After breaking through and finally making the playoffs for the first time in his career, Jefferson hopes to lead the Jazz further this season. Jefferson has been one of the most consistent centers over the last five years, always averaging around 20 points and 10 boards a game. He is one of the best big men in the game today to never make the All-Star game, but that could change this year.
After trading Carmelo Anthony in 2011, the Nuggets were in need of a rising young star. They found that in Lawson. One of the fastest players in the league, Lawson is the catalyst for a very entertaining Nuggets team. An explosive scorer, he played the best basketball of his career in the 2012 playoffs.
Before Memphis, Randolph was known as a talented scorer, but also an off-the-court risk. That all changed in the 2011 postseason. He lead an upset over top-seeded San Antonio and emerged as on the the best players in those playoffs. After missing most of 2012 with an injury, Randolph will be needed if the Grizzlies want to make a deep playoff run this season.
Josh "J-Smoove" Smith is a player that keeps improving. Always a great athlete, Smith has now become a complete player. After career highs in scoring and rebounding last year, he is on the verge of making his first All-Star team. With the departure of Joe Johnson from Atlanta, it's conceivable that Smith could average 20 points a game this season.
The ultra-consistent Deng is coming off his first All-Star season. A great shooter and defender, Deng may have to raise his game even more this season. Without Rose, teams will look at him as Chicago's best player. Deng may have to learn to take more defenders off the dribble if he wants to be a go to guy every night.
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