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ElevationMag.com's Top 100 Players (1-50)
51. Al Jefferson, Timberwolves - His breakout season in 2006-07 helped the Celtics land KG.

52. Eddy Curry, Knicks - A great offensive big man who needs to become a better rebounder and defender.

53. Richard Jefferson, Nets - One of the most athletic players in the game and needs to take advantage of his time with Jason Kidd.

54. Jason Richardson, Bobcats - An extremely athletic shooting guard who will need to take a leadership role in Charlotte.

55. Maurice Williams, Bucks- His scoring numbers have rapidly increased over the past three seasons.

56. Andrei Kirilenko, Jazz - Lost confidence last season but is still a great defensive player.

57. Peja Stojakovic, Hornets - A sharp-shooting guard who missed most of the 2006-07 season with a back injury.

58. Kevin Martin, Kings - Finished second to Monta Ellis for the Most Improved Player honor last season.

59. Stephen Jackson, Warriors - Increased his numbers in just about every statistical category after a midseason trade sent him from Indiana to Golden State.

60. Caron Butler, Wizards - Wouldn't have been an All-Star last season if he played in the West.

61. Greg Oden, Blazers - The No. 1 overall pick is expected to be the next great center in the NBA.

62. Ben Wallace, Bulls - His numbers and overall game declined after leaving Detroit for Chicago prior to the 2006-07 season.

63. Lamar Odom, Lakers - Averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists last season.

64. Mehmet Okur, Jazz - Hit a lot of clutch shots during his great regular season, but struggled a bit in the playoffs.

65. Jason Terry, Mavericks - A scoring point guard who shot 48 percent from the field last season.

66. Nenad Krstic, Nets - The Nets missed the talented center in the postseason after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

67. Tayshaun Prince, Pistons - A very long player who can shoot the trey and play solid D.

68. Shaquille O'Neal, Heat - The old man can still put up big numbers when he needs to.

69. Andrea Bargnani, Raptors - Last season's No. 1 pick showed signs of greatness last season while coming off the bench.

70. Mike Bibby, Kings - Had the worst shooting year of his career in 2006-07.

71. Ricky Davis, Timberwolves - Puts the ball in the bucket but not much else.

72. Leandro Barbosa, Suns - The 2006-08 Sixth Man of the Year shot 43 percent from three-point range last season.

73. David Lee, Knicks - A very valuable role player who will average a double-double throughout his career.

74. Rasheed Wallace, Pistons - Despite his overall numbers slightly decreasing last season, Rasheed is still a very valuable piece in Detroit.

75. Al Harrington, Warriors - Needs to find his niche in the league.

76. Kevin Durant, Sonics - Will win Rookie of the Year and lead all rookies in scoring.

77. Monta Ellis, Warriors - Was named the NBA's Most Improved Player after increasing his 2005-06 scoring average by 9.7 points last season.

78. Larry Hughes, Cavaliers - Struggled in the playoffs after tearing the plantar fascia in his left foot.

79. Kirk Hinrich, Bulls - A pure point guard who can shoot the three.

80. Josh Smith, Hawks - Will block any shot and dunk on anyone in his way.

81. Andrew Bogut, Bucks - The second-year center averaged 12 points on 55 percent shooting and eight rebounds last season.

82. Raymond Felton, Bobcats - A speedy point guard who is coming off a breakout season.

83. T.J. Ford, Raptors - A lightning-quick guard who records big scoring, assist and steal numbers.

84. Jamal Crawford, Knicks - Needs to make smarter decisions on offense in order to be a great player.

85. Corey Maggette, Clippers - A good player who needs to get out of L.A. as soon as possible.

86. Randy Foye, Timberwolves - Will have a chance to shine in Minnesota now that he's not a rookie and KG is gone.

87. Kenyon Martin, Nuggets - Could have been a perennial All-Star if he stayed healthy.

88. Quenton Richardson, Clippers - Injuries prevented Q from doing much last season.

89. Darko Milicic, Grizzlies - Finally became somewhat of a good player once he left Detroit.

90. Mike Conley, Grizzlies - The best rookie point guard.

91. Steve Francis, Rockets - Will likely fight for a starting job in Houston while Rafer Alston deals with legal issues.

92. Sam Cassell, Clippers - One of the league's older players still has some gas left in the tank.

93. Raja Bell, Suns - Finally known for more than just shutting down Kobe.

94. Andris Biedrins, Warriors - Coming off a breakout season in Golden State where he averaged nine and nine.

95. Kyle Korver, Sixers - Doesn't do much more than throw up three balls. But he's one of the best at it.

96. Jerry Stackhouse, Mavericks - The 12-year vet played a big role in the Mavs' success last season and can still put up decent scoring numbers.

97. Boris Diaw, Suns - His minutes went down since Amare came back, but he can still fill the stat sheet.

98. J.R. Smith, Nuggets - A great outside shooter who can be something special as long as his attitude doesn't get in the way.

99. Shane Battier, Rockets - A great defender who loves to take the charge.

100. Luke Ridnour, Sonics - A perfect point guard to play alongside Durant.