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In Alphabetical Order Tim Duncan - Somehow, Tim Duncan has been the top big man in the NBA this year. He is playing elite defense and scoring at a highly efficient level. The future Hall of Famer is playing incredible basketball this year. James Harden - James Harden is having a breakout year. In his first season as a starter, Harden has become a superstar and a franchise player for the Houston Rockets. He is fifth in the NBA in scoring and is excellent at setting up his team’s offense. This should be his first of many All-Star appearances. David Lee - Lee may still be a poor defender, but he is in the top 12 in the NBA in rebounding and points and he is just .4 points per game away from being the only 20/10 player in the entire league. The final spot came between Lee and teammate, Stephen Curry, but Lee has been the more efficient player, which gets him the nod. LaMarcus Aldridge - Aldridge is the highest scoring big man in the entire NBA and is leading the Trailblazers on a surpri...
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