NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Stars And Snubs Form The Top 20

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Jan 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

5. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

Position: Small Forward
Age: 32 (12/30/1984)
Experience: 14th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .519/.363/.703
2016-17 Season Averages: 38.9 MPG, 25.6 PPG, 8.4 APG, 7.9 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 1.7 3PM

The story of the week in Cleveland was that LeBron James believes the Cavaliers need another playmaker. The backup point guard situation is bleak, to be generous. After Matthew Dellavedova signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland failed to replace him.

Whether or not you believe James is right to publicly demand the front office get something done, team results have The King sliding down this list in a tight MVP race.

James and the Cavaliers have lost three consecutive games, as well as six of the past eight they’ve played. James has maintained his elite production, but wins and losses are all that superstars like James concern themselves with.

As the Cavaliers endure one of the worst stretches of the season, James has inevitably pondered what it is that his team is missing.

James’ ranking doesn’t suffer much after a week that included two triple-doubles and a memorable duel with Kawhi Leonard. He’s still one of the most versatile players in the NBA and a nightly triple-double threat.

Though his fans may be pulling for James to win MVP, all the three-time NBA champion is pondering is how he can continue winning.