2. Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies
Counting Stats: 16.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists
PER: 17.7
WS: 3.7
VORP: 1.3
I’m a big fan of Marc Gasol’s game, as should you be. What really sets him apart from most other centers on this list is that he can do it all. He’s also the most well-rounded center in the NBA. Not only can he score, rebound and defend, but he can also distribute – which is somehow a lost art in today’s game.
Of course, the concern with Gasol is whether or not he will fully recover from his foot injury. Assuming he can, Gasol should once again be one of the top centers in the NBA.
His impact on the game can’t be overstated either. Last season, after he was lost for the year, the Memphis Grizzlies spiraled out of control. Even though they still made the playoffs, they simply didn’t look the same after Gasol exited the lineup.
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