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Position Rankings: Top 10 Power Forwards in the NBA

By Collin Huguley

Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of a game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of a game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Even though rankings month has concluded at SDS, we continue on with our position rankings series. Today, we rank the NBA power forwards.

The forgotten position of basketball.

In the small-ball era of the NBA, many teams are running with one big man and four guards/wings. The power forward position has become one that many are dismissing.

But this is one of the deepest positions in the game today.

While all of the players may not be as flashy as point guards are, the skill level is just as high. We will see players on this list that are true inside-outside forces that can take teams to completely different levels.

We will see a variety of personalities on this list as well. Some timid players who let their play do the talking, and some brash, outspoken players who always attract the spotlight.

And let’s not forget injuries. Power forward is a position that has seem its upper tier savaged by the injury bug, making these guys even harder to place.

But nonetheless, we will. Let’s get into it!

Next: No. 10: The Magic's Man

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