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Point Guard (PG) or “ball handler” or “play-maker” is perhaps has the most vital role in the team when it comes to running the team’s offense and making sure the right person has the ball at the right time. The position requires huge intellect and understanding of the coach’s game plan and in this manner it resembles the “quarterback” position in American Football.
Here’s a list of PG’s who have been making an impact in the league with their game at a young age under 25:-
5. John Wall
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2012-2013 stats:- 18.5 ppg, 7.6 apg, 4 rpg and 1.3 spg
He was drafted by the Washington Wizards as the 1st overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and ever since his arrival, they have made a steady climb each season from dead bottom before his rookie season to finishing 12th this past season. His impact on the team can’t be judged based on the record of the team as he doesn’t have the help on the offensive end to make an impact on the league table.
However, he is an extremely talented player and is known for his speed and explosive athleticism. He started his rookie season showing off his skill and talent by becoming only the second player in the NBA to record 9 assists or more in each of his first three games.
He recorded his first triple double of 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists to go along with 6 steals and only 1 turnover on Nov, 10. He became the third youngest player in NBA history to record a triple double.
He was named 2011 NBA Rookie game MVP at the 2011 ALL-STAR weekend and finished second in the Rookie of the year voted behind Blake Griffin and was named to the NBA All Rookie first team.
4. Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving
2012-2013 stats:- 22.5 ppg, 5.9 apg, 3.7 rpg, 1.5 spg.
The number one overall pick of the 2011 NBA draft was seen as the Cleveland’s next star after LeBron’s departure. Once again his team did not show much improvement in the two seasons he has played for them yet, his performances and efficiency in the clutch along with the number of personal awards he received makes it tough to ignore him.
After missing three weeks of action at the start of this past season, Kyrie returned to the game with a career high 41 points against NYK at the Garden to become the youngest player in the NBA to score 40+ points at the Garden, a year younger than when Jordan did it in 1985.
In his rookie season, he impressed everyone with his performance and earned the Rookie of the year award for 2012 along with MVP honors at the 2012 Rising stars challenge while playing for Team Chuck. Next season he was named for the East All Stars and also won the Three point Shootout trophy at the All Star Weekend.
Stephen Curry
2012-2013:- 22.9 ppg, 6.9 apg, 4 rpg, 1.6 spg
He was drafted in as the seventh pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He shined in his rookie season with 5 30+ points and 10+ assists games ( only LeBron and Wade had more) and had his first triple double with 36 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds which included 7-11 shooting.
He played at the rookie-sophomore game and finished second behind Paul Pierce in the Three Point shooting contest at the All Star weekend. He finished second in the NBA rookie of the year behind Tyreke Evans and won the NBA Taco Bell Skills challenge at the 2011 All Star weekend beating Westbrook.
Curry’s three point shooting is a big asset and a weapon. He averages 44.5% for his career in three’s made and this season broke the record for most three’s in a season with 272. He holds the franchise record for most three’s in a game of 11 this season. He was also the leader in free throw percentage in the league for the 2011-2012 season. He scored his career high of 54 points in a losing effort at the Garden.
He led his team to their first playoffs since he joined the team and led them past the Nuggets to the second round. He holds the record for most number of three pointers made in the first four playoffs games of any player’s career with 18.
2. Russel Westbrook
Russel Westbrook
2012-2013 stats:- 23.2 ppg, 7.4apg, 5.2 rpg,1.8 spg.
He was selected 4th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Seattle Super Sonics (now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder). In his rookie season, he recorded his first triple double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists he was named to the NBA All rookie first team. His evolution as a player has been a major factor for the team’s incredible rise in the ranking and eventually making it to the Finals in 2012.
He improved each season and in the 2010-2011 season he was named to the NBA All second team and was named a reserve for the West All Stars. Prior to the season, he earned a gold medal at the FIBA championships in Istanbul representing USA. That season they lost to eventual champions Dallas Mavericks in the Conference Finals.
Next season his improvement continued and OKC made it to the NBA finals with him once again being voted as a reserve for the West All Stars and named in the NBA All second team. He scored a career high 45 points against Minnesota in a double overtime win.
In Game 4 of the finals, Westbrook scored a playoff career high 43 points while shooting 20/32 from the field in a loss. His energy and ability to attack the basket along with passing skills makes him a dangerous player and he is constantly improving his jump shot.
1. Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose
The 2008-2009 rookie of the year was drafted 1st overall at the 2008 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. He claimed the Skills Challenge trophy at the All Star weekend in his rookie season beating several All Stars.
He became the first Bulls player to score more than 10 points in his first 10 games after Jordan and he tied Kareem Abdul Jabbar for most points scored by a rookie for the season. In his playoff debut against then champions Celtics, he scored 36 points with 11 assists. Next season he was named to All Star team, making him the first Bulls player since Jordan to play in the All Star, and made to the playoffs with a 41-41 record and lost to the Cavaliers in 5 games.
He has the ability to make difficult layups in traffic and has established himself in the league as an incredibly strong and fast athlete. He has come through many clutch situations for the Bulls which lead us to his MVP season where the Bulls finished the League leading 62-20 and made it to the conference finals.
He was the youngest player in the league at 22 to win the MVP trophy. Ever since that season his career has been injury plagued and he is set for return this season with a lot of expectations from bulls fans on him.
