NBA: Player Rankings – Week 8

10. LaMarcus Aldridge (PF, Portland Trail Blazers)

Dec 21, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) during the fourth quarter of the game at the Moda Center. The Blazers won the game 110-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

It’s time for LaMarcus Aldridge to get some serious love. He is, hands down, one of the best players in the league as him and Damian Lillard have led the Blazers to an astounding league best 23-5. So far this season Aldridge has averaged 23.1 points and 11 rebounds per game while posting a PER of 22.72.  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.