NBA Player Rankings: The 10 best point guards for 2016-17
By Nick Junker
The NBA’s most talented position is point guard, but who makes the top 10 and in what order heading into the 2016-17 season?
Throughout the past couple of decades, there has been a monumental transformation in the NBA in many different ways. The level of talent, styles of play, and roles of players have largely changed. However, one of the most important facets of the game that has changed appears through the facilitation and execution of a game. The point guard position has easily became one of the most important (and most talented) positions in the NBA.
These players have become more prevalent throughout the years with the type of shooting league that the NBA has become. In today’s day and age, point guards are called on to be the leaders of any given team.
Leadership may be viewed through many different lenses that could transition a team to the next level. Rather it be through defensive, scoring, or facilitation capabilities, point guards have truly evolved.
Basketball fans worldwide have seen the different eras of point guards over the years. Players like John Stockton, Mike Bibby, and others have had an impact on the progression of the position. However, the forerunners of change for point guards have to be Jason Kidd and Steve Nash. It is truly amazing for anyone who has been able to witness their electric play.
Predominantly because of these men in recent years, the ideal point guard is perceived to be the one that perform the most on the court. Now, they’re expected to have some combination of facilitating the offense, having outstanding defense, being a stark rebounder, or being a lights out shooter. At least, that’s the ideal.
These players have, in their own right, become some of the most exhilarating athletes in all of sports.
As a result, it’s time to analyze the best performers at the point guard position heading into the 2016-2017 season. Let’s work our way from 10th to 1st.