NBA: It’s A Super Team Or Bust League, And You Should Be Thankful

Jan 29, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Wizards defeated the Pelicans 107-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Wizards defeated the Pelicans 107-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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#DubNation

With a 50-10 record, despite the fact that Kevin Durant will miss the next four weeks with a sprained MCL (he’s expected back for the playoffs), the Warriors are (presumably) well on their way to another NBA Finals appearance.

While this assessment may not come as a surprise to you, maybe the fact that among usage% leaders, only one Warrior is in the top 20 at 29.1% – the man pictured above. Durant, the team’s leading scorer at 25.7 PPG, doesn’t even appear in the top 20.

Oh, and did I mention that the Warriors’ fifth leading scorer is averaging 6.4 PPG? 6. POINT. 4.

Bottom line: the Warriors are good at basketball.