Oct 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) smiles after committing a foul against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Rockets
Best Player On The Roster: Dwight Howard
2013-14 Stats: 18.3 points, 12.2 rebounds
Word: Howard is often the butt of every joke nowadays, but he had a quietly great season a year ago. Now that he has a full bill of health, it’s time that Howard re-takes this league by storm. Just like he was back in 2009.
Worst “Good” Player On The Roster: Trevor Ariza
2013-14 Stats: 14.4 points, 6.2 rebounds
Word: I know. I know. Ariza is coming off a career year. But that’s susceptible to happen to marginal average players when they’re in a contract year, which Ariza was in last season. He has to prove it when there’s no money at stake in order for me to believe it.