NBA Positional Power Rankings: Westbrook, Leonard Are Red-Hot

Nov 1, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a shot against the Utah Jazz during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a shot against the Utah Jazz during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

2. Blake Griffin

Stats: 20 points, 10 rebounds

Although the LA Clippers meteoric rise to the top of the Western Conference is a shocker to many, Blake Griffin’s consistency shouldn’t bat an eye.

The seven-year 4-man is playing the best basketball of his career defensively, issuing a 1.3 BPG average while sporting a 91 DRtg per 100 possessions. Griffin remains a mainstay for LA down-low, administering 20.1 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.

He’s also led the Clippers to an impressive 10-1 record thus far.