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

By Michael Curtis

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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3. Kawhi Leonard – San Antonio Spurs

2015-16 Stats: 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 steals, 50.6% field goals

The back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year is poised to lead the San Antonio Spurs franchise now that Tim Duncan has retired. The 25-year-old forward was named to his first All-Star game last season and averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game.

In the playoffs, his numbers were consistent with his regular season output, as he averaged 22.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.6 steals and shot 50 percent from the field.

Leonard played a vital role in the Spurs’ historic season – even if it was overshadowed by the 73-win Golden State Warriors. With an increased role this season, expect Leonard’s numbers to only increase.

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