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

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-115 at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-115 at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks

Position: Power Forward
Age: 31 (2/10/1985)
Experience: 11th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .444/.335/.750
2016-17 Season Averages: 34.0 MPG, 18.0 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.7 ORPG, 3.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 1.2 3PM

Paul Millsap has gone from one of the most underrated players in the NBA to a coaches’ favorite at the All-Star Game. He’s a respected leader, a versatile defender, and a well-rounded offensive player who can do a bit of everything.

In the midst of yet another sensational season with the Atlanta Hawks, Millsap has been honored with his fourth career All-Star Game appearance.

Millsap has the Hawks sitting eight games above .500 with yet another campaign of well-rounded execution. He’s No. 9 in the NBA in Real Plus-Minus, as well as No. 4 in the Association in Defensive Real Plus-Minus.

This past week, Millsap further established himself as one of the best players in the Eastern Conference with a slew of tremendous performances.

Millsap needed just 24 minutes to post 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal in a blowout of the Chicago Bulls. He followed with 22 points and 10 rebounds on 9-of-14 shooting against the Philadelphia 76ers, and tallied 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting in another win over Chicago.

After years of being under-appreciated, Millsap has earned his fourth career All-Star Game appearance in 2016-17.