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NBA Player Power Rankings: Stars Getting Hot at Perfect Time

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 17, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) greets Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) prior to their game at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) greets Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) prior to their game at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) controls the ball during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) controls the ball during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics

Last Rank: No. 15

Position: Point Guard

Age: 27

Slash Line: .429/.354/.883

Season Averages: 32.5 MPG, 22.2 PPG, 6.4 APG, 3.0 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 2.0 3PM

Isaiah Thomas has led the Boston Celtics to an outstanding season, and he’s done so by emerging as one of the very best point guards in the NBA. Both as a scorer and facilitator, Thomas has solidified his place as one of the most productive and influential players at his position.

During the current month, he’s elevated his game to All-NBA heights.

Thus far in March, Thomas is averaging 26.2 points, 4.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.1 steal, and 2.6 3-point field goals made per game. During that 11-game stretch, he’s posted a slash line of .477/.420/.859.

An All-Star already, this 11-game stretch has pushed Thomas to a very deserving position as the No. 15 player in the NBA Player Power Rankings.

Many would argue that Thomas shouldn’t be in the Top 15, but how can one deny his production? Moreover, how can one deny his production when it has so heavily influenced the Celtics jumping out to an improbable mark of 42-30.

At No. 10 in Offensive Win Shares, No. 11 in Win Shares, and No. 15 in Win Shares per 48 minutes, Thomas has earned his Top 15 ranking.

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