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The 2021 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and the current class is considered one of the most talented in recent years.
Almost every team needs a great guard on the roster, either for playmaking and running the point or simply for shooting and getting buckets.
Cade Cunningham is a point guard who is the consensus first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Who are the best point guards in the 2021 NBA Draft?
Out of the top 30 prospects in most mock drafts in the country, roughly 17 to 18 players are guards or wings.
Let us now take a look at the top 5 point guards available in the 2021 NBA Draft.
#5 Tre Mann
Guard - Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 190 lb | Age: 20
Tre Mann of the Florida Gators is a sharpshooter with a slick handle and incredible speed. He has incredible playmaking instincts and is one of the top guards in the 2021 NBA Draft.
The 20-year-old is a great operator of the pick-and-roll, and his 40.2% shooting from beyond the arc makes him perfect for any lineup.
Tre Mann averaged 19.8 points, 4.3 assists, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals per 40 minutes in his sophomore year with the Florida Gators. He shot 40.2% from beyond the arc and made 83.1% of his free throws.
#4 Josh Giddey
Guard - Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 205 lb | Age: 18
Josh Giddey of the Adelaide 36ers is one of the finest distributors of the ball entering the 2021 NBA Draft. While he still has to develop his scoring and defense, every NBA scout will agree that he is a gifted passer.
The 18-year-old can manipulate defenses with his change of pace and has the ability to deliver just about any pass on the court. Whether it is finding the open shooter or hitting the cutter in the pocket, short-range or cross-court, he delivers with accuracy.
Moreover, Josh Giddey's size makes him a great rebounder and an off-ball defender. Even though his shooting is questionable, he has shown great finishing ability near the rim on soft layups or floaters.
Giddey averaged 12.2 points, 8.4 assists, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per 36 minutes in his first year with the Adelaide 36ers. He led the NBL in assists at just the age of 18.
#3 Davion Mitchell
Guard - Height: 6' 0" | Weight: 202 lb | Age: 22
Davion Mitchell is one of the most highly scouted prospects entering the 2021 NBA Draft. He led the Baylor Bears to their first-ever NCAA title as the starting point guard in their 2021 championship run.
A majority of mock drafts and rankings have Davion Mitchell going 7th overall to the Golden State Warriors.
The 22-year-old is a defensive-minded player but developed his offensive game through hard work and dedication. He has great ball-handling skills and is a willing facilitator of the ball.
Mitchell's improvements in shooting and scoring will help him develop his playmaking abilities once he is in the NBA. He has often been compared to Donovan Mitchell on offense and Jrue Holiday on defense.
#2 Jalen Suggs
Guard - Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 205 lb | Age: 19
Jalen Suggs is one of the best players in the nation right now. He is a consensus top-five pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. According to many mock drafts and rankings, he is expected to get selected at 3rd or 4th in the first round.
The 20-year-old led the Gonzaga Bulldogs to an almost unbeaten record in the 2020-21 season. The Bulldogs won every game until the final NCAA championship game against Davion Mitchell's Baylor Bears.
Suggs got national recognition for his game-winning buzzer-beater (from 40 feet out) against UCLA that sent his team to the final NCAA championship game.
Many scouters have predicted that Suggs is capable of All-Star accolades in the NBA. He is a high IQ player with elite skill and athleticism along with incredible playmaking abilities.
Suggs is also an unselfish and savvy distributor of the ball. He plays with calm and poise during high-pressure situations.
Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer had this to say about Jalen Suggs:
"Smooth and decisive playmaker who takes care of the ball and has the vision to deliver passes on the floor that most players won’t dream of"
#1 Cade Cunningham
Guard - Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 220 lb | Age: 19
Cade Cunningham is not just one of the best point guards in the 2021 NBA Draft, but he is also arguably the best player overall.
The 19-year-old is the consensus first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He is one of the most NBA-ready players in the class and is expected to make an immediate impact on the Detroit Pistons.
Cunningham can easily control the tempo of a match and is a savvy playmaker with elite pick-and-roll potential. He has shown veteran-like poise and patience when approaching the game.
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor had this to say about Cunningham's passing ability:
"Smart passer who already understands how to manipulate defense with his dribble, gaze, or patience. He can make every pass in the book—whether it’s one-handed cross-court feeds, wraparounds to a rim runner, or slick passes off the dribble."
Cunningham is also an elite defender and a phenomenal scorer, with a variety of moves in his arsenal. He has often been compared to the NBA's Luka Doncic and Ben Simmons.
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