NBA History: 5 Greatest point guards in the last decade

#2 Chris Paul

Chris Paul is currently leading the young core of OKC Thunder players

Easily the most intelligent point guard of his generation and perhaps in NBA history, Chris Paul redefined ball handling efficiency and led the league in assists per turnover ratio in 5 out of the last 10 seasons. CP3 was drafted in 2005 by the New Orleans Hornets and went on to be named Rookie of the Year.

Even at 34 years of age, nobody understands the game better than Paul. He knows how to exploit passing lanes, draw contact in the clutch, get to the paint for his favored mid-range jumper, and just basically manipulate opposition defenses. One can't forget the 'Lob City' era where Paul combined forces with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan while at the LA Clippers.

Paul, for all his exploits, is yet to play in the NBA Finals. He came close with the Houston Rockets in the 2018 Western Conference Finals but an injury to him eventually allowed the Golden State Warriors to seal the series 4-3. We all know about that vetoed trade that would have seen Paul play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Maybe things would have been different for him had that trade gone through.

Paul, who was selected as an All-Star for nine straight years from 2008 to 2016, is evidently past his prime now and is unlikely to be contending for an NBA title anytime soon. Playing the mentor's role on a rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder roster, the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Darius Bazley will surely benefit from CP3's guidance.