Which Injured NBA Stars Will Help Their Teams Most?

Which Injured NBA Star Will Make The Biggest Difference?
FRESNO, CA - OCTOBER 07: Steve Nash #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers signals the Laker coaches during the game with the Golden State Warriors at Save Mart Center At Fresno State on October 7, 2012 in Fresno, California. The Warriors won 110-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
FRESNO, CA - OCTOBER 07: Steve Nash #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers signals the Laker coaches during the game with the Golden State Warriors at Save Mart Center At Fresno State on October 7, 2012 in Fresno, California. The Warriors won 110-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

You could create an All-Star or championship team with the half-dozen or so major players sitting out with injuries. The question is, though, how many will seriously upgrade their own team when they return?

Dirk Nowitzki, Ricky Rubio, Derrick Rose, Andrew Bynum, Steve Nash, Danny Granger and Amar'e Stoudemire haven't seen a minute of action this season. Nash, only 25 minutes. Their teams are stuck in a holding pattern, some to a greater degree than others, until they return. The good news is, with the exception of Bynum, all are close.

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