The NBA’s shooting guard position is slowly gaining its swag back due to the recent emergence of players like Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, and Donovan Mitchell, who do justice to the spot.
While it does not have the same depth compared to the forward and center positions, teams are now giving much importance to their two guards on their respective rosters. After all, for reference, Michael Jordan built his entire legacy by playing this often underappreciated position.
Let’s rank all the starting shooting guards for all 30 NBA teams from worst to first for the 2024-2025 season.
Who are the top shooting guards in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season?
30. Keon Ellis (Sacramento Kings)
Don’t expect Ellis to generate much offense for the Kings. He got the nod as the team’s starting shooting guard due to his seamless fit with the starters. Sacramento highly values his switching role on the defensive side of the court, and he’ll be tasked to shoot threes whenever he’s open.
29. Gary Trent Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks)
The Bucks will give Trent Jr. the green light to knock down open threes and space the floor for their campaign this year. He’s not much of a defensive player but does a decent job on that end of the floor.
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28. Gradey Dick (Toronto Raptors)
Gradey Dick struggled mightily during his rookie year but has shown promise that he could be a potential knockdown shooter from anywhere beyond the three-point line. Year two should be a good one for him.
27. Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets)
The 2024-2025 NBA season will be a big year for Braun as he’s assumed the shooting guard spot for the team after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s departure during the offseason. He’s much more effective at driving inside the rim to score his points.
26. Terance Mann (Los Angeles Clippers)
While the Clippers are still high on Mann’s potential, the league has decided to move on and look elsewhere. Mann’s a decent complementary piece for Kawhi Leonard and company, but he’d certainly be a bench player if he suited up for another team.
25. Kelly Oubre Jr. (Philadelphia 76ers)
Oubre Jr. has done an admirable job as the Sixers’ two-guard last season, and we expect him to play a bigger role for the team moving forward. Whenever he’s engaged, he has the capability to impact his team on both sides of the floor.
24. Keyonte George (Utah Jazz)
Realistically, George has the potential to become a top-15 shooting guard in the NBA in the near future. He started 44 games for the Jazz last season as a rookie and averaged 13 PPG.
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23. Bilal Coulibaly (Washington Wizards)
It took Coulibaly a while to crack the Wizards’ rotation during his rookie year, but whenever he was given an extended leash, he impressed the staff with his relentless hustle and athleticism.
22. Jaden Ivey (Detroit Pistons)
Believe it or not, Ivey had a few DNPs(did not play) for the Pistons last year due to their dysfunctional roster rotation. The good thing about Ivey is that he stayed ready when his name was called to perform on the court. It certainly looks like he’s going to be Cade Cunningham’s backcourt mate for years to come.
21. Alex Caruso (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Let’s face it: Caruso will never become a decent scorer in this league. However, he’s very good at his job, and that’s pestering opponents on a nightly basis. Lu Dort and Caruso, at the same team? OKC’s defensive potential is incredibly insane this year.
20. Bogdan Bogdanovic (Atlanta Hawks)
Bogdanovic is a lethal scorer from the perimeter and the three-point line. He was Atlanta’s 6th man last season, but with Dejounte Murray gone, he’ll be tasked to start alongside Trae Young in Atlanta’s backcourt.
19. Marcus Smart (Memphis Grizzlies)
Smart had a down year solely due to injuries. Should he stay healthy, his defense and hustle will help the Grizzlies become a force in the Western Conference this year.
18. Brandon Podziemski (Golden State Warriors)
Podziemski was a revelation for the Dubs. He did not play like a rookie at all. He never shied away from taking the big shot when needed. Due to his brilliance on the court, even head coach Steve Kerr preferred to start him at the two-guard spot over Klay Thompson.
17. Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers)
Nembhard had a very good playoff run with Indiana, and I’m not surprised that he will improve his play further for the team this season. He’s a savvy ball handler and could play either guard position on the court.
16. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Orlando Magic)
KCP was one of the hottest free agents in the league. His championship experience was highly valued by Magic, who signed him up for a hefty contract via free agency. He’s a good shooter and moves well without the ball.
15. Coby White (Chicago Bulls)
White had a big year for the Bulls last season due to his improved shooting and playmaking on the court. With Josh Giddey running the offense, expect White to have a career year as he’ll transition from playmaking duties to shooting a ton of threes for the team this year.
14. Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers)
Tasked with a bigger role, Reaves delivered nicely for the Lakers as the team’s starting shooting guard last NBA season. While his shooting numbers were down, his intangibles for the team were irreplaceable. He’s a very good complimentary piece around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
13. Devin Vassell (San Antonio Spurs)
Vassell did an excellent job as San Antonio’s starting shooting guard for the 2023-2024 NBA season. Even though he’ll miss a week or two at the start of this year’s campaign, coach Pop expects him to score a ton again for the team as the season progresses.
12. Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets)
If Victor Wembanyama had not played out of his mind during his rookie campaign, Brandon Miller would have been named the Rookie of the Year. Many pundits weren’t high on Miller last season, but he proved all the naysayers wrong. He is going to be fun to watch in his sophomore campaign.
11. Cam Thomas (Brooklyn Nets)
Thomas finally showed to everybody that he can be a consistent 20-point scorer in the league when given a chance. He is a very good shotmaker from anywhere on the court. With Mikal Bridges gone, Thomas will be tasked to be the main scorer for the lowly Nets this season. Expect big games from him on a weekly basis.
10. Anfernee Simons (Portland Trail Blazers)
You might wonder why Simons is ranked too high on this year’s rankings. For starters, he averaged 22.6 PPG and 5.5 APG for the Blazers last season. In addition, he’s just 24 years old and far from hitting his prime yet. We’ll guarantee that his numbers will swell a lot more in this year’s campaign.
9. CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans)
With Dejounte Murray handling the playmaking duties, McCollum will slide back into his natural position as a shooting guard for the Pelicans. It’s not hard to fathom that the spitfire guard will score a ton for the team this year and will be assigned to take the big shots down the line if the opportunity arises.
8. Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
Herro had a subpar year for Miami and missed half of the season due to various injuries. When healthy, he’s a lethal scorer from anywhere on the court. He has averaged at least 20 PPG for the last three seasons in Miami. With Jimmy Butler aging fast, the Heat will inevitably rely more on Herro to produce on the offensive end.
7. Jalen Green (Houston Rockets)
The Rockets’ potential is dependent on Green’s improvement as a player. If he can shoot the ball consistently, Houston will become a legitimate playoff threat in the Western Conference. Many pundits around the league will closely monitor his growth this year.
6. Derrick White (Boston Celtics)
Only a few players in the NBA can impact winning on the court despite not being asked to score a lot, and Derrick White is one of them. He’s such the ultimate glue guy and has slowly become the envy of teams around the league. White can score when needed, as he has the talent to do so. Plus, he’s a menace on the defensive side of the court.
5. Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks)
It’s generally safe to say that Bridges isn’t equipped to become a team’s number-one scorer, and that’s okay. Now, with the Knicks, he’ll slide back as the team’s second or third scorer, his natural position. The good thing is that his defensive capabilities will shine again with a lesser offensive burden.
4. Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
Irving had a magical 2023-2024 NBA season as the Mavericks’ shooting guard. His brilliant ball handling and timely shooting helped Dallas reach the NBA Finals, which was their first since 2011. It turns out that he’s the best complimentary piece for Luka Doncic in the team’s backcourt, after all.
3. Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Despite the unwanted drama this offseason, Mitchell inked a hefty extension with the Cavs, which silenced a lot of critics. Just a shade over six feet, Mitchell is as dynamic as it gets when it comes to the shooting guard position. As for proof, he has not averaged below 20 PPG since coming to the league in 2017.
2. Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
With Tyus Jones running the point, Booker is back at his natural spot as a two-guard for the Suns this year. Without the burden of distributing the ball on the offensive side of the floor, expect Booker to flourish and score a ton for the team in this year’s campaign. Don’t be surprised if he’s going to be Phoenix’s leading scorer this season.
1. Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
This was an obvious choice, wasn’t it? We have said all along that the fate of the Timberwolves is largely dependent on Anthony Edwards’s progress as a player. He’s arguably the only one on this list who will garner MVP votes this year. He has a good chance to win the award if the Wolves suddenly become a juggernaut in the regular season and win a ton of games.
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