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NBA Player Power Rankings: Has Stephen Curry Won MVP Yet?

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being called for a foul against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being called for a foul against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 22, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) attempts to drive past Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) attempts to drive past Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Last Rank: No. 6

Position: Power Forward

Age: 25

Slash Line: .475/.414/.683

Season Averages: 34.2 MPG, 14.5 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 1.8 ORPG, 7.2 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 1.4 3PM

Draymond Green is the defensive anchor, primary facilitator, leading rebounder, and physical enforcer of the 42-4 Golden State Warriors. He’s a vocal leader both in the locker room and on the court, and has emerged as a highly efficient shooter.

Golden State relies heavily on Green to provide a positive impact in, literally, every phase of the game. He comes through more than he doesn’t.

Many have questioned whether or not the, “Superstar,” label was handed to Green prematurely. What’s abundantly clear is that his value to the best team in the NBA is immense, and that alone warrants hype.

The question is, how does one evaluate him individually?

Green is the complete package offensively, possessing a full arsenal of skills as as playmaker; an efficient jump shot, solid post game, tight handle, and a presence on the offensive glass. He’s, arguably, the best all-around defender in the NBA, matching up against players at all five positions on a nightly basis.

With an All-Star Game appearance potentially looming, Green is on pace to receive the recognition he deserves.

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