15. Jaren Jackson Jr.
After missing most of last year with an injury, Jaren Jackson Jr. has had a full offseason to get healthy. Eventually, he will need to add enough bulk to switch to the center position to maximize his full potential, but in the meantime, he can still be a two-way power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies.
14. Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon has found his perfect fit with the Denver Nuggets. He’s not going to be an All-Star but he will be a star in his role. He’s the best defense that they have in the starting five and he can do a little bit of everything on offense.
13. Domantas Sabonis
Let’s be clear, Domantas Sabonis should be a center, not a power forward, but the Indiana Pacers haven’t traded either him or Myles Turner. Sabonis is a back-to-the-basket kind of big man who’s slowly become a very good passer. He’s not a great defender, but there’s no doubt that he’s an All-Star level talent.
12. Christian Wood
Christian Wood was one of the most improved players in the whole NBA last season who started his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s become a 20 and 10 type of big man who can play either the four or the five. Due to offseason moves by the Houston Rockets, it’s expected he plays the four this season. Wood still needs to improve on defense overall, but there’s no doubt he’s a talented player who still has upside.
11. Draymond Green
Trying to figure out how to rank Draymond Green is one of the hardest things for me to do on this list. He’s almost a non-factor scoring the ball, but his passing, defense, and overall basketball I.Q. are at an elite level. He’s the glue that makes the Golden State Warriors work as well as they do and he should continue to do so for the time being.