An NBA team cannot function properly without a proper point guard on their roster. About a couple of decades ago, the primary task for a floor general was to dictate the offense and pass the ball. While that remains true to this day, it is generally expected that they would shoulder quite the load on offense as well.
Now, it is the most glorified position in basketball, particularly in the NBA. There are tons of superstar point guards in the league today, and the list keeps increasing each year. While ranking them will be a fairly difficult task, there are a few names that will stand out from the rest due to their outstanding plays on the court.
Who are the top point guards in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season?
30. Dennis Schroder (Brooklyn Nets)
Even though Schroder was named the FIBA Finals MVP a couple of years ago, the award basically means nothing at the NBA level. The German-born Schroder has had a decent career in the association for quite a while now, but he’s not going to be named an all-star anytime soon.
29. Jordan Poole (Washington Wizards)
Where do we start? The Wizards fully expected Poole to become a franchise cornerstone, but we all knew how that went. It seems that he lost his magic touch when he switched from a Warriors jersey to a Wizards jersey. There’s still hope for him to recover, but the road is getting way tougher now.
28. Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers)
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Henderson had an up-and-down rookie season with the Blazers last season but has shown promise in his game from time to time. He was not as NBA-ready as pundits had predicted earlier, as he struggled mostly with his shots with the Blazers.
27. Tyus Jones (Phoenix Suns)
Hurray! The Suns finally have a true point guard on the roster. While Jones may lack some production in some areas on the floor, he’s not a bad option to run this team next season. Booker will finally slide back to the shooting guard spot and will not be burdened by running their offensive schemes.
26. Colin Sexton (Utah Jazz)
Sexton was originally buried at the end of Utah’s bench but somehow managed to climb up the ranks and became their starting point guard toward the end of the 2023-2024 NBA season. People tend to forget that he was once a 24 PPG scorer for the Cavs just a few years ago.
25. Terry Rozier (Miami Heat)
Rozier’s production slipped a bit after he was traded to Miami from Charlotte in the trade deadline. To make things worse, he sustained a neck injury and missed the Heat’s playoff campaign. When healthy, he’s still a lethal scorer, albeit one-dimensional in that area.
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24. Mike Conley (Minnesota Timberwolves)
It hurts for a well-respected veteran like Conley to be ranked this low, but his play has steadily declined over the last couple of years. The Wolves value his steady presence on the court, and sometimes, even with minimal production, the intangibles he brings to the table cannot easily be replicated.
23. Jalen Suggs (Orlando Magic)
After a rough couple of years, Suggs finally came to life for the Magic last year. While his numbers may not pop out compared to others in the rankings, it is expected that they will grow as he’s poised to take a much bigger role for Orlando moving forward.
22. Immanuel Quickley (Toronto Raptors)
Quickley is a solid starting-caliber point guard in the NBA. He’s one of the fastest players in the league and can shoot the three-ball at a high clip. The biggest knock on his game is consistency. He tends to have tunnel vision whenever he struggles with his shot, failing to pass to open teammates on the floor.
21. Josh Giddey (Chicago Bulls)
There’s a reason why Giddey was benched by OKC during the playoff series against the Mavs: he’s a defensive liability on the court. While Giddey has vowed to improve other facets of his game after the humbling experience he had with the Thunder, it remains to be seen if he can become a solid contributor for the Bulls next season.
20. Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
Just a couple of years ago, VanVleet was considered a top 15-point guard in the NBA. His game remained the same and did not improve an inch. It’s safe to say that he has peaked after his surprising all-star selection a few years back. VanVleet needs to be careful, though, as rookie Reed Sheppard might take over the starting role if his game continues to stagnate.
19. Chris Paul (San Antonio Spurs)
Times have changed, truly. But still, it’s hard to bet against Chris Paul. Even at 39 years old, when engaged, he can do wonders on a basketball court. With Victor Wembanyama at his disposal, expect CP3’s assist numbers to skyrocket like it when he was with the Clippers.
18. D’Angelo Russell (Los Angeles Lakers)
Like the famous Katy Perry song, Russell is truly “Hot N Cold” whenever he’s on the court. There’s never an in-between moment. If his shots are falling, he looks like an all-star, but if they don’t, he looks like a third-stringer point guard.
17. James Harden (Houston Rockets)
Due to Harden’s mediocre showing last season for the Clippers, he’s now outside the top 10 of the point guard rankings in the NBA. This is the world we’re living in right now, and we just have to accept that Harden will never replicate the success he had with Houston ages ago.
16. Dejounte Murray (New Orleans Pelicans)
We generally expect Murray to start at the point guard spot for the Pelicans, while CJ McCollum will slide back to his natural position as an NBA shooting guard. Murray is a quality floor general, as he’s usually engaged on both sides of the court. His outside shot has dramatically improved over the last couple of years.
15. Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Garland had a down year due to injuries, and as a result, his output was inconsistent. When healthy, he’s one of the best floor generals in the Eastern Conference. It’s intriguing to see how a healthy Garland and Mitchell will co-exist on the court throughout the entire season.
14. LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
Let’s just entirely forget LaMelo’s injury-riddled season with the Hornets. Word now is that he’s fully healthy and ready to lead the team to a guaranteed playoff spot in the East. Don’t expect him to stay in this rank, though, because if he stays fit for the year, he could easily be one of the best point guards in the NBA today.
13. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
It’s hard to deny Cade Cunningham’s raw talent. He’s a magnificent scorer and has the height and the build to bully shorter guards. He’s poised to have a breakout year with the Pistons. Yeah, there is no doubt he’s the franchise player for this once-proud franchise.
12. Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
Can Murray still deliver as the starting point guard for the Nuggets? Yes, he can. But he needs to be relentless on the court, especially on the offensive end, to ease Nikola Jokic’s burden on a nightly basis. Will he finally be named an all-star this year?
11. Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)
This is quite a drop for Young, who was once a bonafide pick inside the top 10 on most NBA point guard lists across the web. But the reality is there are other floor generals in the league right now who are better than him, especially winning at a higher rate. But don’t fret, Hawks fans, as he’s bound to let the ball fly more this season with Dejounte Murray out of the picture in Atlanta.
10. Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
If you want a physical definition of how a near-perfect point guard should play in the NBA, then Holiday is your guy. He can score when needed, distributes the ball well to his teammates, and is a relentless on-ball defender.
9. De’Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings)
You know the rankings are loaded when you see Fox’s name barely making the top ten. While the speedy floor general remains one of the best floor generals in the game today, he needs to unlock an unknown part of his game in order to take this Kings team further in the playoffs.
8. Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
Maxey was a pleasant surprise for the Sixers last season and essentially became Embiid’s co-star almost overnight. He was even outplaying the 2023 MVP in the playoffs at times with his never-give-up attitude to score the ball.
7. Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
When healthy (emphasis on the WHEN part), Morant is a tier-one player in the league. The reason he’s ranked outside of the top five is that we have generally no idea if he’s 100% fit, both mentally and physically. If he can shut all the off-the-court distractions and just play to his full potential, then there’s no doubt that the Grizzlies are one of the top teams in the West.
6. Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
We can surely forgive Lillard’s so-so year with the Bucks last season. It was his first venture outside of Portland in his career, and the adjustment period came as a shock for him. He never had a teammate as otherworldly as Giannis before. By the time he plays on his full potential in a Bucks jersey, the entire league is in trouble.
5. Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
You did not expect Haliburton to be ranked this high, did you? Truth be told, Haliburton is on his way to becoming one of the best point guards in the NBA. It’s not a matter of if but a matter of when. The Pacers are a fun team to watch, with Haliburton running the show.
4. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
It’s remarkable that Steph Curry is still at the top of his game at 36 years old. The only sad part is that the Warriors’ championship window has officially closed with Klay Thompson gone. The fun part, though, is that we’ll still see Steph shoot a ton of threes for the foreseeable future.
3. Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Nobody thought that Jalen Brunson would be this good for the Knicks. It’s baffling to understand why he was just selected as a second-rounder in the 2018 NBA Draft. He’s that good. Brunson’s game elevated a ton last season, leading the Knicks back to relevance in the NBA while playing point guard for the team. Now, with a loaded roster, his name should be a fixture in the MVP rankings this season.
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
SGA came in second at the MVP voting last season, and that speaks a ton of volumes about his game. He’s really come a long way after being thought of as a throw-in player for the Paul George trade a few years ago. Shai is a smooth operator with the ball and a defensive pest off it. OKC’s future is as bright as ever, and they are legitimate contenders for the Larry O’Brien trophy this season.
1. Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
This was a no-brainer: Luka is the best point guard in the NBA, hands down. At 6 foot 8 inches tall with a body built like a tank, literally, nobody in the world could stop him on a basketball court. He’s that good. His defense has improved, and he is scoring the ball more than ever. He’s one of the favorites to win the MVP award this year. Maybe add a title there, too?
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