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They don't make power forwards like they used to, and not just because so many modern players qualify at the 4 because of their use in small-ball lineups.

Even a decade ago, the "stretch 4" moniker was something only a few could earn. The league was still adjusting to big men such as Antoine Walker and Dirk Nowitzki who could space out the floor. But now, the label is so widespread that it's almost more notable when a power forward can't shoot and does the entirety of his offensive damage from around the basket.

Versatility reigns supreme at every position, but the entire power forward class has taken that mentality to an extreme. The best of the best can switch on most defensive plays, and they thrive when they're able to handle the ball to spark an offense.

Put simply, they can do everything.

By analyzing all aspects of the on-court work these players have produced in 2016-17, we're here to put the top 30 power forwards in order. The goal is to identify those we'd most want to build around for the remainder of the current campaign, so long-term upside and prowess in the distant past are irrelevant. For the sake of consistency, all positional designations are the same as they appeared in the midseason edition of these rankings, even in instances where splits have changed to slightly favor new positions.