NBA Player Power Rankings: An All-Time Season Continues

Dec 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a three-point basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) is shown on the play in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Thunder won 102-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a three-point basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) is shown on the play in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Thunder won 102-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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All 30 teams have officially reached or passed the quarter-mark of the 2016-17 NBA regular season. Who is the MVP of the Association thus far?


December 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The 2016-17 NBA regular season is gaining traction and beginning to hold weight. The first full calendar month of the season has been completed and teams have either reached or passed the quarter-mark in terms of games played.

Though most expected the players off to hot starts to come back down to earth by now, a number of players aren’t adhering to those expectations.

The NBA is evolving before our very eyes and the changes are coming suddenly and abruptly. The roles of a position are being redefined in 2016-17 as big men, point guards, and small forwards expand the limitations of their respective spots.

With team success seeming to follow these new-age pioneers, it’s only right that they be honored for the lanes they’re opening.

In the previous NBA Player Power Rankings, the topic was the MVP award and who deserved it after the month of November. The topic remains the same, but the competition has grown even more fierce.

The question is: who are the Top 20 players in the NBA?