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Third-Team All-Underrated (frontcourt)
Small forward: Peja Stojakovic (1999-2011): 17.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.8 APG, 45.0 FG% – Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks
Achievements: Three-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA, 2011 NBA Champion
Peja Stojakovic was the best shooter of his time in the early 2000s. The 6-foot-10 small forward was dangerous from all areas of the perimeter on the Sacramento Kings teams that were always a Los Angeles Lakers team away from an NBA Finals appearance. While he was not a household name and was more of a one-trick pony for his ability to shoot from deep, Stojakovic was the perfect addition to a variety of teams in need of shooting including the 2011 Dallas Mavericks that went on to win the title.
Power forward: Zach Randolph (2001-18): 16.6 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 47.1 FG% – Portland Trailblazers, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings
Achievements: Two-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA
Ah, Mr. Grit n’ Grind himself. Randolph was the personification of toughness throughout his entire career. While he is best known for his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, make no mistake about it, he was a great player throughout his entire career.
Marked by a peak year in 2007 where he averaged 23.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, Randolph quietly had nine years where he averaged a double-double in scoring and rebounds. His old school style of play made him the chief bruiser for anyone who tried to drive to the basket for the seventeen years he was on the court.
Center: Marcus Camby (1996-2013): 9.5 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 1.9 APG, 46.6 FG% – Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trailblazers, Houston Rockets
Achievements: Four-time All-Defense, one-time Defensive Player of the Year, 1997 All-Rookie
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Marcus Camby may be one of the greatest defensive bigs of all time. On four occasions he led the league in blocks, including five years where he averaged more than three per game. He averaged a double-double in points and rebounds for six years, while anchoring teams with individual offensive talent (Allan Houston, Carmelo Anthony, Brandon Roy).