Power Forwards
1. Anthony Davis: Okay I know the Pelicans are bad, like 11th place in Western Conference bad. But hey, at least they possess the game’s best power forward. That should count for something, right? At this point in time, there is no question over who is more deserving of the No. 1 spot than Anthony Davis.
He is a one-man wrecking crew for New Orleans inside, piling up 28.9 points and 11.7 rebounds per game (both career-highs), while also notching 22 double-doubles. The Brow also stands as the second most used big man in basketball (holding a 31.2 USG percentage), behind only DeMarcus Cousins.
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2. Kristaps Porzingis: While he isn’t solving all of the Knicks’ problems, Porzingis remains one of the few constants in New York’s arsenal this season. Kristaps is excelling in nearly every facet amid head coach Jeff Hornacek’s playing style, by stepping up as the team’s most consistent rebounder (grabbing 7.8 per game), and most improved scorer.
Nearly three months into the season, Porzingis has accumulated the fourth most points amongst PF’s in the league, 644, which correlates to 20.1 per game. In the process, he’s improved his shooting numbers tremendously, shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 40.2 percent down-town.
3. Blake Griffin: If Griffin hadn’t missed the second half of December due to a right knee injury, he’d likely find himself higher on this list. Because, when he’s fully healthy, Griffin becomes one of the league’s most ferocious big men, as well as the key to the Clippers championship hopes.
The numbers speak for themselves. In 26 games this season, Griffin is producing a steady 22 points and eight rebounds every night. In addition, Griffin is making other players around him, for he’s issuing a 17.2 AST rate (2nd best amongst qualified PF’s).