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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 21, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) dribbles the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Atlanta Hawks 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) dribbles the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Atlanta Hawks 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks

Last Rank: No. 18

Position: Power Forward

Age: 30

Slash Line: .493/.306/.778

Season Averages: 32.7 MPG, 18.3 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.6 ORPG, 3.5 APG, 1.9 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 0.8 3PM

Paul Millsap has long been a solid player, but since joining the Atlanta Hawks, he’s achieved NBA stardom. Now a two-time All-Star, Millsap has emerged as a selfless leader on a Hawks team that’s chasing a ninth consecutive postseason appearance.

In 2015-16, Millsap has elevated his game to the point of warranting All-NBA consideration.

Millsap is as complete a player as you’ll find at the power forward position. He’ll go to the post, spot up from 3-point range, drive in isolation, crash the offensive glass, and defend multiple positions while still contributing on the defensive boards.

All things considered, Millsap may be the most under-appreciated player in the NBA.

Millsap is currently No. 10 in the NBA in Win Shares and No. 8 in Win Shares per 48 minutes. He’s also No. 10 in Player Efficiency Rating, and boasts an above-average mark in virtually every statistical area.

Millsap is making the most of his prime years in Atlanta.

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