Hoops Habit
Fansided

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 /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
8 of 21
Next
Nov 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots in the third quarter against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) at Target Center. The Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots in the third quarter against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) at Target Center. The Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics

Position: Point Guard
Age: 27 (2/7/1989)
Experience: 6th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .432/.337/.879
2016-17 Season Averages: 33.0 MPG, 26.2 PPG, 6.1 APG, 2.7 RPG, 0.8 SPG, 2.2 3PM

Al Horford has returned and provided the Boston Celtics with All-NBA level production. He missed nine games, however, and it was point guard Isaiah Thomas who helped the Celtics go an admirable 4-5 during Horford’s absence.

Over the past week, Thomas and Horford combined forces to lead Boston to three wins in four games—a feat that helps Thomas far more than it hurts him.

After struggling against the Golden State Warriors, Thomas led Boston to three straight wins. He posted 24 points and eight assists in a 94-92 victory over the Detroit Pistons and ripped off 29 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Thomas finished the week by recording 23 points and five assists during a 111-92 victory over the division rival Brooklyn Nets.

Thomas is one of four players averaging at least 25.0 points and 6.0 assists during the 2016-17 NBA regular season. The only other players on that list are Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook.

The narrative was fun when Thomas was a 5’9″ point guard making waves, but it’s time to respect him for what he is: a star, no matter the height.