Versatility is key for small forwards and on this “5 Best Small Forwards For Fantasy Basketball” list, you will see some of the most diverse statistical lines in any position. In fantasy basketball, positional eligibility is a major plus but these guys have primarily started and played the position especially this season. Here are the 5 best small forwards for fantasy basketball: 1.) Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors Say what you want about KD, but he is one of a few who can lay claim to being the best player in the world. I know it’s unfair that the Warriors have two of such players but it is what it is. Anyway, Durant is on his absolute prime and showing it to the tune of 28.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and a block per game. He can probably do more on those defensive stats but how can you complain makes 1.8 triples, shoots 50% from the field and 91% from the line (on 7.6 attempts). On the year, Yahoo ranks KD No. 2 overall and 1st on his position while ESPN has him at No. 3 on the Player Rater behind James Harden (listed at PG in my rankings) and Anthony Davis (listed at C.) Kevin Durant’s best statistical showings of the season: a.) One of TWO games with at least 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 11 FTs made The only surprising thing about all of this is it still resulted in a loss against Toronto. Another thing is that KD turned the ball over only once but made no other defensive stats. b.) The ONLY 35-12-5 and three-block game Talking about versatility, KD also made three treys and 12 of 15 free throws. That, my friends, is what I call a statistical buffet. c.) The ONLY game with at least 49 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks This one is a win over Orlando and aside from that ungodly line, Durant made four treys and all 13 freebies en route too this 49-point night. 2.) Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder As a Lakers fan myself, I didn’t like how PG spurned my favorite team. From a basketball perspective, that decision couldn’t have been any better. The numbers don’t lie: 26.8 points, eight rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 3.3 makes from distance, all career-highs. That plus 2.2 steals and 0.6 blocks on 45% shooting from the floor make George the second-best small forward in fantasy basketball, at least for the moment. George is ranked No. 5 on ESPN’s Player Rater but with Russell Westbrook on this team, I don’t see him keeping up this pace although a top-10 finish to the season is certainly a possibility. Paul George’s best statistical showings of the season: a.) The ONLY 45-15-4 game with 6 three-pointers With Westbrook struggling shooting the ball this season, it looks like PG is assuming the role of the scorer and he did so many times this season. In a win over … Continue reading 5 Best Small Forwards For Fantasy Basketball →
