The first decade of the NBA entering the 21st century is a golden age for power forwards. In addition to superstars like Duncan and Nowitzki, O'Neal Jr., Rashid Wallace and Randolph are also rare Titans. However, in recent years, the small ball era has blurred the position of the forward. For example, Antetokounmpo, although the starter is at the 4th position, the game is completely small forward. So, if you only consider traditional power forwards, who can rank in the top ten in the 21st century NBA? Let’s take a look at the following:
TOP1 Tim Duncan
Personal honors: 2 MVPs, 3 FMVPs, 10 times a team, 3 times a second team, 2 times a third team, 8 times a defense, 7 Second defense
Team honors: 5 championships
Regular season data: 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, shooting 50.6%
Playoff data: 20.6 points, 11.4 Rebounds, 3.0 assists, 50.1% shooting
Duncan is a player with almost no weaknesses. The offensive end can both attack and cope. The defensive end can protect the rim and assist in timely defense, regardless of ability. Still honor, Duncan is far ahead at the power forward position and is recognized as the largest forward in history.
TOP2 Dirk Nowitzki
Personal honors: 1 MVP, 1 FMVP, 4 first team, 5 second team, 3 third team
Team honor: 1 Championship
Regular season data: 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists,Hit rate 47.1%
Playoff data: 25.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, shooting 46.2%
Open Nowitzki's career history, not just the 2011 playoff super god , His performance in the playoffs almost every year is greater than the regular season, this ability to fight hard battles is very rare. Moreover, the offensive ability can be called the best power forward.
TOP3 Kevin Garnett
Personal honor: 1 MVP, 4 first team, 3 second team, 2 third team, 1 best defense, 9 first defense, 3 second Defense
Team honor: 1 championship
Regular season data: 17.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, shooting 49.7%
Playoff data: 18.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, shooting 47.8%
Garnett is also an offensive and defensive player, and has many similarities with Duncan. However, compared to the top two, Garnett's attacking ability in high-intensity games is insufficient, his back is not as solid as Duncan, and his face-to-face shooting is not as accurate as Nowitzki, so Garnett cooperates with other stars. The effect is better than the effect of being the core.
TOP4 Anthony Davis
Personal honors: 4 times a team, 2 times a defense, 2 times a second defense
Team honor: 1 championship
Regular season data : 23.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists,Shooting rate 51.6%
Playoff data: 28.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, shooting 55.1%
Before joining the Lakers, Davis was already a regular visitor and won the total in 2020 After the championship, his position became more stable. For the thick eyebrows at this stage, they are only one MVP trophy away from the top stars. Of course, whether he can cross this important level depends on his own performance.
TOP5 Chris Webber
Personal honors: 1 first team, 3 second team, 1 third team
Team honor: None
Regular season data: 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, shooting 47.9%
Playoff data: 18.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, shooting 46.4%
The saddest figure in power forwards, the peak Webber representative Alongside Duncan, Garnett, and Nowitzki, he averaged 27+11 per game in the 00-01 season. But the relentless injury ruined the general, and Webber almost lost his explosive power in the middle and late stages of his career, reduced to a floor flow, and was unable to compete for team honor.
TOP6 Pau Gasol
Personal honor: 2 second team, 2 third team
Team honor: 2 championships
Regular season data: 17.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists,Shooting percentage 50.7%
Playoff data: 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and shooting 50.7%
Since the sixth place, no player has entered a career. This is an important watershed. Take Gasol as an example. He is a perfect second-time star. It is difficult for him to lead his team. But by assisting a superstar like Kobe, Gasol's advantages can be played out. The honor of 2 championships makes him There is a place in the power forward position.
TOP7 Chris Bosh
Personal honor: 1 second team
Team honor: 2 championships
Regular season data: 19.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists _Strong4strong
Playoff data: 15.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, shooting 47.3%
Bosh reached the level of 20+10 during the Raptors period and joined the Heat Although he sacrificed a lot in tactics, he also gained two main championship rings. It is a pity that after 2014, Bosh, who had recovered from his condition, fell ill and was forced to retire soon after.
TOP8 LaMarcus Aldridge
Personal honor: 2 second team, 3 third team
Team honor: None
Regular season data: 19.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists,Hit rate 49.1%
Playoff data: 20.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, shooting rate of 45.5%
Aldridge's personal ability is very good, especially the offensive shooting, quite powerful. However, he has never played in a strong team in his career, and joining the Spurs is also catching up with the team downhill, so the team honor is in a vacuum, and his status in the arena is limited.
TOP9 Blake Griffin
Personal honor: 3 second team, 2 third team
Team honor: None
Regular season data: 21.5 points, 8.8 rebounds , 4.4 assists, shooting 49.7%
Playoff data: 21.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, shooting 49.0%
Griffin once was also flying, but injured He became a complete floor flow. Although both offensive and countermeasures have performed well, the Pistons' record and exposure are too low, and Griffin's career accumulation of honor is likely to end.
TOP10 Drummond Green
Personal honors: 1 second team, 1 third team, 1 best defense, 3 first defense, 2 second defense
Team honors : 3 times championship
Regular season data: 8.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists,Hit rate 43.4%
Playoff data: 12.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, hit rate of 44.5%
If you compare the data, beat the offensive ability, Randolph, O'Neal, Brand , Wallace and many other stars are more qualified than Green. But fighting for status depends on the honor and the performance of the game. Green has 3 main championships, 1 DPOY, and 3 first defenses. The defensive end is huge. Green is also a perfect system player, playing next to the big names. His role is greater than the above-mentioned ones. Therefore, Green is fully qualified for the last spot.
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