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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 forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the ball up court during the first 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 forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the ball up court during the first 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 /

Kevin Durant (Small Forward)

27.9 Points Per Game (Tied for 1st)

8.0 Rebounds Per Game (2nd)

4.1 Assists Per Game (3rd)

35.1 Minutes Per Game (1st)

Kevin Durant has made his mark upon this list. He is obviously the newest Warrior addition and he has asserted his role as high volume scorer to compliment more high volume scorers. His defense has improved, but that is just really a bonus when you talk about the true reason that Golden State has decided to integrate him into their system.

Kevin has been great with bringing a consistent scoring punch with any lineup you put him with and I also have to give him props for really cutting down on the turnovers. Durant has also made some strides as a secondary play-maker on the wings which has allowed the Warriors to play Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson off of the ball where they are extremely lethal as well.

The 2011 MVP has stepped up his game and transcended to new levels of reliability with this Golden State Warriors team and the numbers have shown just that. He is tied for 1st in scoring and he is second in rebounding. In addition he plays with almost every possible lineup which puts him at first in minutes played this season.

While he is not the main “Alpha Dog”, Durant is definitely affecting positive change for the Golden State Warriors by doing his part and then some when called upon. Just for emphasis on how much Kevin Durant has done thus far, His elite Isolation game and versatility has made the team even more unstoppable than before. As long he can pick and choose his spots, the direction going forward is definitely looking good for the Dubs.

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