1. Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks: Until Jabari Parker returns from his injury (which won’t be until likely February), the “Greek Freak” will be banging with the big boys in the lane. Antetokounmpo fills up the stat sheet in every capacity and the Bucks offense is built around him. His speed is also hard for the opposition to deal with and will handle a good chunk of possessions by himself while the other Bucks look to set perimeter and paint screens so he can get in the lane and draw contact. Antetokounmpo is a good defender and is disciplined when it comes to keeping his footing and that will result in more steals, blocks and rebounds.

2. Anthony Davis-New Orleans Pelicans: Davis is another player you can depend on in just about every category. Even with DeMarcus Cousins playing on the other side of the paint, they can co-exist. Between the two, it will come down to which big man draws the weaker player on defense and they will continue to get fed. Davis has a good jumper from the side and his high release makes his shots difficult to contest. The frequent question surrounding Davis is durability. When Davis falls or gets hit hard, a trip to the locker room often occurs mid-game. With Cousins there, he will be able to avoid contact a bit more than in previous years, which should help the durability factor.

3. Kevin Love-Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving leaving definitely helps Love’s scoring prospects and we should see a boost in that category. Another positive for Love is that he will get to play Center, taking him out of that stretch-four spot. He spent way too much time at the key over the last few seasons. When Love was in Minnesota, he was an excellent post player and very aggressive in the lane and was able to be a double-double machine. Love’s rebounding numbers should see an improvement as well. Love has a lot of post moves and even though his three-pointers might see a bit of a drop, he will make up for it in the post. When Love faces off against slower defenders, you’ll see him burn them from the arc because he’ll be given more space to shoot.

4. Kristaps Porzingis-New York Knicks: With Carmelo Anthony off the team, Porzingis gets his opportunity to be the Knicks top-scoring weapon from both inside and outside. If you’ve watched the games over the last few season’s, you’ve seen the consistency Porzingis provides when shooting from five feet behind the arc, but the question remains whether or not he’s durable enough to bang inside. Luckily for Porzingis, he has enough skilled big men around him to help protect the paint, but we should absolutely see a boost in scoring and his numbers from downtown will remain consistent. Porzingis will also be a big help in the blocks department as his jumps to contest shots are very well timed.

5. Draymond Green-Golden State Warriors: If you’re looking for scoring, this is not the Power Forward for you. If you’re looking for help in all defensive categories, Green in THAT guy. Green is a hound in the lane and will provide ample rebounding, blocks and steals. The Warriors cut down the middle a ton and Green will compile a good amount of assists for hitting those cutters when doubled in the high post. He’s gritty and one of the very few Warriors who doesn’t care about anything from the arc. Green knows his place and will mainly score on put backs or when drawing contact.

6. Blake Griffin-Los Angeles Clippers: Chris Paul being off the team and DeAndre Jordan’s lack of offensive ability will allow Griffin to return to being the top scoring option, but the question remains whether or not Griffin will feast in the lane or try to be strict long-range shooter? Griffin played a lot more in the lane on offense last season and it benefitted him big time. His moves in the post are very smooth. Having Danilo Gallinari as his second option will force him inside because Gallinari produces mainly from outside of the paint. He will provide a good amount of points, rebounds and blocks and will handle some of the possessions for the Clippers this season.

7. Paul Millsap-Denver Nuggets: The transition will be interesting for Millsap because a lot of the Nuggets offense will be run through Nikola Jokic. Millsap will be used mainly as a slashing mid-range scorer. Millsap will be taking a lot of long two-pointers and he will look to drive. Millsap will still be scoring in double figures. We should expect him to be a bit more proactive on the offensive glass because Jokic can run his own isolation and that should leave the paint a bit open for Millsap. With all of the ball-handlers the Nuggets have, Millsap will be able to set up nicely on the high side and should see open mid-range jumpers because of the attention Jokic requires.

8. LaMarcus Aldridge-San Antonio Spurs: It’s been a whirlwind of a 12 months for Aldridge as his transition in San Antonio was everything but easy, but he and the Spurs brass had a little chat and apparently “all is well” entering the season, except for the fact that Kawhi Leonard is hurting. With Leonard on the sideline, this allows Aldridge to be the Spurs top scoring option. Pau Gasol will mainly produce in the low block, but will set Aldridge crisp screens in the mid-court. Aldridge will also get a chance to show his range early. When the Spurs guards look to drive, we’ll often see Aldridge lurking on the outside and he will get openings. Aldridge will help rebound in the post and we can expect some help with blocks.

9. Carmelo Anthony-Oklahoma City Thunder: Anthony being a second option will help prolong his career and more importantly it’ll benefit fantasy owners. The Thunder’s opposition will not only need to focus on Russell Westbrook and all he does, but they’ll have to keep an eye on Paul George who’ll be looking to cut in the lane. A lot of Anthony’s scoring will be done from mid-range. You’ll see the same ‘Melo style of play, when he gets the ball and he’ll get a lot of openings, especially when Westbrook gets doubled. Anthony won’t be attacking in the lane as much as those possessions will be for George. Anthony has not shown a true commitment to defense in the past, but he will still compile rebounds. Anthony will get to set the pick and pop with Westbrook and should see a good amount of outside shot opportunities.

10. Serge Ibaka-Toronto Raptors: Ibaka is more beneficial on defense than offense. He’ll grab a ton of rebounds and blocks, but his offense is still inconsistent after all of these years. Ibaka tries to be a mid and long-range shooter, but that’s not his game. It’s frustrating to watch him hoist up perimeter shots from the corner. He’s got ups and should be utilized in the post a bit more. Jonas Valanciunas has a decent mid-range game and on those plays when Valanciunas gets the ball at the free-throw line, Ibaka should immediately look to post up. He will be more successful on offense if he sets up in the paint at the start of a possession. He’s still one of the most reliable big men for defensive stats.