2009 Player Rankings - The Next Set of 25 (51-75)
51. Ben Gordon (SG - DET): You know what you're going to get with Gordon, despite him moving to a new, defensive-minded Piston squad. He'll score, shoot well from the line and will hit 3s. He's rarely hurt, so pick him up if you need a solid scorer.
52. Mehmet Okur (C - UTA): If you're in need of 3s and have yet to fill your C spot, why not look to one of the better fantasy centers out there. Sure, he won't block shots or really board with regularity, but you can't deny the decent points, excellent percentages, and of course the 3s.
53. Mo Williams (PG - CLE): The arrival of Shaq may mean better numbers for Williams, as he may be wide open for more 3s (Shaq's a solid passing big man) and could dish some more assists. Williams' percentages are always very good, too.
54. Michael Redd (SG - MIL): Yeah, he pretty much just excels in two categories (scoring and 3s), but his percentages are also decent and he'll steal a ball or two every game too. The injury concerns may be a bit more pronounced now that he's 30, but don't deny his ability to score and drop 3s.
55. O.J. Mayo (SG 0 - MEM): Mayo's probably one of the more underrated fantasy hoopsters coming into 2010. He not only shoots well in terms of FT and behind the 3-point arc, but also steals the ball. The FG% could use some improvement, but he's a solid, 4-category performer.
56. Al Harrington (PF/C - NYK): The center-eligibility is a huge bonus, as the big guy hits a ridiculous number of 3s. He'll grab a handful of boards but won't block shots. But you can't argue with 20+ points and a couple 3s. Plus his FT% is solid for a PF/C.
57. Jameer Nelson (PG - ORL): If you waited on PG and can land Nelson a bit later in the draft, consider yourself very lucky. He won't lead the league in assists, but he's gonna help your squad in a bunch of categories. His scoring won't carry your team, but won't kill you either. He'll hit 3s, shoot well and can steal the ball. Definitely a solid starting PG.
58. Jeff Green (SF/PF - OKC): This might be the highest you'll see Green ranked by any fantasy basketball site, but I think he's totally worth it. Look at the numbers, and of course the dual position eligibility. Dude scores (17ish ppg), rebounds (probably 6-7 per), shoots well enough from the field and line, hits a three and steals one a game. Probably the best player you've never heard of, at least fantasy-wise. Grab him 40 picks after Andre Iguodala and enjoy the nearly-same stats.
59. LaMarcus Aldridge (PF/C - POR): Aldridge is a rather unheralded cog of the improving Trailblazer squad. If he could somehow bump up his blocks a half or so a game, he'd be borderline elite. He'll get you right around 18 points and 8 boards a game, and adds fantastic percentages and even a steal per game.
60. Rudy Gay (SF - MEM): Gay could shoot the ball a bunch this season, so you're going to hope he shoots the ball much better this season, especially from 3-point land. If he bucks the downward trending of his overall numbers come this season, he might be a nice find in the early 60's.
61. Ron Artest (SF - LAL): This move might re-energize Artest and ground him all at the same time. The steadying influence of Kobe and Phil Jackson will only be a good thing. If you're looking for a big-time source of steals and 3s, Artest could be a fantastic pick for you. He won't shoot particularly well from the line, and just average from the field, but he won't kill you in either category either.
62. Ray Allen (SG - BOS): What's not to like about the incredible FT%, 3s, and solid points and FG%? Those are all outstanding, but the bottom line is he's not getting any younger and there are plenty of solid options on the C's that could eat into his numbers. The 3s and FT%, though, will always remain a constant.
63. Jason Terry (PG/SG - DAL): The two-position eligibility is a nice bonus, but the real worth is in his ability to put up big points, including 3s. He's also an adept thief of the rock, and will help in percentages as well. The addition of Shawn Marion could eat into the numbers a bit, as could the health of Josh Howard, but Terry is instant offense, for both the Mavs and your fantasy squad.
64. Tyrus Thomas (PF - CHI): Thomas is a hard one to figure out. He'll look dominant in spells, especially later in the season. He'll once again average at least 2 blocks and a steal this season, a rare feat for any NBA player. He'll never be a dominant scorer, but 14 points isn't horrible.
65. Andrea Bargnani (PF/C - TOR): Bargnani has the potential to put up incredible, non-traditional PF/C numbers (3s and FT%) as well as solid blocks and points. Even though the Raptors brought in some players (especially Hedo Turkoglu) that may eat into his production, Bargnani has a pretty nice upside.
66. Trevor Ariza (SF - HOU): Ariza could become a do-everything, stat sheet filler a la Andre Iguodala if he can get the playing time and remain somewhat consistent.
67. Boris Diaw (SF/PF - CHA): If he can keep up the torrid pace he showed he was capable of in Charlotte, Diaw could be a top-40 (or perhaps) player. His ability to fill up the box score in all categories (except FT%) is unreal. He could approach a block, steal and 3 per game to go along with 15 points and 7 boards.
68. Hedo Turkoglu (SF - TOR): Turkoglu is probably one of those talents that is a better NBA player than fantasy player. He doesn't shoot particularly well from the line and the field. He'll hit 3s and steal the ball, but the rest is pretty average. The Raptors will be an improved team and he will likely be the 2nd option on offense, so he could have some fantasy worthiness.
69. Zach Randolph (PF - MEM): Randolph, no matter what uniform he wears, will score points and rebound the basketball. He won't bring other big man stats to the table (FG% and blocks) but is a very, very steady source of boards and points. It'll be interesting to see how he meshes with the young talent in Memphis.
70. Charlie Villanueva (SF/PF): The new-look Pistons could actually score some this season with Villanueva and Gordon along with their "regulars" Rip Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey. Villanueva has the potential to go 1/1/1 in 3s, steals and blocks, which is deceptively valuable.
71. John Salmons (SG/SF - CHI): With Ben Gordon gone, Salmons will have the opportunity to once again post very respectable numbers. Salmons' percentages are outstanding, And his 1 steal and 1 three a game don't hurt either. However, with Derrick Rose and Luol Deng stealing stats, it wouldn't be a shock to see his numbers flatten out, especially in assists and points.
72. Shawn Marion (SF/PF - DAL): Oh how the mighty have fallen. Or have they? If you can wait 71 spots to pick Marion, there's a very good chance you got real lucky. He's already battling nagging injuries, but the up-tempo style of the Mavs, which will include a reuniting with a stud PG, could mean Marion's numbers leap up once again.
73. Manu Giniobili (SG - SA): His minutes will be carefully monitored, but he's entering the season pretty healthy, and could once again post very solid fantasy stats. His very good FT%, 3s and steals make him an important fantasy contributor. If he can stay healthy for 75 games, he'll be a top-50 fantasy player.
74. Emeka Okafor (C - NO): Moving to New Orleans could mean a solid bump-up in Okafor's value, but his FT% shooting will still be a problem. He'll average a double-double, though, and will approach two blocks per game. If you can mitigate the poor FT%, he's a huge asset.
75. Jason Richardson (SG/SF - PHO): All the guy does is drop 18-20 a game, a couple 3s and steal at least one ball per game. With the return to the up-tempo game in the desert, J-Rich could approach top-50 numbers.
52. Mehmet Okur (C - UTA): If you're in need of 3s and have yet to fill your C spot, why not look to one of the better fantasy centers out there. Sure, he won't block shots or really board with regularity, but you can't deny the decent points, excellent percentages, and of course the 3s.
53. Mo Williams (PG - CLE): The arrival of Shaq may mean better numbers for Williams, as he may be wide open for more 3s (Shaq's a solid passing big man) and could dish some more assists. Williams' percentages are always very good, too.
54. Michael Redd (SG - MIL): Yeah, he pretty much just excels in two categories (scoring and 3s), but his percentages are also decent and he'll steal a ball or two every game too. The injury concerns may be a bit more pronounced now that he's 30, but don't deny his ability to score and drop 3s.
55. O.J. Mayo (SG 0 - MEM): Mayo's probably one of the more underrated fantasy hoopsters coming into 2010. He not only shoots well in terms of FT and behind the 3-point arc, but also steals the ball. The FG% could use some improvement, but he's a solid, 4-category performer.
56. Al Harrington (PF/C - NYK): The center-eligibility is a huge bonus, as the big guy hits a ridiculous number of 3s. He'll grab a handful of boards but won't block shots. But you can't argue with 20+ points and a couple 3s. Plus his FT% is solid for a PF/C.
57. Jameer Nelson (PG - ORL): If you waited on PG and can land Nelson a bit later in the draft, consider yourself very lucky. He won't lead the league in assists, but he's gonna help your squad in a bunch of categories. His scoring won't carry your team, but won't kill you either. He'll hit 3s, shoot well and can steal the ball. Definitely a solid starting PG.
58. Jeff Green (SF/PF - OKC): This might be the highest you'll see Green ranked by any fantasy basketball site, but I think he's totally worth it. Look at the numbers, and of course the dual position eligibility. Dude scores (17ish ppg), rebounds (probably 6-7 per), shoots well enough from the field and line, hits a three and steals one a game. Probably the best player you've never heard of, at least fantasy-wise. Grab him 40 picks after Andre Iguodala and enjoy the nearly-same stats.
59. LaMarcus Aldridge (PF/C - POR): Aldridge is a rather unheralded cog of the improving Trailblazer squad. If he could somehow bump up his blocks a half or so a game, he'd be borderline elite. He'll get you right around 18 points and 8 boards a game, and adds fantastic percentages and even a steal per game.
60. Rudy Gay (SF - MEM): Gay could shoot the ball a bunch this season, so you're going to hope he shoots the ball much better this season, especially from 3-point land. If he bucks the downward trending of his overall numbers come this season, he might be a nice find in the early 60's.
61. Ron Artest (SF - LAL): This move might re-energize Artest and ground him all at the same time. The steadying influence of Kobe and Phil Jackson will only be a good thing. If you're looking for a big-time source of steals and 3s, Artest could be a fantastic pick for you. He won't shoot particularly well from the line, and just average from the field, but he won't kill you in either category either.
62. Ray Allen (SG - BOS): What's not to like about the incredible FT%, 3s, and solid points and FG%? Those are all outstanding, but the bottom line is he's not getting any younger and there are plenty of solid options on the C's that could eat into his numbers. The 3s and FT%, though, will always remain a constant.
63. Jason Terry (PG/SG - DAL): The two-position eligibility is a nice bonus, but the real worth is in his ability to put up big points, including 3s. He's also an adept thief of the rock, and will help in percentages as well. The addition of Shawn Marion could eat into the numbers a bit, as could the health of Josh Howard, but Terry is instant offense, for both the Mavs and your fantasy squad.
64. Tyrus Thomas (PF - CHI): Thomas is a hard one to figure out. He'll look dominant in spells, especially later in the season. He'll once again average at least 2 blocks and a steal this season, a rare feat for any NBA player. He'll never be a dominant scorer, but 14 points isn't horrible.
65. Andrea Bargnani (PF/C - TOR): Bargnani has the potential to put up incredible, non-traditional PF/C numbers (3s and FT%) as well as solid blocks and points. Even though the Raptors brought in some players (especially Hedo Turkoglu) that may eat into his production, Bargnani has a pretty nice upside.
66. Trevor Ariza (SF - HOU): Ariza could become a do-everything, stat sheet filler a la Andre Iguodala if he can get the playing time and remain somewhat consistent.
67. Boris Diaw (SF/PF - CHA): If he can keep up the torrid pace he showed he was capable of in Charlotte, Diaw could be a top-40 (or perhaps) player. His ability to fill up the box score in all categories (except FT%) is unreal. He could approach a block, steal and 3 per game to go along with 15 points and 7 boards.
68. Hedo Turkoglu (SF - TOR): Turkoglu is probably one of those talents that is a better NBA player than fantasy player. He doesn't shoot particularly well from the line and the field. He'll hit 3s and steal the ball, but the rest is pretty average. The Raptors will be an improved team and he will likely be the 2nd option on offense, so he could have some fantasy worthiness.
69. Zach Randolph (PF - MEM): Randolph, no matter what uniform he wears, will score points and rebound the basketball. He won't bring other big man stats to the table (FG% and blocks) but is a very, very steady source of boards and points. It'll be interesting to see how he meshes with the young talent in Memphis.
70. Charlie Villanueva (SF/PF): The new-look Pistons could actually score some this season with Villanueva and Gordon along with their "regulars" Rip Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey. Villanueva has the potential to go 1/1/1 in 3s, steals and blocks, which is deceptively valuable.
71. John Salmons (SG/SF - CHI): With Ben Gordon gone, Salmons will have the opportunity to once again post very respectable numbers. Salmons' percentages are outstanding, And his 1 steal and 1 three a game don't hurt either. However, with Derrick Rose and Luol Deng stealing stats, it wouldn't be a shock to see his numbers flatten out, especially in assists and points.
72. Shawn Marion (SF/PF - DAL): Oh how the mighty have fallen. Or have they? If you can wait 71 spots to pick Marion, there's a very good chance you got real lucky. He's already battling nagging injuries, but the up-tempo style of the Mavs, which will include a reuniting with a stud PG, could mean Marion's numbers leap up once again.
73. Manu Giniobili (SG - SA): His minutes will be carefully monitored, but he's entering the season pretty healthy, and could once again post very solid fantasy stats. His very good FT%, 3s and steals make him an important fantasy contributor. If he can stay healthy for 75 games, he'll be a top-50 fantasy player.
74. Emeka Okafor (C - NO): Moving to New Orleans could mean a solid bump-up in Okafor's value, but his FT% shooting will still be a problem. He'll average a double-double, though, and will approach two blocks per game. If you can mitigate the poor FT%, he's a huge asset.
75. Jason Richardson (SG/SF - PHO): All the guy does is drop 18-20 a game, a couple 3s and steal at least one ball per game. With the return to the up-tempo game in the desert, J-Rich could approach top-50 numbers.
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