Updated Dec. 28, 2004.

1) Emeka Okafor Charlotte, F/C, 6-10, 252 lbs.
Stats: 15.2 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.35 bpg, 44.8% FG
Comments: Getting better as the season goes along. Ranks #3 in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game. Ranks #4 in the NBA in Double-doubles.

2) Dwight Howard Orlando, PF, 6-11, 250 lbs.
Stats: 10.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.76 bpg, 50.6% FG
Comments: Ranks #11 in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game, Ranks #14 in the NBA in Blocks Per Game

3) Luol Deng Chicago, G/F, 6-8, 220 lbs.
Stats: 13.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.4 apg, 42.9% FG
Comments: Very solid player. Versatile skills. Easy to root for.

4) Ben Gordon Chicago, G, 6-3, 200 lbs.
Stats: 12.5 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.56 spg, 43.4% FG
Comments: Gordon has steadily come alive and lately is playing great ball.

5) Andre Iguodala Philadelphia, G/F, 6-6, 207 lbs.
Stats: 8.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.72 spg, 45.7% FG
Comments: Versatile athlete is good at everything on both ends of the floor. Ranks #10 in the NBA in Steals Per Game.

6) Josh Smith Atlanta, SF, 6-9, 225 lbs.
Stats: 7.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.59 spg, 1.45 bpg
Comments: Can jump out of the building. When given minutes has exploded with some well-rounded games on both ends of the floor.

7) Al Jefferson Boston, PF, 6-10, 265 lbs.
Stats: 6.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.2 apg, 0.96 bpg, 52.5% FG
Comments: The kid is big and can ball. Tons of promise.

8) Devin Harris Dallas, PG, 6-3, 185 lbs.
Stats: 6.8 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.36 spg, 37.7% FG
Comments: A true point guard with a bright future. Ranks #8 in the NBA in Steals Per Turnover (1.1).

9) Tony Allen Boston Celtics, G, 6-4, 213 lbs.
Stats: 5.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.69 spg, 39.7% FG
Comments: Looking like a nice steal for Boston. Athletic, smart, talented.

10) Matt Bonner Toronto, PF, 6-10, 240 lbs.
Stats: 7.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.45 spg, 56.2% FG
Comments: Only tries to take smart or easy shots. Ranks #3 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.562).

11) Andres Nocioni Chicago, F, 6-7, 225 lbs.
Stats: 8.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.64 spg, 39.3% FG
Comments: A player who tries to fill in the blanks so far.

12) Josh Childress Atlanta, F/G, 6-8, 210 lbs.
Stats: 6.5 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.88 spg, 42.0% FG
Comments: Still figuring out what he's good at and where he fits on an NBA court. Ranks #11 in the NBA in Steals Per Turnover(1.0).

13) David Harrison Indiana, C, 7-0, 280 lbs.
Stats: 6.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.4 apg, 1.67 bpg, 57.8% FG
Comments: Solid young center who does center-like things. Bright NBA future.

14) Nenad Krstic New Jersey Nets, F/C, 7-0, 240 lbs.
Stats: 5.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.0 bpg, 46.1% FG
Comments: Fantastic potential. Still raw as an NBA player but with minutes has shown potential for a full-time, productive role very soon.

15) Beno Udrih San Antonio, PG, 6-3, 203 lbs.
Stats: 5.8 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 1.7 apg, 0.64 spg, 48.8% FG
Comments: Like all San Antonio players does smart things with the ball. Knows his role off the bench.

16) Carlos Delfino Detroit, G/F, 6-6, 230 lbs.
Stats: 5.2 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.69 spg, 43.6% FG
Comments: A defensive player who tries to fill in the blanks off the bench.

17) Trevor Ariza New York, SF, 6-8, 200 lbs.
Stats: 4.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.73 spg, 38.5% FG
Comments: Athletic, smart player with natural basketball instincts. Ranks #18 in the NBA in Steals Per 48 Minutes(2.55).

18) Shaun Livingston L.A. Clippers, PG, 6-7, 182 lbs.
Stats: 5.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 2.6 apg, 0.73 bpg, 1.0 spg, 39.4% FG
Comments: Been out injured. Very young and still physically developing.

19) Royal Ivey Atlanta, G, 6-3, 200 lbs.
Stats: 4.9 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 48.3% FG
Comments: A defensive stopper who knows his shooting limitations and therefore only tries to take smart shots. Ranks #7 in the NBA in Steals Per 48 Minutes.

20) Chris Duhon Chicago, PG, 6-1, 185 lbs.
Stats: 4.0 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.04 spg, 29.4% FG
Comments: A real point guard who can't shoot. Ranks #8 in the NBA in Assists Per 48 Minutes(9.9). First in assists per game for rookies.

Anybody think Ariza should be higher, or is it an "OD" on kool-aid to think otherwise.

He doesn't play enough to be ranked higher. I don't care though. I actually don't want him to put up big stats because I'm hoping we can re-sign him with the LLE and get his Bird rights without using up any of the MLE.