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Feb 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 112-104 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Lillard finished the game with 34 points. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 20, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) is defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Bucks defeated the Hawks 117-109 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks

Last Rank: No. 17

Position: Power Forward

Age: 31

Slash Line: .477/.323/.760

Season Averages: 32.6 MPG, 17.7 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.5 ORPG, 3.3 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 0.9 3PM

Based on the way he’s constantly overlooked, you wouldn’t think that Paul Millsap were a three-time All-Star. That’s exactly what the 31-year-old is, however, and he’s having the best season of his very strong career in 2015-16.

While some may suggest that he’s a system player, the Atlanta Hawks’ success and failure in 2015-16 has depended heavily on Millsap’s performances.

According to Basketball-Reference.com, Millsap is the only player averaging at least 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 steals in 2015-16. Considering he’s also averaging more than a block per game, and has made more than 50 3-point field goals, only one conclusion can be drawn.

Millsap may not be a master of any one skill, but he’s your proverbial jack of all trades.

Atlanta has hit a bit of a rough patch, but its losses coincide with Millsap underwhelming. Atlanta is 9-14 when Millsap converts less than 45.0 percent of his field goal attempts, and 22-13 when he shoots 45.0 percent or better from the floor.

Millsap has undoubtedly been a Top 20 player in the NBA.

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