NBA: Player Rankings – Week 5

18. Michael Carter-Williams (PG, Philadelphia 76ers)

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

I keep expecting this kid to fall off and prove that all of his success was just a fluke, but he continues to prove me wrong. To all of you who are not sold on MC Dubs yet, pay close attention to the next few bits of information. He is averaging 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game, as a rookie. He’s in the top 10 in assists per game. He’s second in steals per game (2.9). He has done all of this as a rookie! Unlike many young players in the NBA, MKG is very well-rounded. He his a proficient scorer and a lock-down defender. As I watched him play for the first time, I could not help but compare his movement and style to Hall of Famer George Gervin. Yes, The Iceman. The sky is the limit for this young man, who at this point, is almost a 100 percent lock for Rookie of the Year. Do not continue to sleep of MC Dubs.