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Every team needs a definitive ball-handler, facilitator, distributor, and leader for a successful run. Point guards have the most important role of any position, as they are the players who orchestrate the entire offense and execute the coach's game plan. Some of the greatest point guards to have ever played have been excellent passers and playmakers, such as Magic Johnson, Steve Nash, and John Stockton among others.
Top 10 Point Guards in the league
We have entered a new era in basketball where high-scoring point guards are some of the most offensively lethal players in the game. These players are often referred to as 'combo guards' wherein they are more scoring-oriented rather than playmaking. With that in mind, let's rank the top 10 best point guards in the league right now.
#10 Trae Young
Trae Young is entering his third year in the NBA and is already making the argument for one of the best point guards in the league right now. He averaged almost 30 points and 9 assists per game on 51 percent shooting last season and often dropped 40 and 50 point games.
He is considered a great three-point shooter and his logo threes make highlights. Although he has to improve his efficiency and shot selection, he is young and on an upward trajectory in his career. He earned an All-Star selection in his second season and is the Atlanta Hawks' best player.
Career Stats: 23.6 PPG | 8.6 APG | 1.0 SPG | 2.6 3PM on 34.4% | 84.7 FT%
#9 Kemba Walker
After playing for years in obscurity in the Charlotte Hornets, Kemba Walker got his taste of the big stage last year when he signed with the Boston Celtics. Kemba Walker is a prolific scorer and an excellent ball-handler; he is known for his step-back shots and being savvy in pick-and-rolls.
Kemba Walker is a four-time All-Star and made All-NBA third team in 2019. He has the ability to lift a team's offense on his own and get critical buckets.
Career Stats: 20.0 PPG | 5.4 APG | 1.3 SPG | 2.2 3PM on 36.0% | 83.7 FT%
#8 Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry is one of the most underrated point guards in the league. It's his 15th season in the league and he is still capable of running the offense of a championship team. Lowry led the Toronto Raptors to their first-ever NBA title in 2019.
Kyle Lowry is an elite shooter and passer. He hit clutch shots for the Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals and led the team to the Conference Semi-Finals last year. Lowry is a six-time All-Star and has one All-NBA selection.
Career Stats: 16.9 PPG | 7.0 APG | 1.5 SPG | 2.4 3PM on 37.5% | 80.9 FT%
#7 Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons is one of the most unique point guards in the NBA. He stands tallest amongst point guards at 6 feet, 10 inches and has no jump shot ability, unlike most guards. He is probably one of the rare point guards that cannot stretch the floor and doesn't attempt three-point shots.
However, Ben Simmons is one of the best point guards in the league as he has several tricks up his sleeve in terms of scoring and passing and is one of the best defending guards in the NBA. He is just 24 years old with a high ceiling ahead of him and is a two-time All-Star already.
Career Stats: 16.4 PPG | 8.0 APG | 8.3 RPG | 1.7 SPG | 0.0 3PM on 0% | 59.3 FT%
#6 Chris Paul
Known as CP3, Chris Paul is often regarded as the quintessential point guard and a true floor general. He was drafted in 2005 and at age 35, he took a young OKC Thunder team to the Western Conference playoffs as the 5th seed.
Chris Paul is one of the greatest point guards in the NBA and he has one of the most impressive resumes amongst point guards. Paul is a 10-time All-Star with nine All-NBA and nine All-Defensive selections. He led the league in assists four times and holds the record for most steals titles with six.
Career Stats: 18.5 PPG | 9.5 APG | 2.2 SPG | 1.4 3PM on 37.0% | 87.0 FT%
#5 Luka Doncic
The NBA's finest young player, Luka Doncic is making the case for one of the best players in the league in just his 2nd year. He is the youngest player in NBA history with a 30-point, 20-rebound triple-double and he averaged a near triple-double last season. The Slovenian-born player is so talented that his scoring has been compared to NBA legend Larry Bird and his passing is compared to NBA legend Magic Johnson.
He is breaking and setting NBA records and many people have predicted that he will win multiple MVP honors in his career. He is just 21 years old and got his first NBA All-Star selection in 2020. He was EuroLeague MVP and champion with the Real Madrid basketball club before he declared for the NBA draft.
Career Stats: 24.7 PPG | 7.3 APG | 8.5 RPG | 1.0 SPG | 2.5 3PM on 32.0% | 73.7 FT%
#4 Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is one the most explosive point guards in the league. His speed, agility, and athleticism are unmatched, and is known as the NBA's triple-double king. He holds the record for most triple-doubles in a season (42) and is the only player to average a triple-double for three consecutive seasons.
Russell Westbrook is currently 2nd in All-Time triple-doubles (146) behind Oscar Robertson (181) and won the 2017 NBA regular season MVP. He is a nine-time All-Star with nine All-NBA selections and he led the league in scoring and assists twice.
Career Stats: 23.2 PPG | 8.3 APG | 7.1 RPG | 1.7 SPG | 1.1 3PM on 30.5% | 79.9 FT%
#3 Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is one of the most sensational players in the NBA. The leader and point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers, he has the highest guaranteed contract in the league at $257 million. Known for his logo threes, Damian Lillard has led the Trail Blazers to a top Western Conference team status.
Damian Lillard is primarily a scoring point guard but has underrated passing skills. If his shot isn't falling in games, he tends to focus on getting his teammates involved and contributes to playmaking. He rightfully earned "Bubble MVP" last season and has five All-Star and All-NBA selections.
Career Stats: 24.2 PPG | 6.5 APG | 1.0 SPG | 2.9 3PM on 37.0% | 88.9 FT%
#2 Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving is one of the most elite point guards in the NBA. He is probably one of the most skilled players in the league, with the ability to pull out an arsenal of moves to score. He is widely regarded to have the best handles in the league and his ability to break down a defender is exceptional.
Kyrie Irving is an NBA champion and six-time All-Star. He has two All-NBA selections but is highly injury-prone and often finds himself out of the lineup for some of his team's biggest games.
Career Stats: 22.4 PPG | 5.7 APG | 1.3 SPG | 2.5 3PM on 39.0% | 87.7 FT%
#1 Stephen Curry
There isn't a doubt in anyone's mind that Stephen Curry is the best point guard in the league right now. He is often compared to some of the greatest point guards ever, such as Magic Johnson and Steve Nash, and is widely regarded as the best shooter the game has ever seen.
Stephen Curry is widely credited with changing the game of basketball. He is the only player to have won a unanimous MVP in NBA history and he led the Golden Straight Warriors to five straight NBA Finals, winning three of them, and had the best regular season in NBA history (73-9) in 2015-16. He is the only player on this list to be featured in the "50-40-90 club"
Career Stats: 23.5 PPG | 6.6 APG | 1.7 SPG | 3.6 3PM on 43.6% | 90.6 FT%
