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NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Time Statistics Are Tough To Ignore

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 9, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Kings defeated the Warriors 109-106 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Kings defeated the Warriors 109-106 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Position: Power Forward
Age: 26 (3/4/1990)
Experience: 5th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .443/.333/.662
2016-17 Season Averages: 33.3 MPG, 10.7 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 7.3 APG, 1.5 ORPG, 1.9 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 1.2 3PM

The Golden State Warriors have an abundance of star power, but the team success wouldn’t be possible without Draymond Green. He’s the primary facilitator and defensive anchor for a Warriors team that’s elite on both ends of the floor.

Green may not be an MVP candidate, but his two-way versatility and leadership combine to make him one of the Top 20 players in the NBA.

Green leads the 44-8 Warriors in assists and steals per game, which is a preliminary sign of his value to the Warriors. Though heralded for his defense, Green is also the primary facilitator for the No. 1 offense in the NBA.

That may not seem terribly significant given Golden State’s immense star power, but Green has been the stabilizing force when tensions arise.

Green has no trouble getting in one of his teammates’ faces and vocalizing his concerns. He’s already done so with both Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, which supports the growing belief that he’s the alpha in the locker room.

Green is a special player who could justifiably demand more touches offensively, but cares only about helping his team succeed.