NBA: Player Rankings – Week 8

14. Stephen Curry (PG, Golden State Warriors) 

December 21, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers power forward Shawne Williams (3, right) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 102-83. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Although Steph has struggled with ankle injuries throughout this season, he can come back very strong from his setbacks. This season Curry is averaging 24.3 points and 9.2 assists per game, making him the only player in the league to average more than 20 points and nine assists per game this season. He is second in 3-pointers made this season with 85, only two behind his fellow splash brother, Klay Thompson. This high-powered Warriors offense, headed by Curry, has the potential to do some serious damage in the playoffs if their defense can remain consistent.  As I’ve said before, when healthy he is one of the best players this league has to offer, but because he scores most of his points but running off of two, three and four screens, a healthy ankle is vital to his effectiveness. Curry has to stay healthy in order to be consistently productive as the Warriors need him to be.