Point Guard is also known as the on-field coach in basketball. The point guards have to determine the pacing and rhythm of the game.
The point guard player’s special skills include passing and dribbling. To be fair, all basketball players possess these skills.
The point guard defends the opponent’s point guard and tries to steal the ball.
They also have to plan their game while keeping track of the scores and time remaining on the clock. This is why point guard is vital to the game.
The point guards in the NBA help their team build pressure on their opponents and opens more scoring windows. Here, we have listed the top 10 guards in the NBA.
Top 10 Point Guards In The NBA
These players are selected based on their recent form, scores, and overall team impact. The reference sites include NBC Sports, Bleacher report, and Basketball-reference.
| Rank | Name | Current Team |
| 10 | De’Aaron Fox | Sacramento Kings |
| 9 | Jrue Holiday | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 8 | Russell Westbrook | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 7 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 6 | Chris Paul | Phoenix Suns |
| 5 | Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks |
| 4 | Kyrie Irving | Dallas Mavericks |
| 3 | Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2 | Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
10. De’Aaron Fox
Starting with #12 on our list, De’Aaron Fox, a 26 years old NBA player. At such a tender age, he is already one of the best point guards in the league.
He is currently linked with the Sacramento Kings.
In the 2020-21 season, he averaged 25.2 points, 7.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. The Kings’ point guard played 59 games in the 2022-23 season and scored an average of 25.4 points.
His impressive performance lands him a spot on our list of the top 10 point guards in the NBA.
9. Jrue Holiday
The Milwaukee Bucks’ point guard Jrue Holiday is having one of the best seasons. In the 2022-23 season, Holiday recorded an average of 19.7, his highest since joining the Bucks.
He managed to win the Sportsmanship award and was named to the All-Defensive First Team in 2018. Additionally, he also won the championship in 2021 with the Bucks.
Jrue Holiday’s game has improved a lot since he came to Milwaukee Buck.
He spent roughly the same time on the court for other teams, but with the Bucks, he’s attempting more 3-pointers and scoring more.
This shows that he’s among the best point guards in the NBA.
8. Russell Westbrook
The point guard of the Los Angeles Clippers, Russell Westbrook, has been playing in NBA since 2008. Besides the Clippers, he has played for Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Russell has been an ace player throughout his career. Westbrook made it to the All-Rookie First Team in the first season. However, his form lagged a bit after that.
He has been named NBA All-Star nine times and also won the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2015 and 2016.
In 2017, Westbrook won the NBA Most Valuable Player. Apart from that, he was the NBA scoring champion two times and the assists leader three times.
Russell was also included in the 75th Anniversary Team.
7. Ja Morant
The 2020 Rookie of the Year is one of the best point guards in the NBA. Currently, he’s just 25 years old.
Yet, he has won numerous accolades in his career, including the Lute Olson Award and Bob Cousy Award.
During his collegiate career, Morant won the OVC Player of the Year and OVC Tournament MVP. He was already the talk of the town before he was drafted in the NBA.
Perhaps that was why he was drafted in the first round as the second pick overall. The Memphis Grizzlies picked this talented point guard, hoping to make him an integral part of the team.
In the 2022-23 season, he has about 46.3% field goal percentage. Morant has been slowly and steadily increasing his average over the years. Even his free throw percentage has increased this season.
We hope this player will continue to grow and improve in the upcoming days.
6. Chris Paul
Another experienced player on the list is Chris Paul. Since the last decade, he has become one of the best point guards in the NBA.
Chris has achieved many awards over the years. He’s a 12 times All-Star, 4 times All-NBA First Team, NBA All-Star Game MVP, seven times NBA All-Defensive First Team, etc.
Paul has also been the assist leader 5 times and the steal leader 6 times.
Since 2005 he’s been part of five teams; New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Phoenix Suns.
Apart from NBA, Paul has also played for America in the Olympics. With his major contributions in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, where his team successfully bagged the gold.
5. Trae Young
At no. 5 is the young player of the NBA, Trae Young. The 1.85 meters tall point guard was drafted by Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round of the 2018 NBA draft.
Young has a field goal percentage of 43.3% and a free throw percentage of 88.9% in the 2022-23 season, which makes it evident that he is an excellent point guard.
Young is brilliant at assisting his teammates. During his 2018-2019 career, he had 653 assists, the second-highest on the team. In the 2020-21 season, he had 9.4 assists per game.
Also, the point guard had the best free throw record in the 2020-21 season. In the 2022-23 season, he averaged 26.8 points and 10.1 assists per game.
That’s why he is among the best point guards in the NBA.
4. Kyrie Irving
The next player on the list is the first overall pick of the 2011 NBA draft, Kyrie Irving. After his impressive performance in the first season, he also won the Rookie of the Year award in 2012.
The same year, he was also selected for the All-Rookie First Team. Since then, he has won many accolades; NBA champion one time, NBA All-Star eight times, and NBA All-Star Game MVP once.
Besides, he was named to the All-NBA Second Team once and All-NBA Third Team twice.
Irving is also part of the 50-40-90 club. Point guards are evaluated under three different categories; field goal percentage, three-point field goal, and free throw percentage.
In the 2021-22 season, Irving had a 46.9% field goal, 41.8% three-point field goal, and 91.5% free throw percentage. It’s an impressive record that very few players achieve in their careers.
For the Mavericks in the 2022-23 season, he has recorded 51.2% field goal, 41.4% three-point field goal, and 94.4% free throw percentage.
Kyrie Irving also represented the USA in the Olympics and the World Cup, winning gold in both competitions; the 2016 Olympics and the 2014 World Cup. Besides, he has also won gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship.
3. Damian Lillard
The 34-year-old Damian Lillard is one of the top point guards in the NBA. He has been playing for the Portland Trail Blazers since he was drafted in the 2012 NBA draft.
The 1.88 meters Damian, who is quite short for an average point guard in the NBA, is quite fast on the court, giving the opponents a hard time.
Lillard is known for scoring at the last seconds on the clock, giving him the nickname “Dame Time.”
He’s one of the best players in the history of the Blazers. The 7 times All-Star won the Rookie of the Year in 2013 and was selected for All-NBA First Team in 2018.
Besides, he has also represented the USA in the 2020 Olympics games and bagged a gold.
In the 2022-23 season, Lillard has recorded 46.6% field goal, 37.3% three-pointer, and 91.9% free throw percentage.
His performance is still outstanding; that’s why he is one of the top 10 point guards in the NBA.
Despite his performance, the team performance of the Trail Blazers has been lackluster.
2. Luka Doncic
Most of the NBA players are from the USA. However, players from other countries also play in the NBA. One such player is Luka Doncic, who is from Slovenia.
At the tender age of 16, Luka played for the senior team of Real Madrid. In 2018, they won the Euroleague title, and he was named the Most Valuable Player.
This attracted the attention of the NBA teams, and Atlanta Hawks picked him 3rd overall in the 2015 NBA draft, but they exchanged him with Trae Young to the Dallas Mavericks.
After his first season, he won the Rookie of the Year and was named to the All-Rookie First Team.
Besides, he is a 4 time NBA All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA First Team three times.
In the 2022-23 season, Doncic has logged 50.0% field goal, 34.9% three-pointer, and 73.6% free throw percentage.
It’s clear that in the upcoming years, he will outperform himself. His performance in the Euro league and the NBA shows he is one of the great players of the modern era.
1. Stephen Curry
The number one on the list of top 10 point guards in the NBA is Stephen Curry. He made his NBA debut with the Golden State Warriors and has been with the Warriors since 2009.
Curry won the Most Valuable Player award in 2015 and 2016. In addition, the 9 times All-Star player was selected to All-NBA First Team four times. He was the NBA scoring champion in 2016 and 2021, and the NBA steals leader in 2016.
Apart from that, in 2016, he was included in the 50-40-90 club. Curry also made it to the 75th Anniversary Team.
Curry is also a great field goal shooter. He has a career average of 47.5% field goal, 42.8% three-pointer, and 90.9% free throw percentage. Similarly, he is also a great free throw shooter.
In terms of the active player, he has the 9th most points per game average.
Conclusion
Point shooters are very important to the team. These are some of the best point shooters currently playing the game. If you think we have missed some greatest on our list, then feel free to comment.
