Didn't Qualify (500 minutes): Chris Wilcox, Mikki Moore
Honorable Mention: Damien Wilkins
Reggie Evans. Credit: Stephen Dunn, Getty Images.
10. Reggie Evans (LAC)-Make no mistake, he is an excellent rebounder. This makes him a good role player, but when talking about skill, we have to look at the entire game. Aside from rebounding, Evans doesn't really do anything else and is a big detriment on offense.
Main Stats: 13.8 MPG, 1.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 0.3 APG
9. Rashard Lewis (WAS)-For the second highest paid player in the NBA, he doesn't even average double figure points per game (7.8). For a 6'10 forward, he only averaged 5.4 rebounds...per 36 minutes. For a guy who can basically shoot over everyone he plays, he shoots a mediocre 24% from three. At least he makes his free throws.
Main Stats: 26.0 MPG, 7.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.0 APG
8. Johan Petro (NJN)-He never reached his potential in Seattle, but at least he didn't annoy us by breaking out elsewhere. One thing we can say about him is that he has been consistent throughout his career...consistently mediocre. Petro's a solid rebounder and doesn't hurt his team too much in other ways.
Main Stats: 15.6 MPG, 4.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG. 0.8 APG
7. Kurt Thomas (POR)-At his age, it's a feat just to still be playing in the NBA. He doesn't really do anything eye-popping anymore, but he still contributes in the little ways such as rebounding, setting screens, providing leadership, etc.
Main Stats: 15.2 MPG, 3.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 0.9 APG
6. Earl Watson (UTA)-In just over 20 minutes per game, he averages a measly 3 points on a devastatingly bad 33.8% shooting from the field, and 19.2% from three. The only reason he makes it this high is because he has shown good, though not great, passing abilities.
Main Stats: 20.7 MPG, 3.0 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 4.3 APG
5. Vladimir Radmanovic (ATL)-Unlike, the other players mentioned so far on this list, Radmanovic is different in that he can be a direct game changer (Evans' rebounding and Thomas' miscellaneous little things are what I would call indirect game changers). Simply, put he is a threat from long distance, making about a three a game, on a solid 37% shooting.
Main Stats: 15.4 MPG, 4.5 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.1 APG
Nick Collison. Credit: Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman.
4. Nick Collison (OKC)-FINALLY we get to some respectable players! These are players who I know for sure will have a job in the NBA next season. Collison doesn't have overwhelming stats, but he knows that he's not a superstar and doesn't try to do too much. He's an outstanding role player who does the little things like rebound, sets screens, play defense, and shoot a high percentage.
Main Stats: 20.7 MPG, 4.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.3 APG
3. Luke Ridnour (MIN)-With Ridnour, this lists has its first full-time starter. Starting in 53 games for Minnesota, he put up very respectable numbers of 12.1 PPG and 4.8 APG, while knocking down his free throws at an 89% clip. Unlike the other players on this list, his skill hasn't deteriorated too much from his time in Seattle.
Main Stats: 33.0 MPG, 12.1 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 4.8 APG
Ray Allen. Credit: Greg Cooper, US Presswire.
2. Ray Allen (BOS)-He's no longer a star player, but this guy still has a lot of game. He shot 45.8% from the field and 91.5% from the line, both of which are above his career average. More impressively, he was nearly unstoppable from three, shooting a career high 45.3% from behind the arc. At any time, Walter Ray can break out and play like a super star.
Main Stats: 34.0 MPG, 14.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.4 APG
1. Kevin Durant (OKC)-Duh.
Main Stats: 38.6 MPG, 28.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 3.5 APG
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