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Golden State Warriors: Alpha Dog Rankings for 2016-17

By Weldon Jones

November 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with NBA referee Gary Zielinski (59) during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 133-120. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with NBA referee Gary Zielinski (59) during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 133-120. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the third quarter in a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Golden State Warriors won 127-121. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the third quarter in a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Golden State Warriors won 127-121. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

The new make up of the Golden State Warriors has a great core and what fun would it be to not rank them among one another. The basis of the alpha dog rankings will be on statistics and role on the team. Lets get it started!

Honorable Mentions: Patrick McCaw and Ian Clark

Patrick McCaw was an unheralded rookie out of UNLV. When no one would have expected it to happen, this young player worked his way into the rotation with game-changing skills on the defensive end and a serviceable three-point shot coming off of the bench.

While the shooting is good, the reason I have listed McCaw as an honorable mention is his stiffling defensive ability and impact as an energy guy playing with second units. The work ethic, physical tools, and impact he has shown thus far also places him on this list. His counterpart, Ian Clark also has made this list for the Golden State Warriors.

Clark, much like McCaw has shown improvement as a ball-handler, defender, shooter and has made a huge impact with energy, effort, and toughness that is much needed for the Golden State Warriors as they try and mold their new bench unit together.

Both of these young guards are gym rats with winning attitudes. They are mature for age and have shown flashes of prowess on a side of the ball that Golden State needs to improve. All these things point to Clark and McCaw seeing a lot more time on the floor and becoming leaders for this team.

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