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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 guard Stephen Curry (30) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) tries to defend during the third quarter in a game 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 guard Stephen Curry (30) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) tries to defend during the third quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Golden State Warriors won 127-121. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

Stephen Curry (Point Guard)

27.9 Points Per Game (Tied for 1st)

3.6 Rebounds Per Game (4th)

6.0 Assists Per Game (2nd)

33.1 Minutes Per Game (3rd)

Stephen Curry is the heralded origin of what looks like will become a Golden State Warriors franchise. Curry, much like Draymond Green has had leadership, focus, competitiveness, and killer instinct in his blood since day one. It just took a brave decision by a once stagnant franchise to give him the reigns and let him sail the ship.

And I must say, the baby-faced assassin is doing his job as the main franchise player. You can bring up his injury history and mediocre NBA Finals performances to your own satisfaction, however, the fact still remains that Stephen Curry is a top 3 player on the planet and the Golden State Warriors don’t ever become this powerhouse that they are without his otherworldly talent, commitment, and work ethic.

He has improved his dominance and reasserted it for now three years and has put the good of the Golden State Warriors’ franchise before his own personal accolades or desires. He wants championships and nothing else but that. To have a franchise player with that mentality to go along with a skill-set that buries defenses alive and makes your system what it is could very well be an indicator that if becoming a dynasty is almost guaranteed with a player such as Stephen Curry.

He has sacrificed a lot to make KD feel welcome and he is still putting up MVP numbers with the greatest of ease and efficiency. This season alone he has already broken two records and 20 games haven’t even passed.

Curry is the best player on the Golden State Warriors’ roster clearly without any possible debate and with this new supporting cast growing by the day, that will not change anytime soon. he leads his team in two statistical categories and is still the best shooter to ever play. The number one Alpha Dog could not be anyone else.

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