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NBA Player Rankings: The 10 best point guards for 2016-17

By Nick Junker

May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends during the third quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends during the third quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks for an open man during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks for an open man during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Reggie Jackson

In 2015-16, Reggie Jackson had his first year as a season-long starter and he quite certainly rose to the occasion. With large help from All-Star center Andre Drummond, Jackson was one of the forerunners for the Detroit Pistons through deadly pick-and-rolls and dynamic scoring abilities. This led to the team making the playoffs for the first time in six years.

Jackson is one of the more explosive guards in the league and, in part, owes it to the initial stages of his career in Oklahoma City. During this time, Jackson became a student of the game and was able to have an understudy role behind none other than Russell Westbrook. This allowed him to evolve as a player and help him become he is today.

After being with the team for about a year and a half now, Jackson has been able to take on a full leadership role for the Pistons. He has become, by far, the best facilitator and scorer on the team.

This past season, he averaged 18.8 points and 6.2 assists per game with a fairly efficient shooting line (43.4/35.3/86.4) for a player who is supposed to take over games.

Although the Pistons were swept by Cleveland in the first round of the playoffs this year, the progression of the team and their free agency provides a stark sign of hope for its future. This upcoming season and beyond, the Pistons are set to make a large jump in the Eastern Conference.

Reggie Jackson will continue to perform at near All-Star level and figures to be an essential part in the team’s age of progression.

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