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Northwest Division: Top Five Players

By Perry Waggoner

Apr 29, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) hugs guard CJ McCollum (3) after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-103 in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) hugs guard CJ McCollum (3) after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-103 in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) backs up to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward James Ennis (4) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) backs up to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward James Ennis (4) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Just Missed: Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves)

Career Stats: 18.8 PPG / 2.0 APG / 3.6 RPG

Drafted number one overall back in 2014, Wiggins was a surprise addition to the Northwest Division when Cleveland shipped him off to Minnesota for Kevin Love. Even with the taste of champagne still lurking, I’m sure the Cavaliers front office is regretting that move. While Wiggins might never live up to his “LeBron James” projection coming out of high school, he is still one of the most talented players the NBA has to offer. Oh and did I mention he’s only 21 years old? Wiggins to could easily top this list in the not-so-distant future. For right now, his game is a little too vanilla to be considered with the players on this list.

Apr 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) during the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) during the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Just Missed: Derrick Favors (Jazz)

Career Stats: 11.7 PPG / 7.3 RPG / 1.4 APG

Derrick Favors’ career numbers do not do him proper justice. Once Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson left the Jazz in 2013, his numbers have exploded to 15.2 PPG and 8.3 RPG. Since their departure, Favors has developed into one of the best power forwards in the NBA. His combination of both offensive ability and defensive awareness (1.5 BPG) are something no other power forward in the division has. Still, it wasn’t enough to sneak into the top five.

Next: Number Five: CJ McCollum