| NBA Predictions: Best Point Guards For The 2008-2009 Season |
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| Written by TJ Zwarych | |
| Sunday, 07 September 2008 | |
 Nash is a fantastic offensive point guard—but unfortunately, he's getting old. He is one of the league's top three free-throw shooters, and there is no one better at distributing the ball into tight places. Unfortunately, this two-time MVP just cannot play defense. Projected Stats: 17.3 ppg, 10.7 apg, 3.3 rpg 4. Devin Harris Harris is a fantastic young point guard who will enjoy a great season with New Jersey this year. He will have a full season to play with the Nets, who should do better with their new acquisitions. With new players like Yi and Lopez to pass the ball to, Harris will have a career year. Harris is a very good defender and will have a breakout year offensively. Projected Stats: 18.6 ppg, 8.3 apg, 3.4 rpg, 1.7 spg 3. Andre Miller Many people will think this is too high for Andre Miller, but Miller has been underrated his entire career. He will have a great season this year with Elton Brand in Philly—if Brand is healthy, he is still one of the top forwards in the game. Many people think Miller won't improve considering he is 33, but I think he has a few good years in him yet. Miller is a great defender and isn't afraid to get inside to get boards. He should have one of his best years this season. Projected Stats: 19.1 ppg, 7.9 apg, 4.5 rpg, 1.5 spg 2. Deron Williams The top two spots here were obviously locks for Deron Williams and Chris Paul—it was just a matter of deciding what order to put them in. It seems like Paul always has better stats, but for some reason Williams dominates Paul whenever they play. I'm not sure whether it's because the Jazz match up well against the Hornets, or just the dynamic between these two. Either way, both point guards will be elite guards in the league for their entire careers. Projected Stats: 20.7 ppg, 11.1 apg, 3.7 rpg, 1.3 spg 1. Chris Paul Paul is a fantastic young point guard, who some say will eventually be one of the best ever. His stats also show it. He is right up where Magic, Stockton, and Isiah were at this point in their careers. Paul is one of the league's top guards on both side of the court. He is a 20-point scorer and also led the league in assists last season. On defense, although not necessarily a lock-down defender, he lead the league in steals. Projected Stats: 22.6 ppg, 11.7 apg, 3.6 rpg, 2.7 spg Since there are so many great point guards in the league right now, this was a hard list to make. Therefore, there are many honorable mentions: Honorable Mentions: Chauncey Billups, Rajon Rondo, Jose Calderon, Jeryd Bayless, Raymond Felton, Mo Williams, Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo Very Honorable Mentions: Tony Parker, Jason Kidd, Baron Davis         Set as favorite Bookmark Comments
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Hmmm
written by Phil P , September 09, 2008
Not sure why you're thinking Miller will score that much with the addition of Brand. That doesn't make much sense. What about Gilbert Arenas, Baron Davis, or are we not considering them point guards?
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Oops
written by Phil P , September 09, 2008
I rated the article lower than I meant to. Sorry. Meant to give it a four, not a two.
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Kidd still lead league in triple doubles
written by dave jay , September 16, 2008
no one even close yet,there is an old adage your there till your gone,and Kidd still has not given up his top 3 spot,Paul is great but some durability issues with his small size great great talent,the Nash shooting numbers are incredible Davis posting up all
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