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Position Rankings: Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBA

By Collin Huguley

May 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks to play a ball as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) gives chase during the first quarter in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks to play a ball as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) gives chase during the first quarter in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dunks the basketball against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Oracle Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 124-117. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dunks the basketball against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Oracle Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 124-117. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Andrew Wiggins

Age: 21

2015-2016 Season Averages: 20.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals

Shooting Percentages: .459/.300/.761

The youngest name on the list with the highest ceiling on this list.

Andrew Wiggins has the look of a future superstar.

Many called Wiggins the best prospect of his generation coming out of high school. He was good, but not great, during his one season at Kansas. But now it’s easy to see why he was so highly touted.

At 6-8, 200 pounds, Wiggins is a long, rangy wing with ridiculous athleticism. Offensively, he gets to rim at will. When he gets there, good luck to the defense. Wiggins is a violent finisher at the rim, regardless of if defenders are present or not. His 46 percent shooting percentage is very good for a young player, especially one that struggles with shooting. That figure says a lot about his ability in the paint.

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Speaking of his shooting, it certainly is getting better. While he only shoots 30% from three, his mid-range game has improved. Wiggins has gone to his mid-range shot off of the dribble when he opts not to attack the paint. Continuing to use that shot and expand to the three-point line will make Wiggins a top-flight scorer in the NBA.

Defensively, Wiggins is as good as they come with room to get even better. He uses his height and length to smother opposing wings. Even though he is still a little thin at 200 lbs, he has the frame to add as much as 20 pounds. Which would make him an even bigger nightmare for opposing players.

Wiggins could easily hit #1 on this list in a few years. But for now, he must settle at #9.

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