My Top 5 Rankings: Shooting Guards Final

* Disclaimer * Here we are at the last SG, and you still need to read this. C'mon man. My opinion.

Number 1:

James Harden

2013-14 stats: 25.4 PPG

                        6.1 APG

                        4.7 RPG

When ever I think of my ideal shooting guard, I think of a guy who can flat out light it up on offense, the epitome of that aspect lies James Harden. Harden has always had superstar potential as far back as his tenure with the Thunder as a 6th man. Harden's game has flourished since his departure from OKC, he went from 6th man of the year caliber player to true superstar in just 2 years. Crazy isn't? I think so. Harden made his rise to stardom using his very diverse and elite offensive skill set. First off Harden can drain the 3 with great accuracy and consistency with a solid 36.6 3FG%, and at times he can become the microwave by draining multiple 3's. Pull ups, catch and shoot, hand in his face, fade aways, it seems like Harden doesn't miss many of his jumpers. Harden's jumper is one thing, but his slashing ability is top tier. Harden has a whole array of moves going to the hoop, but his eurostep is a model other players should go by, and to along with those moves he has the strength, focus, and determination to finish in traffic or after the foul. Averaging 25 points is great, but Harden can share the rock too, he averaged little above 6 assists per game this past season, pretty good for shooting guard. Harden averaged a solid amount of boards per game with around 5, nothing exception just common. Harden is among the touted clutch shooters in the league, one of the few people you should trust with that last second shot.To be honest,  Harden's only glaring issue is his defense. At times Harden seems to be lost on the defensive side, and I mean literally he stands there and stares as his match up runs to the corner for a 3. Though when Harden is in tune on defense, he is above average at best. I am forgiving Harden for his sub-par defense due to his dominant offense. As long as Harden keeps getting better, the Rockets will keep getting better,  and hopefully go the next round for once.