NBA: Player Rankings – Week 9

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

Dec 21, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) takes a shot between Milwaukee Bucks forward Caron Butler (3) and guard Brandon Knight (11) in the 1st quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Carter-Williams is the complete basketball player. He can score. He can rebound. He can pass. He can defend. This season MCW is averaging 17.8 points, 7.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds and a league-leading three steals per game. His ability to excel in all facets of the game is something we have not seen in a very long time and his ability to do so will surely keep Williams in the league for many years to come. As a rookie he has been put into a situation where he is one of the leaders on a 76ers team that is struggling to find their identity. This situation is perfect for Philadelphia. As MCW continues to progress, the team continues to struggle. As this philosophy sounds backwards, the 76ers are hoping to build talent through the draft and bad records usually equal high draft picks or the ability to trade picks for veterans. Although he MCW is just a rookie, 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.