8. Damian Lillard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mejFtEY5faU Last season's rookie of the year, Lillard was a huge factor behind Portland's success this term. 6th in assists and averaging over 20 points a game, Lillard's 84 rating is bound to increase. He is now one of the premier point guards in the game. His speed and long-range shooting are two particularly impressive attributes. At the age of only 23, the sky's the limit. The Trailblazers are a couple of players away from becoming serious championship contenders and Lillard's distribution is a key reason behind this.
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