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NBA: Top Power Forwards In 2015-16

By Colby Giacubeno

Mar 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dribbles on the baseline as New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) defends during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dribbles on the baseline as New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) defends during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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The power forward position in the NBA is becoming the most valuable. Which players thus far round out the top five?

November 4, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles the basketball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 112-108. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 4, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles the basketball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 112-108. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The NBA game is constantly evolving. Teams are always looking for new ways to gain advantages over their competition–like any sport. But the evolution of the power forward position has been more drastic than any other in league history. No longer are they just expected to battle on the block and have an array of post moves, they also have to be able to knock down three-pointers in the new small-ball era.

One power forward that is included on this list is perhaps the future of the NBA. His size, ability, and basketball IQ make it difficult to deny that once LeBron James slows down (if that’s possible), it will be this guy’s league.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top five power forwards from the 2015-16 season.

The total PF rating will be calculated with this formula:

Total PF rating: Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks – Turnovers

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