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Ribak's Rankings: The 8 Finest (Preseason Ranks)

Brandon RibakOct 14, 2008

Ribak's Rankings: The 8 Finest include the most recent update of the Top 8 performers in every position. These rankings are to help you build a dominate fantasy team. If you have any questions or concerns please comment my article.<

Ribak's Rankings

                                                           Top 8 C

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Ranks  Player                                Info                                                    RR

1.      Amare Stoudemire   No.1 Center as long as he is healthy.

2.      Dwight Howard       Never Missed a game in career, Rebounding Monster.

3.      Yao Ming               Projected 24ppg 11rpg 2 bpg. Expect Big numbers.

4.      Al Jefferson            Young and talented. Double Double machine.

5.      Andrew Bogut          Ended last half season strong. See another Repeat.

6.      Pau Gasol                Lakers are stacked. Pau's numbers will see a decline.

7.      Mehmet Okur          Okur's breakout All-Star season is bound to happen.

8.     Tyson Chandler        With CP3 as his PG, I see double doubles all season long.

                                                             Top 8 PF

Ranks  Player                                 Info                                                   RR

1.     Tim Duncan          Old, but still has it. Projected 20ppg 11rpg 2 bpg 3apg.

2.     Kevin Garnett        Not the KG of old, still solid numbers. 20pg 10rpg 3apg.

3.     Dirk Nowitzki         Great fantasy player. Expect similar last season numbers.

4.     Carlos Boozer       Outstanding scorer and rebounder. Project 22ppg 10rpg.

5.     Elton Brand         Worked hard in preseason. Solid numbers when healthy.

6.    Josh Smith           All around fantasy player. 3bpg 2spg 18ppg 9rpg 4apg.

7.    Chris Bosh           Increase in points and rebounds with Jermaine at the Center.

8.    Antawn Jamison    All-Star numbers are expected with Gilbert out until December.

                                                            Top 8 SF

Ranks  Player                                  Info                                                   RR

1.     Lebron James          Nobody can do it like LJ. 32ppg 7rpg 7apg.

2.    Carmelo Anthony      Suspended for first 2 games of season.

3.    Caron Butler           With Gilbert out, his SF ranking could easily rise.

4.   Andre Iguodala        Career season ahead with Brand on the team.

5.   Shawn Marion        Projected a Double Double with a few steals a game.

6.   Paul Pierce           20ppg 5rpg 5apg. Don't expect much more than that.

7.   Ron Artest           If he stays healthy, he is a fantasy filler. 20ppg 2spg 5rpg.

8.  Corey Maggette      With Baron gone and Monta hurt, expect big numbers.

                                                Top 8 SG

Ranks  Player                                  Info                                                   RR

1.  Dwayne Wade     Wade will amaze people more this year than 05-06.

2.  Kobe Bryant      Could get playing time at SF. More points if that happens.

3.  Allen Iverson     Still has it in him after so many seasons. 26ppg 7apg.

4.  Joe Johnson    Johnson has the potential to move up on the rankings this season.

5. Vince Carter    Kidd, Jefferson, gone! Expect an increase in every category.

6. Tracy McGrady    Has huge potential to skyrocket in rankings this season.

7. Brandon Roy     20ppg 6apg 5 rpg 1spg. Still has potential to improve.

8. Jason Richardson    Has ability to fill the stat sheet night in and night out.

                                                Top 8 PG

Ranks  Player                                  Info                                                   RR

1.   Chris Paul       22ppg 12apg 4rpg 3spg. Number 1 until someone tops that.

2.   Deron Williams   Still has potential to get better. 20ppg 11apg 3rpg.

3.   Baron Davis      Lost 20 pounds in the off season. Could move up on rankings.

4.  Steve Nash      Expect a decline in numbers from last season. Still 10apg.

5.  Jose Calderon   With Ford out of town, expect assists to rise, a lot.

6.  Jason Kidd        Similar to Nash, decline in ppg, apg, rpg.

7.  Andre Miller       Rise in assists with Brand down low. Solid fantasy player.

8.  Tony Parker     With Ginobili hurt, see an increase in points. 19ppg 7apg.

So...who didn't make the list?!?

Marcus Camby (LAC, C) Chris Kaman (LAC, C) David West (NO, PF)  Rudy Gay (Mem, SF) Michael Redd (Mil, SG) Kevin Durant (OKC, SG) Mo Williams (Mil, PG) 

Next Ribak Rankings: The 8 Finest will be when the season starts.

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