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Pacific Division Rankings: SG Edition

By Joseph Lowery

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Honorable Mentions:

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 23: Nick Young #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers points to a teammate after making a three point shot against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 23: Nick Young #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers points to a teammate after making a three point shot against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /
  • Nick Young, Golden State Warriors
  • Patrick McCaw, Golden State Warriors
  • Jordan Clarkson, Los Angeles Lakers

Just like in the point guard edition, only the predicted starters made their way into the top-five rankings. These three honorable mentions are the best of the bench.

First, Nick Young signed for Golden State on a one year, $5.2M deal earlier this offseason. The Warriors adding another volume scorer is a scary reality for the rest of the Pacific Division teams. A 3-point chucker, there is no doubt that Swaggy P  will boost the Warriors’ second unit’s production.

Next, you have another Oakland resident, Patrick McCaw. In the 2016-2017 season, his rookie year, McCaw averaged just over 15 minutes per game and even started 20 games  for the super-stacked Warriors. Be on the lookout for another impressive season from the second year player.

Finally, Jordan Clarkson is a shooting guard who is flying a little under the radar right now. After starting every game he was available to play in the 2015-16 season, Clarkson came off the bench for much of last season. While Clarkson’s minutes and starts dipped, his production stayed nearly the same. We should expect those same productive numbers this year.

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