Top Five Power Forwards in the NBA, Going into 2009-2010

Posted on 11. Oct, 2009 by Greg in Basketball

First of all, I’ll apologize to Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, two of the best Power Forwards ever. But they’re obviously way past their peak, and there are better players in the PF position than them these days. And now to business, our fourth edition of best-by-position 2009-2010 NBA season preview, this time with the Power Forwards – Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Amar’e Stoudemire, Pau Gasol and Lamarcus Aldridge.

Number 5 – LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers

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The Dallas native, along with Brandon Roy, is a big part of the hype surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and their playoff prospects in the last couple of years and the upcoming season. Aldridge makes Chicago regret they traded him every time he goes out on the floor. Last season, his third, he scored 18.1 points per game while rebounding 7.5 per game. He’s getting better and better each year since he’s entered the league, and this season is going to be no different.

Number 4 – Amar’e Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns

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Yes, he’s got no D, despite him blocking 1.4 shots in his career, but when he’s healthy, and hopefully this season will be one of those healthy years for the 2003 Rookie of the year, Stoudemire is one of the most explosive big men and players in general in the league. He averaged 21.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last year, in which he missed almost 30 games, mostly due to his eye injury. This year, he’ll be one of those goggle-wearing players, a-la Hakeem and Kareem, but he’ll probably look more like Horace Grant. His numbers will probably be better as well.

Number 3 – Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors

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“The Ru Paul of Big Men”, as Shaq referred to him once, is also one of the best big men in the league, whether he’s playing Center or Power Forward. He’s averaged more than 22 points per game in each of his last four seasons, with last season scoring a career best 22.7 with 10 rebounds per game. Last season the Raptors missed the playoffs and are trying to build a team around Bosh (again) so they don’t lose him in the big free agency sweepstakes next summer.

Number 2 – Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers

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Now that he’s added the Eurobasket title and the NBA championship in 2009, what will Gasol do for an encore in 2010? Despite taking a supporting role with the Lakers as opposed to his alpha-dog days with Memphis, Gasol has shown he is one of the best players in the league, helping the Lakers to two NBA finals since he’s arrived and giving Kobe his Shaq-less title last season. Gasol averaged 18.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game during the season, and his playoff performance, especially on defense, were crucial in the Lakers title run.

Number 1 – Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks

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The Mavericks’ Franchise best player ever will continue to do what he does next season, which is almost everything. Score, rebound, defend, lead, win… a complete deal in one of the most versatile and difficult (or impossible) players to guard in the league. Nowitzki averaged 25.9 points per game with 8.4 rebounds last season and had an impressive, despite a tad short, playoff performance. He’ll lead the Mavs to another, maybe final attempt with the current roster to win the title. Chances are slim, but with Nowitzki, Dallas always have a chance in any game.

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14 Responses to “Top Five Power Forwards in the NBA, Going into 2009-2010”

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    11. Oct, 2009

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  2. alex

    11. Oct, 2009

    You have got to be kidding me……..Where is Garnett?

    Nowitzki can defend?

    This list is a disgrace.

  3. Dan

    12. Oct, 2009

    I think this is a good ranking but then again I’m a big fan of Nowitzki. Of all the power forwards he’s the one that could help your team the most.

    Garnett is fighting knees and shin splits right now. I don’t think you’re showing any disrespect to him at this point by leaving him off your list.

  4. gerakis100

    12. Oct, 2009

    I don’t think he’s a DPOY caliber defender, but I don’t think he’s awful as people attribute to him at times. Garnett? He’s slowing down, injuries & age, I think his decline will be even more apparent this season, but it’s all a guessing game, so who knows?

  5. Ventego

    14. Oct, 2009

    Are you a professional journalist? You write very well.

  6. john

    14. Oct, 2009

    i think your picks are right for the most part. in my opion you give dirk to much creit he should be ranked #3 not #1 , however that is my opion.

  7. gerakis100

    14. Oct, 2009

    Thanx for the comment John, but who do you think should be number 1? Someone from the list or maybe even someone else?

  8. Jacky

    19. Oct, 2009

    I wonder, where is Kevin Garnett? One would have to think that his contribution the the Celtics and his game in general is much more efficient then Lemarcus and the Blazers? Also, Al Jefferson should be on this list, unless he has been put on the centers list?
    Lastly, out of this list, Chris Bosh should be number 1.
    Dirk is solid, an above average scorer. Yet his defense and rebounding are below par.

  9. DiiRTy D

    25. Feb, 2010

    wheres TIMMY D? TOP 3 power forward of all time!!!!!

  10. Anthony

    08. Mar, 2010

    Lamarcus is better than Tim No boy Tim is Number 1!!!!!!!!

  11. Bejo

    07. Apr, 2010

    1.Kevin Garnett
    2.Chris Bosh
    3.Amar’e Stoudemire
    4.Pau Gasol
    5.Lamarcus Aldridge

  12. gerakis100

    07. Apr, 2010

    Kevin Garnett?! Are you serious? Maybe two years ago, not anymore…

  13. Nova

    01. Aug, 2010

    1.Kevin Garnet
    2.Pau Gasol
    3.Amar’e Stoudemire
    4.Dirk
    5.Timmy Dee

  14. Kevin

    19. Aug, 2010

    This is list is off…
    This is how it should be for the Nba right now..
    1.) Chris Bosh
    2.) Tim Duncan
    3.) Kevin Garnett
    4.) Dirk Nowitzki
    5.) Amare Stoudemire

    Sorry Pau Gasol your overrated, where were you when you were in Memphis? You barely made the top 10 list

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