Ranking every NBA player: 141-160

Updated: October 12, 2011, 2:54 PM ET
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ESPN.com and the TrueHoop Network are ranking every NBA player -- and counting them down on Twitter (@NBAonESPN), from No. 500 to No. 1. As the rankings are announced, you can also find them here on the pages of ESPN.com.

We have already announced 401-500, 351-400, 301-350, 251-300, 201-250, 181-200 and 161-180, and will count down the rest one at a time, 10 per day, on Twitter, for several weeks.

What is #NBArank?

#NBArank is the Twitter hashtag to use if you want to get involved in the discussion or just follow along.

You can also follow along here: @NBAonESPN

How did we rank the players?

We asked 91 experts to rate each player on a 0-to-10 scale, in terms of "the current quality of each player."

Here is the full list of voters from ESPN.com, the TrueHoop Network, TrueHoop TV, Daily Dime Live, ESPN TV, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, espnW, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Insider, ESPN Fantasy, ESPN Games, ESPN Dallas, ESPN Los Angeles, ESPN Chicago, ESPN New York, ESPN Stats & Information, ESPN Topics and ESPN Analytics.

To decide which players to rank, we started with every player who played in the league last season, and then eliminated players who had signed overseas contracts that made them ineligible for the 2011-12 NBA season. Then we added the 60 members of the 2011 draft class, eliminating those not likely to play in the NBA by 2012. That left 500 players, according to our best information as of Aug. 15.

Schedule

• Tuesday, Sept. 20: Players 151 to 160 announced
• Wednesday, Sept. 21: Players 141 to 150 announced

Rank Player Score*


141



Mike Dunleavy
Indiana Pacers | SF | Age: 31

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
61 11.2 4.5 1.7 .462 .800


4.97

@JustinVerrier: Dunleavy has averaged just 58 games a season since getting shipped to Indy in SJax trade. On the bright side, he hasn't punched anybody. #NBArank


142



Rudy Fernandez
Dallas Mavericks | SG | Age: 26
@rudy5fernandez

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
78 8.6 2.2 2.5 .370 .863


4.97

@ESPN_Caplan: So, how does that translate in the ACB? RT @NBAonESPN: #NBArank 142.

@DashiellD: Bet Rudy can't wait to play alongside Dirk + Kidd after years of being stuck in a crowded backcourt with Miller and Roy. #NBArank

@TheNoLookPass: Rudy Fernandez has nice highlights. No, I'm not talking about the NBA; I'm talking about his hair. #NBARank


143



J.J. Redick
Orlando Magic | SG | Age: 27
@JJRedick47

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
59 10.1 1.9 1.7 .441 .875


4.96

@cfrone09: The 2 college co-POTY in 06 were on opposing teams in the 09 NBA Finals. JJ actually got to leave the bench. #NBArank


144



Rashard Lewis
Wash. Wizards | PF | Age: 32

GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
57 11.7 5.1 1.6 .433 .802


4.96

@TheNoLookPass: Rashard Lewis. From big-time Finals contributor to ... only three spots above Andray Blatche? #NBArank

@Sandoval_G: The addition of Rashard Lewis ensures that the Wizards are dominant ... at locking up positions 150-141 on #NBArank


145



Kris Humphries
New Jersey Nets | PF | Age: 26
@KrisHumphries

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
74 10.0 10.4 1.1 .527 .665


4.95

 @TheNoLookPass: The big deal about Kris Humphries is that he averaged a double-double last season. It's not like he married someone famous, right? #NBARank


146



Nick Young
Wash. Wizards | SG | Age: 26
@NickSwagyPYoung

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
64 17.4 2.7 1.2 .441 .816


4.93

@noamschiller: Nick Young managing to pass 354 players on #NBArank is 354 passes more than I expected.

@Nickerbocker88: Nick Young would probably rather be ranked #360 to commemorate his top-10 play -- a spinning layup last year. #NBARank


147



Andray Blatche
Wash. Wizards | PF | Age: 25
@drayblatche

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
64 16.8 8.2 2.3 .445 .777


4.91

@johnhollinger: Number 270 when he shows up out of shape in November, but number 27 by April. Averages out to about 147. #NBArank


148



Jose Calderon
Toronto Raptors | PG | Age: 29
@josemcalderon8

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
68 9.8 3.0 8.9 .440 .854


4.90

@cfrone09: Calderon is very underrated given his FT percentage and AST/TO ratio. A quality PG who goes unnoticed because he plays in Toronto. #NBArank


149



Gary Neal
San Antonio Spurs | PG | Age: 26
@GNeal14

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
80 9.8 2.5 1.2 .451 .808


4.85

 @JustRod: He fell into the perfect system for him. Sometimes luck plays a major part.

@gregfield93: Gary Neal is only the second undrafted player to make the all-rookie first team. Not a bad pickup for the Spurs.

@ScottSchroeder: Wow. And to think no NBA fans knew him prior to Summer League last year.


150



Leandro Barbosa
Toronto Raptors | SG | Age: 28
@TheReal_Barbosa

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
58 13.3 1.7 2.1 .450 .796


4.84

@pakdirect: #NBArank 150 is the speed in miles per hour that Leandro Barbosa used to play at when he was playing alongside Steve Nash ... in Toronto, not so much.


151



Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Milwaukee Bucks | SF | Age: 25
@mbahamoute

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
79 6.7 5.3 0.9 .463 .707


4.82

@robdogg1017: #NBArank Luc Richard Mbah a Moute: the best NBA prince not named Tayshaun.

@Clintonite33: Definitely Mbetter than Mbenga.

@Ian_Segovia: Luc is an elite defender at 3 positions. How does he not crack the top 150? His jump shot! You gotta be kidding me. #NBArank


152



Dorell Wright
G.S. Warriors | SF | Age: 25
@DWRIGHTWAY1

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
82 16.4 5.3 3.0 .423 .789


4.81

@HadiC25: Dorell Wright in one season made more 3s than in all of his career combined. Pat Riley would love to have him back. #NBArank

@iamallantot: #NBArank 152 is the number of times Dorell Wright broke a play intended for either Curry or Ellis.


153



Hedo Turkoglu
Orlando Magic | SF | Age: 32

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
81 10.8 4.4 4.2 .446 .679


4.81

@sorokman: 153 is also the number of times Hedo Turkoglu regretted choosing Toronto over Portland. #NBArank

@DashiellD: 153 is also the average number of times a game Turkoglu calls off a set play to run his own iso. #NBArank

@HelloitsJacob: 153 is the number of times Otis regretted giving Hedo another shot in the only system that "worked" for him. #NBArank


154



Ronnie Brewer
Chicago Bulls | SG | Age: 26
@RonnieBrewerJr

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
81 6.2 3.2 1.7 .480 .654


4.80

@patrick_hayes: Brewer ranks 101 spots higher than the man he backs up, Keith Bogans.

@Husam15: The number 154 is the amount of times Ronnie Brewer picked someones pocket for a steal. #NBArank


155



Mario Chalmers
Miami Heat | PG | Age: 25
@mchalmers15

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
70 6.4 2.1 2.5 .399 .871


4.80

@TheAkronHammer: Has to be the only player ranked 150+ spots higher than the guy he backed up (Bibby).


156



Omer Asik
Chicago Bulls | C | Age: 25

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
82 2.8 3.7 0.4 .553 .503


4.78

@adamosgp: Omer Asik. Another EuroBasket guy on the rise.


157



Eric Maynor
Okla. City Thunder | PG | Age: 24
@EMaynor3

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
82 4.2 1.5 2.9 .402 .729


4.78

@UBrettchya: Maynor could probably be the starting PG on a contender. Westbrook for Howard? #NBArank

@forumbluegold: I'd rather have the PG ranked two spots below him, Eric Maynor. RT @NBAonESPN #NBArank 155: Mario Chalmers.




158



Omri Casspi
Cleveland Cavaliers | SF | Age: 23
@Casspi18

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
71 8.6 4.3 1.0 .412 .673


4.77

@DashiellD: 158 is also the number of times @STEIN_LINE_HQ has mentioned Omri Casspi in his power rankings. #NBArank


159



Chris Andersen
Denver Nuggets | C | Age: 33

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
45 5.6 4.9 0.4 .599 .637


4.76

@uuords: In honor of his #NBArank, Chris Andersen will now get "1-5-9" tattooed across his forehead.

@JustRod: #NBArank did you ever think you would see the day when Chris "Birdman" Andersen was ranked higher than Gilbert Arenas?


160



Channing Frye
Phoenix Suns | C | Age: 28
@Channing_Frye

2010-11 Stats
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
77 12.7 6.7 1.2 .432 .832


4.75

@rkcerman: #NBArank Frye had made 20 3-pointers in his first four seasons, however, he has made 343 3-pointers these past two.

Rankings

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11-15 | 16-20 | 21-25 | 26-30 | 31-35 | 36-40 | 41-45
46-50 | 51-60 | 61-70 | 71-80 | 81-90 | 91-100 | 101-120 | 121-140 | 141-160 | 161-180
181-200 | 201-250 | 251-300 | 301-350 | 351-400 | 401-500 | Team-by-team

* Score: Tiebreakers are first based on percentage points; scores have been rounded off. The second tiebreaker is based on John Hollinger's Estimated Wins Added for the 2010-11 NBA season (rookies were given an EWA of zero).

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