NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Golden State Warriors

29. Quietly, as they like it, the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most consistent teams in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors look like the Harlem Globetrotters one night and then turn into the Washington Generals the next. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers have been better, but there are flaws present that opponents have exposed at times in their losses. Meanwhile, the Spurs continue to run like the well-oiled machine they are. Gregg Popovich is a master on the sidelines and as long as he’s around then the NBA world will always remember the Alamo. Kawhi Leonard announced his MVP candidacy early in the season and as long as he continues to produce there’s no reason to believe that he doesn’t have a shot at taking the award home this season. Pop is still controlling minutes as he sees fit. This season only Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge are playing over 30 minutes a night and the next closest are Tony Parker and Pau Gasol who clock in at 25.9 and 25.8 respectively. Keeping his guys fresh will always be priority number one with the Spurs and while Parker and Gasol haven’t looked as great as they once were all San Antonio needs is for them to be able to reach something close to those levels when the second season tips off in May.. (11-3). Previous: 6th. San Antonio Spurs. 4. team