5. PF/C: Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia 76ers
With Philadelphia still in the midst of rebuilding, predicting fantasy success for any of their players can be difficult. One thing that is certain, however, is the impact Nerlens Noel could have on your fantasy squad. Showing little signs of knee issues that kept him out of his rookie campaign, Noel produced a solid first season.
Defensively, Noel can be a cornerstone to a fantasy lineup, as he should maintain or improve upon his 1.8 steal and 1.9 blocks-per-game averages. Noel can also be counted on to make a slight improvement upon his 8.1 rebounds-per-game, and should threaten to be a double-double man throughout the season.
With his defensive production assured, it is the potential Noel offers on the offensive side of the ball that makes him a fantasy sleeper. Noel averaged 9.9 points-per-game last season. With a year of experience under his belt, those numbers could jump dramatically.
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