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OKC Thunder: The Rich List: Volume Nine, week of Mar 20-26

By Rich Condon

Mar 2, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 27, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Westbrook

The Thunder only went 1-2 last week, but Russ was his usual spectacular self. Russ averaged a triple-double (big shocker, right?), for the week, behind 24 points, 11.3 assists (2nd in the NBA), and 10 rebounds a game. Russ also shot 50 percent from the field, although he shot below 30 percent from deep.

Related: Russell Westbrook is the most hated MVP candidate ever

James Harden

Former Thunder Buddy James Harden had another awe inspiring week. He was second in the NBA with 33 points per game and first in the NBA with 13.3 assists per game. The Rockets were a perfect 3-0 for the week, and Harden has become arguably the best play-maker in the NBA.

DeMar DeRozan

The Raptors were also a perfect 3-0 this week, thanks in large part to the offensive heroics of DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan led the NBA with 33.3 points per game this week on 48.8 percent shooting. In addition, DeRozan chipped in 5.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He also played some solid defense, especially for him.

Anthony Davis

The Pelicans are all but eliminated from the playoffs at this point. They’re currently 4 games out of the 8th seed with only 8 games remaining. It’s a long shot, but don’t tell Anthony Davis that. Davis has been sensational all season, and this week was no different. Davis averaged 27.7 points per game on nearly 60 percent shooting, to go along with 14.7 rebounds (2nd in the NBA).

Rudy Gobert

The Stifle Tower has come up in a huge way offensively in the last week. Unfortunately, the Jazz only went 1-2 this week, however Gobert was a beast. He averaged 25.7 points per game on 75 percent shooting. In addition to 14.3 rebounds per game (tied for 3rd in the NBA), Gobert was his usual rim protecting self, with a league-leading 4.7 blocks per game.

The breakout for Gobert has been real, and it’s been amazing.

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