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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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Mar 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (34) reacts from the bench area during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (34) reacts from the bench area during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Enes Kanter, RFA

Upon joining the Oklahoma City Thunder, Enes Kanter quickly showed the world why he was a Top 5 pick in 2011. He averaged 18.7 points and 11.0 rebounds in 26 games as Russell Westbrook‘s right-hand man.

There are still question marks surrounding Kanter’s ascension to stardom, but it’s hard to imagine Oklahoma City allowing him to walk.

There’s clear value in having a 6’11” and 245-pound center with skill and tenacity on the boards. Kanter needs to show up defensively, but his offensive game is impossible to ignore.

Kanter should see a significant chunk of money from his potential destination.

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