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NBA Player Power Rankings: Stephen Curry Sends a Message

By Maxwell Ogden

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October 27, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 27, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The power structure is constantly changing in the NBA. In 2015-16, that alteration is already being displayed with a number of players reaching new heights of fame and productivity.

The question is, how rapidly is the landscape changing?

To answer that question, a weekly evaluation of the NBA’s most prolific players will be executed. These rankings are not a shrine to the past, but instead a pure evaluation of the present day.

In other words, the rankings are based on what’s transpired in 2015-16—not the awards, accolades or past achievements of NBA superstars.

Some players are soon to plummet down and out of these rankings, making way for the stars we’ve come to know. Others are breaking out and arriving, thus positioning themselves to remain in the Top 20 as the season progresses.

One way or another, the following players have emerged as the best in the NBA thus far.

Note: Once again, these rankings are based on player performance—not reputation or legacy.

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