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NBA Player Power Rankings: Top 20 Players at Midway Point

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) moves the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Sonny Weems (10) in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) moves the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Sonny Weems (10) in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics

Last Rank: No. 20

Position: Point Guard

Age: 26

Slash Line: .420/.342/.898

Season Averages: 32.7 MPG, 21.7 PPG, 6.7 APG, 3.0 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 2.0 3PM

The No. 20 spot could’ve gone to one of two players: LaMarcus Aldridge of the San Antonio Spurs or Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics. Both make compelling cases as heavily featured players for teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today.

Aldridge is on the cusp of cracking the Top 20, but Thomas gets the temporary edge.

Kyrie Irving‘s fan vote popularity may prevent Thomas from receiving an earned selection, but he’s been playing at an All-Star level. He’s No. 13 in the NBA in points per game, No. 10 in assists per game, and is No. 13 in Win Shares.

Overall, Thomas accounts for 37.7 points per game—36.4 percent of Boston’s total offensive output.

Thomas opened the most recent week with 19 points in 24 minutes against his former team: the Phoenix Suns. He proceeded to score 32 points in a two-point win over the Washington Wizards, had 20 points and seven assists against the Dallas Mavericks, and tallied 21 points and 10 dimes at the Toronto Raptors.

Aldridge checks in at No. 21 as Thomas deservedly rounds out the Top 20 players at the midway point of the 2015-16 NBA regular season.

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