OKC Thunder: The Rich List, Volume Five
By Rich Condon
Honorable Mentions:
Paul George:
George had a great week averaging 32.3 points (second in the NBA), and the Pacers were 3-1.
He also threw this down:
Kyrie Irving:
Cleveland went 2-2 this week, but Irving was fantastic, putting up 31.5 points (fourth in the NBA), and 6.5 assists. Apparently, Cleveland still needs a play maker though.
Kyle Lowry:
Lowry put up 31 points (fifth in the NBA), and 6 assists this week, but the Raptors have been terrible lately, and at 1-3 this week, have failed to take advantage of Cleveland’s horrendous play of late.
James Harden:
The Rockets struggled in the win-loss column this week, as they went 1-3, but Harden is still the engine of that team. He averaged 30.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 11.3 assists, which led the NBA this week.
Also, there was this rare defensive highlight from Harden:
John Wall:
The Washington Wizards are the toast of the town lately. They went 4-0 this week, thanks in large part to John Wall averaging 22 points and 10.5 assists (fourth in the NBA).
Check out this step-back floater:
Suffice to say if the Wizards had started the season this way, Wall would have been in the starting backcourt in NOLA.