NBA 2019-20: Predicting the stats leaders

APG: Russell Westbrook

Oklahoma City Thunder v Portland Trail Blazers - Game Five

With the best offensive player in the league playing alongside him as well as a plethora of shooters and alley-oop options, Russ definitely has the chance to lead the NBA in assists per game for the third year running.

In Houston, Westbrook won't need to score as much, he should focus on finding open shooters, cutters and throwing alley-oops to Clint Capela whilst cutting down on his turnover rate along with improving his shooting efficiency across the board.

Overall, despite the fact that Harden will handle the ball more than his backcourt partner, Westbrook should still be able to retain the same amount of assists a game as he'll pass the ball more often and to better players.

Also, after complaints about Harden and Paul doing nothing on the offensive end when the other was running a play, I'm sure Harden & Westbrook will engage in some more movement, hence the opportunity for Russ to lead the league in assists again.

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SPG: Paul George

Los Angeles Clippers Introduce Kawhi Leonard & Paul George

George's quickness, length, determination and intelligence on the defensive end means that he's always amongst the league leaders in steals per game. With Leonard and Beverley guarding the perimeter alongside him, the Clippers have the potential to be one of the best defensive teams in the league next season.

On offense, George won't need to score as much as he did last year for the Thunder as the Clippers have Leonard, Williams and Harrell who can create their own shot, therefore there's certainly the opportunity for PG13 to have a better field-goal and three-point percentage next season too.