9. LaMarcus Aldridge (PF, Portland Trail Blazers)
Dec 9, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) is defended by Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. Portland won 105-94. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
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 best record in the Western Conference at 20-4. 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