1. Anthony Davis 2. Blake Griffin 3. Draymond Green 4. DeMarcus Cousins 5. Kevin Love 6. Paul George 7. Paul Millsap 8. Derrick Favors 9. Chris Bosh 10. LaMarcus Aldridge RPM rank: No. 9 WARP rank: No. 16 #NBArank: No. 13 Aldridge's enormous volume of midrange shots is far from a death knell for his efficiency. Yet at a position this deep, it's a differentiating factor. In San Antonio, that volume may take a hit as well. Hidden talent: Aldridge's turnover rate has been in the top 5 percent of the league the past two seasons. For a player who has shouldered such a large offensive role, his ball protection has been amazing, even in the context of his isolation, jumper-heavy style. Taking it to the next level: If Aldridge's usage rate is going to drop with the Spurs, his efficiency needs to spike for him to retain his value. The middle third 11. Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder 12. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks 13. Nikola Mirotic, Chicago Bulls 14. Kenneth Faried, Denver Nuggets 15. Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia 76ers 16. Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies 17. Tobias Harris, Orlando Magic 18. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks 19. Ersan Ilyasova, Detroit Pistons 20. Terrence Jones, Houston Rockets The bottom third 21. Amir Johnson, Boston Celtics 22. Markieff Morris, Phoenix Suns 23. Marvin Williams, Charlotte Hornets 24. Jabari Parker, Milwaukee Bucks 25. Julius Randle, Los Angeles Lakers 26. Thaddeus Young, Brooklyn Nets 27. Kris Humphries, Washington Wizards 28. Meyers Leonard, Portland Trail Blazers 29. Luis Scola, Toronto Raptors 30. Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/stor...-blake-griffin-top-power-forward-rankings-nba
In all do respect, LaMarcus is right when he said: He is now on a team (San Antonio) that doesn't need him as much as the Blazers did. So it's understandable he will decline a bit. I don't think it has anything to do with Aldridge's effort or skills. I also thought it was interesting that Mike Rice said that Pop wont really start coaching the team for the next 2-4 weeks. After that he points out everyone's strength & weakness on the team. Pop is just watching and letting them play the way they want.
Jabari Parker playing the 4 in Milwaukee seems so weird to me. If we could ever pry him away from them, we should.
