NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Star Break Edition

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February 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Last Rank: No. 1

Position: Point Guard

Age: 27

Slash Line: .508/.454/.912

Season Averages: 33.8 MPG, 29.8 PPG, 6.6 APG, 5.3 RPG, 2.1 SPG, 4.9 3PM

The Golden State Warriors keep winning and Stephen Curry continues to run away from the competition in the race for MVP. He’s scoring at will, coming on as a facilitator, and has Golden State significantly closer to 50 wins than 10 losses—an insane statistic unto itself.

Curry admittedly lost some ground with Kevin Durant thoroughly outplaying him during their head-to-head encounter, but he’s so far ahead of the pack that it doesn’t really matter.

Curry would need to experience a sharp decline in both production and efficiency in order for those behind him to secure the No. 1 spot. He’s simultaneously leading the league in scoring and comfortably pursuing a spot in the 50-40-90 club.

Even if his numbers do come back down to earth, the Warriors would need to slow down by a significant measure in order for Curry’s MVP case to take a hit.

In the meantime, Curry is a distant No. 1 in both Win Shares and Player Efficiency Rating. He’s thriving in the role Golden State has created for him, shooting at will and converting more often than he doesn’t—literally.

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There are a number of players who are closing the gap, but none have come close enough to truly give Curry a run for his money in the race for MVP.