Post by youngstabullz on Oct 30, 2008 22:46:18 GMT -5
:: Top 10 2014 Free Agents ::
By Youngstabullz
By Youngstabullz
1. DAL LeBron James SF 28 6'8'' 242 A- A- B+ A- B+ B
LeBron is unquestionably the best SF in the game and arguably the best player in the game as well. His unbelievable versatility and multiple methods of scoring has made him a dangerous force since he joined the league. He will have not reached his 30s' when he visits free agency. With Dallas experiencing some hard cap problems already, it could be likely that he'd be wearing another uniform next season.
2. DEN Dwight Howard C 27 7'1'' 260 A- C- D+ A+ A B
It is tremendous to think that Dwight still has B scouted potential meaning that he could still have another upgrade in him while he continues to be the best Center in the league. Dwight is only 27, has played many play off games, and is legitimately the best big man of this era. Dwight has a long wing span and there isn't a player in the league who can match up to him physically. There might not be a check large enough to write all the numbers that Dwight's going to make this upcomming off season. Expect him to stay however as Denver has a ton of cap space and can pay him more than anyone.
3. POR Emeka Okafor C 30 6'10'' 272 A- C C A- A C
He has taken a few hits from his ultra dominant self but Emeka is still quite a prized pocession as proven by Portland trading Thaddeous Young for an unproven Lance Stephenson in order to accumulate cpa for the upcomming off season. Okafor is the historical, "once in a decade" big man which have been stated for the Kareems' and the Shaqs' of the past. He will be asking for a pretty penny and it is likely that Portland will bring back Okafor.
4. PHI DeJuan Blair PF 24 6'7'' 268 A- C- C- A A C
You know this is a deep free agency when you consider DeJuan Blair as the 3rd best big man available. At only 24 years old, he is already considered a guarenteed hall of famer and has constantly put up numbers that are unfamiliar to the eye. At only 6'7, he is shorter than some guards but out plays a 7'8 player in practice every day. He is a unique player that should interest every GM in the league. Don't expect him to leave Philly though, Philidelphia are way under the hard cap but extending him would make it tough to extend John Wall or Yi.
5. LAL Josh Smith PF 27 6'10'' 250 A C C A+ A- B
I didn't even know there were 4 players better than Josh Smith in the league let alone in the free agent class. He is every GM's dream and my very own wet dream in a player. Josh Smith is an incredible finisher, has an extended post game, can handle the ball very well for a forward, can shoot a bit from the outside, can block shots with the best of them, can play positional defense with the best of them, and not to mention is one of the best rebounders in the league. I don't see how LA will let Josh Smith go but if it were to happen, the team that receives Jsmoove would be an incredibly happy team.
:: Honorable Mentions ::
6. LAL Al Jefferson C 27 7'0'' 277 B C- C A A C
7. PHX Quentin Richardson SG 33 6'6'' 238 B- A+ C- C C D
8. DEN Fran Vazquez PF 30 6'11'' 236 A- C- C- A- B C
9. CLE Mike Dunleavy PG 32 6'9'' 236 C+ A- A- A- C C
10. GSW Tyson Chandler C 31 7'1'' 252 B- C- C- A- A D
11. CLE Vince Carter SG 36 6'7'' 215 C+ A C A- C D
12. WAS Chris Bosh PF 29 6'11'' 240 B C C+ A B C
13. MIL Caron Butler SG 33 6'7'' 244 C+ A+ C B B- D
