NBA MVP Ladder: Russell Westbrook Is In Video Game Mode

May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

9 – Paul Millsap – Atlanta Hawks

Stats: 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.6 blocks

Record: 3-0

With the departures of Jeff Teague and Al Horford, Paul Millsap has stepped into the spotlight as the face of the Atlanta Hawks – even though a bit of the pressure is off thanks to hometown hero Dwight Howard.

Nevertheless, while doing so, Millsap has led his team to a 3-0 start. Millsap is shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc, and is one of the best stretch forwards in the game.

As the new-look Hawks continue their climb, and they’ve looked really good through three games, Millsap’s numbers should follow suit.