The 2013-14 NBA preseason positional rankings end here with the big men. It may not appear so, but the NBA is full of talent on the front line. The power forward position is in a period of transition with future Hall of Famers Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Dirk Nowitzki in the twilight of their careers, while the center position looks to be improving yearly.
In what should be a great season for the guys in the middle, let’s take a look at the top power forwards and centers of the 2013-14 season.
*All statistics courtesy of ESPN.com
Centers
5. Joakim Noah (Chicago Bulls)
2012-13 Reg. Season Stats: 11.9 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 2.1 BPG, 18.16 PER
This spot—or even a higher position—would’ve been DeMarcus Cousins’ for the taking, but his lack of maturity knocked him off the list. Joakim Noah, on the other hand, just oozes passion and competitiveness for the game.
It is this passion that allows him to impact the game in the way that he does. Noah isn’t athletic and doesn’t possess an array of moves, but his desire allows him to fill the stat sheet. And ...
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Ranking the NBA’s Top 5 Centers and Power Forwards of 2013-14 Season
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