Bleacher Report has just released their top point guards of the 2014-2015 season. The point guard discussion has rivaled debates such as the best quarterback, or best pitcher. There will definitely be arguments between who should be in top 5, who’s underrated, and overrated, but it will be hard to find a player to kick off the list. The metrics used to create this list included:
- Scoring (20)
- Non-Scoring Offense: Facilitating (20) and Off-Ball Offense (5)
- Defense: On-Ball (20) and Off-Ball (20)
- Rebounding (5)
- Intangibles: Conduct (5) and Durability (5)
Notables:
22. Deron Williams 17. Derrick Rose 15. Rajon Rondo 12. Tony Parker 6. Kyrie Irving
Top 5:
5. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers: 21.0 points 6.2 assists 4.6 rebounds 20.79 per
4. John Wall, Washington Wizards: 17.6 points 10.0 assists 4.6 rebounds 19.96 per
3. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder: 28.1 points 8.6 assists 7.3 rebounds 29.12 per
2. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers: 19.1 points 10.2 assists 4.6 rebounds 26.04 per
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: 23.8 points 7.7 assists 4.3 rebounds per 28.06
Check out the rest of the top point guards in the NBA on Bleacher Report Ranking top Point Guards of 2014-2015.
Stats (via ESPN)
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