11. Joakim Noah, France
A defensive pest before injuries took a toll on him. The Frenchman had great motor and didn’t take plays off. Made up for his many shortcomings with heart and focus. Was never mistaken for a scorer, but his passing skills and vision on the court could help teams offensively. Made the All-NBA 1st Team in 2014.
NBA stats: 8.9 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.9 apg, 17.6 PER in 11 seasons
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