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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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May 3, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) warms up before the start of the game against the Golden State Warriors in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) warms up before the start of the game against the Golden State Warriors in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Marc Gasol, UFA

Marc Gasol is arguably the best center in the NBA. The 2013 Defensive Player of the Year was named to the All-NBA First Team in 2014-15 after yet another spectacular season for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Whichever team ends up signing him will immediately become a contender.

Gasol is the Manuel Neuer of the NBA, playing defense in an unorthodox way and setting everything in motion for his team. He protects the paint, but he also flashes out to the perimeter and demolishes attempts at the pick-and-roll.

Between his dominantly versatile defense, dynamic offensive arsenal and heralded leadership, Gasol is as complete a player as you’ll find in the NBA.

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