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Warriors: Player power rankings halfway through the season

By Nathan Beighle

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 29, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 29, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Tier No. 5

. Jacob Evans. 12. team. 41. .

The 28th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Warriors selected Jacob Evans. They knew he’d need some grooming, but his development just hasn’t been there. His lack of minutes has seen him spending time with the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Overall, at 0.6 points per game and 5.1 points per 36 minutes, Evans comes in last on our rankings. He is just 21-years-old, so time is on the side of Evans III.

. . . Shaun Livingston. 11. team. 41

The most surprising collapse of any Warriors’ player is Shaun Livingston. The backup point guard has been far from impactful this season. While missing 11 games doesn’t help, Livingston is averaging under five points per game.

The one perk surrounding his game is his efficiency. At 45.5%, Livingston is a relatively good shooter for a guard. Securing almost 16 minutes per game, can he step up in the second half of the season and help the Warriors conquer the West?

Jordan Bell. 10. team. 41. . .

Jordan Bell has certainly relapsed after an impressive rookie season. However, for some reason, his minutes have taken a hit as well. Once the favorite to start at center, Bell has lost the position to both Looney and Damian Jones.

Bell ranks No. 10 due to his efficiency and defensive aptitude. His size makes him an above-average defender and rim protector. When on the court, Bell has been able to showcase his value, but sadly, he’s stayed off the court for the majority of the season.

Coach Kerr, please let us see more Bell in the future.

. . . Alfonzo McKinnie. 9. team. 41

A player that had no expectations coming into the season, Alfonzo McKinnie has played pretty well in limited minutes. He’s averaging 5.2 points per game, including 0.7 threes per game. He’s shot a respectable 37% from deep which has helped space the second unit for Golden State.

After struggling to find his home in the NBA, McKinnie, now on a two-year contract, continues to impress. It’s difficult to see him snagging over 15 minutes per game as the team’s third-string small forward though.

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