Here is the second half of The Post’s top 1oo NBA players list with the season set to tip off on Wednesday.
Part 2: 50-1
50. Al Jefferson, C, Hornets
Hopes no longer eating fried chicken will pay dividends.
49. Tony Parker, PG, Spurs
Is San Antonio’s biggest question mark this season.
48. Tyreke Evans, SG, Pelicans
Once healthy, will be playing point guard, which should be fascinating.
47. Taj Gibson, PF, Bulls
Could be the odd man out among Chicago’s talented bigs.
46. Derrick Rose, PG, Bulls
Can he survive the season? Or will the injury bug bite again?
45. Nikola Vucevic, C, Magic
Needs to prove he can become a credible defender.
44. DeMarre Carroll, SF, Raptors
Was Atlanta’s best player during run to Eastern Conference Finals.
43. Kyle Lowry, PG, Raptors
Looks like a different player after slimming down in the offseason.
42. Luol Deng, SF, Heat
A consummate professional on and off the court.
41. Andre Drummond, C, Pistons
Has to begin unlocking his vast potential in his fourth season.
40. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks
May be nearing the end, but is still a strong offensive weapon.
39. Rudy Gay, SF, Kings
Should be a perfect fit as a smallball power forward for coach George Karl.
38. Derrick Favors, PF, Jazz
One half of one of the NBA’s best defensive frontcourts with Rudy Gobert.
37. Greg Monroe, PF, Bucks
Surprised many by spurning the Knicks for Milwaukee in free agency.
36. Damian Lillard, PG, Trail Blazers
All the shot. He’s going to take all the shots.
35. Gordon Hayward, SF, Jazz
Seems like a prime candidate to make his first All-Star Game.
34. Zach Randolph, PF, Grizzlies
Has been the heart and soul of Memphis’ recent rise.
33. DeAndre Jordan, C, Clippers
Overrated defensively, but vastly underrated offensively.
32. Andre Iguodala, SF, Warriors
The Finals MVP wants to start, but likely won’t. Will he accept that?
31. Mike Conley, PG, Grizzlies
Will be one of the top free agents next summer.
30. Draymond Green, PF, Warriors
Ability to defend and space the floor was a game-changer for Golden State.
29. Pau Gasol, C, Bulls
Was sensational for Spain this summer in Eurobasket.
28. Chris Bosh, PF, Heat
It’s good to see him back on the court after his blood clot scare last year.
27. Goran Dragic, PG, Heat
Was happy to stay on South Beach with five-year, $90 million deal.
26. Brook Lopez, C, Nets
Would be worst team in the league – by a lot — had he left in free agency.
25. Dwyane Wade, SG, Heat
Far from his athletic peak, he still can take over a game.
24. Paul George, SG, Pacers
Here’s hoping George is back to his All-Star form from before a gruesome broken leg last summer.
23. Dwight Howard, C, Rockets
Needs to stay healthy for Rockets to make it through the West.
22. Paul Millsap, PF, Hawks
Has blossomed into an elite stretch 4.
21. Klay Thompson, SG, Warriors
His greatness has been overshadowed by playing next to Stephen Curry.
20. Carmelo Anthony, SF, Knicks
Has mostly looked terrific this preseason coming back from knee surgery.
19. Al Horford, C, Hawks
Remains one of the NBA’s most underrated players.
18. Kyrie Irving, PG, Cavaliers
Hopes to return to top form after limping through playoffs.
17. Serge Ibaka, PF, Thunder
Is the definition of what teams look for in a stretch 4 these days.
16. Tim Duncan, PF, Spurs
When do we start wondering if he is a cyborg? Or is that just accepted as fact now?
15. Kevin Love, PF, Cavaliers
Expect a much-improved player in his second year in Cleveland.
14. Jimmy Butler, SG, Bulls
Has supplanted Derrick Rose as the face of the Bulls.
13. John Wall, PG, Wizards
There is no one more fun to watch bring the ball up on a fast break.
12. Kawhi Leonard, SF, Spurs
Could jump several spots with a full, healthy season.
11. Marc Gasol, C, Grizzlies
Never considered leaving the only NBA team he’s ever played for.
10. LaMarcus Aldridge, PF, Spurs
Pairing with Duncan is going to be so much fun to watch.
9. Chris Paul, PG, Clippers
Time to finally reach conference finals after the Clippers’ strong offseason.
8. DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kings
How long will he be able to co-exist with George Karl?
7. Russell Westbrook, PG, Thunder
Nearly carried the Thunder to a playoff berth last season.
6. Kevin Durant, SF, Thunder
Can easily jump to the top spot if his right foot remains healthy.
5. Blake Griffin, PF, Clippers
Is a sneaky MVP pick after a sensational playoffs.
4. James Harden, SG, Rockets
Ty Lawson gives Harden the secondary ball handler he desired.
3. Stephen Curry, PG, Warriors
The reigning MVP is already the undisputed greatest shooter of all time.
2. LeBron James, SF, Cavaliers
Preseason back injections are never a good sign.
1. Anthony Davis, PF, Pelicans
The Destroyer of Worlds has officially arrived, and his reign will be a sight to behold.