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 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) dribbles the basketball up the court during the first half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Brandon Knight, Phoenix Suns
Last Rank: No. 18
Position: Guard
Age: 24
Slash Line: .445/.375/.819
Season Averages: 36.2 MPG, 21.4 PPG, 5.2 APG, 4.4 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 2.5 3PM

Brandon Knight has been a consistent source of star-caliber play for the Phoenix Suns. Even when he isn’t taking over, he’s still finding ways to contribute strong production and a relentless motor.

Whether or not it’s a permanent stay, Knight has earned his spot in the Top 20.

Knight opened the week with a pair of solid performances, posting 19 points and five assists against the Washington Wizards, and 17 points with five dimes at the Memphis Grizzlies. Neither were stellar, but it was solid enough to maintain consideration.

The next two games are what kept Knight in the Top 20.

Knight posted 21 points in a two-point road win at the Chicago Bulls and did a bit of everything in a three-victory over the Orlando Magic. He tallied 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and six steals on 8-of-16 shooting, thus proving, once again, that he’s hungry for All-Star recognition.

It may not come for Knight, but between his consistency and his penchant for big performances, he’s Top 20 for another week.

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