The NBA's group of elite power forwards may not be as deep as the league's elite point guards, but during the 2010-11 season they may have proved they are just as strong at the top.
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love became the first player since Moses Malone to record 30 points and 30 rebounds in a single game, and he went on to lead the NBA in rebounding at an impressive 15.2 per game.
Blake Griffin proved to be as good as advertised after he arrived in Los Angeles, as the Clippers rookie displayed the type of strength, athleticism and highlight-reel worthy dunks that suggests he will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
While Love and Griffin's performances helped thrust them into the league's upper-echelon of power forwards, there were also a couple of seasoned veterans who further illustrated why they are already considered to be elite.
Amare Stoudemire escaped the shadow of Steve Nash in Phoenix and in the process helped make basketball relevant in the Big Apple again by leading the usually anemic New York Knicks back to the postseason.
Chris Bosh also made news by taking his talents to ...
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