NBA Player Power Rankings: Who's Hot, Who's Not?

NBA Player Power Rankings: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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January 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles the basketball against Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Heat 111-103. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Last Rank: No. 6

Position: Power Forward

Age: 25

Slash Line: .475/.423/.685

Season Averages: 34.9 MPG, 15.2 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 1.7 ORPG, 7.3 APG, 1.4 BPG, 1.3 SPG, 1.6 3PM

Verdict: Hot

The Golden State Warriors are 36-2 with Draymond Green and 0-1 without him. Take that as you will, but Golden State fell 112-110 to the now 15-24 Denver Nuggets in its first and only game without Green in 2015-16.

That has to count for something.

Green has been the Warriors’ defensive anchor, leading rebounder, primary facilitator, and go-to interior scoring option. He’s bailed Golden State out of near-losses with and without Stephen Curry in the rotation, and has come on strong as a scorer in recent outings.

Over the past week, Green’s full value was displayed.

Green recorded 25 points and nine rebounds in a 128-116 road victory at the Sacramento Kings, and had 22 points, 12 boards, and six assists in a 111-103 win against the Miami Heat. He also tallied 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 128-108 road blowout of the Portland Trail Blazers.

If not his well-rounded statistics, well-documented defense, or well-educated approach to the game, Green’s league-best eight triple-doubles should speak for themselves.

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