Ranking every NBA player: 21-25
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.
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.
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Paul Pierce Boston Celtics | SF | Age: 34 Drafted: 10th in 1998 (by BOS) @paulpierce34 |
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Paul Pierce, probably the most consistent performer out of the Big Three since they formed. Can't count more than 20 players better. #NBArankWed Oct 12 23:01:56 via web #NBArank Paul Pierce, his game ain't pretty, but damn effective! #2010magicfanWed Oct 12 22:59:44 via web Pierce would have been lower than 21 five years ago when he was in his prime & avg'd nearly 27 PPG. About time he gets his credit. #NBARankWed Oct 12 22:11:14 via web |
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Kevin Garnett Boston Celtics | PF | Age: 35 Drafted: 5th in 1995 (by MIN) |
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How is Kevin Garnett ahead of LaMarcus Aldridge? I'd rather have the younger player who puts up better numbers on my team. #NBArankWed Oct 12 20:14:48 via web No one in the game plays with more passion than #NBArank number 22 Kevin Garnett. You might hate him but you'd take him on your team!Wed Oct 12 20:13:35 via web At 22 on #NBArank Kevin Garnett deserves this spot largely due to the fact his game is in constant beast mode. Wed Oct 12 20:21:32 via UberSocial for BlackBerry #NBArank 22: Kevin Garnett is HOF-worthy when healthy, but at this age his body is failing him more often than not. Wed Oct 12 20:07:00 via web |
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LaMarcus Aldridge Por. Trail Blazers | PF | Age: 26 Drafted: 2nd in 2006 (by CHI) @aldridge_12 |
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LaMarcus Aldridge is 23rd in #NBArank it's well deserved. He showed last year that he is going to be hard to stop in the post.Wed Oct 12 18:33:00 via Twitter for iPhone In the last two years, LaMarcus Aldridge has quietly transformed into one of the most reliable and hardworking big men in the league. #NBArankWed Oct 12 18:33:44 via web Too low. The Blazers success lives and dies by LA's play right now. Wed Oct 12 18:25:23 via TweetDeck Before last season, I thought LaMarcus Aldridge was just another second or third fiddle for a good team. Glad he proved me wrong. #NBArankWed Oct 12 18:07:04 via web |
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Chris Bosh Miami Heat | PF | Age: 27 Drafted: 4th in 2003 (by TOR) @chrisbosh |
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Chris Bosh ranked number 24 in #NBArank, which is also the amount of times he cries, screams, and pounds his chest a game for no real reason. Wed Oct 12 16:49:27 via web Bosh got a lot of heat this season (no pun intended) for being part of the big 3. He's still a top 25 player & would be number 1 on some teams #NBArankWed Oct 12 16:44:33 via web #NBARank. Hate if you will, but Chris Bosh is extremely talented operating on the left block and had unfair expectations due to how well he played in Toronto. Wed Oct 12 16:35:51 via web Chris Bosh ranked number 24. Easily top 10-to-15 player if he is the first option. Also, at this point in his career he is better than Duncan. #NBArankWed Oct 12 16:55:38 via web |
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Al Horford Atlanta Hawks | C | Age: 25 Drafted: 3rd in 2007 (by ATL) @Al_Horford |
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Al Horford may be the most underappreciated player in the league -- especially by members of his own team. #NBArankWed Oct 12 14:34:32 via TweetDeck Love Horford and he is a great player, but I think this ranking is a little skewed due to the fact the East has weak centers. #NBArankWed Oct 12 14:38:37 via web Horford was the most consistent Hawk all year last year. Imagine what he'd do in a system with some structure. #NBArankWed Oct 12 14:24:00 via web Imagine what Al Horford could do if he didn't have to play out of position his entire career. Youngster's a stud. #NBArankWed Oct 12 14:49:52 via web |
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* 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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ESPN.com's NBA Player Rankings

We're ranking every NBA player -- and counting them down on Twitter, from No. 500 to No. 1. Follow the discussion at #NBArank.
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- ESPN.com NBA player rankings: 401-500
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THE TRUEHOOP NETWORK

- ESPNChrisPalmer chris palmer
Thunder and Spurs combine for 89 points off the bench.
19 minutes ago
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- ESPNChrisPalmer chris palmer
Gregg Popovich: "Guarding Kevin Durant is an impossible task basically."
26 minutes ago
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- ESPNChrisPalmer chris palmer
Line of the Night: Manu Ginobili 26 points (11 in 4th), 5 rebs, 3 asts, 9-14 FG, 3-5 3FG, 5-5 FT, W
29 minutes ago
- ESPNChrisPalmer chris palmer

- DimeUpdate Dime Update
Manu Ginobili was unbelievable tonight. With 26 points including 3-3 in the last quarter and 11 points.
34 minutes ago
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- ESPNChrisPalmer chris palmer
FINAL: Spurs 101 , Thunder 98. Spurs lead 1-0.
35 minutes ago
- ESPNChrisPalmer chris palmer

- DimeUpdate Dime Update
Also of note: The Spurs have won 30 of their last 32. GOOD GOD
35 minutes ago
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- johnhollinger John Hollinger
Update: Spurs now 44-4 in last 48 games Parker has played.
35 minutes ago
- johnhollinger John Hollinger

- DimeUpdate Dime Update
And that will do it. The Spurs defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in game 1 101-98 for their 19th straight win. This series will be the best.
35 minutes ago
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- johnhollinger John Hollinger
Heck of an opener. Wee bit of an upgrade on last night.
37 minutes ago
- johnhollinger John Hollinger

- NBAonESPN The NBA on ESPN
RT @DimeAlert: BREAKING: We are going to love this series more than any other.
39 minutes ago
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- DimeAlert Dime Alert
BREAKING: We are going to love this series more than any other.
39 minutes ago
- DimeAlert Dime Alert

- DimeUpdate Dime Update
Well the Thunder have cut it to 4… Spurs should close this out with only 3 seconds left but then again who knows...
40 minutes ago
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- DimeSmash Dime Smash!
MAAANUUUUU
42 minutes ago
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- johnhollinger John Hollinger
RT @JMcDonald_SAEN: @johnhollinger My sarcasm detector just exploded. You owe me a new one.
42 minutes ago
- johnhollinger John Hollinger

- DimeUpdate Dime Update
This one looks to be over… *sets calendar for tuesday* *clears entire schedule*
42 minutes ago
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- JustinVerrier Justin Verrier
What if Ibaka had played the 5 for Perk? No good?
42 minutes ago
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- LarryCoon Larry Coon
Gotta go with Fields. RT @navder17 Which RFA will likely change teams next season?...
43 minutes ago
- LarryCoon Larry Coon

- johnhollinger John Hollinger
If the Spurs had a closer like Kobe this 7-point lead would be a lot more safe.
43 minutes ago
- johnhollinger John Hollinger

- DimeSmash Dime Smash!
Round one of Beard vs Bald has been all Bald all the time.
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- DimeUpdate Dime Update
Oh but Manu Ginobili though...
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