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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 27, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Last Rank: No. 2

Position: Point Guard

Age: 27

Slash Line: .456/.291/.815

Season Averages: 34.2 MPG, 24.1 PPG, 9.8 APG, 7.3 RPG, 2.4 SPG, 1.2 3PM

When evaluating players on a, “Well-rounded,” basis, Russell Westbrook rates amongst the very best. At any given moment, the triple-double machine can erupt and rack up 30 points, 10 rebounds, and/or 10 assists.

Westbrook reached every one of those marks at some point over the past week.

Curry had a pedestrian—by only his standards—16 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block in a 109-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. He then tallied 27 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists against the Brooklyn Nets, and had 30 points, 10 assists, eight boards, and three steals in a win over the New York Knicks.

Westbrook closed the week out with a smooth 24 points, 15 assists, and eight rebounds on 8-of-13 shooting from the field.

Westbrook isn’t as close to the No. 1 spot as being No. 2 would suggest, but he has a legitimate case for being an MVP candidate. He’s a statistically prolific player who’s playing a vital role on a championship contender in 2015-16.

Westbrook has completed his evolution into a genuine NBA superstar.

Next: The Clear No. 1