This discussion started in another thread, but I'm curious what people think. So far, after 6 games (so many!) here is where he ranks statistically: #2 in Field Goals #4 in 2-pt Field Goals #3 (tied) in 3-pt Field Goals #4 in Free Throws (this is huge) #4 in Free Throw attempts #1 in points #3 in PPG #8 in PER #9 in TS% #16 in Offensive Rating #3 in Offensive Win Shares He isn't in the top 20 in assists per game, but I think that will shake itself out. He is clearly top 5 in scoring (so far) but is he top 5 overall? I personally don't think so. Top 10? Yes. Absolutely. Top 5? Eh...... not yet.
Right now, AD would round out the top 5; Curry and Durant aren't putting up huge numbers but at least their team is beating bad opponents handily... ...wait... Yeah they're underperforming right now.
In terms of overall talent I'd still say the top 5 are Curry, Westbrook, Durant, Lebron and Davis. Harden is right there, I think Dame is closing the gap, and kawhi is definitely in the conversation.
Assists are pretty dependent upon having teammates who can hit the broad side of a barn. Right now, Dame's not getting much help in that department.
Durant is putting up huge numbers.... 30/8 with a 34PER and the highest TS% in the league. What has gone unnoticed is how bad Klay Thompson has been 16/3/3 on 38/19 shooting split. 8.8 PER. YIKES that is bad.
Klay may be available after this season. He can't be happy with his role on this new team and numbers are proving it
For the kind of money Thompson is making, he can suck it. Say what you will about Myers Leonard, at least he has made his gratitude over his salary known. But then, he came from nothing while Thompson came from wealth.....if Thompson really is unhappy about his current role he certainly wouldn't be happy on the Blazers.....
If he were here, he would be the unquestioned second scoring option, just like he was the past two years before KD showed up. He'd be thrilled.
I'd take Thompson in exchange for Crabbe, Aminu, and Leonard, with Crabbe going to Philly and Noel going to the Warriors. A guy can dream, right?
Having said what I said, I'd still be glad to have Thompson as long as he was on a long term deal....but I think our third scorer needs to come from the front court.....
Yeah.... I would give up CJ to get Klay.... but I'm thinking it would have to be a 3 team deal because CJ for Klay doesn't make much sense.
With the PPP, CJ is basically untradeable this season anyway. The deal I suggested in the warriors game thread (CJ to Philly, Crabbe/Noel to GS, Klay here) is about the only way it could work.
I don't like top 5 currently, very difficult to choose and will always be debatable. Top 10 would be more fitting and easier to define.
