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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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January 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

Last Rank: No. 5

Position: Small Forward

Age: 24

Slash Line: .506/.488/.880

Season Averages: 32.5 MPG, 19.9 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.9 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 1.8 3PM

Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs posted a dud against the Golden State Warriors. Despite the obvious signs of being championship contenders, the 30-point loss to Golden State has many concerned.

Don’t rush to any conclusions.

Leonard is having one of the best seasons of any player in the NBA, and the Spurs are right there with him as a team. The 24-year-old is No. 2 in the NBA in Win Shares and Win Shares per 48 minutes, and San Antonio has the second-best record in the Association.

Between his dominant defense and star-caliber offensive game, Leonard has become a true force to be reckoned with.

Leonard had another strong week individually, but statistics only tell so much of the story under head coach Gregg Popovich. A more accurate representation of Leonard’s greatness is his featured role.

Leonard is an elite defensive player, a consistent threat for 20 points, and the primary catalyst to a masterful two-way attack.

Next: Unquestionably Elite