NBA Player Rankings: Top 10 Small Forwards In The NBA Entering 2016-17

Feb 21, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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As arguably the NBA’s most important position in today’s changing game, we rank the top 10 small forwards in the sport entering the 2016-17 season

The small forward position is one that requires a player to be talented at all facets of the game. A combination of offensive and defensive awareness, rebounding, play-making and efficiency is what makes a good small forward great.

In this column, I list my top 10 small forwards in the league heading into the 2016-17 NBA season. These guys are the most dangerous and explosive players out on the wing and their stats speak for themselves.

As with any top 10 list, I’m sure there will be discrepancies, so if you have any please feel free to leave your comments below.

You can view our top 10 centers list here, and our top power forwards piece here

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