Tuesday, August 12, 2014

My Top 5 Rankings: Point Guards Final

* Disclaimer * If you don't know this by now then I'm disappointed with you. My opinion.

Number 1:

Chris Paul

2013-14 stats: 19.1 PPG
                        10.7 APG
                        4.3 RPG

Well here we are, the number 1 point guard in the NBA, Chris Paul.  Most people with any NBA knowledge, probably should have had an idea of who was gonna be ranked 1st. Paul is the perfect point guard on both offense and defense, and shows great leadership on and off the court. Paul runs a team like no other, with his league best 10.7 assists per game this past season. Paul can make any average team play great, because he is completely selfless on offense, but when called upon, Paul can unleash the scoring beast. Paul is among the quickest and best ballhandlers in the league, that can blow by almost anyone for the even the most acrobatic finishes, but surprisingly Paul is pretty strong for a 6'0 guard, and can't be overpowered by most guards in the lane, the perimeter, or when grabbing boards. Paul isn't all just layups though, he can let it fly from downtown as well as most guards can at 36% from deep. Either with scoring or passing, Paul will always find a way to contribute on offense. Paul's lockdown defense is another big reason why he's the best PG. In a league filled with great scoring PGs, it's very important to have a PG that can at least slow down other guards, but Paul can flat out shut down other guards with his high basketball IQ, physicality, and his lightning quick hands. Paul can lead the defense just as well as he commands the offense by highlighting things such as screens or pick and rolls, to his teammates making them better on defense. Paul uses his strength and quickness to seal off guards from the lane, and can foil passes and fancy dribbling moves with his league high 2.5 steals per games this past season. Besides Paul's performance on the court, his off court game is strong as he his the current head of the player's association, proving the kind of trust and leadership is labeled on him. Honestly who could see anything wrong with Chris Paul? I certaintly can't, and that's why Chris Paul is the current king of the point guards.

                    

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