NBA: Player Rankings – Week 9

10. LaMarcus Aldridge (PF, Portland Trail Blazers)

Dec 26, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

LaMarcus Aldridge is one of the best players in the league and slowly becoming one of the best power forwards in the league. He and Damian Lillard  have led the Blazers to an astounding league best 24-6, which stands in second place in the Western Conference, just one game behind the Thunder. So far this season Aldridge has averaged 23.4 points and 10.9 rebounds per game while posting a PER of 22.49.  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.