2013 NBA Player Rankings: 201-225

Originally Published: September 23, 2013

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ESPN.com and the TrueHoop Network are ranking every NBA player for the third straight year -- and counting them down on Twitter (@ESPNNBA), from No. 500 to No. 1.

This year, we asked our ESPN Forecast panel to predict the overall level of play for each player for the upcoming NBA season. This includes both the quality and the quantity of his expected contributions, combined in one overall rating.

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These #NBArank predictions are powered by ESPN Forecast.

As the rankings are announced, you can also find them here on the pages of ESPN.com.

We are starting by running through the "first" 100 players on Sept. 16, and thereafter we will count them down one at a time on Twitter, until Oct. 29, opening night in the NBA.

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: @ESPNNBA

How did we rank the players?

We asked our ESPN Forecast panel to rate each player on a 0-to-10 scale, in terms of "the overall level of play for each player for the upcoming NBA season."

Rank	Player	Score
201	Darrell Arthur Denver Nuggets PF \| Age: 25 \| Stats 2012 rank: 168 @espnnba injuries really stunted his career, that 2011 playoff run with Memphis was magical. Hopefully he gets back on track in Denver. — Ethan Stultz (@EthanStultz) September 27, 2013	4.34
202	Kelly Olynyk Boston Celtics PF \| Age: 22 \| Stats 2012 rank: NR @KellyOlynyk Kelly olynyk is from Gonzaga. I expect Adam Morrison part two #nbarank — Dan Wolf (@hashtagtroll) September 26, 2013	4.34
203	Terrence Ross Toronto Raptors SG \| Age: 22 \| Stats 2012 rank: 307 @T_DotFlight31 @ESPNNBA @T_DotFlight31 Should be a lot lot higher. Toronto have a bright future with him in their Roster — NM31 (@themetaknight) September 26, 2013	4.32
204	Thomas Robinson Portland Trail Blazers PF \| Age: 22 \| Stats 2012 rank: 215 @Trobinson0 @ESPNNBA @Trobinson0 Portland is the perfect place for Thomas Robinson to turn his career around. — Robert Enakiyev (@RobertEnakiyev) September 26, 2013	4.32
205	Samuel Dalembert Dallas Mavericks C \| Age: 32 \| Stats 2012 rank: 136 "@ESPNNBA: #NBArank 205: Samuel Dalembert." Dallas' settled for Dalembert, but he should come in handy on a team with Dirk and Ellis. — DREK (@DOWNSINCEBIRTH) September 26, 2013	4.31
206	Draymond Green Golden State Warriors SF \| Age: 23 \| Stats 2012 rank: 334 @Money23Green @ESPNNBA @Money23Green every playoff team has a Draymond team. someone who can do a little of everything. — tommyk (@WarninTracPwr) September 26, 2013	4.31
207	Otto Porter Washington Wizards SF \| Age: 20 \| Stats 2012 rank: NR @ESPNNBA Otto Porter may very well be a bust. Looks like he lacks the motor to run in in the NBA and is overhyped. #NBArank — bill palisoc (@billpalisoc1) September 26, 2013	4.29
208	Tyler Hansbrough Toronto Raptors PF \| Age: 27 \| Stats 2012 rank: 174 @THANS50 @ESPNNBA @THANS50 With a nickname like Pyscho T, is rank really relevant? — Maceo Rucker-Shivers (@MaceoDontae) September 26, 2013	4.25
209	Devin Harris Dallas Mavericks PG \| Age: 30 \| Stats 2012 rank: 108 @Dev34Harris @ESPNNBA @Dev34Harris Betcha no team is happier to have an ex-member of their team back again than the @dallasmavs. #MFFL #NBArank — DK (@electriclight41) September 26, 2013	4.23
210	Quincy Pondexter Memphis Grizzlies SF \| Age: 25 \| Stats 2012 rank: 359 @QuincyPondexter @ESPNNBA @QuincyPondexter qpon will jump 50 spots by the end of the season. His defense +increasing 3 point % is getting deadly — Smith Howell (@smith_howell) September 26, 2013	4.23
211	Mike Miller Memphis Grizzlies SF \| Age: 33 \| Stats 2012 rank: 236 @m33m Mike Miller's #NBArank of 211 doesn't do justice to his Mystic Wolfman rank. — Andrew Lynch (@AndrewLynch) September 26, 2013	4.23
212	Zaza Pachulia Milwaukee Bucks C \| Age: 29 \| Stats 2012 rank: 223 @zaza27 @ESPNNBA The Bucks paid a lotta money for a guy who's ranked #212 on #NBArank the contract has yet to be explained — bo meezogeshe (@BeauMizoguchi) September 26, 2013	4.21
213	Alec Burks Utah Jazz PG \| Age: 22 \| Stats 2012 rank: 242 @AlecBurks10 @ESPNNBA @AlecBurks10 unless Burks can figure out how to generate some asts, the rungs on his ladder may stop here. #NBArank — Joseph Nooft (@JoeNooft) September 26, 2013	4.20
214	Earl Clark Cleveland Cavaliers SF \| Age: 22 \| Stats 2012 rank: 351 The versatility of Earl Clark is going to make for a fantastic pairing with Anthony Bennett. Should have another strong year #NBARank — Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) September 26, 2013	4.19
215	Udonis Haslem Miami Heat PF \| Age: 33 \| Stats 2012 rank: 129 @ThisIsUD @ESPNNBA @ThisIsUD glue guy.. playing in his back yard.. can't get it no better than that — Arty (@The5ftGIANT) September 26, 2013	4.19
216	Will Bynum Detroit Pistons PG \| Age: 30 \| Stats 2012 rank: 244 Did you know? Will Bynum is the only Bynum that will apparently be ready for the NBA season opener #NBArank — Eran Soroka (@sorokman) September 26, 2013	4.19
217	Ben Gordon Charlotte Bobcats SG \| Age: 30 \| Stats 2012 rank: 154 @BenGordon8 @ESPNNBA @BenGordon8 Used to be a great scorer for the Bulls. Getting the big contract from Detroit was probably his last great moment. — Quinn Pilkey (@QuinnNotCook) September 26, 2013	4.19
218	Beno Udrih New York Knicks PG \| Age: 31 \| Stats 2012 rank: 227 Am I am the only one would swap Luke Ridnour with Beno Udrih #NBArank — Nuno Barreto (@nbarreto6) September 26, 2013	4.18
219	Matt Bonner San Antonio Spurs PF \| Age: 33 \| Stats 2012 rank: 198 @ESPNNBA Bonner is basically the same player as Steve Novak, but with a championship ring. #NBArank — DK (@electriclight41) September 26, 2013	4.17
220	MarShon Brooks Boston Celtics SG \| Age: 24 \| Stats 2012 rank: 148 @Marshon2 @ESPNNBA @Marshon2 Should be ranked 100 spots higher next year following a strong season in Beantown. — Arnaud Gelb (@Coachkira) September 26, 2013	4.17
221	Nerlens Noel Philadelphia 76ers C \| Age: 19 \| Stats 2012 rank: NR @NerlensNoel3 @ESPNNBA @NerlensNoel3 Skinny and raw rookie bigman with a torn ACL. Seems a bit high for now, but he could very well get better. We'll see. — Quinn Pilkey (@QuinnNotCook) September 26, 2013	4.16
222	Brandon Rush Utah Jazz SG \| Age: 28 \| Stats 2012 rank: 180 @BRush_4 @ESPNNBA @BRush_4 had really helped GSW if not for that freak injury. I expect him to play out that good in Utah. #NBArank — Amadeus Pelayo (@amaaads) September 26, 2013	4.14
223	Marvin Williams Utah Jazz PF \| Age: 27 \| Stats 2012 rank: 280 @ESPNNBA Marvin Power Rankings, as of 2013: 1. Marvin Gaye 2. Marvin Hagler 3. Lee Marvin 4. Marvin Gardens ... 32. Marvin Williams #NBArank — Pierre NyGaard (@RetepAdam) September 26, 2013	4.14
224	Courtney Lee Boston Celtics SG \| Age: 27 \| Stats 2012 rank: 116 @CourtneyLee2211 @ESPNNBA @CourtneyLee2211 Courtney is a serviceable guard but he will always be remembered for his missed layup in the '09 Finals. #NBArank — KVN MLLR (@kvnism) September 26, 2013	4.13
225	Luke Ridnour Milwaukee Bucks PG \| Age: 32 \| Stats 2012 rank: 194 @ESPNNBA He's never been the flashiest of guards, but Luke Ridnour gets it done year-in, year-out. #Underappreciated #NBARank — Full-Time Hoops (@FullTimeHoops1) September 26, 2013	4.13

Rankings: 141-160 | 161-180 | 181-200 | 201-225 | 226-250 | 251-275
276-300 | 301-325 | 326-350 | 351-375 | 376-400 | 401-500

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2013 NBA Player Rankings: 201-225

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Rankings: 141-160 | 161-180 | 181-200 | 201-225 | 226-250 | 251-275
276-300 | 301-325 | 326-350 | 351-375 | 376-400 | 401-500

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2013 NBA Player Rankings: 201-225

OUR NEW PREDICTION ENGINE

What is #NBArank?

How did we rank the players?

Rankings: 141-160 | 161-180 | 181-200 | 201-225 | 226-250 | 251-275 276-300 | 301-325 | 326-350 | 351-375 | 376-400 | 401-500

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2013 #NBArank

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Rankings: 141-160 | 161-180 | 181-200 | 201-225 | 226-250 | 251-275
276-300 | 301-325 | 326-350 | 351-375 | 376-400 | 401-500