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

By Maxwell Ogden

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
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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Jan 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) discusses a call with referee Tom Washington (49) during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Bulls 120-105. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) discusses a call with referee Tom Washington (49) during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Bulls 120-105. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks

Last Rank: No. 20

Position: Power Forward

Age: 30

Slash Line: .483/.287/.784

Season Averages: 33.0 MPG, 18.3 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.6 ORPG, 3.4 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 0.8 3PM

Verdict: Hot

Paul Millsap has become one of the most well-rounded players in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks capitalize on his versatility by tasking him with playing a limitless number of roles; most of which change on a nightly basis.

The numbers may not be conventional, but they illustrate how complete a player Millsap has become.

The 30-year-old power forward is averaging career-best marks in points, assists, steals and blocks per game. According to Basketball-Reference.com, he’s the only player averaging at least 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 block in 2015-16.

The last three players to do it before Millsap: DeMarcus Cousins in 2014-15, LeBron James in 2012-13, and Chris Webber in 2002-03.

Millsap’s most recent week was more of the consistently productive same. He scored 18 points in 25 minutes during a 126-98 blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers, had 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists, six blocks, and two steals in a 120-105 win over the Chicago Bulls, and tallied 20 points in 27 minutes of a lopsided loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Millsap isn’t a household name, but maybe he should be.

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