5. Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic
In all likelihood, a majority of people who know about Vucevic are Magic fans and lovers of fantasy basketball. That ought to change this year. Since Orlando acquired Vucevic in 2012, all he’s done is register 127 double-doubles. Only Cousins (135) and Zach Randolph (130) have more than the 24-year-old.
Last season, Vucevic was squarely in the conversation as one of the best NBA centers. The left-hander set career-high marks with 19.3 points, a 52.3 field goal percentage, 2.0 assists and 109 offensive rating. His 21.5 player efficiency rating was the 17th-best mark overall. Vucevic is a special player, and he’ll be recognized as such this season.