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1.) LeBron James | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4 yrs $57.66 million
Even though his defense is subpar and his shooting inconsistent, he's still the most difficult small forward to handle in the NBA.

2.) Paul Pierce | Boston Celtics | 4 yrs $75.75 million

Everyone knows he can score. Not everyone knows that he's one of the best defenders in the league.

3.) Carmelo Anthony | Denver Nuggets | 5 yrs $75.35 million

Needs to hit the glass more and find open teammates better, but he's quickly becoming better than even LeBron.

4.) Josh Howard | Dallas Mavericks | 4 yrs $41.67 million

Most underrated at his position. Forget Dirk, if Josh Howard doesn't have it going, the Mavs probably aren't winning.

5.) Shawn Marion | Miami Heat | 2 yrs $33.62 million

Shawn Marion needs to realize that he isn't and shouldn't be the star of this team. Enjoy the success, and stay in the system.

6.) Kevin Durant | Seattle Supersonics | 4 yrs $19.5 million

Don't worry about the bench press or summer league performances. He's going to score 20 per game next year.

7.) Ron Artest | Sacramento Kings | 2 yrs $16.25 million

He should be one of the best all around players in the league, but he insists on trying things on offense that he shouldn't be trying.

8.) Caron Butler | Washington Wizards | 4 yrs $37.56 million

Very underrated and deserving All Star. He compliments Arenas and Jamison perfectly.

9.) Tayshaun Prince | Detroit Pistons | 4 yrs $39.64 million

Needs to tighten up his defense after getting torched by Deng and LeBron. But very dangerous offensive player.

10.) Rashard Lewis | Orlando Magic | 6 yrs $118.7 million

He'd be a great second or third option, but for about half of what he's getting paid.

11.) Luol Deng | Chicago Bulls | 1 yr $3.32 million

One of the most talented players in the league that nobody knows about.

12.) Lamar Odom | Los Angeles Lakers | 2 yrs $28.08 million

Don't let this Lakers' experience fool you. You want this guy on your team.

13.) Andrei Kirilenko | Utah Jazz | 4 yrs $63.02 million

Aside from emotional breakdowns and once a year allowed sex romps with women that aren't his wife, this guy hasn't been the exciting player that he used to be.

14.) Gerald Wallace | Charlotte Bobcats | 6 yrs $57 million

He's overpaid but the Bobs had to do it. He's a consistent jumpshot away from dominating in the East.

15.) Richard Jefferson | New Jersey Nets | 4 yrs $54.6 million

I think he's very overrated as a complete player but underrated as a mid-range shooter.

16.) Josh Smith | Atlanta Hawks | 1 yr $2.24 million

His attitude cost him millions in a contract extension but his game is quickly turning him into one of the most dynamic players at his position.

17.) Stephen Jackson | Golden State Warriors | 3 yrs $21.42 million

Thanks to Artest he isn't even the craziest guy on this list, but he's close. However, he is talented and has a much improved outside jumper.

18.) Peja Stojakovic | New Orleans Hornets | 4 yrs $54.54 million

If he could stay healthy, he's deadly for the first 3 quarters. Just don't kick it to him in the 4th.

19.) Corey Maggette | Los Angeles Clippers | 2 yrs $16.2 million

Nobody is better at getting to the line than this guy with the exception of Dwyane Wade. If only his attitude was better....

20.) Rudy Gay | Memphis Grizzlies | 3 yrs $8.27 million

He has greatly improved his outside shooting and ability to get past defenders on his way to the bucket. Look for a breakout season.

21.) Danny Granger | Indiana Pacers | 2 yrs $3.84 million

Really took a step back last year in his first full year without Ron Artest. Needs to make that outside jumper more consistent.

22.) Grant Hill | Phoenix Suns | 2 yrs $3.8 million

A steal at the price in the Suns' system. He'll be a great locker room guy and a key contributor off the bench.

23.) Shane Battier | Houston Rockets | 4 yrs $26.47 million

The ultimate intangibles guy. He'll do anything from taking charges, defending the best guy, hitting jumpers, selling programs, learning Chinese to be Yao's translator' whatever you need he does it.

24.) Andres Nocioni | Chicago Bulls | 5 yrs $37.5 million

Very tough foreign player which doesn't sound correct. But he is and he can do just about anything on the court.

25.) Bobby Simmons | Milwaukee Bucks | 3 yrs $29.76 million

Injuries completely ruined last year but he should still be a very effective player next to Michael Redd.

26.) Jeff Green | Seattle Supersonics | 4 yrs $14.31 million

If he and Durant can find a way to compliment each other, he'll be the most underrated player in the league for years until he makes the All Star team.

27.) Al Thornton | Los Angeles Clippers | 4 yrs $8.14 million

Aside from Durant, THE best scorer in the draft. He'll put up big numbers in L.A.

28.) Bruce Bowen | San Antonio Spurs | 1 yr $4.13 million

Call him dirty, call him a cheap shot artist, call him a scrub. Whatever you want to call him go ahead, but don't forget to call him the best on ball defender in the NBA.

29.) Quentin Richardson | New York Knicks | 3 yrs $26.28 million

He used to be athletic, but now he's strictly a shooter. He can thank Steve Nash for that big paycheck.

30.) Hedo Turkoglu | Orlando Magic | 3 yrs $20.59 million

Very underrated scorer that should be grabbing more rebounds than he does. He's 6'10" for crying out loud.

31.) Francisco Garcia | Sacramento Kings | 2 yrs $3.15 million

One of the better all around talents and with Artest's help, could become one of the best defenders in the league.

32.) Kyle Korver | Utah Jazz | 4 yrs $19.85 million

His highlights on an And1 Mixtape were hitting threes and setting picks at Creighton. Not a very multi-dimensional player. But he can gun.

33.) James Posey | Boston Celtics | 2 yrs. $7.28 million

A much dirtier player than Bruce Bowen. Plays a little too reckless at times.

34.) Morris Peterson | New Orleans Hornets | 4 yrs. $24 million

Pretty decent shooter that is overrated at his specialty.

35.) Wally Szczerbiak | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2 yrs $25 million

Would be a hot commodity if his contract was a third of what it is. Used to steal passes from teammates in Minnesota.

36.) Luke Walton | Los Angeles Lakers | 6 yrs $30 million

Great playmaker, just like his dad but is a pretty poor defender.

37.) Marvin Williams | Atlanta Hawks | 2 yrs $10.1 million

Hawks' fans must just be pissed when they see Deron Williams and Chris Paul highlights.

38.) Julian Wright | New Orleans Hornets | 4 yrs

Very good playmaker that has Ron Artest ability without the mental lapses.

39.) Rasual Butler | New Orleans Hornets | 3 yrs $10.89 million

Underrated shooter that will absolutely torch any team that leaves him open. Quick release.

40.) Gerald Green | Houston Rockets | 2 yrs $3.65 million

He won a terrible dunk contest and lights up the Summer League. Other than that, a very average at best NBA player.

41.) Thaddeus Young | Philadelphia 76ers | 4 yrs $8.8 million

I don't like his lack of heart but he has all the talent in the world. He gave a damn, he would've been the Kevin Durant of last year before Kevin Durant.

42.) Sasha Pavlovic | Cleveland Cavaliers |

A good shooter that really emerged once he was injected into the starting lineup. Needs someone to get him the ball.

43.) Renaldo Balkman | New York Knicks | 3 yrs $4.59 million

Going to be on a All NBA Defensive First Team within the next 5 years. He can lock down just about anybody.

44.) Matt Barnes | Golden State Warriors | 1 yr. $3.5 million

I was drunk and took a picture with him at a bar once and my friends will never let me off the hook for doing it. I can't wait for him to retire.

45.) Jason Kapono | Toronto Raptors | 4 yrs $24 million

Very overrated player that will pull a Damon Jones without Shaq kicking him the ball. Only I don't know if Jason has any Cheetah print blazers like Damon does.

46.) Rodney Carney | Philadelphia 76ers | 3 yrs $9.31 million

I still don't get why the 76ers drafted him but he's entertaining in the Summer League.

47.) Mike Dunleavy | Indiana Pacers | 4 yrs $37.56 million

Former #3 pick that never realized his potential. He can shoot when nobody is on him but his point forward skills have been useless in the NBA.

48.) Matt Harpring | Utah Jazz | 3 yrs $18.5 million

Knee injuries to both knees have robbed him of his athleticism but he can still shoot and is tougher than most football players.

49.) Trevor Ariza | Los Angeles Lakers | 2 yrs $5.62 million

He might have a 45" vertical and he can really utilize it well. Very athletic player that does everything well except shoot outside jumpers.

50.) Darius Miles | Portland Trailblazers | 3 yrs $26.25 million

His knees have betrayed what has become a very disappointing career for someone that was touted as the next Kevin Garnett.

51.) Bostjan Nachbar | New Jersey Nets | 1 yr $2.5 million

Very dangerous player that will drop long range shots on you or surprise you by dunking on your head.

52.) Eduardo Najera | Denver Nuggets | 1 yr. $4.95 million

Another "dirty" player that is just tough and does whatever his team asks of him.

53.) Joey Graham | Toronto Raptors | 2 yrs $4.04 million

A rim shaker that plays a little out of control and is stronger than most power forwards.

54.) Travis Outlaw | Portland Trailblazers |

Just started realizing his potential mid-point of last season. Very good rebounder for his position.

55.) Linas Kleiza | Denver Nuggets | 2 yrs $2.83 million

He really emerged during a second half game against the Kings and was a regular in George Karl's rotation ever since. He can do a little bit of everything, including kill opponents from 3-point range.

56.) Quinton Ross | Los Angeles Clippers | 1 yr $826k

The new Bruce Bowen. Great undersized defender that will only get tougher to score on with experience.

57.) Tim Thomas | Los Angeles Clippers | 3 yrs $18.14 million

Probably the most tempting and frustrating player of the last 25 years. If he cared, he'd be a Hall of Famer with his talent.

58.) Damien Wilkins | Seattle Supersonics | 3 yrs $7.3 million

I was told he dunks like his daddy and scores like his uncle. I was lied to.

59.) Shawne Williams | Indiana Pacers | 3 yrs $5.46 million

Has started to emerge in Summer League after looking lost in his rookie season. Could become a very good rebounder.

60.) Dorrell Wright | Miami Heat | 1 yr $1.7 million

Forcing his way into Pat Riley's rotation and may end up as the starting small forward if they can't trade for Ron Artest.

61.) Ryan Gomes | Minnesota Timberwolves | 1 yr $770k

The best rebounding small forward in the league. Period.

62.) James Jones | Portland Trailblazers| 2 yrs $6.06 million

If he spots up and just shoots deep jumpers, he's worth the price. If tries to do anything else, you've overpaid for him.

63.) Jared Jeffries | New York Knicks | 4 yrs $25.03 million

Why Isiah thought this guy was a mid-level exception type player still confuses me. Probably took Jared by surprise too.

64.) Adam Morrison | Charlotte Bobcats | 3 yrs $13.3 million

Needs a strong sophomore season and has to block out the scrutiny he has received. Can still be an effective scorer in this league.

65.) Ruben Patterson | Free Agent | 1 yr.

If he can stay out of trouble and not listen to his ego, he's one of the top 35 forwards you can have on your team. Great defender when he's trying to prove he's the self-proclaimed "Kobe Stopper."

66.) Wilson Chandler | New York Knicks | 4 yrs

Another gem that Isiah has plucked from obscurity. Give him a couple of years and he and Balkman will form a great defensive tandem.



68.) Devean George | Dallas Mavericks | 1 yr $2.36 million

Still a valuable role player when healthy. Fits in perfectly as Josh Howards' backup.

69.) Walter Herrmann | Detroit Pistons | 1 yr $1.94 million

Had a great final 2 months of last season that earned him a spot on the All Rookie 2nd team.

70.) Jared Dudley | Charlotte Bobcats | 4 yrs $5.81 million

A Bruce Bowen type player with a little more athleticism and offensive game. But only a little.

71.) Jalen Rose | Free Agent |

He really should just get to his career as a sideline reporter already. He's phenominal at it.

72.) Ersan Ilyasova | Free Agent |

Showed a lot of promise over the last 2 years and someone that Larry Harris will definitely give a deal to this summer.

73.) Mickael Gelabale | Seattle Supersonics | 1 yr $820k

Solid defensive player that is very adept in the open court.

74.) Demetris Nichols | Chicago Bulls | 2 yrs

Could be a second round steal for Isiah. Very athletic and a good defender. Will destroy the D-League until the Knicks have an open roster spot.

75.) David Noel | Milwaukee Bucks | 1 yr $687k

The most athletic guy from last year's draft is becoming a good role player for the Bucks.

76.) Ronald Dupree | Detroit Pistons | 1 yr $826k

He's a consistent jumpshot away from being a bad player with a consistent jumpshot.

77.) Yahkouba Diawara | Denver Nuggets | 1 yr $687k

Solid defender for the Nuggets that can run and jump with just about anyone. Do NOT want him trying to do anything on his own on offense.

78.) Yaroslav Korolev | Los Angeles Clippers | 2 yrs $800k

Still a project for the Clippers to try and develop. May be Thornton's backup someday.

79.) Derrick Byars | Free Agent |

A really good offensive player that needs to stay healthy. Could have a Josh Howard type impact on a team some day.

80.) Alando Tucker | Phoenix Suns | 4 yrs $4.93 million

Very undersized but so is everybody with Phoenix. As long as he makes jumpers, he'll be fine.

81.) Ime Udoka | San Antonio | 3 yrs.

If he ends up in San Antonio, R.C. Buford will have won again.

82.) Steve Novak | Houston Rockets | 2 yrs $1.48 million

He's this generation's Pete Chilcutt.

83.) Marcus Williams | Free Agent |

Very versatile player that doesn't fit into the Spurs' selfless style.

84.) Brandon Wallace | Boston Celtics | 1 yr $427k

He's barely 6'4" but has great athleticism and is very active all over the floor.

85.) Marcus Vinicius | Memphis Grizzlies | 1 yr $687k

Decent offensive player that the Hornets are waiting for to develop.

86.) James White | Free Agent | 1 yr $687k

Please someone put him in the Dunk Contest. He WILL win! I will bet anything on this. Put him against anybody (Vince, Jason Richardson, anybody). He'll win.

87.) Justin Reed | Houston Rockets | 2 yrs $3 million

Doesn't have a lot of basketball skills but is very athletic and a decent defender.

88.) Damir Markota | Milwaukee Bucks | 2 yrs $1.48 million

Not exactly the new Croatian Sensation but he's pretty athletic.

89.) Ira Newble | Seattle Supersonics | 1 yr $3.44 million

The most valuable part of his game is his expiring contract.

90.) Reyshawn Terry | Dallas Mavericks | Un-signed

Could end up being THE second round steal of this draft.

91.) Dominic McGuire | Washington Wizards |

The Wizards think he can be a great compliment next to Arenas and Caron Butler. I agree.

92.) Eric Williams | Free Agent |

A journeyman that doesn't have a whole lot of miles left.

93.) Luke Jackson | Free Agent |

This guy was a lottery pick... 3 years ago!

94.) Bobby Jones | Memphis Grizzlies | 1 yr $687k

Not the Bobby Jones that Sixers' fans remember but he's a decent energy guy off the bench.

95.) Jumaine Jones | Phoenix Suns |

A gunner that adds more weight than career statistics.

96.) Linton Johnson | Phoenix Suns |

He's becoming the all time leader in Summer League games played. Right behind Rick Brunson's record.

97.) Steven Smith | Free Agent |

Not THAT Steven Smith.This guy isn't a real good shooter.

98.) Mike Hall | Free Agent |

Very active forward that will hang around the league for the next 10 years.

99.) Viktor Khryapa | Free Agent | Un-signed

It's not coincidence that his name is almost prounced "crapper."

100.) Marcus Slaughter | Free Agent | Un-signed

Former Aztec that will make a fine career in Europe.

101.)Jamario Moon | Toronto Raptors | Un-signed

Freak of an athlete that could use some hands.

102.) Renaldo Major | Free Agent |

Should be a 2nd round D-League selection.

103.) Rawle Marshall | Free Agent |

Should be right behind Major.

104.) Sun Yue | Phoenix Suns | Un-signed

Has a decent chance of being an NBA player but he'll probably play in China for a couple of years first.

105.) Giorgos Printezis | Free Agent |

Greek player that probably will be stashed in Europe until he's too old to remember he was drafted.

106.) Mike Harris | Free Agent | Un-signed

A tweener that lacks the skills or the mobliity of either position.

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