Top 5 NBA Point Guards of All Time
December 8, 2017
1. Magic Johnson – Magic Johnson had amazing vision, he could see players get open and deliver the ball before they even realized they were open. He could play any spot on the court as well. Career Stats: (19.5) PPG, (7.2) RPG, (11.2) APG, Three time MVP, Three time Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, 10 time All-NBA Selection, HALL OF FAME
2. Oscar Robertson – Oscar Robertson was know as Mr. Triple Double for some time. He was a great player and average a Triple Double in 1961-1962. Career Stats: (25.7) PPG, (7.5) RPG, (9.5) APG, MVP, 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA Selection, Rookie of the Year, HALL OF FAME
3. John Stockton – John Stockton was so precise with his passes and timely with his shots. His huge hands allowed him to pass as effectively with one hand as most could with two. He led the NBA in assists 9 straight seasons from 1987 to 1996. He could hurt defense in so many ways controlling tempo was one and he was an amazing defender. Career Stats: (13.1) PPG, (10.5) APG, (2.2) SPG. 10-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA Selection, Five-time All-D Selection, HALL OF FAME
4. Isiah Thomas – Isiah Thomas was very quick, with and without the ball. With his deadly jump shot he could pull up from anywhere on the court and he was so unpredictable you would never see it coming. At 6 foot 1 he was the shortest Finals MVP in league history. Career Stats: (19.2) PPG, (3.6) RPG, (9.3) APG, (1.9) SPG, Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, 5-time All-NBA Selection, HALL OF FAME
5. Jerry West – Jerry West has a deadly jump shot, great defense, and he had a lot of confidence in himself and his teammates, his will to win was insane as he hated losing. He was the third player in league history to reach 25,000 points he was an All-Star every year of his career and led Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals 9 times. He left the game holding records for career postseason scoring and the highest average in a playoff series. Career Stats: (27.0) PPG, (5.8) TRB, (6.7) APG, 10-time All-NBA first team, 2-time All-NBA Second team, 4-time All-Defensive first team, 1-time All-Defensive second team, 1 Finals MVP, HALL OF FAME
