Fantasy Hoops: Ranking Top 60 Forwards for 2015-16

After the release of the Top 150 overall players last week, we started breaking down the top performers at each individual position.

First, we ranked the top 60 guards. Today, we examine the forward position.

Please note: These rankings are based on nine-category rotisserie leagues that account for points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, three-pointers made, turnovers, field goal percentage and free throw percentage.

In addition, the position eligibility is based on Yahoo! fantasy leagues. Players may qualify at multiple positions (i.e. guard and forward).

Lastly, listed below the rankings are an assortment of interesting and pertinent stats for some of the players listed.

*Lest we forget, when Kevin Durant is healthy, he is a fantasy monster. In 2013-14 (when he played in 81 of 82 games), Durant became just the fourth player in NBA history to average at least 32 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game. The other three are Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor. Durant also remained incredibly efficient. He joined Jordan as the only player since 1985 to average 32 points per game while also shooting above 50 percent from the floor.

* Jimmy Butler blossomed into a legit star this past season. His scoring average jumped from 13.1 points per game in 2013-14 to 20 points per game in 2014-15 due mainly to the fact that his field goal percentage soared from 39.7 percent to 46.2 percent. He also set career highs in rebounds, assists and blocks.

* Last season, Blake Griffin became just the 4th player this decade to average at least 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game for a full season. The other three players are LeBron (three times), Durant (once) and Westbrook (last season). More specifically, LeBron and Griffin were the only ones to tally at least 7.5 rebounds, to go along with the 21 points and five dimes. In addition, Griffin averaged more points than Damian Lillard and Klay Thompson, more rebounds than LeBron, Al Horford and Roy Hibbert and averaged more assists than Kyrie Irving and Tony Parker.

* Draymond Green became the first player in Warriors history to average a block, steal and three per game and was one of just two players (Danny Green) to do so in 2014-15. Green was also just one block shy of becoming the just the second player in NBA history to tally at least 120 steals, 110 three-pointers, and 100 blocks in one season.

* We keep waiting for Tim Duncan to slow down, but last year he was one of just two players to average 13 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

* Last season, Tobias Harris was one of just six players to average at least 17 points, six rebounds and one steal per game. (The other five were: Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, DeMarcus Cousins and Carmelo Anthony). Still just 22 years of age, Harris has yet to hit his prime.

* Kyle Korver was one of just two players to shot above 45 percent from three-point territory and over 80 percent from the free-throw line last season.

* Only one player has averaged at least 18 points, 11 rebounds and three assists per game in two separate NBA seasons this decade. That player is David Lee. After being buried on the bench in Golden State last season, I expect Lee to bounce back in a big way in Boston. The Celtics also have a crowded frontcourt, but if Lee sees close to 30 minutes a night, he’ll produce the impressive fantasy numbers we’ve become accustomed to seeing from him.