12. LaMarcus Aldridge (PF, Portland Trail Blazers)
Nov 25, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire at
As LaMarcus Aldridge continues to produce stellar numbers, the Blazers continue to win games. So far this season Aldridge has averaged 21.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while posting a Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 19.39 (league average is 15). He, along with Damian Lillard, have led the Trail Blazers to the second best record in the Western Conference at 11-2 while winning their last nine games. Aldridge is a one of a kind player in this league. Being a score first power forward in something that very few teams have (probably Minnesota and Clippers being the only others), and the Blazers use this to their advantage every single night. Yes, LaMarcus Aldridge is definitely a top player in this league; and if the numbers I gave you earlier didn’t suffice, try this one coming from the Blazers win over the Warriors Saturday night.