrailBlazers

HOUSTON - APRIL 30: Guard Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 30, 2009 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ag

1. Kevin Durant- F Oklahoma City Thunder

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 13: Kevin Durant #35 of the Sophomore team holds up the MVP trophy after the Sophomores won the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 13, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOT