Point Guard Best Players of All Time

Morgan Wolf

The point guard has the most specialized role of any basketball position. Not only do point guards need to be able to handle the ball, but they are also expected to run the team’s offense and ensure that the ball is passed to the right player at the right time.

Point guards also need to be able to create shots for their teammates and make smart decisions on the court. In short, point guards are the leaders of the court and have a huge impact on the outcome of a game.

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1. Derrick Rose

Point guard

Derrick Rose Career

  • NBA Most Valuable Player (2011)
  • 3× NBA All-Star (2010–2012)
  • All-NBA First Team (2011)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (2009)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009)
  • Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2008)
  • First-team Parade All-American (2007)
  • Third-team Parade All-American (2005)
  • Fourth-team Parade All-American (2006)
  • McDonald's All-American (2007)
  • Illinois Mr. Basketball (2007)

Derrick Rose was a standout player at Simeon Career Academy and helped lead the school to its first state championship in 2006. After one season at Memphis, he was drafted 1st overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2008.

Derrick Rose has been with the Bulls ever since and is considered one of the greatest point guards of all time. Injuries have plagued his career, but when he's on form Derrick Rose is unguardable. 

He announced his retirement from basketball in March 2019 after 16 seasons in the NBA Derrick Rose was one of the most highly touted high school players in history when he entered Illinois.

He broke numerous records while at Illinois, including leading the Fighting Illini to a National Championship in 2008. 

After being drafted by the Chicago Bulls with number 1 overall pick in 2009, Derrick Rose had an up-and-down career that included two MVP awards and five All-Star appearances before leaving for New York City this past offseason.

Also Played For: chicago bulls, new york knicks

2. Jalen Brunson

Point guard

Jalen Brunson Career

  • 2× NCAA champion (2016, 2018)
  • National college player of the year (2018)
  • Consensus first-team All-American (2018)
  • Bob Cousy Award (2018)
  • Second-team Academic All-American (2018)
  • Big East Player of the Year (2018)
  • 2× First-team All-Big East (2017, 2018)
  • Big East All-Freshman Team (2016)
  • Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (2018)
  • McDonald's All-American (2015)
  • First-team Parade All-American (2015)
  • Illinois Mr. Basketball (2015)
  • USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2015)
  • FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2015)

Jalen Brunson was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018. He played for the Mavericks from 2018 to 2022 before joining the New York Knicks in 2022. Brunson has averaged 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game during his career date.

Jalen is a great point guard who can distribute the ball efficiently and create shots for teammates. Jalen Brunson was a standout player at Villanova, winning two NCAA championships and being named National College Player of the Year in 2018. He was drafted by Dallas as the 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

In his rookie season, Brunson averaged 10 points per game and 4 rebounds per game for the Mavericks. He has also played for Turkey's national team, where he won silver medals at both EuroBasket 2017 and World Cup 2019.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, western conference

3. LeBron James

Power forward

LeBron James Career

  • 2003–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2010–2014: Miami Heat
  • 2014–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2018–present: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is a two-time NBA champion and three-time MVP. He has led the Cavaliers to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he joined the Lakers for an unprecedented move westward in the NBA's history.

His jersey number (6) was retired by both Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat organizations after his third consecutive MVP award in the 2014–2015 season. 

LeBron James also holds several other records such as the most points scored in a playoff game with 73 against Boston Celtics.

Also, the highest scoring average ever with 38 points per game over his whole career, youngest player to score 30 000 points or more and fastest player to reach 20 000 assists milestone among others LeBron James is a four-time NBA Champion, three-time MVP, and eighteen-time All-Star.

He has been named to the NBA’s all-defensive teams five times and was an AP Athlete of the Year nominee in 2013, 2016, and 2018. 

LeBron also won gold medals with Team USA at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Rio Olympics respectively. 

In 2020 he became only the fourth player in history to win scoring titles in each of his first six seasons as a professional (28 points per game).

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, school basketball

4. Kyle Lowry

Point guard

Kyle Lowry Career

  • NBA champion (2019)
  • 6× NBA All-Star (2015–2020)
  • All-NBA Third Team (2016)
  • Second-team All-Big East (2006)
  • Big East All-Freshman Team (2005)
  • No. 1 retired by Villanova Wildcats

Kyle Lowry is a point guard for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He attended Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and played college basketball at Villanova.

Lowry was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006 but never played a game for them before being traded to Toronto midway through his rookie season. Since joining the Raptors, Lowry has been one of their most consistent players and is often relied on as a leader on both sides of the floor.

His contract with Toronto expires after the 2020–21 season and speculation surrounds whether he will remain with the team or move on to another franchise. 

Kyle Lowry is married and has three children, two sons and a daughter who attends boarding school full-time during the school year。 Kyle Lowry is a two-time NBA All-Star and champion.

Kyle Lowry was a key player on Villanova's title team in 2005. Lowry played his first six seasons with the Houston Rockets before joining the Toronto Raptors in 2012. 

In 2017, he helped lead Miami to their first championship since 2006. Kyle Lowry has represented the United States at both the Olympics (2012) and World Championships (2011, 2013).

Also Played For: toronto raptors, nba 2k19

5. Goran Dragić

Point guard

Goran Dragić Career

  • 2004–2006: Geoplin Slovan
  • 2006–2007: Murcia
  • 2007–2008: Union Olimpija
  • 2008–2011: Phoenix Suns
  • 2011–2012: Houston Rockets
  • 2011: Saski Baskonia
  • 2012–2015: Phoenix Suns
  • 2015–2021: Miami Heat
  • 2021–2022: Toronto Raptors
  • 2022: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2022–2023: Chicago Bulls
  • 2023–present: Milwaukee Bucks

Dragić was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 6 May 1986. He started his career with Geoplin Slovan before moving to Murcia and then Union Olimpija. Dragić has played for the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs in his playing career thus far.

He is currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks following the conclusion of the 2017–18 season. Dragić has averaged 14 points per game throughout his NBA career thus far while shooting around 44% from three-point range. 

Goran Dragić is a 7-foot-tall Croatian professional basketball player who has played for the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Saski Baskonia, and the Miami Heat.

He was drafted by the Suns with the 4th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He won an Olympic gold medal as part of Team Croatia at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics after defeating Spain 108-93 in the final game. 

In 2017, he signed a five-year contract extension with his current team, the Chicago Bulls worth $171 million dollars (with an annual salary of $25 million). 

This makes him one of only 2 players to ever sign a 5-year max deal worth over $150 million without playing any games for that team before signing it (the other being LeBron James).

Dragić is also known for his spectacular dunks and 3-point shot which have seen him named All-NBA Third Team twice (in 2014 and 2018) and win two EuroBasket MVP awards - once in 2017 when. 

Croatia beat France 95-68 in the finals, and again in 2020 when they defeated Serbia 111-92 to clinch their first title since the 2007 championship run.

Also Played For: eurobasket, nba european

6. Gary Payton

Point guard

Gary Payton Career

  • NBA champion (2006)
  • 9× NBA All-Star (1994–1998, 2000–2003)
  • 2× All-NBA First Team (1998, 2000)
  • 5× All-NBA Second Team (1995–1997, 1999, 2002)
  • 2× All-NBA Third Team (1994, 2001)
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1996)
  • 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1994–2002)
  • NBA steals leader (1996)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1991)
  • NBA 75th Anniversary Team
  • Consensus first-team All-American (1990)
  • Pac-10 Player of the Year (1990)
  • 3× All-Pac-10 (1988–1990)
  • No. 20 retired by Oregon State Beavers
  • USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1999)

Gary Payton was one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. He played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers during his career.

He won a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2003. Gary is also known for his defensive play and ability to score points efficiently from anywhere on the court.

He retired from professional basketball following the 2007 season at age 40 due to knee injuries sustained while playing overseas Payton was a versatile player who excelled at both offense and defense.

He is one of only four players in NBA history to score 30,000 points and grab 10,000 rebounds. Payton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics, oklahoma city thunder

7. De'Aaron Fox

Point guard

De Career

  • High school: Cypress Lakes, (Katy, Texas)
  • College: Kentucky (2016–2017)
  • NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
  • Selected by the Sacramento Kings
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017–present: Sacramento Kings
  • First-team All-SEC (2017), SEC All-Freshman Team (2017), SEC tournament MVP (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016)

De'Aaron Fox is a Point Guard for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He was born on December 20, 1997, and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fox has a listed height of 6 ft 3 inches and a weight of 185 lbs which makes him very physically fit for an elite-level basketball player.

Fox attended high school at Cypress Lakes where he averaged 24 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds per game as a senior before being drafted by Kentucky Wildcats in the 2016-2017 season as the first overall pick after leaving college early due to an injury crisis that threatened his eligibility for NCAA Tournament.

After impressing scouts with his play during his rookie season (2016-2017), De'Aaron signed a 2-year contract extension with Sacramento Kings worth $24 million including $18 million guaranteed on November 3rd, 2017.

Fox's tremendous shooting ability combined with great court vision make him one of the most coveted point guards currently playing in the NBA league; averaging 19 PPG (47% FG) and 4 APG while leading the team to 41 wins last year.

Also Played For: sacramento kings, fantasy basketball

8. Oscar Robertson

Point guard

Oscar Robertson Career

  • High school: Crispus Attucks, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
  • College: Cincinnati (1957–1960)
  • NBA draft 1960 / Pick: Territorial
  • Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
  • Playing career: 1960–1974
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 14, 1
  • 1960–1970: Cincinnati Royals
  • 1970–1974: Milwaukee Bucks
  • NBA champion (1971), NBA Most Valuable Player (1964), 12× NBA All-Star (1961–1972), 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1961, 1964, 1969), 9× All-NBA First Team (1961–1969), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1970, 1971), NBA Rookie of the Year (1961), 6× NBA assists leader (1961, 1962, 1964–1966, 1969), NBA Lifetime Achievement Award (2018), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 14 retired by Sacramento Kings, No. 1 retired by Milwaukee Bucks, 2× Helms College Player of the Year (1959, 1960), 3× UPI College Player of the Year (1958–1960), 2× USBWA College Player of the Year (1959, 1960), 3× Sporting News College Player of the Year (1958–1960), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1958–1960), 3× NCAA season scoring leader (1958–1960), 3× First-team All-MVC (1958–1960), No. 12 retired by Cincinnati Bearcats, Mr. Basketball USA (1956)
  • Points: 26,710 (25.7 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 7,804 (7.5 rpg)
  • Assists: 9,887 (9.5 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • FIBA Hall of Fame as player
  • College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
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  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 1960 Rome: National Team
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Oscar Robertson was a point guard who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He led the Milwaukee Bucks to three championships and is one of just five players to win an MVP award, a championship and a regular-season scoring title.

Robertson also received six All-Star selections and was inducted into both the Kentucky Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 

In 2012, he became only the third player in history to be voted into both the FIBA Hall of Fame and the National Basketball Association (NBA) hall of fame simultaneously.

Oscar Robertson was a legendary player in the NBA and one of the greatest to ever play the sport. He won championships with both the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings, was named MVP three times, and is also remembered for his outstanding individual performances.

 Oscar Robertson was born on February 6th, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He played collegiately at Helms College before being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1971. After playing just nine games with Philadelphia as a rookie he was traded to Milwaukee where he would remain for eleven seasons (1971-1981). 

In 1980, Robertson joined the newly formed Orlando Magic team which made it all the way to their first championship season – defeating Boston Celtics in seven games along with fellow All-Stars such as Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

The following year saw them defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in another Finals appearance that went down to the wire but this time they were unable to win it against Philly’s Black Aces who emerged victorious after a series-clinching victory over Washington Bullets earlier that same day. 

Following two more championship campaigns (Orlando Magic 1981-1982; Detroit Pistons 1983), Oscar retired from professional basketball having cemented himself as one of history’s most successful players – winning twelve titles overall including six consecutive MVP Awards between 1961 and 1969.

Also Played For: cincinnati bearcats men's basketball, nba playoffs best player

9. Mike Conley Jr.

Guard

Mike Conley Jr. Career

  • 2007–2019: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2019–2023: Utah Jazz
  • 2023–present: Minnesota Timberwolves

Mike Conley Jr. is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. 

He was born on October 11, 1987, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and played college basketball at Ohio State before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007.

Conley has been an integral part of the Memphis Grizzlies since he joined the team as a rookie and has helped them win two championships (2008–09 and 2013). 

He is also a three-time All-Star (2012, 2014, 2017) and was named to the NBA's All-Defensive First Team in 2016.

Injuries have limited him to just 59 games over the past two seasons but he is expected to be fully recovered by 2019/20 when he will likely resume his place as one of the best point guards in league history. 

Mike Conley Jr. is a professional basketball player who has played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz in the NBA.

He was drafted by Memphis with the fifth overall pick in 2007 and has since won three league championships, two All-Star appearances, and been named to an All-Defensive Team twice. Born in Dayton, Ohio on March 7th, 1984, Conley attended Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson. 

Virginia before playing college ball at Athens College where he averaged 21 points per game as a senior en route to being named first-team all-conference and NABC Division II Player of The Year.

After leaving college early due to NCAA sanctions which were later lifted after pleading guilty to reduced charges concerning his involvement with an illegal gambling ring while still attending. 

Athens College, Conley joined the US National Team Development Program under head coach Jerry Colangelo where he helped lead them to victory at the 2004 World Championship. 

The tournament as well as garnering MVP honors despite averaging just 12 minutes per game over four games played including one off-the-bench role against Spain's Real Madrid junior team (the eventual Euroleague Champions).

Following his time spent with USA Basketball along with a summer workout stint with then reigning NBA Champion Detroit Pistons that included meeting then superstar Shaquille O'Neal – whom he credits for giving him "a lot of inspiration. Conley was selected by Memphis ahead of such highly touted draft prospects. 

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh during what turned out to be one of franchise history’s most successful picks ever despite having only appeared in 41 games. 

Over two seasons due to recurring injuries suffered throughout his rookie campaign (2007–08). Which limited him primarily to shooting guard duties behind starting point guards. 

Tony Allen and Mike Miller respectively; nevertheless scored 16 points per contest on 43% shooting from 3-point range en route earning. 

Western Conference Rookie Of The Month honors for December 2007 following consecutive 20+ point performances against Sacramento Kings (#9/#10) & Seattle SuperSonics (#8/#9).

Due largely in part due to those aforementioned injuries combined along with inconsistent play both offensively & defensively - particularly during stretches when healthy - through much of his sophomore season (2008–09). 

It wasn't until late February 2009 that head coach Rick Majerus finally inserted Conley into the starter's minutes alongside. Allen again leading up to him winning 27 consecutive games stretching all the way back tot eh end of January 2010 – their longest winning.

Also Played For: utah jazz

10. Kyrie Irving

Point guard

Kyrie Irving Career

  • High school: , Montclair Kimberley Academy, (Montclair, New Jersey), St. Patrick, (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
  • College: Duke (2010–2011)
  • NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
  • Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playing career: 2011–present
  • 2011–2017: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2017–2019: Boston Celtics
  • 2019–present: Brooklyn Nets
  • NBA champion (2016), 7× NBA All-Star (2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2021), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2014), All-NBA Second Team (2019), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2021), 50–40–90 club (2021), NBA Rookie of the Year (2012), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2013), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2014), FIBA World Cup MVP (2014), McDonald's All-American (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2010)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympics, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2014 Spain: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2010 San Antonio: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympics
  • : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
  • World Cup
  • : 2014 Spain: Team
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2010 San Antonio: Team

Kyrie Irving was born in Melbourne, Australia on March 23, 1992. After playing college basketball at Duke, he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013 and went on to win an NBA title with them in 2016.

In 2018, Irving joined the Boston Celtics and helped them reach the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. He is married to Ayesha Curry and has two children: daughter Kiari Lee (born October 12, 2017), and son Tristan Kyrie (born February 8, 2020).

Kyrie Irving is known for his strong shooting ability from long range as well as his Passing & Ball Handling skills off the dribble which have made him one of the most feared players in today's NBA game Kyrie Irving was selected 1st overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kyrie has played for four other teams since then, most notably with the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics where he won an NBA championship in 2016. 

Kyrie is a two-time All-Star and MVP award winner, and also earned Second Team All-NBA honors twice during his time with Cleveland as well as being named to the 50/40/90 club (2021).

Kyrie led Boston to playoffs this season before being traded to Brooklyn Nets earlier this month.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, boston celtics

11. James Harden

Shooting guard

James Harden Career

  • 2009–2012: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2012–2021: Houston Rockets
  • 2021–2022: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden is a 3-time NBA All Star and was the 2017–2018 MVP. He has led the Houston Rockets to 2 consecutive championships, and he is looking for his third title in 2020.

Harden played college basketball at Arizona State before being drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. In 2012, he signed with the Houston Rockets and led them to their first championship that same year.

As of 2019, James Harden averages 27 points per game which makes him one of the most lethal scorers in all of basketball James Harden is a two-time NBA scoring champion and six-time All-NBA selection. 

He led the Houston Rockets to their first championship in 2017 and was named MVP of the title game.

In 2018, he helped lead the Brooklyn Nets to their first-ever playoff appearance. James Harden's skills have earned him numerous awards, including Most Valuable Player and Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2018 and 2019 respectively.

Also Played For: nba 75th anniversary team, bleacher report nba

12. Spencer Dinwiddie

Point guard

Spencer Dinwiddie Career

  • High school: William Howard Taft, (Woodland Hills, California)
  • College: Colorado (2011–2014)
  • NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 2014–present
  • 2014–2016: Detroit Pistons
  • 2014–2016: →Grand Rapids Drive
  • 2016: Windy City Bulls
  • 2016–2021: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2021–2022: Washington Wizards
  • 2022–present: Dallas Mavericks
  • First-team All-Pac-12 (2013)

Dinwiddie was drafted by the Mavericks in 2014. He played college basketball at Colorado and has been a starter for their team since he entered the league.

Dinwiddie is known for his shooting ability, which has led him to average around 16 points per game over his career so far. He joined the Washington Wizards as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 and helped them reach the playoffs that year.

As of 2021, Spencer Dinwiddie is still playing with the Washington Wizards and is considered one of their key players on both offense and defense Spencer Dinwiddie was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2014 NBA Draft. 

Spencer has played for both the Detroit Pistons and Grand Rapids Drive during his career so far.

He is a versatile player who can play either shooting guard or small forward positions. In 2016, he signed with the Windy City Bulls before moving to Brooklyn Nets in 2017 and Washington Wizards in 2018. He joined Dallas Mavericks for the 2019-20 season as a free agent.

Also Played For: colorado buffaloes men's basketball, nba isolation

13. Ben Simmons

Point guard

Ben Simmons Career

  • 2016–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons was born on July 20th, 1996 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 

He attended high school at Box Hill Senior Secondary College in Melbourne and then played college basketball for LSU before being drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA draft.

Ben Simmons is a point guard and power forward who has averaged 22 points per game over his career so far with the Sixers. He is also known for his explosive dunks and outstanding court vision. 

Ben Simmons is currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA where he has made significant contributions both on and off the court thus far. 

Ben Simmons was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Ben Simmons has had a successful career.

In both the NBA and internationally, winning multiple awards including 3 All-Star games and 2 Defensive First Team honors. 

Ben Simmons is currently a member of the Brooklyn Nets, where he continues to be one of their most valuable players on both sides of the ball.

Also Played For: nba defensive

14. Patty Mills

Guard

Patty Mills Career

  • High school: , Marist College, (Canberra), Lake Ginninderra, (Canberra)
  • College: Saint Mary's (2007–2009)
  • NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
  • Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2011: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2009–2010: →Idaho Stampede
  • 2011: Melbourne Tigers
  • 2011–2012: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
  • 2012–2021: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2021–present: Brooklyn Nets
  • NBA champion (2014), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2022), The Don Award Winner (2021), 2× Gaze Medalist (2008, 2010), 2× First-team All-WCC (2008, 2009), WCC Newcomer of the Year (2008), WCC All-Freshman Team (2008), No. 13 retired by Saint Mary's Gaels
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Australia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA Oceania Championship, : 2007 Australia: , : 2011 Australia: , : 2013 Australia: , : 2015 Australia:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Australia
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2020 Tokyo: Team
  • FIBA Oceania Championship
  • : 2007 Australia:
  • : 2011 Australia:
  • : 2013 Australia:
  • : 2015 Australia:

Patty Mills was born in 1988, and played high school basketball for Marist College in Canberra, Australia. After graduating from high school, Patty Mills attended Saint Mary's College in California for two years before transferring to Lake Ginninderra High School in Canberra to play college ball.

In 2007, Patty Mills helped lead Saint Mary's to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship game where they lost to Gonzaga 55–54 on a last-second shot by Adam Morrison. 

After his impressive freshman season at Saint Mary's (2007–2008), Patric Young declared for the 2008 NBA draft but Mills decided instead to return for his sophomore year (2008–2009).

During his sophomore season with Saint Mary's, Mills averaged 14 points per game and led them all the way back to the NCAA Tournament where they narrowly lost 60 – 59 against Texas A&M after leading by as many as 18 points early in the second half of their semifinal matchup. 

On 11 August 2009, he signed with Spanish team Real Madrid of Liga ACB; however due to injury problems that plagued him during his time overseas he only played 6 games over 2 seasons before returning home and joining Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel on 1 July 2011.

He then transferred again on 28 January 2014 this time signing with Golden State Warriors. On 10 February 2017 , Patty Mills signed a three-year contract extension with Golden State worth $21 million dollars through 2020-2021. 

 Patty has had trouble staying healthy throughout much of his professional career which has limited him both offensively and defensively at different times but when he is able or available there is no one more dangerous than Millsy off the dribble.

Also Played For: fiba basketball world cup, san antonio spurs

15. D'Angelo Russell

Point guard

D Career

  • High school: , Central, (Louisville, Kentucky), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
  • College: Ohio State (2014–2015)
  • NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
  • Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2017: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2017–2019: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2019–2020: Golden State Warriors
  • 2020–present: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • NBA All-Star (2019), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2016), Consensus first-team All-American (2015), First-team All-Big Ten (2015), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2015), Jerry West Award (2015), McDonald's All-American (2014)

D'Angelo Russell was drafted second overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2015 NBA draft. D'Angelo averaged 19.4 points, 5.9 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal per game as a rookie for the Timberwolves in 2016-17 season.

In 2017-18 season, he averaged 23 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds per game while shooting 41% from three point range en route to being named an All-Star for the first time in his career. 

He signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent in 2018 and led them to their first championship in 37 years during his two seasons with them before returning to the Golden State.

Warriors where he won another title this year D'Angelo Russell was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the number two overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.

After a successful rookie season, D'Angelo Russell signed a four-year, $118 million contract extension with the Lakers in 2017. 

D’Angelo is considered one of the best young players in basketball and has already established himself as one of the league's top point guards. 

He has won multiple awards throughout his career including being an All-Star and All-NBA Second Team player while at Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors respectively.

Also Played For: minnesota timberwolves, nba 2k21

16. Cole Anthony

Point guard

Cole Anthony Career

  • High school: , Archbishop Molloy, (Briarwood, New York), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
  • College: North Carolina (2019–2020)
  • NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
  • Selected by the Orlando Magic
  • Playing career: 2020–present
  • 2020–present: Orlando Magic
  • Third-team All-ACC (2020), ACC All-Freshman Team (2020), McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2019)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2018 Canada: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2018 Canada: National team

Cole Anthony is a point guard for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. He was drafted by the Magic with 15th overall pick in 2020 NBA draft. Cole Anthony played college basketball at North Carolina and had an impressive stats during his time there, averaging 18 points per game as a freshman and 21 points per game as a sophomore.

After leaving UNC, he signed with Portland Trail Blazers but wasn't able to make much of an impact due to injuries and was traded to OrlandoMagic in January 2021 where he has flourished ever since under head coach Steve Clifford. 

Cole Anthony is a 2020 draft prospect who was selected by the Orlando Magic. Cole Anthony played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and was named Third-team All-ACC in 2020.

Cole Anthony won an ACC Freshman of the Year award in 2020 and represented Team USA at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship later that year. Cole Anthony has signed with an NBA team and will play professionally starting in 2020 with the Orlando Magic.

Also Played For: orlando magic

17. Markelle Fultz

Point guard

Markelle Fultz Career

  • High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
  • College: Washington (2016–2017)
  • NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
  • Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017–2019: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2019–present: Orlando Magic
  • Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, SN (2017), First-team All-Pac-12 (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016), FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship MVP (2016)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2016 Chile: National team

Markelle Fultz was drafted first overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He has since played for the Orlando Magic, where he is currently a player on their roster.

Markell e's exceptional shooting ability and ball-handling skills have made him one of the most promising players in the league. His consistent play has seen him win multiple awards and accolades including an MVP award in 2018 with Philadelphia, as well as Rookie of The Year honors that same year with Washington DC.

In 2019, Markelle signed a contract extension with Orlando which will keep him at the club until 2024 Sixers rookie Markelle Fultz was one of the most highly-touted prospects in the 2017 NBA Draft and is already making an impact on his new team. At 6'4", 190 lbs, Fultz has a big frame that should support him as he continues to develop as a player.

In 2016, he earned First-team All-Pac-12 honors while leading Washington to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in over 30 years. 

In 2017, he won Third-team All-American accolades from both AP and NABC after averaging 23 points per game for the Philadelphia 76ers - who selected him with the number one overall pick in this year's draft. 

Despite being just 19 years old, it's clear that Fultz has all of the tools necessary to be successful at the highest level of basketball - including elite shooting ability (he shot 46% from downtown last season).

Also Played For: nba 2k18

18. Stephen Curry

Point guard

Stephen Curry Career

  • High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
  • College: Davidson (2006–2009)
  • NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
  • Selected by the Golden State Warriors
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–present: Golden State Warriors
  • 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), NBA Finals MVP (2022), 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016), 8× NBA All-Star (2014–2019, 2021, 2022), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022), 4× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2022), All-NBA Third Team (2018), NBA Western Conference Finals MVP (2022), 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021), 2× NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021), NBA steals leader (2016), 50–40–90 club (2016), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2009), Consensus second-team All-American (2008), NCAA season scoring leader (2009), 2× SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009), 3× First-team All-SoCon (2007–2009), No. 30 retired by Davidson Wildcats
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World Cup, : 2010 Turkey: National team, : 2014 Spain: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA World Cup
  • : 2010 Turkey: National team
  • : 2014 Spain: National team

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors. He was born in 1988 and played college ball at Davidson before being drafted by the Warriors in 2009.

Curry has been one of the best point guards in NBA history and is currently third all-time in scoring behind James Harden and Michael Jordan among active players. In addition to his incredible on-court play, Curry is known for his philanthropy and activism, especially with regard to children's health issues.

Stephen Curry will be playing into his late 30s which means there is still plenty of time left for him to cement himself as one of the greatest ever. Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA MVP and four-time champion. 

He was also named Most Valuable Player of the 2018 NBA Finals, which saw his Golden State Warriors win their fourth title in five years.

In 2011, Curry became just the sixth player in history to average at least 25 points per game for an entire season, doing so while shooting 47 percent from three-point range. 

His versatile play has seen him rack up accolades across all categories – he's won several awards including All-NBA First Team honors and has been crowned scoring king and steals leader multiple times over.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, davidson college

19. T. J. McConnell

Point guard

T. J. McConnell Career

  • High school: Chartiers Valley, (Bridgeville, Pennsylvania)
  • College: , Duquesne (2010–2012), Arizona (2013–2015)
  • NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2019: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2019–present: Indiana Pacers
  • AP honorable mention All-American (2015), First-team All-Pac-12 (2015), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2014), 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2014, 2015), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2012), Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2012), Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2011), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2011)

T. J. McConnell is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He attended high school at Chartiers Valley and played college ball at Duquesne. In 2013, he was drafted by the Phoenix Suns but did not play with them due to an injury sustained during his rookie season with Arizona.

He then signed with Philadelphia 76ers and spent two seasons there before being traded to Indiana in 2015 where he has since been playing professionally McConnell is a shooting guard who played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers in the NBA. 

McConnell was drafted by the Sixers with the 47th overall pick in 2015, but he never appeared in an NBA game.

He transferred to Indiana midway through the 2017-2018 season and has since become one of their most important players, averaging 13 points, six assists and four rebounds per game this year. 

McConnell’s best season came in 2018-2019 when he averaged 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game while helping lead Indiana to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Also Played For: indiana pacers, arizona wildcats men's basketball

20. Jrue Holiday

Point guard

Jrue Holiday Career

  • High school: Campbell Hall (Los Angeles, California)
  • College: UCLA (2008–2009)
  • NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
  • Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • Number: 21, 11
  • 2009–2013: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2013–2020: New Orleans Pelicans
  • 2020–present: Milwaukee Bucks
  • NBA champion (2021), NBA All-Star (2013), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018, 2021), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019, 2022), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2021), 2× NBA Teammate of the Year (2020, 2022), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2009), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2008), First-team Parade All-American (2008), Third-team Parade All-American (2007), McDonald's All-American (2008), California Mr. Basketball (2008)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Jrue Holiday is a point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2009 and has since played for them, as well as the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz.

Jrue Holiday is known for his playmaking abilities and can score both inside and out. In 2017, he led the team in assists with 8 per game—the first time he had done so in his career. 

Jrue Holiday will be 32 years old at the end of 2021, which makes him one of the older players on this list Jrue Holiday was a four-year college player at UCLA.

After graduating from UCLA, Jrue signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2013 and started playing for them right away. He soon became an important part of their team and helped them reach the playoffs several times over the next few years. 

In 2018, he won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming one of only two players to win a title with different teams (the other being Shaquille O'Neal).

Jrue is also known for his excellent play on defense, which has made him one of the best defenders in the league over time.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, new orleans pelicans

21. Jamal Murray

Point guard

Jamal Murray Career

  • High school: Grand River (Kitchener, Ontario)
  • College: Kentucky (2015–2016)
  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
  • Selected by the Denver Nuggets
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–present: Denver Nuggets
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), Third-team All-American – AP (2016), First-team All-SEC (2016), SEC All-Freshman Team (2016), BioSteel All-Canadian MVP (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, Pan American Games, : 2015 Toronto: National team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2013 Maldonado: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Canada
  • Pan American Games
  • : 2015 Toronto: National team
  • FIBA Americas U16 Championship
  • : 2013 Maldonado: National team

Jamal Murray was born on February 23, 1997 in Kitchener, Ontario. He played high school basketball at Grand River and then college basketball at Kentucky.

In the 2016 NBA draft, he was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the seventh overall pick. Since entering the league in 2016, Jamal Murray has been a key player for the Nuggets and is currently their starting point guard or shooting guard.

He has averaged 18 points per game over his career thus far and is considered one of the most promising young players in the NBA today Murray was a consensus first-team All-American as a freshman at Kentucky in 2016. 

He helped Canada win the FIBA Americas U16 Championship in 2013, and was also named MVP of that tournament.

Murray then transferred to Louisville for his sophomore season, where he averaged 19 points per game en route to being named Third Team All-American by AP and First Team All-SEC by SEC Network Television .

In 2017, Murray went on to be an NBA All Rookie Second Team selection with averages of 17 points and 3 rebounds per game while shooting 47% from the field overall (including 38% from three).

His playing style is described as "electric" by ESPN's Royce Young , who added that "Murray has all the tools you look for in an elite player: size, strength and athleticism."  

 Murray led the Cardinals to their first ever Final Four appearance before falling short against Gonzaga in what many called one of the greatest NCAA Tournament games ever played.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, kentucky basketball

22. Chauncey Billups

Point guard

Chauncey Billups Career

  • High school: George Washington, (Denver, Colorado)
  • College: Colorado (1995–1997)
  • NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 1997–2014
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 4, 3, 1, 7
  • Coaching career: 2020–present
  • NBA champion (2004), NBA Finals MVP (2004), 5× NBA All-Star (2006–2010), All-NBA Second Team (2006), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2009), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2006), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2009), NBA Teammate of the Year (2013), No. 1 retired by Detroit Pistons, Consensus second-team All-American (1997), First-team All-Big 12 (1997), No. 4 retired by Colorado Buffaloes, McDonald's All-American (1995), Second-team Parade All-American (1995), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1994), 3× Mr. Colorado Basketball (1993–1995)
  • Points: 15,802 (15.2 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 2,992 (2.9 rpg)
  • Assists: 5,636 (5.4 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: Team competition
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA Americas Championship
  • : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition
  • FIBA World Championship
  • : 2010 Turkey: Team competition

Chauncey Billups was a three-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion point guard who played for the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Portland Trail Blazers over 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

In his first season with the Denver Nuggets in 1997–98, he helped lead them to their only playoff appearance that season. He then joined the Boston Celtics in 2000 where he won his first championship ring as part of the team's 'Big Three' alongside Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

After leaving Boston in 2004, Billups signed with Detroit where he spent six years before joining LA Clippers on a free-agent deal at the end of the 2011–12 campaign. He retired from playing following the 2014 season with Portland Trail Blazers. 

As head coach of Portland Trail Blazers from 2019 until 2021, Billups led them to playoff berth each year but they were unsuccessful in winning any games during this period including being eliminated by eventual champions. 

Golden State Warriors 4–1 in the 2020 Playoffs Semifinals Series which ended his coaching career prematurely.

Also Played For: big 3, 2009–10 nba season

23. Monté Morris

Point guard

Monté Morris Career

  • High school: Flint Beecher (Flint, Michigan)
  • College: Iowa State (2013–2017)
  • NBA draft 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
  • Selected by the Denver Nuggets
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017–2022: Denver Nuggets
  • 2017–2018: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
  • 2022–present: Washington Wizards
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2017), 2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2015, 2016), First-team Parade All-American (2013), Michigan Mr. Basketball (2013)

Morris was born in Flint, Michigan and starred at Flint Beecher High School. He played college basketball for Iowa State before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2017.

Morris is a point guard with excellent court vision and passing skills. He has appeared in 73 NBA games so far, averaging 9.5 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds per game Monté Morris is a versatile player who can play both the point and shooting guard positions.

He was named to the First-team All-Big 12 in 2017, after averaging 20.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal per game that season. 

Morris also won two Second-team All-Big 12 Awards in 2015 and 2016, while playing for Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League where he averaged 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game over those seasons as well.

In 2018 Monté Morris joined Washington Wizards on a three year $27 million contract which makes him one of most highly paid players in franchise history (alongside John Wall). 

Morris has represented his country at various international competitions including FIBA Americas Championship (2015), World Cup Qualifiers (2017) as well as Olympic Games Qualifiers (2016).

24. Ja Morant

Point guard

Ja Morant Career

  • High school: Crestwood (Sumter, South Carolina)
  • College: Murray State (2017–2019)
  • NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
  • Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–present: Memphis Grizzlies
  • NBA All-Star (2022), All-NBA Second Team (2022), NBA Most Improved Player (2022), NBA Rookie of the Year (2020), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020), Consensus first-team All-American (2019), NCAA season assists leader (2019), Lute Olson Award (2019), Bob Cousy Award (2019), OVC Player of the Year (2019), 2× First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019), OVC tournament MVP (2019), OVC All-Newcomer Team (2018), No. 12 retired by Murray State Racers

Ja Morant was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Ja Morant is a point guard who played college basketball at Murray State.

He has led his team to two straight playoff appearances and is averaging 19 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds per game this season. 

Ja Morant is one of only six players under age 24 to average at least 20 points, five assists, and three rebounds in an NBA season so far (the others are Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, DeAndre Ayton, Kristaps Porzingis, and LeBron James).

Ja Morant is a dynamic player who has quickly emerged as one of the top prospects in the NBA. Morant was named to an All-NBA Second Team and Rookie of the Year in his first season, proving he's capable of big performances on both ends of the floor. 

He led NCAA players with 19 assists and averaged 20 points per game for Murray State this year, helping them win their second OVC Championship title in three years.

Morant will need to continue to develop his shooting if he wants to make it into the upper echelons of basketball, but his overall skills are already very impressive. 

With plenty of potential left untapped, there's no doubt that Ja Morant is destined for great things in the near future - watch out, other NBA teams.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies, murray state racers basketball

25. Trae Young

Point guard

Trae Young Career

  • High school: Norman North (Norman, Oklahoma)
  • College: Oklahoma (2017–2018)
  • NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
  • Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–present: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2× NBA All-Star (2020, 2022), All-NBA Third Team (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019), Consensus first-team All-American (2018), Wayman Tisdale Award (2018), First-team All-Big 12 (2018), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2018), NCAA season scoring leader (2018), NCAA season assists leader (2018), McDonald's All-American (2017)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2016 Chile: National team

Young was born on September 19, 1998 in Lubbock, Texas. Young played college basketball at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018. Young has been with the Atlanta Hawks since 2018 and is currently a point guard for the team.

Young has had some good moments during his career so far; most notably being named to both the NBA All-Star Game and Second Team All-NBA teams this year. However, he also faces criticism from some quarters as he often takes too many shots or makes poor decisions with the ball.

Overall, Trae Young is one of the more exciting young players in the league right now and we can only wait to see what he will achieve in future years. Trae Young was one of the most highly touted prospects in college basketball and he has lived up to all expectations.

He is a dynamic scorer and passer who can take over games. Young led Oklahoma to an undefeated season and an NCAA Championship appearance before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the seventh pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. 

Young will be a key player for Atlanta this season, but he also has potential to play at a high level in other leagues as well: Trae Young is destined for greatness.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, oklahoma basketball

26. Dejounte Murray

Point guard

Dejounte Murray Career

  • High school: Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington)
  • College: Washington (2015–2016)
  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
  • Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2022: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2016–2017: →Austin Spurs
  • 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
  • NBA All-Star (2022), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018), NBA steals leader (2022), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Washington Mr. Basketball (2015)

Murray was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Murray had a strong freshman season at Washington, averaging 16.8 points and 5.3 assists per game while helping lead the Huskies to an NCAA title.

In his sophomore year, Murray improved even more, averaging 17 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds per game on 47% shooting from three-point range en route to being named First Team All-American and unanimous Pac-12 Tournament MVP honors. 

As a junior, Murray led Washington to another NCAA title as he averaged 20 points, 7 assists and 3 rebounds per contest while shooting 48% from beyond the arc – becoming just one of two players in history (along with Oscar Robertson) to average over 20 points, 7 dimes and five boards per game in their collegiate career1.

Entering his senior season at Washington this year under new head coach Mike Hopkins Murray is once again considered one of college basketball's top prospects heading into next year's NBA Draft where he is projected as a first round selection or possibly higher if he declares for it following his graduation from Washington later this spring2.

Also Played For: shooting guard

27. Tyrese Maxey

Point guard

Tyrese Maxey Career

  • High school: South Garland (Garland, Texas)
  • College: Kentucky (2019–2020)
  • NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
  • Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Playing career: 2020–present
  • 2020–present: Philadelphia 76ers
  • Second-team All-SEC (2020), SEC All-Freshman Team (2020), McDonald's All-American (2019), Texas Mr. Basketball (2019)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2018 Canada: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2018 Canada: National team

Tyrese Maxey was born on November 4, 2000 in Dallas, Texas. He attended South Garland High School and played for the school's basketball team. 

In 2019, he competed at the Kentucky Wildcats men's college basketball team where he averaged 17 points per game as a freshman and helped lead them to an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Maxey was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has since started playing for their professional team. 

Tyrese Maxey is a 2020 McDonald's All-American who played for the Texas Mr. Basketball in 2019 and was second-team all-conference as a freshman at SEC powerhouse, Arkansas.

He has represented his country internationally at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship where he averaged 12 points per game and led Team USA to their fourth straight gold medal.

At 6'5" tall with an impressive wingspan of 7'1", Tyrese is one of the most versatile players in college basketball and will have suitors from across the NBA after declaring for the draft this year.

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, nba summer league

28. Russell Westbrook

Point guard

Russell Westbrook Career

  • High school: Leuzinger (Lawndale, California)
  • College: UCLA (2006–2008)
  • NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
  • Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
  • Playing career: 2008–present
  • 2008–2019: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2019–2020: Houston Rockets
  • 2020–2021: Washington Wizards
  • 2021–present: Los Angeles Lakers
  • NBA Most Valuable Player (2017), 9× NBA All-Star (2011–2013, 2015–2020), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2015, 2016), 2× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017), 5× All-NBA Second Team (2011–2013, 2015, 2018), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2020), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009), 2× NBA scoring champion (2015, 2017), 3× NBA assists leader (2018, 2019, 2021), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, Third-team All-Pac-10 (2008), Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (2008), Pac-10 All-Defensive Team (2008)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2012 London: Team competition, World Championship/World Cup, : 2010 Turkey: Team competition
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2012 London: Team competition
  • World Championship/World Cup
  • : 2010 Turkey: Team competition

Westbrook has been one of the most dominant point guards in the NBA for a decade, and he is only getting better. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2008 and played with them until 2019.

In his first three seasons, Westbrook led Oklahoma City to consecutive Finals appearances (2012, 2013, 2014). After spending two seasons with Houston Rockets, Westbrook re-joined the Thunder as their new starting point guard in 2020.

His exceptional play has earned him numerous accolades throughout his career including five MVP Awards (2013–2018), four straight All-Star Game selections (2017–2020), and two Olympic Gold Medals (2008, 2012). Westbrook is a two-time NBA MVP and All-Star, as well as an All-NBA First Team selection.

Westbrook was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008 and has since played for them, signing with the Washington Wizards this offseason. 

Westbrook's game revolves around his explosiveness and speed on offense, as he can score through almost any means possible – whether it be dunked or assists to teammates.

On defense, Westbrook is known for being one of the best rebounders in the league, averaging nearly 10 per game over his career so far.

Also Played For: houston rockets, los angeles lakers

29. Damian Lillard

Point guard

Damian Lillard Career

  • High school: , Arroyo, (San Lorenzo, California), St. Joseph Notre Dame, (Alameda, California), Oakland, (Oakland, California)
  • College: Weber State (2008–2012)
  • NBA draft 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
  • Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–present: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 6× NBA All-Star (2014, 2015, 2018–2021), All-NBA First Team (2018), 4× All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2019–2021), All-NBA Third Team (2014), NBA Rookie of the Year (2013), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013), NBA Teammate of the Year (2021), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2012), 2× Big Sky Player of the Year (2010, 2012), Big Sky Freshman of the Year (2009), 3× First-team All-Big Sky (2009, 2010, 2012), No. 1 retired by Weber State Wildcats
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Damian Lillard is a Point Guard for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. He was born on July 15, 1990 in Oakland, California and raised there until he graduated from high school.

After graduating from high school, Lillard attended St Joseph Notre Dame but decided to leave after one year to play professionally with the Oakland Raiders of the NFL before joining the Portland Trail Blazers as a free agent in 2012.

Damian has had successful seasons with the Blazers since joining them and has been awarded 3 MVP Awards (2014-2016), 2 Defensive Player of The Year Awards (2015-2017) and 1 Sixth Man of The Year Award (2018). 

He currently plays for Portland through 2021 season where he will be 33 years old at that time Damian Lillard is a professional basketball player who has played for the Portland Trail Blazers since 2012.

He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2012 NBA draft and has since become one of their most consistent players, winning four All-NBA Second Team awards and two All-Star games. 

Damian Lillard is also an all-around good player, having been named to both the AP and NABC First teams as well as being Third team All American twice during his college career at Weber State University. 

In 2018 he became just the fifth player in history to average over 25 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds per game in a season and was rewarded with his first ever All-NBA First Team nomination.

Ahead of his fourth year in the league (2020), many believe that Damian Lillard could potentially be considered one of the best players ever to play.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers

30. Magic Johnson

Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson Career

  • 1979–1991, 1996: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 1999–2000: Magic M7 Borås
  • 2000: Magic Great Danes
  • 1994: Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson was one of the most successful basketball players in history. He was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers and played for them from 1979 to 1991.

Magic then spent two seasons with the Magic M7 Borås before returning to the NBA with the Lakers again. In 1996, he became head coach of the LA Clippers and led them to their only playoff appearance during his tenure as coach.

After leaving coaching, Magic returned to play for one final season with the Lakers in 2018-19 before retiring at age 70 years old later that year. Magic Johnson was an iconic figure in the world of basketball and is considered one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

He won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as three MVP awards and twelve All-Star appearances. After retiring from playing basketball, Magic took on a number of roles within the league - most notably being head coach for both the Lakers and then later, the LA Clippers.

He also served as president of Basketball Operations for both teams. In 2019, Magic was named NBA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and his No 32 jersey was retired by his former team, the LA Lakers.

Also Played For: march madness, michigan state basketball

31. Jerry West

Los Angeles Lakers

Jerry West Career

  • High school: East Bank, (East Bank, West Virginia)
  • College: West Virginia (1957–1960)
  • NBA draft 1960 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
  • Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
  • Playing career: 1960–1974
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 44
  • Coaching career: 1976–1979
  • As player:, NBA champion (1972), NBA Finals MVP (1969), 14× NBA All-Star (1961–1974), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1972), 10× All-NBA First Team (1962–1967, 1970–1973), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1968, 1969), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1970–1973), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1969), NBA scoring champion (1970), NBA assists leader (1972), NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), No. 44 retired by Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1959), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1959, 1960), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1958), 2× SoCon Player of the Year (1959, 1960), No. 44 retired by West Virginia Mountaineers, Presidential Medal of Freedom (2019), , As executive:, , 8× NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2015, 2017), 2× NBA Executive of the Year (1995, 2004)
  • Points: 25,192 (27.0 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 5,366 (5.8 rpg)
  • Assists: 6,238 (6.7 apg)
  • NBA: 145–101 (.589)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition, Pan American Games, : 1959 Chicago: Team competition
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 1960 Rome: Team competition
  • Pan American Games
  • : 1959 Chicago: Team competition

Jerry West was a professional basketball player who is most famous for playing point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He retired from playing in 1974 and has since served as an executive board member of the Clippers.

Jerry West was born on May 28, 1938, in Chelyan, West Virginia, United States. At 6' 3" tall and 175 pounds (79 kilograms), he had a lengthy career as a pro basketball player and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players ever to play the game.

He led his team to multiple championships during his time with the Lakers and also won an NBA championship with the Utah Jazz in 1978-79 season at just 34 years old.

Making him one of only two players (the other being LeBron James) to win titles in both the American and National Basketball Associations/Leagues systems respectively.

After retiring from playing professional basketball, Jerry went on to have successful careers as a sports commentator and president of Nike Inc., where he helped revive their business after it had suffered during several downturns over the past few decades.

Also Played For: nba 70s

32. Luka Dončić

Dallas Mavericks

Luka Dončić Career

  • NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
  • Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2018: Real Madrid
  • 2018–present: Dallas Mavericks
  • 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), 3× All-NBA First Team (2020–2022), NBA Rookie of the Year (2019), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019), EuroLeague champion (2018), EuroLeague MVP (2018), EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2018), All-EuroLeague First Team (2018), 2× EuroLeague Rising Star (2017, 2018), EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team (2020), Euroscar Player of the Year (2019), 3× Liga ACB champion (2015, 2016, 2018), Liga ACB MVP (2018), All-Liga ACB First Team (2018), 2× ACB Best Young Player (2017, 2018), 3× ACB All-Young Players Team (2016–2018), 2× Spanish King's Cup winner (2016, 2017), 2× Trofeo Costa de Sol champion (2016, 2017), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015), EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2015), EB Next Generation Tournament MVP (2015), Slovenian Sportsman of the Year (2018)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Slovenia, EuroBasket, : 2017 Turkey:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Slovenia
  • EuroBasket
  • 2017 Turkey

Luka Dončić is a Slovenian point guard who was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. He has played for Real Madrid since 2015 and most recently played with the Dallas Mavericks in 2018.

Dončić has been praised for his shooting ability, athleticism, and passing skills. In 2019 he led Spain to a silver medal at the European Championships and was named MVP of the tournament. 

He is one of only five players in history to score over 2,000 points in both the Euroleague (regular season) and Liga ACB (Spanish league) play simultaneously.

In 2020 he signed an extension with Dallas that will keep him there through 2023-24 seasons Luka Dončić was born in February of 1998, making him just 19 years old when he won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. 

Luka is a 7-footer who plays both forward positions and has been compared to former Yugoslavia great Dražen Petrović. 

He played for his hometown team Zagreb before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2016 and subsequently traded to the Orlando Magic.

In 2018, Luka led Croatia to their first-ever European Championship title, becoming only the fourth player (after Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Dirk Nowitzki) to win a FIBA World Cup medal as well as a EuroLeague championship medal. 

After two seasons with Orlando, Luka moved on again this summer signing with Barcelona where he will join up with fellow Croatian Dario Saric.

Also Played For: real madrid baloncesto, basketball

33. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Career

  • High school: , St. Thomas More (Hamilton, Ontario), Sir Allan MacNab (Hamilton, Ontario), Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
  • College: Kentucky (2017–2018)
  • NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
  • Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 2019–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019), Second-team All-SEC (2018), SEC All-Freshman Team (2018), SEC tournament MVP (2018)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Canada
  • FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
  • : 2016 Chile: National team

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario. He starred at both high school and college levels before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018.

Gilgeous-Alexander is a versatile shooting guard and a point guard who can play either off the ball or as part of an attacking unit. In his rookie season with the Hornets, he averaged 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 

The 20-year-old was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Shai Gilgeous Alexander played college ball at Kentucky, where he averaged 17.8 points and 7 assists per game as a freshman before declaring for the 2017 NBA Draft following his sophomore season.

In his rookie year, Shai led all rookies in scoring (17.4 ppg) and assists (7 APG), while also ranking second in steals (1 SPG) and third in rebounds (5 RPG). 

He was an All-Rookie Second Team selection by both CBS Sports and TNT, as well as earning voting honors from Sporting News, Bleacher Report, ESPN’s Marc Stein, NBC’s Billy Kennedy, and Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee amongst others.

Also Played For: nba, nba best young players

34. Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Garland Career

  • High school: Brentwood Academy, (Brentwood, Tennessee)
  • College: Vanderbilt (2018–2019)
  • NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
  • Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playing career: 2019–present
  • 2019–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • NBA All-Star (2022), McDonald's All-American (2018), 3× Tennessee Mr. Basketball (2016–2018)

Darius Garland was born on January 26, 2000 in Gary, Indiana. He played high school basketball at Brentwood Academy in Tennessee and led the team to a state championship as a senior in 2018.

After graduating from high school, he decided to attend Vanderbilt University where he played for the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team from 2019-2022. 

As a junior at Vanderbilt, Garland averaged 14 points per game and 4 assists while leading his team to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament where they lost to Kentucky by 2 points (65-63).

In his final season with Vanderbilt (2023), Garland averaged 16 points per game and 5 assists which earned him First Team All American honors as well as SEC Player of the Year accolades and National Player of the Year recognition from numerous publications including ESPN and Sports Illustrated . 

On June 20th, 2022, Darius Garland was drafted 10th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers after being one of their top priorities during free agency that year.

He made his debut with the Cavs on October 17th against Philadelphia averaging 12 minutes offthe bench while recording 3 rebounds & 1 assist in 34 minutes played.

35. Fred VanVleet

Toronto Raptors

Fred VanVleet Career

  • High school: Auburn (Rockford, Illinois)
  • College: Wichita State (2012–2016)
  • NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–present: Toronto Raptors
  • 2016–2017: →Raptors 905
  • NBA champion (2019), NBA All-Star (2022), NBA D-League champion (2017), Third-team All-American – SN, NABC (2014), 3× AP Honorable mention All-American (2014–2016), 2× MVC Player of the Year (2014, 2016), 3× First-team All-MVC (2014–2016)

Fred VanVleet is a point guard for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He attended Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois, and played college basketball at Wichita State from 2012 to 2016.

In June of 2016, he was undrafted but signed with the Raptors as an unsigned free agent that same month. VanVleet has appeared in over 100 games for Toronto since joining the team and averaged 9 points per game throughout his career thus far.

Fred VanVleet is a professional basketball player who hails from Canada. He has played for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA since 2016 and was named an All-Star in 2022. 

VanVleet has also won championships with the Raptors' D-League team in 2017 and been selected to three consecutive All-MVC teams.

The versatile guard/forward is known for his high energy play on both ends of the court, as well as his individual scoring prowess. 

VanVleet will be looking to add another championship ring this season with the Raptors, having made it to back-to-back Finals appearances in 2018 and 2019 without success yet.

Also Played For: nba undrafted, undrafted nba

36. Cade Cunningham

Point guard

Cade Cunningham Career

  • High school: , Bowie, (Arlington, Texas), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
  • College: Oklahoma State (2020–2021)
  • NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 2021–present
  • 2021–present: Detroit Pistons
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2021), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2021), NABC Freshman of the Year (2021), Sporting News Freshman of the Year (2021), Big 12 Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Big 12 (2021), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2021), Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2021), Mr. Basketball USA (2020), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2020), McDonald's All-American (2020)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Under-19 World Cup
  • : 2019 Greece: Team

Cunningham was drafted first overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA Draft. Cunningham is a point guard and played college ball at Oklahoma State.

He has scored over 3,000 points in his career thus far and plans to continue playing in the NBA for many years to come. 

Cunningham is known for being an all-around player who can score, pass, defend and rebound effectively Cunningham was a consensus first-team All-American in 2021 and garnered USBWA National Freshman of the Year honors.

Cunningham averaged 20 points, eight rebounds, and four assists per game as a freshman for the Detroit Pistons. The forward has continued his success during his sophomore campaign, averaging 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists per contest thus far this season.

Also Played For: detroit pistons

37. Killian Hayes

Guard

Killian Hayes Career

  • NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 2017–present
  • 2017–2019: Cholet
  • 2019–2020: ratiopharm Ulm
  • 2020–present: Detroit Pistons
  • FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship MVP (2017)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  France, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team, FIBA U16 European Championship, : 2017 Montenegro: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  France
  • FIBA Under-17 World Cup
  • : 2018 Argentina: Team
  • FIBA U16 European Championship
  • : 2017 Montenegro: Team

Hayes was drafted seventh overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. Hayes started his playing career with Cholet in France before moving to the United States and joining the Detroit Pistons for their 2021–2022 season.

As a Point Guard, Killian Hayes has averaged 10 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds per game over his three-year playing career thus far. Hayes is known for being an extremely versatile player who can play both shooting guard and point guard positions well.

With only two years of college basketball under his belt, Killian Hayes is already considered one of the brightest young stars in American professional basketball Killian Hayes is a French-born American basketball player who has played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.

Hayes was born on May 5th, 1997 and raised in France before moving to America when he was just 16 years old. He attended Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio where he starred as both a high schooler and college freshman at Michigan State University (MSU). 

In his sophomore season with MSU, Hayes led the Spartans to their first Big Ten Championship since 2000 whilst averaging 12 points per game and 6 rebounds per contest - earning him unanimous First Team All-Big Ten accolades along the way.

As one of only two players ever drafted out of Michigan State (the other being Draymond Green), Hayes had an immediate impact upon joining the Detroit Pistons during his rookie campaign in 2018/19 - appearing in 63 games across all competitions.

While contributing 14 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per outing (+/- 2%). Killian's father Jacques played professionally overseas including stints with Panathinaikos Athens (Greece) SGK Split.

 Kvarner Trebinje BIH Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia) FC Barcelona Lassa Zaragoza Hispania Baloncesto Caja Laboral Kutxa Vitoria Gasteiz Deportivo de La Coruña Valencia Basket Club.

38. Rajon Rondo

Cleveland Cavaliers

Rajon Rondo Career

  • High school: , Eastern (Middletown, Kentucky), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
  • College: Kentucky (2004–2006)
  • NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
  • Selected by the Phoenix Suns
  • Playing career: 2006–present
  • 2006–2014: Boston Celtics
  • 2014–2015: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings
  • 2016–2017: Chicago Bulls
  • 2017–2018: New Orleans Pelicans
  • 2018–2020: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2020–2021: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2021: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2022: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2× NBA champion (2008, 2020), 4× NBA All-Star (2010–2013), All-NBA Third Team (2012), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2010, 2011), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2009, 2012), 3× NBA assists leader (2012, 2013, 2016), NBA steals leader (2010), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007), SEC All-Freshman Team (2005), Second-team Parade All-American (2004), McDonald's All-American (2004)

Rajon Rondo is a former point guard who has played in the NBA for over 10 years. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns and spent four seasons with them before moving to the Boston Celtics in 2009.

Rondo has been a key player for both teams, winning multiple championships and being named an All-Star several times. In 2017, he joined the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year deal but later opted out of his contract to become a free agent once again.

With so much experience under his belt, there's no doubt that Rondo will be sought after by many teams this offseason - watch out. 

Rajon Rondo is a 2-time NBA champion and 4-time All-Star. Rajon Rondo led the Celtics to two championships in 2008 and 2020, as well as being an all-star every year from 2010 to 2013.

He was also named an All-NBA Third Team member in 2012 and 2016, respectively, while leading the league in assists both years. In 2009 he won his second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award whilst also finishing third in MVP voting that season behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant. 

After spending time with Dallas (2014–2015) and Sacramento (2015–2016), Rajon returned to Boston for one final run before retiring at the end of the 2017 season.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft, nba 2000s

39. John Wall

Point guard

John Wall Career

  • High school: , Garner, (Garner, North Carolina), Word of God, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
  • College: Kentucky (2009–2010)
  • NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
  • Selected by the Washington Wizards
  • Playing career: 2010–present
  • 2010–2020: Washington Wizards
  • 2020–2022: Houston Rockets
  • 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 5× NBA All-Star (2014–2018), All-NBA Third Team (2017), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2011), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2014), Adolph Rupp Trophy (2010), Consensus first-team All-American (2010), SEC Player of the Year (2010)

John Wall was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 6, 1990. He attended high school at Garner where he starred for the basketball team and led them to a state championship.

In 2010, Wall was drafted 1st overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft. As a rookie with the Wizards, John quickly established himself as one of the best point guards in the league, winning Rookie of The Year honours and being named an NBA All-Star three times (2012–2014).

Since 2015 however, Wall has been struggling with injuries which have limited his playing time both domestically and internationally; this culminated in him signing with newly formed side The Bayhawks for the 2019 season opener after being released by his old team.

Cleveland Cavaliers - earlier that month due to injury concerns stemming from surgery he had undergone on his right knee just prior to joining Bayhawks' training camp.

Despite these setbacks though, John continues to work extremely hard on his rehabilitation program and is hopeful that he can make a return to form soon enough so that he can finish what he started back when he first entered into professional basketball – becoming one of the greatest Point Guards ever.

Also Played For: washington wizards, los angeles clippers

40. Bob Cousy

Point guard

Bob Cousy Career

  • High school: Andrew Jackson, (Queens, New York)
  • College: Holy Cross (1946–1950)
  • NBA draft 1950 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
  • Selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks
  • Playing career: 1950–1963, 1969–1970
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 14, 19
  • Coaching career: 1963–1973
  • 6× NBA champion (1957, 1959–1963), NBA Most Valuable Player (1957), 13× NBA All-Star (1951–1963), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1954, 1957), 10× All-NBA First Team (1952–1961), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1962, 1963), 8× NBA assists leader (1953–1960), NBA anniversary team (25th, 35th, 50th, 75th), No. 14 retired by Boston Celtics, NCAA champion (1947), Consensus first-team All-American (1950), Second-team All-American – AP, UPI, Look (1949), Third-team All-American – AP (1948), No. 17 retired by Holy Cross Crusaders, Presidential Medal of Freedom (2019)
  • Points: 16,960 (18.4 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 4,786 (5.2 rpg)
  • Assists: 6,955 (7.5 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Bob Cousy was a point guard who played for the Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1963. He led the Celtics to three NBA Championships and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969.

After retiring as a player, he became head coach of the Boston Bruins in 1973, where he won another championship. Bob Cousy is also known for his commercials which featured him endorsing products such as Pepsi and Chevrolet vehicles.

Cousy was an All-American point guard at Boston College and helped lead the Celtics to 6 NBA championships in nine seasons. Cousy won two MVP awards and was a 10-time All-Star. He also led the Celtics in assists multiple times, and his number 14 retired by the team is still hanging from the rafters of the TD Garden.

After retiring as a player, Cousy went on to coach BC for several years before joining Cincinnati's coaching staff in 1969.

41. Marcus Smart

Guard

Marcus Smart Career

  • High school: Marcus (Flower Mound, Texas)
  • College: Oklahoma State (2012–2014)
  • NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 2014–present
  • 2014–present: Boston Celtics
  • 2014: →Maine Red Claws
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2022), 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2019, 2020, 2022), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2015), Consensus second-team All-American (2013), Third-team All-American – NABC (2014), Big 12 Player of the Year (2013), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2013, 2014), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2013), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2013), McDonald's All-American (2012), Texas Mr. Basketball (2012)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World U19 Championship, : 2013 Czech Republic: National team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2012 Brazil: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA World U19 Championship
  • : 2013 Czech Republic: National team
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2012 Brazil: National team

Marcus Smart is a versatile point guard and shooting guard who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2014. In his rookie season, Marcus Smart averaged 8.8 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 steal per game while playing for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.

His breakout year came in 2016–17 when he led all Eastern Conference point guards with 18 triple doubles (tied with Kyrie Irving). He also finished second in MVP voting that season behind Russell Westbrook. 

In 2018–19, Marcus Smart helped lead the Celtics to their first title since 1986 as well as an appearance in the 2019 Finals where they were defeated by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Smart is a two-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection and an Olympic gold medalist.

Smart has been widely considered one of the best defenders in the league, ranking third in steals per game for his career with 2.1 spg. 

After being drafted by the Boston Celtics with the sixth pick in 2013, he quickly emerged as one of their top players and led them to a championship in 2018. 

Smart's ability to shut down opposing scorers makes him an essential part of any team's defense, and he will look to continue that success on Thursday night against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Also Played For: oklahoma state university

42. Tony Parker

San Antonio Spurs

Tony Parker Career

  • High school: INSEP (Paris, France)
  • NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
  • Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
  • Playing career: 1999–2019
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 9
  • 1999–2001: Paris Basket Racing
  • 2001–2018: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2011: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
  • 2018–2019: Charlotte Hornets
  • 4× NBA champion (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), NBA Finals MVP (2007), 6× NBA All-Star (2006, 2007, 2009, 2012–2014), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2012–2014), All-NBA Third Team (2009), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002), No. 9 retired by San Antonio Spurs, FIBA EuroBasket MVP (2013), 2× FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (2011, 2013), 2× FIBA Europe Player of the Year (2013, 2014), 2× Euroscar Award (2007, 2013), 2× L'Équipe Champion of Champions (2003, 2013), LNB All-Star (2001), LNB Pro A Most Improved Player (2001), Pro A Best Young Player (2001), , As president of ASVEL:, , 4× LNB Pro A champion (2016, 2019, 2021, 2022), 2× French Cup winner (2019, 2021), French Super Cup winner (2016)
  • Points: 19,473 (15.5 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 3,396 (2.7 rpg)
  • Assists: 7,036 (5.6 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  France, EuroBasket, : 2013 Slovenia: , : 2011 Lithuania: , : 2005 Serbia: , : 2015 France: , FIBA Europe U18 Championship, : 2000 Croatia: U-18 Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  France
  • EuroBasket
  • : 2013 Slovenia:
  • : 2011 Lithuania:
  • : 2005 Serbia:
  • : 2015 France:
  • FIBA Europe U18 Championship
  • : 2000 Croatia: U-18 Team

Tony Parker is a French-American professional basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was drafted by the Spurs in 2001 and has since made over 700 appearances, scoring more than 20,000 points along the way.

In 2012 he won his first championship with San Antonio and also led France to their first ever Olympic gold medal that year. Since 2019 he has been playing for ASVEL Basket of LNB Pro A in Europe. The 6-time NBA All-Star started his professional career with Paris Basket Racing in 1999.

He joined the San Antonio Spurs in 2001, and became a key player on their championship teams of 2003–2007. In 2011, Parker was traded to ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne of France, where he helped lead them to two LNB titles before joining the Charlotte Hornets in 2018. 

Tony Parker is a four-time champion and three-time all-star, who has been named an all-NBA second team player twice and an all-Rookie first team member once—a testament to his skill as both a scorer and passer.

43. Jason Kidd

Point guard

Jason Kidd Career

  • High school: St. Joseph Notre Dame, (Alameda, California)
  • College: California (1992–1994)
  • NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
  • Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
  • Playing career: 1994–2013
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 5, 32, 2
  • Coaching career: 2013–present
  • As player:, NBA champion (2011), 10× NBA All-Star (1996, 1998, 2000–2004, 2007, 2008, 2010), 5× All-NBA First Team (1999–2002, 2004), All-NBA Second Team (2003), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1999, 2001, 2002, 2006), 5× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2000, 2003–2005, 2007), NBA Co-Rookie of the Year (1995), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1995), 5× NBA assists leader (1999–2001, 2003, 2004), 2× NBA Sportsmanship Award (2012, 2013), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2007), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 5 retired by Brooklyn Nets, Consensus first-team All-American (1994), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1993), Pac-10 Player of the Year (1994), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1993), NCAA season assists leader (1994), NCAA season steals leader (1993), No. 5 retired by California Golden Bears, National high school player of the year (1992), McDonald's All-American (1992), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1991, 1992), 2× California Mr. Basketball (1991, 1992), , As assistant coach:, , NBA champion (2020)
  • Points: 17,529 (12.6 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 8,725 (6.3 rpg)
  • Assists: 12,091 (8.7 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2000 Sydney: Team, : 2008 Beijing: Team, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1999 San Juan: , : 2003 San Juan: , : 2007 Las Vegas:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2000 Sydney: Team
  • : 2008 Beijing: Team
  • FIBA Americas Championship
  • : 1999 San Juan:
  • : 2003 San Juan:
  • : 2007 Las Vegas:

Jason Kidd was born on March 23, 1973, in San Francisco, California. Kidd played point guard for the Dallas Mavericks from 1994 to 2013. Kidd was a three-time NBA champion (2000, 2001, 2005) and a two-time MVP (2001, 2005).

Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Kidd has served as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks since 2014. After a successful playing career with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, Kidd became a head coach in 2013 with the Brooklyn Nets.

In his two seasons as coach, he led the Nets to the playoffs both years. Kidd was one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning 5 championships, 10 All-Star games, 5 All-NBA teams, and 4 All-Defensive teams. 

As a coach, Kidd has led the Brooklyn Nets to two playoff appearances in his two seasons as head coach.

Also Played For: phoenix suns

44. Steve Nash

Point guard

Steve Nash Career

  • High school: St. Michaels, (Victoria, British Columbia)
  • College: Santa Clara (1992–1996)
  • NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
  • Selected by the Phoenix Suns
  • Playing career: 1996–2015
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 13, 10
  • Coaching career: 2020–present
  • 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2005, 2006), 8× NBA All-Star (2002, 2003, 2005–2008, 2010, 2012), 3× All-NBA First Team (2005–2007), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2008, 2010), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2003), 5× NBA assists leader (2005–2007, 2010, 2011), 4× 50–40–90 club (2006, 2008–2010), Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor, NBA 75th Anniversary Team, 2× FIBA AmeriCup MVP (1999, 2003), Lou Marsh Trophy (2005), 3× Lionel Conacher Award (2002, 2005, 2006), 2× WCC Player of the Year (1995, 1996), No. 11 retired by Santa Clara Broncos
  • Points: 17,387 (14.3 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 3,642 (3.0 rpg)
  • Assists: 10,335 (8.5 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • FIBA Hall of Fame as player
  • Medals, , Representing  Canada, FIBA AmeriCup, : 1999 San Juan: National team, : 2001 Neuquén: National team, Universiade, : 1991 Sheffield: National team, : 1993 Buffalo: National team
  • Representing  Canada
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • : 1999 San Juan: National team
  • : 2001 Neuquén: National team
  • Universiade
  • : 1991 Sheffield: National team
  • : 1993 Buffalo: National team

Nash is a Canadian point guard who played in the NBA from 1996 to 2015. He was one of the most successful point guards in NBA history, winning an NBA championship with the Phoenix Suns in 2010.

After playing his entire career in the Phoenix Suns organization, Nash retired in 2015. In 2020, Nash began a coaching career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Nash is known for his exceptional passing skills and strong shooting ability.

He is married to Tanya Harding, with whom he has two children. Nash is a popular figure in the basketball community and has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Nash was a two-time NBA MVP and eight-time All-Star, as well as a three-time All-NBA First Team selection.

He was also a five-time NBA assists leader. Nash was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft. He played there for six seasons before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 1998. Nash spent the next four seasons with the Mavericks before being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2004.

He spent the next 12 seasons with the Suns, winning two more MVP Awards and helping the team reach the NBA Finals twice. Nash announced his retirement from the NBA in 2015, after playing with the Los Angeles Lakers. He now coaches the Brooklyn Nets.

45. Walt Frazier

Point guard

Walt Frazier Career

  • High school: David T. Howard (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • College: Southern Illinois (1963–1967)
  • NBA draft 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
  • Selected by the New York Knicks
  • Playing career: 1967–1979
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 10, 11
  • 1967–1977: New York Knicks
  • 1977–1979: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2× NBA champion (1970, 1973), 7× NBA All-Star (1970–1976) ABA-NBA All-Star Game MVP (1st game, there were 2 ABA-NBA All-Star Games played), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1975), 4× All-NBA First Team (1970, 1972, 1974, 1975), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1971, 1973), 7× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1969–1975), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1968), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 10 retired by New York Knicks, NIT champion (1967), NIT MVP (1967), No. 52 retired by Southern Illinois Salukis
  • Points: 15,581 (18.9 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 4,830 (5.9 rpg)
  • Assists: 5,040 (6.1 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Walt Frazier was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 29, 1945. Frazier attended high school at David T. Howard in Atlanta before going on to play college basketball at Southern Illinois.

After playing in the NBA for nine seasons, Frazier was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1967 NBA draft. Frazier spent most of his time with the Knicks, but also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1977–79 season.

Frazier is best known for his time with the Knicks, where he won three NBA championships (1971, 1973, and 1975). He also earned MVP Awards in 1971 and 1973. Frazier retired from playing in 1979, but later came out of retirement to play in the Continental Basketball Association in 1990.

In 2006, Frazier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Frazier currently lives in Atlanta, where he is a basketball coach at his alma mater, David T.

46. Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas Career

  • High school: St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois)
  • College: Indiana (1979–1981)
  • NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 1981–1994
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 11
  • Coaching career: 2000–2012
  • As player:, 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), NBA Finals MVP (1990), 12× NBA All-Star (1982–1993), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1984, 1986), 3× All-NBA First Team (1984–1986), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1983, 1987), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1982), NBA assists leader (1985), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1987), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 11 retired by Detroit Pistons, NCAA champion (1981), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1981), Consensus first-team All-American (1981), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1980), McDonald's All-American (1979), , As coach:, , NBA All-Star Game head coach (2003)
  • Points: 18,822 (19.2 ppg)
  • Assists: 9,061 (9.3 apg)
  • Steals: 1,861 (1.9 spg)
  • NBA: 187–223 (.456)
  • College: 26–65 (.286)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 1979 San Juan: Team competition
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Pan American Games
  • : 1979 San Juan: Team competition

Isiah Thomas was a standout point guard in the NBA for many years. He is best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons, where he led the team to several championships.

Thomas later had a successful coaching career, most notably with the New York Knicks. He is currently the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Thomas is a two-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

He has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Isiah Thomas is one of the most successful and well known coaches in the history of basketball. He has a career record of 892-431 and has led teams to the playoffs on eight occasions.

Thomas was a standout player himself and was a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP. He is also a 12-time NBA All-Star and was a three-time All-NBA First Team selection. Thomas is also a two-time NCAA champion and was consensus first-team All-American.

He was also awarded the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 1987. Thomas retired from playing in 1992 and began his coaching career the following year with the Indiana Pacers. He went on to coach the New York Knicks, FIU, and Boston Celtics before retiring in 2012.

Thomas is a very successful coach and has led his teams to the playoffs on eight occasions. He has also won a total of eight championships, including two with the Indiana Pacers and six with the Boston Celtics.

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Final Words

There are a few point guards who have been considered the best of all time. These players have excelled at creating shots for their teammates and putting pressure on the defense.

They are also known for their spectacular ball-handling skills.

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