NBA Player Power Rankings: Stars Getting Hot at Perfect Time
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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