100 Javale McGee Denver Nuggets C

What am I gonna do, not include Javale McGee in this list?

99 Tyreke Evans New Orleans Pelicans SF

The former Rookie of the Year has a lot to prove and the means to do it.

98 Jason Terry Brooklyn Nets PG

Confidence counts for a lot on this list, and the Jet’s still got it.

97 Andrei Kirilenko Brooklyn Nets SF

Once a budding star, Kirilenko is a fitting backup for the star-studded Nets.

96 Nicolas Batum Portland Trailblazers SF

Batum is a poor man’s Luol Deng. He needs to get better for Portland to make the playoffs.

95 Kemba Walker Charlotte Bobcats PG

“Who knows if he’s actually good” is how I feel about most of the Bobcats’ best players.

94 Andrea Bargnani New York Knicks PF

Make or break year for the former first overall pick.

93 Bradley Beal Washington Wizards SG

A whole year with John Wall could move Beal up this list.

92 Eric Bledsoe Phoenix Suns PG

Most over-analyzed mediocre player in the NBA. Good luck in Phoenix, kid.

91 Victor Oladipo Orlando Magic PG

I think it’s really dumb for him to play point guard, but he’s still a talent.

90 Arron Afflalo Orlando Magic SG

The sole reason for Oladipo’s stunted development, right here.

89 Jarrett Jack Cleveland Cavaliers PG

Jack has made the climb from mediocre youngin to reliable professional.

88 Evan Turner Philadelphia 76ers SG

His skill set is still diverse and desirable. And he still can’t make it work.

87 Tony Allen Memphis Grizzlies SG

This is about as high as just-defense can take you.

86 Mario Chalmers Miami Heat PG

It’s tough to tell how viable a starting point guard Chalmers is in Miami. It’s hard to judge the brightness of a lightbulb when you’re standing on the sun.

85 O.J. Mayo Milwaukee Bucks SG

Mayo, the last Jabari Parker-type high school prospect, fits into Milwaukee’s quiet basketball scene.

84 Nikola Pekovic Minnesota Timberwolves C

Pek could be a great center. Big year for him forthcoming.

83 Andrew Bogut Golden State Warriors C

The words “when he’s healthy” haunt Andrew Bogut’s dreams.

82 Omer Asik Houston Rockets C

Trade him. Period.

81 Kyle Lowry Toronto Raptors PG

A good scorer that’s hard to win with; would be a world-class backup.

80 Chandler Parsons Houston Rockets SF

I couldn’t separate these two in my rankings, either. The best bromance.

79 Jeremy Lin Houston Rockets PG

He still makes plays and can win you a game. Some gave up, I haven’t.

78 DeAndre Jordan Los Angeles Clippers C

This high flyer seems to have hit his ceiling. Get it?

77 Harrison Barnes Golden State Warriors SF

Hopefully takes the sixth-man role in stride; he could thrive in it.

76 Gordon Hayward Utah Jazz SF

I guess he’s good? I don’t really know, this ranking is pure hearsay.

75 George Hill Indiana Pacers PG

A nice piece of a bigger picture. Does not threaten as a solo unit.

74 Danny Green San Antonio Spurs SG

So he’s mastered the 3-pointer, now he needs to add to his arsenal.

73 Danny Granger Indiana Pacers SF

Can’t start Granger over Lance Stephenson. Don’t mess with success.

72 Kevin Martin Minnesota Timberwolves SG

Weird thinking that Oklahoma City was too much pressure for Martin, but it’s true.

71 Danilo Gallinari Denver Nuggets SF

Hopefully he’s still as dynamic after his injury. New coach and cast will make returning even more difficult.

70 Lance Stephenson Indiana Pacers SG

From the Kawhi Leonard class of guys whose ceiling we don’t know. Defensive prowess, scoring ability and swagger — a deadly combination.

69 Anderson Varejao Cleveland Cavaliers PF

Just rebound, baby. And don’t get hurt.

68 Andrew Bynum Cleveland Cavaliers C

I don’t care how his hair looks, when he comes back, he’s going to be a major player.

67 Eric Gordon New Orleans Pelicans SG

Seems utterly indifferent at times on the court; waste of talent.

66 Larry Sanders Milwaukee Bucks C

Haven’t seen him play a ton, but he provides energy and an identity for Milwaukee.

65 Kenneth Faried Denver Nuggets PF

The Manimal needs to learn how to play a game at a reasonable speed.

64 Jamal Crawford Los Angeles Clippers SG

If you aren’t careful, Crawford can still dominate you.

63 Manu Ginobili San Antonio Spurs SG

Needs a resurgent season after last year’s playoffs.

62 J.R. Smith New York Knicks PG

Some young bucks settle down as they get older, others go crazy. Smith’s getting crazy.

61 Monta Ellis Dallas Mavericks PG

Last chance of sorts for Ellis. He’ll have plenty of opportunity in Big D.

60 Brandon Jennings Detroit Pistons PG

For a scoring point guard, Jennings faces a hell of a task in satisfying Detroit’s frontcourt.

59 Rudy Gay Toronto Raptors SF

Is he not as good or just in Toronto? Who nose!?

58 Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons C

Drummond is still developing, but how will offseason change his career?

57 Paul Millsap Atlanta Hawks PF

I don’t know why this offseason pairing happened. Millsap is good, but not great. Might be good enough to keep Atlanta mediocre.

56 Al Jefferson Charlotte Bobcats C

Could thrive in Charlotte, could screw up their tanking plans.

55 Carlos Boozer Chicago Bulls PF

Much maligned in Chicago, but has been a steady source of offense.

54 Nate Robinson Denver Nuggets PG

Name me five better players in last year’s playoffs and I’ll move him lower.

53 Jrue Holiday New Orleans Pelicans PG

As is true with every Pelican, no idea how the team’s revamping will affect his game.

52 Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans PF

Davis would be a junior in college. Instead he’s blossoming in the NBA.

51 DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings PF

This year could be bad for Cousins and Sacramento.

50 Jimmy Butler Chicago Bulls SG

And climbing. Can he be Scottie Pippen? The thing is, maybe he can.

49 Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves PG

OK, finally. Now let’s watch this Rubio-Love combo work.

48 Mike Conley Memphis Grizzlies PG

Conley is developing into a near-elite point guard. Near elite.

47 David Lee Golden State Warriors PF

Golden State didn’t suffer as much as we thought in the playoffs sans Lee. Your move, Lee.

46 Pau Gasol Los Angeles Lakers PF

Still the smoothest Gasol. Can’t argue with his body of work.

45 Andre Iguodala Golden State Warriors SF

This is the best situation of his career. He should shine as a second option.

44 Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors SG

Currently the No. 2 in G-State, but he could end up fitting well as a third option.

43 Amar’e Stoudemire New York Knicks PF

This isn’t even a joke. He’s still very talented. He’s just in a losing situation.

42 Greg Monroe Detroit Pistons PF

Detroit’s scariest player. Great skill set with all the potential in the world.

41 Steve Nash Los Angeles Lakers PG

Nash could see a resurgence in a more tranquil Los Angeles.

40 Damian Lillard Portland Trailblazers SG

Lillard is thus far a stat filler without a signature style. That’ll change.

39 John Wall Washington Wizards PG

Wall may be better than this. Depends on how he’s matured as a basketball player.

38 Brook Lopez Brooklyn Nets C

His biggest weakness is rebounding. Well, now he doesn’t have to. So good for him.

37 Kevin Garnett Brooklyn Nets PF

If he can get on the same page as Jason Kidd, Brooklyn could work out well for Garnett.

36 Luol Deng Chicago Bulls SF

Deng’s greatness is in his consistency. Needs to stay injury free, though.

35 Tyson Chandler New York Knicks C

Poseidon Chandler may be aging. But the paint is still his raging sea for now.

34 Ty Lawson Denver Nuggets PG

A little sparkplug that needs to get better at making teammates better.

33 Zach Randolph Memphis Grizzlies PF

It’s been awhile since 2010. He’s falling, aging, fading, but he’s still capable of dominance.

32 Josh Smith Detroit Pistons PF

Is he old? I don’t even know. If he can still play small forward, Detroit will contend.

31 Al Horford Atlanta Hawks C

I wonder what living through this Atlanta era has done to his psyche.

30 Serge Ibaka Oklahoma City Thunder C

Still waiting for him to take the leap. Oklahoma City will go as he goes.

29 Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers PF

Overscrutinized is Blake Griffin. Hurts when greatness is expected.

28 David West Indiana Pacers PF

Will West sustain his effort through an 82-game slog? Indiana hopes so.

27 Kawhi Leonard San Antonio Spurs SG

When he drops the humility and asserts himself, he’ll be a star.

26 Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers PG

The time is now for Irving to make his ascension into the league’s top tier of players.

25 Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks PF

Dirk must feel like he’s lost in purgatory.

24 Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies C

The rock of Memphis’s rock solid defense and a great passer.

23 Joakim Noah Chicago Bulls C

Can be the best center in the NBA if he combines energy with consistency.

22 LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trailblazers PF

LaMarcus is just hoping the pieces around him can kick into gear.

21 Paul Pierce Brooklyn Nets SF

The Truth is a sleepy scorer. But will he score enough to stay happy?

20 Joe Johnson Brooklyn Nets SG

Another sleepy scorer for Brooklyn. Can he work as part of a whole?

19 Rajon Rondo Boston Celtics PG

Boston is encouraging all the vacation time Rondo wants to take.

18 Deron Williams Brooklyn Nets PG

It’s his job to put it all together and make it all work. That’s a lot of pressure.

17 Dwyane Wade Miami Heat SG

LeBron James is Dwyane Wade’s 401k. Dude is dusty. Still the old him in spurts, though.

16 Chris Bosh Miami Heat PF

Bosh has to step up and be this team’s second best player this year.

15 Kevin Love Minnesota Timberwolves PF

How many great years can Love put up in Minny before he leaves it?

14 Roy Hibbert Indiana Pacers C

If Hibbert played hard for 82 games, Indiana would clinch a one seed easily.

13 Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs PF

He’s still going. And going. And going. And we won’t question him for now.

12 Paul George Indiana Pacers SF

Paul George is great and getting better. LeBron’s biggest individual threat.

11 Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks SF

Carmelo’s brand of basketball does not lead to championships. It’s a tragedy, honestly. Poor guy.

10 Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers SG

No idea how he’ll come back, but his legacy isn’t finished being made yet.

9 Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors PG

Can the shooting keep up? Can he complement the shooting? Let’s hope so.

8 Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder PG

The Thunder need Russell as much as KD. He needs to get back as soon as possible if the Thunder want the West’s top seed.

7 Dwight Howard Houston Rockets C

All the tools you could want. But you can’t fix a broken engine. Is his broke?

6 James Harden Houston Rockets SG

Freed from the shadows in Oklahoma City, he showed his aptitude for stardom.

5 Chris Paul Los Angeles Clippers PG

What about Chris Paul indicates championship contention? Nothing, yet.

4 Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls PG

Rose is back, and he has to remind a lot of people about a lot of things.

3 Tony Parker San Antonio Spurs PG

When Parker plays, the whole offense is under his control. It’s magical.

2 Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder SF

Imagine the NBA without LeBron. Durant still might be the league’s No. 2. He needs to turn up his attitude.

1 LeBron James Miami Heat SF

The entire basketball world is at his mercy. Have mercy, Bron. Have mercy.