Dwight Howard and the NBA's Production Per Minute All-Star Team So Far

In this story I list the only players in the NBA who have a 1.1 production per minute rate according to my formula. Dwight Howard, so far, is the league's most productive player.

I created this formula by adding a player's rebounds plus their assists (times 2 because one assist equals approx. 2 pts) plus their steals (times 2 because I award players for defense) plus their blocks (times 2) then I subtract turnovers and personal fouls and then add the players total points = whatever number I have then is divided my minutes played.

The number you get from thsi formula shows which players accumulated positive production points at a rate of over 1.1 per minute. These are the only 13 guys in the league (who play over 15 minutes a game) who do it as of Nov. 5.

Yeah, it's early on, but it is still statistical fact. Not only that, it does not care about fg% or intangibles. It is just stark reality.

Also, just so you know, I am not a D. Howard fan whatsoever. This is just stats!

#13: Dwyane Wade

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 02: Guard Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat drives while playing against forward Anthony Tolliver #44 of the Minnesota Wolves at American Airlines Arena on November 2, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

Wade is sharing the load with James and is still yet really productive. He is averaging 5.0 reb, 4.2 ast, 1.6 stl, 1.0 blk, 3 to, 2.8 pf and 22.4 pts per game in only 31.6 minutes so far. His per minute production score is 1.114.

#12: Mike Conley

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 20: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball against the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on January 20, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by down

Memphis' most productive player per minute early on. He is averaging 5.8 reb, 9.2 ast. 3.4 stl, 0.0 blk, 2.6 to, 1.8 pf and 15.8 pts in 38 minutes a night. Nice numbers for a new superstar. His per minute score according to my formula is 1.116

#11: Jason Kidd

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SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 25: Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 25, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t

By far the oldest player on the list at age 37, but he's producing like he's 27. He is averaging 5.0 reb, 11.8 ast, 2.5 stl, 0.5 blk, 2.5 to, 2.8 pf and 9.3 pts in 34 minutes a night. His per minute production score is 1.135.

#10: Pau Gasol

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies is defended by Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Staples Center on November 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowle

Gasol is the man who does everything for L.A. He was hyped out of the Finals MVP last year. Will the same happen this year? I doubt it. He is averaging 11.0 reb, 4.4 ast, 0.4 stl, 1.6 blk, 2.0 to, 2.6 pf and 23.8 pts in 37.4 minutes per night. His production per minute score is 1.150, so far.

#9: Monta Ellis

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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 15: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers has the ball stripped by Monta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on March 15, 2010 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges

This guy has been shooting the lights out, and much more. He is averaging 4.3 reb, 6.0 ast, 2.0 stl, 0.3 blk, 3.0 to, 3.3 pf and 30.0 pts in 38.3 minutes. Nice numbers. His per minute score is 1.162.

#8: John Wall

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NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Projected #1 NBA draft pick John Wall shoots hoops during a press conference to unveil his new state-of-the-art Reebok basketball shoe ZigTech Slash at Arena Event Space on June 23, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty I

This rookie is awesome and may turn out to be one of the greatest PG's ever if the stats from his first few ever NBA games are any indication. He is averaging 2.7 reb, 10.3 ast, 4.0 stl, 0.0 blk, 4.7 to, 3.0 pf and 23.7 pts in 40.7 minutes per night. His production per minute score is 1.162.  

#7: Luis Scola

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SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 22: Forward Richard Jefferson #24 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Luis Scola #4 of the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center on January 22, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that

This is seemingly the only guy on Houston who cares. He is blowing minds with his production because no one knew he was this good. Well, I guess someone did: Him. He is averaging 14.5 reb, 2.8 ast. 0.5 stl, 1.0 blk, 1.5 to, 2.3 pf and 22.8 pts in 36.0 minutes a night. His production per minute score is 1.169.

#6: Rajon Rondo

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 26: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics beats Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heatto the basket at the TD Banknorth Garden on October 26, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa

He is now for sure Boston's best player. He is averaging 6.0 reb, 16.4 ast, 2.6 stl, 0.2 blk, 4.0 to, 1.4 pf and 11.6 pts in 41.6 minutes per night. His production per minute score is so far 1.216

#5: Russell Westbrook

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 3: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Chris Kaman #35 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on November 3, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 107-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly

We all thought K. Durant would be at the top representing OKC but it is Westbrook who is by far the most productive player so far this season. Durant will soon catch up, but it is early on. He is averaging 6.0 reb, 7.0 ast, 2.5 stl, 0.5 blk, 2.3 to, 2.5 pf and 20.8 pts in 24.5 minutes a night. His production score is 1.217

#4: Kobe Bryant

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SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena on November 3, 2010 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading

The triple double he had vs. Sac. brought him from #14 to #4. That is how early on in the season it is. One good game can really push you up. Bryant is averaging 6.8 reb, 5.0 ast, 0.6 stl, 0.0 blk, 2.2 to, 1.4 pf and 25.0 pts in 32.0 minutes per night. Just imagine if he played defense anymore! His production per minute score early is 1.231

#3: Derrick Rose

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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 01: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls moves around Dante Cunningham #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers at the United Center on November 1, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Trail Blazers 110-98. NOTE TO USER: User expr

No Bull#@*% this year so far from Rose. The Bull is averaging 5.0 reb, 8.7 ast, 1.0 stl, 1.0 blk, 5.0 to, 3.0 pf and 27.7 pts in 35.3 minutes per night. His production per minute is 1.306

#2: Chris Paul

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 27: Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets drives the ball up the court during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the New Orleans Arena on October 27, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Bucks 95-91.

Another awesome game from Paul has brought to Hornets to a great start. Paul is averaging 6.3 reb, 9.0 ast, 1.8 stl, 0.3 blk, 1.3 to, 1.8 pf and 21.3 pts in 35.0 minutes a night. His production per minute score is 1.329

#1 Dwight Howard

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 29: Center Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic dunks against forward Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 29, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by down

Howard is exceeding expectations so far - again, but since he is playing limited time due to team success it is going by sort of unnoticed. He is averaging 11.0 reb, 0.7 ast, 1.3 stl, 4.0 blk, 2.3 to, 3.3 pf and 20.0 pts in only 27.0 minutes per game so far! His production per minute score according to my formula is an NBA high 1.387!!!

If he stays at this rate there is not reason he shouldn't be NBA MVP this year.