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NBA: Top 25 Free Agents

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) reacts to a dunk by forward Richard Jefferson (not pictured) during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Hornets 92-81. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) reacts to a dunk by forward Richard Jefferson (not pictured) during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Hornets 92-81. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Tyson Chandler, UFA

UPDATE: Tyson Chandler has agreed to a five-year, $52 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.

Tyson Chandler is a former NBA champion, Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star. That’s a career that most players could only dream of, and it’s why he’s held in such high regard.

Whether or not the Dallas Mavericks let him walk—again—Chandler’s status as a defensive anchor is secure.

Facing questions about his age and declining athleticism, Chandler pulled down 11.5 rebounds per game in 2014-15—No. 5 in the NBA. His 18.1 rebounds per 48 minutes ranked No. 3 behind just Andre Drummond and DeAndre Jordan.

If nothing else, Chandler can still dominate the glass and provide a big, bruising body to set the tone defensively.

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