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The Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA

By Tom Atkinson

May 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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  1. John Wall (Washington Wizards)

Apr 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Washington Wizards won 106- 99. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Washington Wizards won 106- 99. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Age: 25

2015-16 Season Per-Game Averages: 19.9 points, 10.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals.

Career Per-Game Averages: 18.0 points, 9.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals.

John Wall is a unique player. His explosiveness athletically is matched only by his incredible play-making and he has become an elite point guard because of it. A blur on the court and an explosive leaper, Wall has everything you could want and, if he can improve his relationship with Bradley Beal, that will be a scary, almost flawless back-court.

His passing is without doubt among the NBA’s top two, and he has averaged 10 assists or more for two consecutive seasons, earning him the nickname ‘Optimus Dime’. Wall also managed 19.9 points per game last year, getting ever so close to a 20-10 season.

Wall’s shooting has been regarded as a weakness but his scoring has never been lower than 16.3 points per game and his jumpers are improving. Indeed, he shot at a .351 clip from the arc, tying his career high.

Then there is Wall’s defense, which has to be among the best for his position. His highlights are littered with steals and blocks and he is one of a few guards who can do both. He averaged 1.9 steals and 0.8 blocks last season and using his extreme athleticism, he is always dangerous; threatening to pick off any pass and start a breakaway.

There is no way a point guard who can average 10 assists per game was falling outside the top five, regardless of his other numbers. John Wall is a beast.

Next: No. 4

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