1 LeBron James, Cle, SF How to improve: FT% above .800 and TOs below 3
2 Kevin Garnett, Min, F Other than assist drop, same monster KG #'s
3 Shawn Marion, Pho, SF No.1 worthy, and I understand if you go that route
4 Dirk Nowitzki, Dal, PF Another big year; 76+ games played 7 years in a row
5 Kobe Bryant, LAL, SG Lowest ast, reb since '98-'99 about the only complaint
6 Dwyane Wade, Mia, PG #'s better than last year; He is now the face of the Heat
7 Gilbert Arenas, Was, PG In non-TO leagues, you can argue Arenas vs. anyone
8 Elton Brand, LAC, PF Without doubt, his best season of his career
9 Tim Duncan, SA, FC Don't sleep on him next year. If healthy, he's still elite
10 Pau Gasol, Mem, FC 4.6 ast nearly 2 better than previous high
11 Chris Bosh, Tor, FC A slight improvement could mean 25 pts, 10 reb
12 Steve Nash, Pho, PG Dish king will be leaned on less for scoring next year
13 Allen Iverson, Phi, SG His 10th season was actually one of his best
14 Paul Pierce, Bos, SG Has a bright surrounding cast, if Boston keeps him
15 Andrei Kirilenko, Utah, F Love the freakish #'s, hate the injuries
16 Yao Ming, Hou, C Yeah, 7-footers w/ foot woes can't go in top round
17 Chris Paul, NO, PG Rookie season has him compared to all-time great PGs
18 Ray Allen, Sea, SG When it comes to treys, nobody does it better
19 Amare Stoudemire, Pho, FC Initial rank a little overzealous given knee question
20 Jermaine O'Neal, Ind, PF Should be fully healthy heading into next year
21 Vince Carter, NJ, SG His tenure in NJ has been smooth sailing
22 Jason Kidd, NJ, PG Credit for another strong year, but he's in slow fade
23 Rasheed Wallace, Det, FC Treys, steals, blocks, low TOs have become meal ticket
24 Chauncey Billups, PG, Det Maintaining spike in assists (8.7) will be key
25 Ron Artest, Sac, F Should finally start next season sans baggage
26 Jason Richardson, GS, SG Dynamic game was boosted by improved three-ball (2.5)
27 Tracy McGrady, Hou, SF Is pain-free, but durability now a major question
28 Carlos Boozer, Utah, FC C-eligibility makes 20/10/3, .500 FG% so sweet
29 Joe Johnson, Atl, G Assists likely to decline as ATL goes after a PG
30 Marcus Camby, Den, C Figure 50-some games of blissful defensive #'s
31 Lamar Odom, LAL, F Brought his usual point-poward #'s this year
32 Michael Redd, Mil, SG Scorer supreme has posted similar #'s 3 years in a row
33 Rashard Lewis, Sea, SF His efficient, here-and-there game adds up in fantasy
34 Boris Diaw, Pho, GFC NBA's likely most improved can still get much better
35 Ben Wallace, Det, FC Free agent-to-be fully plans to return to Detroit
36 Brad Miller, Sac, C Consistency was biggest issue this year
37 Josh Smith, Atl, GF His ceiling for improvement is sky high
38 Gerald Wallace, Cha, GF Juicy hustle-board #'s, just needs to keep his health
39 Antawn Jamison, Was, F 3-pointer improved, but defensive #'s came and went
40 Dwight Howard, Orl, PF Areas of game need to improve, but talent overflows
41 Mike Bibby, Sac, PG Is one of the more steady, durable PGs in the league
42 Richard Jefferson, NJ, SF Flashed 3-point skills in final month
43 Baron Davis, GS, PG Top 20 talent has missed 15-25 games 4 years in a row
44 Peja Stojakovic, Ind, SF Free agency likely to end up back in Indy
45 Carmelo Anthony, Den, SF In the end, didn't see improvement in defensive #'s
46 Delonte West, Bos, PG Celts PG has a do-it-all game, and he's just 22
47 Jason Terry, Dal, PG Free agency may lead him out of Dallas
48 Chris Webber, Phi, PF Asking for another health-free year is pressing it
49 Mike James, Tor, PG Breakout star heads into free agency
50 Raymond Felton, Cha, PG April: 17 pts, 10 ast, 2 stl, 1.3 treys