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14. Joel Embiid | Age: 20 | 76ers
Projected 3-year WARP: N/A
Pelton: Because of his injury, Embiid doesn't have a WARP projection. However, his college stats suggested he would produce about 8 WARP over 2015-16 and 2016-17 -- if he can stay healthy.
Thorpe: Embiid projects to be a tremendous two-way player with great size and agility combined with genuine passion to compete. He has all the markings of a true franchise center, though long-term health is an issue.
Elhassan: He hasn't played a game and is recovering from injury, but his placement this high should speak to how respected his talent level is. I've never seen a player improve as much in as short a time as Embiid did during his short collegiate career.
15. Jrue Holiday | Age: 24 | Pelicans
Projected 3-year WARP: 21.4
Pelton: The Pelicans' offense has struggled in clutch situations, and Holiday has been a culprit. He's shooting just 27.1 percent in the fourth quarter this season, per NBA.com/Stats, and has struggled to set up Davis late in games.
Thorpe: Could be far higher on this list if he just played more assertively and aggressively every game. If that happens, he can dominate games on each end.
Elhassan: Playing out of the spotlight in New Orleans -- along with his injury woes -- has dampened the enthusiasm about Holiday, but he's still a savvy playmaker and one of the best defenders at point guard. He needs to get better at playing up-tempo and hitch his sails to the guy at No. 1 on this list.
16. Greg Monroe | Age: 24 | Pistons
Projected 3-year WARP: 17.6
Pelton: After an impressive start to his career, Monroe's game has gone backward since Drummond's arrival. His PER has dropped each of the past three seasons, from 22.0 in 2011-12 to 17.1 so far this season.
Thorpe: A solid player but has yet to consistently be the kind of a force his size and talent would suggest. Possesses a Kenneth Faried-type of motor.
Elhassan: Monroe hasn't had the benefit of playing in a functional team environment, and has played out of position for most of his career. He's one of the best low-post scorers in the game, but his defense still leaves something to be desired.
17. Jonas Valanciunas | Age: 22 | Raptors
Projected 3-year WARP: 6.8
Pelton: Valanciunas has raised his PER from 16.1 in 2013-14 to 19.6 this season thanks to improving his free throw rate and a bounce back in his block rate. Expect his usage rate to increase as Valanciunas reaches his prime.
Thorpe: Every season has seen incremental growth from Valanciunas, now a legitimate force inside for a very good team. He has to be accounted for on each end and still is growing as an offensive force. Has a good chance to become an 18-point, 10-rebound player.
Elhassan: Excellent pick-and-roll threat, strong rebounder and improving defender. He's the perfect fit for what the Raptors want to do on both sides of the court.
18. Andrew Wiggins | Age: 19 | Timberwolves
Projected 3-year WARP: Minus-4.0
Pelton: As promising as Wiggins is, he's been ineffective as a pro, making just 38.5 percent of his 2-point attempts with an assist-to-turnover ratio barely better than 1-to-2. As a result, his minus-1.4 WARP is the league's worst total.
Thorpe: Wiggins already is showing the signs of being the best perimeter defender in the league, and perhaps the best shooting athlete (as a rookie) in generations. He's far from being skilled enough with his dribble to dominate games, though he will post up wings effectively, rare for a teenager.
Elhassan: A lot of the gripe people have with Wiggins is actually tied to his lack of skill level. He doesn't settle for midrange jumpers because he's misguided; rather, it's because he doesn't possess the skill level to get to where he can be more efficient.
19. Nikola Vucevic | Age: 24 | Magic
Projected 3-year WARP: 19.4
Pelton: Vucevic has dramatically increased is usage rate this season, up to 25.9 percent of the Magic's plays from 21.8 percent last season, boosting his scoring.
Thorpe: Already threatening to be a 20-point, 10-rebound guy and is still getting better. Not a classic center in that he is more perimeter-based on offense, yet he is a rebounding machine who would pair beautifully with a true power forward.
Elhassan: Vucevic might be the best rebounder in the NBA right now. He's an extremely efficient scorer in the pick-and-roll, but defensively he's got a ways to go.
20. Brandon Knight | Age: 23 | Bucks
Projected 3-year WARP: 8.5
Pelton: Knight has improved from replacement level in 2012-13 to among the league's top 20 in WARP so far this season. And similar players continued to develop well into their 20s.
Thorpe: Knight is quickly joining Curry and Irving as guards with elite-level skills, including top-notch shooting and ballhandling. He's also one of the top rebounding guards in the game thanks to his nonstop motor.
Elhassan: He's enjoying the best season of his career, but I still see Knight as a high-level third guard. Not quite big enough to be a starting 2, not creative enough a dribbler or passer to be a point guard.
21. Tobias Harris | Age: 22 | Magic
Projected 3-year WARP: 10.7
Pelton: One of the league's youngest players when he entered the league, Harris will reach restricted free agency before his 23rd birthday, giving him plenty of room for development.
Thorpe: Harris is quietly becoming one of the top forwards in basketball while leading Orlando back to relevancy. He is an excellent scorer and rebounder, and could eventually be the only small forward in the game who averages 20 points and 10 boards.
Elhassan: Harris is a gifted, versatile scorer (like a poor man's Carmelo Anthony) with strong enough defensive rebounding to play either forward position. His perimeter jumper has long been his Achilles' heel, but he's made strides this season into developing that into another weapon in his arsenal.
22. Julius Randle | Age: 20 | Lakers
Projected 3-year WARP: N/A
Pelton: Like Embiid, Randle doesn't have a projection based on this season, because he was injured after 14 minutes of action. His college stats were not as effusive, however, and project him for 5.3 WARP over 2015-16 and 2016-17.
Thorpe: Players who can average 20 points and 10 rebounds are very rare, and Randle is capable of posting those numbers in a few years. His motor and skill set are both at high levels, which is a rare combination. Plus, his feel for scoring and the game in general are elite level.
Elhassan: Fourteen minutes into Randle's NBA career, he was struck down by injury. He has a nice blend of power and speed, but he's undersized and is neither a vertical athlete nor a defender nor a floor-spacer.
23. Dante Exum | Age: 19 | Jazz
Projected 3-year WARP: 1.5
Pelton: After a strong start, Exum has shot just 24.2 percent since Nov. 21, including 2-of-14 from 3-point range. SCHOENE includes Tony Parker among his comparables, but the closest match is Indiana Pacers wing C.J. Miles.
Thorpe: Maybe the best example of upside versus downside on this list, but his abilities as an athlete and passer suggest a big future. We don't know if he will be a great scorer, which would lower his ceiling significantly if he doesn't turn out to be. As a plus, he's young enough to be on this list for five more seasons.
Elhassan: Of all the players on the Jazz roster, Exum has the highest upside. He is in the first few steps of a thousand-mile journey of development, but as Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee showed last season, the light can turn on sooner than expected.
24. Ricky Rubio | Age: 24 | Timberwolves
Projected 3-year WARP: 25.9
Pelton: Before going down with a badly sprained ankle, Rubio was averaging a career-high 12.5 assists per 36 minutes, up from 9.6 a season ago. Flip Saunders' offense should give Rubio more opportunities with the ball in his hands.
Thorpe: It looked like this season was finally going to be his breakout campaign, as he looked to be in command of his team before going down with an injury. At the very least he is a dynamic passer and someone who disrupts offenses with his defensive skills.
Elhassan: Let Rubio exist as a cautionary tale of unfulfilled potential. That said, he's still just 24, one of the best passers in the NBA and a very good defender. He might never reach his projected ceiling, but he's still a fine option at point guard.
t25. Draymond Green | Age: 24 | Warriors
Projected 3-year WARP: 18.8
Pelton: Green projected as a valuable offensive player coming out of Michigan State, then reinvented himself as a defense-first player under Mark Jackson. In a new offense, he's developed into a dangerous 3-point shooter who also gets easy buckets.
Thorpe: High-level skills and incredible energy combined with power and a willingness to play with force make Green a rising star despite his lack of athleticism and size. He also plays with a lot of confidence, and teammates love playing alongside him.
Elhassan: The type of glue player every coach wants on his team. Tough, hard-nosed defender; smart and selfless on the offensive end; great locker room presence, and now, a bona fide 3-point shooter. His ceiling is lower than most on this list, but that just means he knows and accepts his role.
t25. Jabari Parker | Age: 19 | Bucks
Projected 3-year WARP: 5.4
Pelton: Of this year's lottery picks, Parker has been the most productive as a rookie, posting a 15.6 PER. He's done that while making just one 3-pointer, an element nearly all similar players developed during their careers.
Thorpe: Parker looks to be a franchise-level scorer who may one day compete for scoring titles. He also is a willing passer and defender who knows how to be his team's best player and leader. Look for him to be a 3-point threat in a year or two.
Elhassan: Parker has an old-school game and an old-school body with a knack for scoring the ball around the basket. His perimeter jumper is not good enough, but he's smart enough to know that and avoid it. Like many players on this list, defense is an issue, and he doesn't rebound well enough to play the 4 consistently.
