NBA Player Power Rankings: Rested LeBron James Thriving

Dec 4, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) against the New Orleans Pelicans during overtime of a game at the Smoothie King Center.The Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers 114-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) splits the Houston Rockets defense for a layup in the second half at Toyota Center. Rockets won 120-111. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Rajon Rondo, Sacramento Kings
Last Rank: No. 19
Position: Point Guard
Age: 29
Slash Line: .444/.370/.489
Season Averages: 35.3 MPG, 12.5 PPG, 11.0 APG, 6.8 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 0.9 3PM

Rajon Rondo is back to being the best facilitator in the NBA. The creativity of his passes, court vision behind his assists, and accuracy of his infrared missiles combine to make him one of the most dangerous players in the Association.

Rondo has even begun to step it up as a scorer.

Rondo’s week was one of both highs and lows. He struggled against the Boston Celtics, erupted for 19 assists at the Houston Rockets, and flirted with a triple-double at the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Unfortunately, all three of those games were losses.

The saving grace for Rondo’s spot on this list was his performance against the Utah Jazz. DeMarcus Cousins finally played well, but he fouled out and left Sacramento in need of someone to shine.

Rondo’s response: 17 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds, two steals and a 3-point field goal on 6-of-7 shooting from the free throw line. A big-time performance by the four-time All-Star.

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