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NBA Player Power Rankings: 2017 All-Star Weekend Edition

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 8, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during first half against Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during first half against Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

7. John Wall, Washington Wizards

Position: Point Guard
Age: 26 (9/6/1990)
Experience: 7th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .452/.313/.812
2016-17 Season Averages: 36.6 MPG, 22.8 PPG, 10.6 APG, 4.4 RPG, 2.1 SPG, 1.1 3PM

Since Jan. 1, only the Golden State Warriors have a better record than the Washington Wizards. The Wizards are 17-5 since Jan. 1, and while the likes of Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. have been sensational, it’s John Wall who remains the catalyst to Washington’s success.

Wall gets it done on both ends of the floor and is the creator for what’s become an explosive offensive team in Washington.

Wall is the only player in the NBA who’s currently averaging at least 20.0 points, 10.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. He’s creating 25.3 points per game via his assists, which ranks No. 2 in the NBA behind Houston Rockets superstar James Harden.

Wall takes more gambles than most on the defensive end of the floor, but effort has never been an issue with the Eastern Conference’s premier point guard.

Wall began this past week with 26 points and 14 assists in a 112-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He then posted 15 points and 14 assists in a win over Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Wall is one of the most criminally underrated players in the NBA, but he’s putting an end to the disrespect in 2016-17.