Eggplant looks at some of the wings in the 2016 draft. How many of them will fly to success, how many will crash to the ground, and how many will form an inferior band during their decline phase?
A great small forward has become one of the most valuable pieces a team can possess in the modern era. To demonstrate that fact, here are the small forwards from the last six championship teams, including the past four Finals MVPs: Andre Iguodala, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, LeBron James, Shawn Marion, and Ron Artest. These players encompass a wide range of skill levels, but the common denominator is elite defense at multiple positions.