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Position Rankings: Top 10 Power Forwards in the NBA

ByCollin 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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Dec 14, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) react after scoring late in the fourth quarter during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-103 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) react after scoring late in the fourth quarter during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-103 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports

5. Blake Griffin

Age: 27

2015-2016 Season Averages: 21.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 0.5 blocks, 0.8 steals

Shooting Percentages: .499/.333/.727

Blake Griffin  is another player who is seeing his placement suffer due to injury.

Griffin is a legitimate offensive superstar, but played in only 35 games last season. When healthy, Griffin is one of the top 15-20 players in the league overall. But again, the most important ability is availability.

Injuries aside, Griffin has a complete offensive game. His ball handling allows him to take anyone off of the dribble and his freakish athleticism helps out with his poster dunks and acrobatic finishes in the paint. Griffin is also a terrific passer out of the post, making his skills even more dangerous with his back to the basket or facing up. His court vision is great, and his ability to find the open man makes his teammates much better. Griffin has also developed a solid jumper as his career has gone on. He has 3-point range and a very solid mid-range game, but has had inconsistencies in that area at times.

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Defense has been a question for Griffin throughout his career. He is an average defender that benefits from playing alongside DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul, but many expect more from him due to his incredible athleticism. His defense is adequate, but he is vulnerable to getting beaten at times due to occasional lack of effort.

Griffin has been a very good rebounder ever since he has entered the league.  His great leaping ability allows him to grab a lot of boards, even though his numbers have gone down in that department since the emergence of Jordan inside. Nonetheless, he is still very effective on the glass and can rebound with the best of them.

Blake Griffin is one of the best play-making forwards in the NBA. He can do it all on the offensive end and can carry the Clippers when they need buckets. If h were coming off of a healthy year, Griffin would be higher on this list. But until then, he must settle in at no. 5.

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