Tim Thomas� value over the past few years have been down simply because he simply was not going to see a lot of touches with the likes of Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and Sam Cassell around. But after a 12-month period that saw the team rid themselves of all of the �Big Three�, Thomas will never see a better opportunity to be the man. Desmond Mason and Michael Redd should also emerge statistically while rookie point guard T.J Ford will get to start from the get-go. Ford may be as valuable fantasy-wise as any rookie this year.

Meanwhile the Jazz finally parted ways with future Hall of Famers John Stockton and Karl Malone, who spent more than a decade and a half together. In this case Andrei Kirilenko and Matt Harpring go from supporting players to prime options. Keon Clark also finally gets a chance in a starting role, and is center eligible in many leagues. Carlos Arroyo and Raul Lopez battle for starting point guard duties.

And then there is the international contingent, now growing more than ever. Nikoloz Tskitishvili, Hedo Turkoglu, Gordan Giricek, Nene Hiliaro, and Darko Milicic are just some of the foreign talent waiting to emerge. You may not had seen them on the NCAA stage, but you need to research and familiarize yourself to their talents as much as anyone. The next superstar is liable to come from any corner of the earth.

With that in mind, I embark on my second annual top 100 fantasy basketball list�

1. Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) � If he has center eligibility in your league, and if your league requires a center � then Dirk is #1. There is now a pretty good three-year baseline here. The scoring was bumped up to 25 a game last year, is nearly automatic from the stripe (89%) and is good for 2 three�s per game. 85-90 percent of his ten boards will come from the defensive glass. Dirk is also a solid block per game man and bumped his steals up to 1.4 per game. The upside is that Dirk is nearing his peak at age 25, the downside is Antawn Jamison was added in the off-season. The FG percentage could go up while the PPG takes a slight dip.



2. Tim Duncan (SA) � Again, center eligibility puts him at the top overall. You really want him in leagues that utilize FG percentage (51%). Is among the league leaders in rebounds with 13 per game along with three blocks, and even throws in four assists per contest. Free throw shooting can be erratic and falls in the 70 percent range, and he goes to the stripe eight times per night.



3. Kevin Garnett (MN) � Despite being 6�11�, KG is actually listed as a small forward, thence no center eligibility. Is now 27 and has now inked up long-term contractually with the T-Wolves. Made huge improvements last year in FG percentage (50.2), rebounds (13.4 following years of 12.1 and 11.4), assists (6.0). and points-per-game. Also good for 1.5 per game in both blocks and steals and shoots 75 percent from the stripe. Among the strongest seven-category players available.



4. Tracy McGrady (ORL) � If your league is weighted towards points, and does not require a center � then elevate T-Mac to #1 as he legitimately contributes in all eight categories. Made a quantum leap from 25.6 to over 32 points per game last year, along with increasing his threes from 1.4 to 2.3. Gets to the stripe a lot, and cashes in at an 80 percent clip. Rebounds did go down from 7.9 to 6.5. Also gets good contributions in assists, steals, and blocks. Another plus, he is still only 24 years old. If looking for the New Jordan, he may get close to that rarefied air in the next year or two.



5. Paul Pierce (BOS) � Even before Antwoin Walker was dealt, Pierce was good for 26 points along with seven boards per game. Took a huge dip in FG percentage, only hitting 41.6 percent of his shots last year, but gets to the stripe a ton and knocks down 80 percent of his throws. Also good for some blocks while making nearly two steals per game. Bump him down a little in leagues that includes turnovers, he coughs it up a lot.



6. Shawn Marion (PHX) � A freakish combination of skills at small forward who will explode even more in his fourth season. A tremendous force on the boards (10 PG) at just 6�7� you also added three-pointers to his repertoire last season, making 1.7 per game at a 38 percent clip. 85 percent from the stripe, but does not get there often. Among the league leaders in steals at 2.3 per game and will also get a block and some change.



7. Jason Kidd (NJ) � Ended months of speculation by signing long term with the Nets during the off-season. The best triple-double threat in the Association who will also be good for 2+ steals an outing. Scored a career-high 18.4 per game in the regular season, and upped his scoring to over 20 per game in the playoffs. Lower his status slightly in percentage leagues, as he will never be much more than a 40 percent shooter from the floor, but still helps with 3�s and from the stripe.



8. Shaquille O�Neal (LAL) � A very consistent 11-year baseline to go by here. Shaq hit a career high 62.2 percent from the stripe last year, but still gets there so often that he will still be a liability in percentage leagues. In a percentage format, I still suggest filling your team with players good in 3�s, assists, and steals if starting out with Shaq. May get more of the scoring load if Kobe�s gone long, but that may be negated by the additions of Gary Payton and Karl Malone. His feet always seem to be a question, and was having trouble with a heel problem during camp.



9. Steve Francis (HOU) � You know you�re pretty good when Phil Ivey wears your jersey during the World Series of Poker. Stayed healthy the entire year in �02-�03 and got his usual 21/6/6.



10. Ray Allen (SEA) � Stats took a huge bump up after escaping Milwaukee, as his playing time increased from 36 to 42 minutes. That resulted in his points to increasing from 21.3 to 24.5. Rebounds also went up from 4.6 to 5.6, steals from 1.2 to 1.6, and the assists went up nearly 40 percent, from 3.5 to 5.9. FG percentage has dropped into the 44 percent range, although he makes as many three�s as anyone. Also as automatic as they come from the stripe (90 percent plus). Looks like Allen may miss the outset of the season with an ankle problem however.



11. Vince Carter (TOR) � Could be huge if he returned to the form of a few years back, where he averaged 27.6 PPG. If he stays healthy, he will be a great value in salary cap-type games.



12. Allen Iverson (PHI) � Always a contender for the scoring title, although his scoring has dropped from 31.4 to 27.6 in the past year. Glenn Robinson joins the team this year, which could result in fewer shots but more assists. Also the best steal man you can find bar none. Shooting percentage is the downfall, as that usually hovers in the low-40�s.



13. Kobe Bryant (LAL) � Not surprisingly, Bryant showed up at camp this year not in the best of shape � so don�t expect him to go off on a tear like in February where he averaged an insane 40 points per game. Of course Bryant�s true ranking depends on how much time he has to spend away from the team for his apparent upcoming trial, which is anyone�s guess. I�m guessing Kobe�s legal woes will not stop him from going in the first round of most drafts, if just for the thrill of it. If you want someone with Kobe-like game, I suggest getting Tracy McGrady this year unless you want to spend a lot of time gripping watching Court TV litigation. Bryant did make a huge leap in steals last year, going from 1.5 to 2.2 per game.



14. Jermaine O�Neal (IND) � Center eligibility gets is a help, but is being dogged by chronic back brouble during camp so he gets knocked down a rung. A sure bet for 2.5 blocks per game and 20+ points and over ten boards.



15. Stephon Marbury (PHX) � The point guard run should start just about now, with Marbury leading the way with 22 points to go along with 8 dimes per night. Percentages from the line (44%) and stripe (80%) are very acceptable. Don�t expect anything spectacular in regards to three�s or steals.



16. Elton Brand (LAC) � 50 percent plus from the floor with 11 boards and two and a half blocks per game.



17. Pau Gasol (MEM) � In just his third year, Pau should become a 20+ per game scorer while approaching 10 boards and two blocks per game. Really helps out in FG percentage where he�s .514 for his career.



18. Gilbert Arenas (WSH) � Parlayed last years breakout season with Golden State to a huge contract with the Wizards. Outside of blocks, he will be an asset in every area.



19. Steve Nash (DAL) � Excellent shooting percentage for a point guard (46.5) and is automatic (.909 last year) from the stripe.



20. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (ATL) � Has become a reliable 20 PPG scorer who is also an asset percentage wise from the floor and the stripe along with 8-9 boards per game. Should get a few more touches with Glenn Robinson out of town.



21. Jason Terry (ATL) � Like most point guards, not great percentage-wise from the field, but approaching 90 percent from the line. Look for 7+ assists per game along with nearly two steals and should improve on last year�s 17.2 PPG with the Dog gone.



22. Ben Wallace (DET) � If healthy, will win the rebounding title (15.3 per game last year) and has a chance at the block title with over three per game. Just be sure to fill the rest of your team with scorers galore.



23. Peja Stoyakovic (SAC) � Great shooting percentage from the floor (48 percent) and will get you as many 3�s as anyone and gets about 5-6 boards. Will also take on an additional load with Chris Webber out for the first month.



24. Sam Cassell (MN) � Nice percentages from the floor (especially for a point) as well as the stripe (85 percent). Is below average when it comes to assists, and his 20 point scoring average may take a hit with Garnett and Wally World around.



25. Baron Davis (NO) � Was hurt much of last season and saw his assists go down from 8.5 to 6.4 per game along with a slight dip in steals. FG and FT percentages are also liabilities although he knocks down a ton of treys. I rank him this high because he�s still only 24 and point guards are a limited commodity.



26. Allan Houston (NY) � The true definition of a scoring guard. Averaged 22 and a half last year and among the league leaders in three�s and FT percentage (92%). Contributions in the hustle categories are nill but he�s durable and a solid citizen.



27. Chris Webber (SAC) � Injuries have taken a bite out of C-Web the last couple of years, resulting in drops in scoring, and his percentages from the floor and the stripe. You will still get plenty of rebounding along with assists. Webber is recovering from off-season knee surgery and is expected not to come off the IL until mid-December.



28. Jamal Mashburn (NO) � Never has been a good shooter from the field in his career, Mashburn�s value comes from scoring 21+ points per game along with 6 rebounds and nearly 6 assists. Has upgraded his free throw shooting considerably, and is not in the 85% range. Will miss the first two weeks of the season due to a bone bruise in the knee.



29. Rasheed Wallace (POR) � Nice player if looking for three�s out of a big man, and area that he�s really stepped up in recent years. FG and FT percentages are both adequate. Despite his frequent ejections/suspensions, Sheed has only missed 23 games in the past six seasons.



30. Yao Ming (HOU) � Even though rookie campaign ran hot and cold, it exceeded most expectations. Rebounding and blocks were not off the charts but you got to like anyone 7�5� who shoots 81 percent from the stripe!!!



31. Ricky Davis (CLE) � Even though I have him just after LeBron, he should be the safer pick. You get a low shooting percentage but you get 20 PPG along with contributions in assists, rebounds, and steals


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32. Andre Miller (DEN) � Forget last year�s disaster with the Clippers, and remember that Miller led the league averaging 11 dimes per game two years ago for the lowly Cavs. Should be a great value here.



33. Rashard Lewis (SEA) � Ray Allen v. Gary Payton did not appear to affect Lewis� stats upward or downward. 18 point per game scorer who contributes in virtually every category.



34. Jamal Crawford (CHI) � You don�t dance over another�s misfortune, but Jay Williams horrific off-season accident hands the starting point guard duties over to Crawford for this season. Averaged 19 points and 6.5 assists per game over the last quarter of the season. Crawford also goes 6�5� and should create some matchup problems. If you can grab him 40 or so picks in you should be getting a steal.



35. Andrei Kirilenko (UT) � Should see 35-40 minutes a night this year and average up to 18 points per night. Rebounds won�t be off the charts but don�t be surprised to see the small forward in the top ten in blocks. Will even contribute some occasional three�s.



36. Chauncey Billups (DET) � Best remembered for a 77-point binge in the final two games of the Pistons come-from-behind first round triumph over Orlando. Billups was also 10 for 21 from downtown in those games, and wound up averaging 18 PPG in the playoffs. Shoots great from the line but is more of a tweener than a true point guard.



37. Michael Redd (MIL) � By law the Bucks must have five players on the floor at all times, and most of that load suddenly falls on Redd. Don�t be surprised to see 20 PPG � also Redd is 44 percent from his career from downtown and should be among the league leaders in three�s made.



38. Nick Van Exel (GS) � If you have an NVE this season, you should see crystal palaces again instead of the depths of hell now that Van Exel will be shooting it in Oakland instead of being fourth fiddle in Dallas. Don�t be surprised to see a return to his Denver numbers of 21 points and eight dimes per night.



39. Jalen Rose (CHI) � Has been a scoring machine since arriving with the Bulls a couple years back, averaging 23 points per game along with some three�s, rebounds, and assists. His 40.6 percentage from the floor last year was a killer however.



40. Caron Butler (MIA) � Quickly becoming the go-to man for the Heat, and averaged 20 points per game in the month of March. A great defensive player who should be good for two steals per game. May miss the first week of the season due to arthroscopic knee surgery.



41. Theo Ratliff (ATL) � Last year�s block leader, but only averaged 8.7 points per game and not off the charts in rebounds. A good need pick if you need the rejections in the middle rounds.



42. Lamar Odom (MIA) � Healthy again, and out of Clipper-ville, Odom is a nice across the board player (rebounds, assists, and blocks) who should be undervalued in most drafts. Just don't expect him to freestyle too much playing for Pat Riley.



43. Jason Richardson (GS) � Third year shooting guard who should approach 18 PPG along with a few rebounds and some steals.



44. Cuttino Mobley (HOU) � Did not shoot as much with Steve Francis around last year, and saw his scoring drop from 21.7 to 17.5. Threes, free throws, and steals are his other strong categories.



45. Amare Stoudemire (PHX) � One of the better first-year players better to come out of high school. Look for over 15 points per game with close to 10 rebounds and some blocks.



46. Antoine Walker (DAL) � Trade to Dallas dilutes his value even more. A-Walk will kill you with his shooting percentage and his free throws took a Vin Baker-like dip as well.




DON'T BE SURPRISED WHEN CARMELO, AND NOT KING JAMES, BECOMES THE TOP IMPACT ROOKIE

47. Carmelo Anthony (DEN) - #3 overall pick already has a pair of 19-point outings in the pre-season, including an 11-rebound effort. You may have to draft him much higher than this to secure his services as his stock is soaring.



48. Zydrunas Ilgauskas (CLE) � Finally got healthy last year and had a huge breakout year, averaging 17 points and a pair of blocks per game. You might be gambling if you pick him any higher than this due to the frequent foot fractures plus the fact that he had a hard ceiling of 30 minutes per game last year.



49. Antawn Jamison (DAL) � 22 points and 7 boards per game last year, and 25 and 8.7 three years ago. Scoring goes down in the loaded Mav�s offense but should still be good for the rebounds.



50. Glenn Robinson (PHI) � A perennial 20-point per game scorer who has finally added three-pointers to his repertoire. Outside of some rebounds you can forget about the hustle categories as he's never gotten the memo that passing and playing good defense is not only allowed, but recommended. His relationship with Allen Iverson should be interesting.



51. Gary Payton (LAL) � His 20 PPG average will obviously go down, but will be money with assists with a guy named Shaq to dish off to.



52. Ron Artest (IND) � Off the charts with steals with 2.5 per game, along with 15.5 points. The downside is his well documented temper, which ranks in the range between Rasheed Wallace and Dennis Rodman, making ejections/suspensions a certainty.



53. Corey Maggette (LAC) � Averaged 17 points per game last year, and could approach 20 with Lamar Odom gone. Also a solid 80 percent from the stripe along with about six boards.



54. Tim Thomas (MIL) � With the big three now gone, it is now or never for T-Squared, who is still only 26. Look for 15 points per games along with some rebounds, threes, and a few blocks.



55. Matt Harpring (UT) � Journeyman had a career year scoring 17.6 points along with 6.6 rebounds, along with an outstanding 51.1 FG percentage. A proto-typical Jerry Sloan player.



56. Richard Hamilton (DET) � Here is about your last chance to get a 20 per game scorer. Also shoots a decent percentage from the floor (about 44 percent) and is deadly from the line. The contributions from the hustle categories are about nil.



57. LeBron James (CLE) � I guarantee you will not get him if he's this far down on your cheat sheet. That said your better off this way, as King James is shooting in the low 30's during the exhibition season. At least he's going to start and get 15 points or so per night along with some assists and rebounds, as long as he's not humbled too bad. Just don't expect him to walk on water for at least a few years.



58. Kenyon Martin (NJ) � There has been some nice development with his scoring, improving from 12.0 to 14.9 to 16.7 last year. Rebounds improved from 5.3 to 8.3 but his blocks dropped inexplicably in half from 1.7 to 0.9. A liability from the foul line where he only shoots in the 60�s.



59. Keith Van Horn (NY) � Has dropped 15 pounds in the off-season and coach Don Cheney is pumping Van Horn as a �co-star� along with Alan Houston. However, KVH is a liability defensively which will force the Knicks to play a lot of zone this year to help cover up this deficiency. The numbers are not bad, Van Horn averaged 16 points and seven rebounds last year in Philly and even shot .482 from the floor. But don�t be too surprised if his playing time actually goes down, the fans in the Garden already hate him and don�t be surprised if he gets traded somewhere out west during the season. It looks like the marriage between KVH and NYC is going to be a bad one.



60. Wally Szczerbiak (MN) � Already looking like another injury-riddled season, as Szczerbiak has again been bothered by a bum foot in camp. When healthy, he's an 18 PPG scorer who will help in FG and FT percentages as well as with some occasional three�s.



61. Juwan Howard (ORL) � A solid 18 points, 8 rebounds per night. Very little contribution in threes, blocks, or steals.



62. Jerry Stackhouse (WSH) � A pre-season case of chondromalacia results in knee surgery, which will sideline Stack at least for the first few weeks. Scoring average has dropped from 30 to 22 per game, shooting percentage still hovers around 40 but goes to the line plenty, making over 85 percent.



63. Mike Bibby (SAC) � Assists have plummeted since leaving the Grizzlies for the Kings. However is still good for 16 PPG along with 85 percent from the stripe and a very good (for a PG) 47 percent from the floor.



64. Doug Christie (SAC) � Specialty is steals, in which he is among the league leaders, and also pitches in with 4+ rebounds and 4+ assists. Move him up to your top-twenty if signaling to your wife in the stands is a category (in which case also move Jason Kidd to near #1).



65. Jason Williams (MEM) � Took fewer shots last year, but still only shot 39 percent while scoring 12 per game. Was good for 8+ assists for the second straight year.



66. Michael Finley (DAL) � Made about 50 percent more 3�s per game last year, but Jamison�s presence will most likely come at Finley�s expense.



67. Eddie Curry (CHI) � #4 overall pick from two years ago really started to come on in the second half last year, averaging over 18 points and six blocks after March 1. Shot 58.5 percent from the floor but only 62 percent from the line, and is also low on the steals and blocks. But remember he is still only 21, so there is tons of room for improvement.



68. Drew Gooden (ORL) � Rookie pgraded his game upon being traded from Memphis to Magic-land, averaging 13.6 points per game with 8.4 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field.



69. Eddie Jones (MIA) � Not the steal specialist he was a few years back. Has been a steady 18 point per night scorer, but Caron Butler and new arrival Lamar Odom will bite into that.



70. Richard Jefferson (NJ) � Developed nicely into a 15 point, 6 rebound per night player while becoming an Olympic team selection.



71. Carlos Boozer (CLE) � Second-year man has been grabbing a ton of rebounds in the pre-season. Don�t be surprised if he collects a lot of the scuds LeBron and Ricky Davis fire up this year.



72. Bonzi Wells (POR) � 15 PPG scorer who will also help with a few rebounds and 1.5 steals per night.



73. Tony Parker (SA) � Thanks to Tim Duncan, Parker doesn�t get many assists for a point guard but the 21-year old averaged 15.5 per game in just his second season. Shot 46.4 percent in the regular season but just 40.3 in the playoffs.



74. Tyson Chandler (CHI) � Scored 11.7 per game with nearly 10 rebounds and two blocks while shooting over 54 percent after the All-Star break. Center eligibility helps here as well.



75. Troy Murphy (GS) � Was a top-ten rebounder with 10.2 boards per game last year. Don�t look for much in terms of scoring or blocks.



76. David Wesley (NO) � Is still kicking, and actually increased his scoring average from 14.2 to 16.7 last year and kicked his steals back up into the 1.5 area.



77. Brent Barry (SEA) � Scoring dropped from 14.4 to 10.3 last year, but still shoots a ton of threes while pitching in rebounds, assists, and steals.



78. Eric Snow (PHI) � His points and shooting percentage are becoming acceptable, but three�s are a non-factor. Still a nice middle-to-late round pick for assists and steals.



79. Antonio Davis (TOR) - Here is why one team has already left Canada and the Raptors may follow someday, as AD wants out as he has already sold his Toronto area home, citing that he does not want his kids to learn the metric system, among other things. Are you sure it's not the taxes AD??? As long as Davis has the dinosaur on his uniform he should still be one of the more productive centers getting 14 and 8 every night. Shooting percentage is going downhill fast however.



80. Raef LaFrentz (BOS) - Trade out of Dallas boosts his value immensely, don't know if he will average 15 a game like he did in Denver, but should be a great value in salary cap style games at the very least.



81. Gordan Giricek (ORL) � Rookie averaged over 14 points a game along with five rebounds following a mid-season trade from Memphis, including 1.5 three-pointers per game.



82. Desmond Mason (MIL) � Averaged over 14 points along with over six rebounds in both Milwaukee and Seattle last year, but not much of a contributor in any other category.



83. Zach Randolph (POR) � Will be the Blazers power forward this season. In 11 starts last year Zach scored 15 per game along with eight steals along with shooting 55 percent from the floor. Randolph then averaged over 20 points with 11 boards starting the final four games of the Blazers first round playoff series v. the Mavericks.



84. Kurt Thomas (NY) � Center has averaged 14 and 8 over the past two seasons but recent acquisition of Dikembe Mutombo sends his stock plummeting. Shoots about 49 percent but not much of a contributors in blocks.



85. Karl Malone (LA) � Amazingly was still good for 20+ points and eight rebounds a game in his 19th and final year in Utah and is still a terrific defender. Now gets a final chance at a ring with the Lakers where he will settle into more of a role player.



86. Jamaal Tinsley (IND) � Remember when he started like a house of fire in his rookie year??? Look for eight assists and a ton of assists per night, but not much in regards of scoring and field goal percentage.



87. T.J Ford (MIL) � Is liable to see as much playing time as any rookie, as he is all but assured a starting spot and should be good for some assists and steals. But you will do well if he shoots any better than 40 percent from the floor and also be careful if you�re league uses turnovers as a negative category.



88. Hedo Turkoglu (SA) � Trade to San Antonio means he�ll start and see about 30 minutes per game. If all goes well, look for 13 points and six rebounds per night.



89. Jamaal Magloire (NO) � A solid late-round pick if a center is mandatory in your league. Took down 8.8 boards per game last year and is a double-double threat on a nightly basis. Also look for a block and a half per outing.



90. Michael Olowokandi (MN) � Averaged over 12 points per game along with nine boards and a pair of blocks. A nice pick in leagues that don�t incorporate percentages, as the Kandi man struggles from both the floor and the stripe.



91. Latrell Sprewell (MN) � Now 33, Spree saw his scoring average drop three points to 16.4 in the past year. Expect further diminishing returns as he settles into a crowded T-Wolves rotation.



92. Nene Hilario (DEN) � Just averaging 28 minutes per game in his rookie campaign, the 20 year-old Hilario was good for 10.5 PPG and threw in six rebounds and 1.6 steals per contest. Center eligibility an added bonus.



93. Dikembe Mutombo (NY) � A popular signing as far as Knick fans are concerned � but how much gas is left in the tank??? Field goal percentage plummeted from 50 to 37 percent last year. If he logs enough minutes, he should still be good enough for 8-9 boards and a couple blocks per game.



94. Keon Clark (UT) � Comes over from Sacramento in the off-season and may finally get his NBA starting gig at starting forward. Playing 30+ minutes per night Clark should be good for 12-14 points, 8-9 rebounds and could be in the top ten in blocks.



95. P.J Brown (NO) � Has developed into a 9+ rebounder per game over the past three seasons and shot 53 percent from the floor last year. Get him late and enjoy the double-doubles.



96. Radoslav Nesterovic (SA) � Replaces David Robinson in the middle for the Spurs this season, and should be good for 12 points, six boards and close to two blocks. Free throw shooting is a liablility.



97. Alvin Williams (TOR) � Has just about maxed out on his potential, but still a starting point guard who will score 13 with just over five assists per night.



98. Kerry Kittles (NJ) - Nice steal specialist who will also get you 13 per night.



99. Marko Jaric (LAC) � Ranked as the 13th point guard on one board, but got banged up during training camp and still has to beat out Keyon Dooling for his starting spot. If all goes well, expect about 25 minutes per game with 10-12 points and five assists. Steals are his best specialty.



100. Alonzo Mourning (NJ) � Averaged 15.7 points per game along with over eight rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game when last active two years ago. He�s looked at as being more of a role player off the bench for the Nets, so outside of his blocks the value will be lukewarm, and that�s if he stays healthy. A worthwhile gamble for the final round or two.



101. Raul Lopez (UT) � Has a wealth of game and international experience, but is in a battle with Raul Lopez to be John Stockton�s successor at point guard. Has also had a couple of major knee injuries in recent years.



102. Vladimir Radmanovic (SEA) � 23 year old slowly developing and should be good for about a dozen points and six assists per night. Don�t expect much in the hustle categories however.



103. Mehmet Okur (DET) � Has center eligibility and has potential to see 25-30 minutes per night, and like many Euros provides the potential combination of 7-8 boards along with some blocks and even some three�s.



104. Emanuel Ginobili (SA) � Slowly developed into a 25-30 minute per night player during the Spurs title run. Don�t look for a lot of scoring but he will get you some steals.



105. Tayshaun Prince (DET) - Emerged has one of the darlings during Detroit's playoff run last year and is seeing a ton of time in the pre-season. Don't expect much scoring but some rebounds as well as a few blocks.



106. Darko Milicic (DET) - #2 overall pick is only 18, so expect him to start off at a slower curve than LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony. Is already an athletic 7' even and 245 pounds and should see some minutes this year. It should be fun to see him develop, especially after he gets used to the NBA style.



107. Dwayne Wade (MIA) - Those who saw him in college the last couple of years know how spectacular he can be. Has a chance to opent the year as the Heat's starting point guard.



108. Mike Miller (MEM) � One time rookie of the year�s value went down after going to the Grizzlies, with his scoring falling from 16.4 to 12.8. Does not contribute much in the hustle categories.






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