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NBA Christmas Edition: Top 5 Players At Each Position Thus Far This Season

By Aaron Mah

Dec 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State defeats Indiana 131-123. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State defeats Indiana 131-123. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) looks to shoot against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) at vivint.SmartHome Arena. The Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-89. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) looks to shoot against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) at vivint.SmartHome Arena. The Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-89. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 5 PG: Eric Bledsoe

Height: 6’1.5″ Weight: 210 Lbs. Wingspan: 6’8″ Standing Reach: 8’2″
Raw Stats: 21.3 PPG 4.1 RPG 6.3 APG 2.0 SPG 0.489 2FG% 0.376 3FG% 0.802 FT% 0.562 TS%
PER: 21.7
WS/48: 0.151
VORP: 1.5
RPM: 4.31 ORPM: 4.34 DRPM: -0.03
Team Record: 12-18

When the name Eric Bledsoe comes up, most NBA fans think of a hyper-athletic lead guard whose skills are relatively raw when compared to his jaw-dropping athleticism.

But, over the years — from his days of sharing the backcourt with John Wall at Kentucky, to serving as the understudy of Chris Paul in L.A. — Bledsoe has developed into one of the most cerebral pick-and-roll negotiators in the game.

The 6’1.5″ strong safety masquerading as a point guard plays with a controlled pace seldomly seen from an athletic marvel like himself.

Speaking of his athleticism, when engaged, he can absolutely overwhelm opposing guards defensively with his concoction of strength, quickness, and leaping ability.

Honorable Mentions: Reggie Jackson, Damian Lillard (high volume, middling efficiency), Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul (injuries/missed time), and Isaiah Thomas.

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