Trail Blazers Player Power Rankings: December Edition
Dec 5, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard (11) against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
7. Meyers Leonard (Last Month: 8)
December Stats: 10.7 PPG/1.5 APG/3.3 RPG
Best Game of December: 12/1 vs. DAL – 23 points/4 3PM/7 rebounds
Leonard returned to the court in late November, and has provided a punch off the bench ever since. At least, that what Terry Stotts hoped would happen. In reality, Leonard has had some good games to start December, but has been colder than the Eskimos in the past few contests.
One of his biggest assets to the Trail Blazers is his ability to spread the court with his 3 point threat. Unfortunately, he is a combined 1-13 in his last 4 games. I’m sure he’ll find his stroke soon enough, but right now it’s hard to watch him struggle. Look for a much improved Meyers Leonard in the January edition of the rankings.