Is there a more talented position in any sport than NBA point guard? For example, on The Athletic’s recently-released best NBA players list, 10 of the top 37 pros are floor generals, a group that includes Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Jamal Murray, Kemba Walker, Kyle Lowry, Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, Russell Westbrook and Trae Young. There are no nights off at the “1” spot in the NBA, with virtually all 30 franchises being led by a point guard who can threaten a defense by scoring or distributing.
The 2020 NBA Draft promises to be yet another opportunity for teams to upgrade or add depth at point guard, particularly since three players at the position are deemed virtual locks to be chosen in the top 10 (LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Killian Hayes).