Ranking the NBA's 30 power forwards, LMA 10th, Meyers 28th

[SlyPokerDog]

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.
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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

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[BigGameDamian]

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.

 

[blue9]

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Jabari Parker playing the 4 in Milwaukee seems so weird to me. If we could ever pry him away from them, we should.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Humphries, randle, Williams and Johnson are odd to me.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Ouch.

He's barely ranked above the corpse of KG.