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NBA Player Power Rankings: There’s A New No. 1 Player

By Maxwell Ogden

November 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) makes a move to the basket as Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (11) defends during the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) makes a move to the basket as Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (11) defends during the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

19. John Wall, Washington Wizards

Position: Point Guard
Age: 26 (9/6/1990)
Experience: 7th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .442/.405/.824
2016-17 Season Averages: 33.5 MPG, 23.5 PPG, 8.9 APG, 4.0 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.4 3PM

John Wall continues to be the most under-appreciated point guard in the NBA. Though he’s accumulated accolades, he’s consistently overlooked in the, “Who’s elite?” conversations despite playing both sides of the ball, scoring and facilitatin, and owning two playoff series wins.

Thus far in 2016-17, Wall has further solidified his place as one of the most productive and sensational players in the NBA.

Wall went off against the Miami Heat for 34 points and eight assists on 12-of-23 shooting from the field and a stunning mark of 5-of-6 from beyond the arc. His shot wouldn’t fall the next time out, but he had 15 assists, four rebounds, four steals, and three blocks.

That’s what makes Wall so special: even when he isn’t scoring, he can dominate games as a facilitator and defensive playmaker.

The Wizards are 4-9 through 13 games, but that includes the 0-3 record they accumulated without Bradley Beal. At 4-6 with both Beal and Wall, the record is far more respectable considering it’s only been 10 games.

No matter the record, Wall has been one of the Top 20 players in the NBA through 13 outstanding appearances.