NBA 2020-21: The 10 Best Point Guards

#7 Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons is one of the most unique point guards in the NBA. He stands tallest amongst point guards at 6 feet, 10 inches and has no jump shot ability, unlike most guards. He is probably one of the rare point guards that cannot stretch the floor and doesn't attempt three-point shots.

Ben Simmons (31 PTS, 9 AST) is the first @sixers player to tally 30+ points and 9+ assists in the #NBAPlayoffs since Allen Iverson (4/29/2005 vs. Detroit - 37 PTS, 15 AST). pic.twitter.com/HGgTRxCLjy

— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) April 19, 2019

However, Ben Simmons is one of the best point guards in the league as he has several tricks up his sleeve in terms of scoring and passing and is one of the best defending guards in the NBA. He is just 24 years old with a high ceiling ahead of him and is a two-time All-Star already.

Career Stats: 16.4 PPG | 8.0 APG | 8.3 RPG | 1.7 SPG | 0.0 3PM on 0% | 59.3 FT%

#6 Chris Paul

Chris Paul

Known as CP3, Chris Paul is often regarded as the quintessential point guard and a true floor general. He was drafted in 2005 and at age 35, he took a young OKC Thunder team to the Western Conference playoffs as the 5th seed.

Chris Paul is the 1st player with 20 points, 20 assists and zero turnovers since 1977-78 when turnovers for individuals were first recorded. pic.twitter.com/cKE9s6LDzA

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 11, 2016

Chris Paul is one of the greatest point guards in the NBA and he has one of the most impressive resumes amongst point guards. Paul is a 10-time All-Star with nine All-NBA and nine All-Defensive selections. He led the league in assists four times and holds the record for most steals titles with six.

Career Stats: 18.5 PPG | 9.5 APG | 2.2 SPG | 1.4 3PM on 37.0% | 87.0 FT%

#5 Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic

The NBA's finest young player, Luka Doncic is making the case for one of the best players in the league in just his 2nd year. He is the youngest player in NBA history with a 30-point, 20-rebound triple-double and he averaged a near triple-double last season. The Slovenian-born player is so talented that his scoring has been compared to NBA legend Larry Bird and his passing is compared to NBA legend Magic Johnson.

Luka Doncic becomes the first player since Oscar Robertson (1965) to record at least 25 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds in back-to-back games! #SAPStatLineOfTheNight pic.twitter.com/GINeCn3pP4

— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) November 4, 2019

He is breaking and setting NBA records and many people have predicted that he will win multiple MVP honors in his career. He is just 21 years old and got his first NBA All-Star selection in 2020. He was EuroLeague MVP and champion with the Real Madrid basketball club before he declared for the NBA draft.

Career Stats: 24.7 PPG | 7.3 APG | 8.5 RPG | 1.0 SPG | 2.5 3PM on 32.0% | 73.7 FT%

#4 Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is one the most explosive point guards in the league. His speed, agility, and athleticism are unmatched, and is known as the NBA's triple-double king. He holds the record for most triple-doubles in a season (42) and is the only player to average a triple-double for three consecutive seasons.

Historic night for Russell Westbrook. 20 points // 20 rebounds // 21 assists pic.twitter.com/T3tVWiOIvK

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 3, 2019

Russell Westbrook is currently 2nd in All-Time triple-doubles (146) behind Oscar Robertson (181) and won the 2017 NBA regular season MVP. He is a nine-time All-Star with nine All-NBA selections and he led the league in scoring and assists twice.

Career Stats: 23.2 PPG | 8.3 APG | 7.1 RPG | 1.7 SPG | 1.1 3PM on 30.5% | 79.9 FT%