3 Reasons why Chris Paul is the greatest point guard amongst the current generation of NBA superstars

#2 Chris Paul's stellar playmaking

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Three

Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, and Kyrie Irving are some of the players that are revered as the best point guards of the modern generation. However, with the exception of Westbrook, none of these players are as good at playmaking as Chris Paul is. Westbrook, on the other hand, has been found guilty of playing subpar basketball come crunch time and has seldom tasted playoff success.

Paul has led the NBA in assists in three seasons - 2007-08, 2010-11, and 2013-14. Centers and forwards love to play with Chris Paul because of his ability to find a big for a simple dunk or locate a wing for a layup.

Chris Paul's intelligence and his feel for the game make him a unique player, which no other point guard in the league can claim to be.

#1 Chris Paul's defense has been impeccable throughout his career

Phoenix Suns v Denver Nuggets - Game Four

Modern point guards have been accused of being lazy on the defensive end quite often. Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook are all known to be below-average defenders. Teams often exploit weak defensive players in the postseason, and small-sized guards are usually on the end of this treatment.

However, Chris Paul has proved to be an exception to this rule throughout his career. Standing at just 6 feet, Paul's ability to anticipate opposition plays even before they happen and his quick hands have made him a menace on the defensive side of the ball, pestering players throughout the game.

Chris Paul has actually led the NBA in steals for a whopping six seasons - 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14. He brings the same intensity and tenacity to the playoffs as well, as he has averaged 2.1 steals per game in his postseason career.

Paul has at times proven to be a lockdown defender on the perimeter, locking down the other team's No.1 guard. The knack and willingness to play good defense is rarely found in modern point guards, and that is what makes Chris Paul so special.

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