10. Pete Maravich
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
24.2
|
4.2
|
5.4
|
1.4
|
.441
|
.820
|
N/A
|
658
|
One of the most exciting players of his time, “Pistol Pete”
dazzled NBA audiences in the 1970s. In the words of the Basketball
Hall of Fame, he was “perhaps the greatest creative offensive talent in
history…[with] Globetrotter-like dribbling, ability to toss a no-look pass with
pinpoint accuracy, or make a fall-away jumper with two defenders draped on him.
The court was his personal playground, every night was a show.”
9. Earl Monroe
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
18.8
|
3.0
|
3.9
|
1.0
|
.464
|
.807
|
N/A
|
926
|
Another flamboyant guard of the 1970s, “Earl the Pearl” was
a second overall pick who went on to have a solid NBA career, winning an NBA
championship and being named to four NBA All Star teams. His jersey is retired
by two teams, the Knicks and the Wizards.
8. Reggie Miller
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
18.2
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
1.1
|
.471
|
.888
|
.395
|
1389
|
Although he doesn’t have much hardware to back up his
impressive NBA career, neither do many other excellent players of the 1990s
thanks to one Michael Jordan. Although the player one position higher than him
on this list currently holds the NBA record for career three-point field goals
made, Miller did hold that record when he retired in 2005.
7. Ray Allen
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
19.4
|
4.1
|
3.4
|
1.1
|
.452
|
.894
|
.402
|
1221
|
Often regarded as the greatest three-point shooter in NBA
history, Ray Allen is known for his smooth, quick-release shot and was also a
primary scorer early in his career. An NBA champion and 10-time All-Star, Allen
may still have a championship to add to his resume with the Miami Heat. As mentioned earlier, he holds the NBA record for career three-point field goals made.
6. Clyde Drexler
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
20.4
|
6.1
|
5.6
|
2.0
|
.472
|
.788
|
.318
|
1086
|
Having had the pleasure to interview Clyde Drexler, I can
verify firsthand that he is an incredible classy guy which is remarkable
considering how great he was. Ironically, he has an NBA championship and 10 NBA
All Star appearances to his name exactly like Ray Allen. Similar to LeBron James, Drexler was
an incredibly well-rounded player—he is one of only three players in NBA
history with 20,000 points, 6000 rebounds, and 6000 assists.
5. George Gervin
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
26.2
|
4.6
|
2.8
|
1.2
|
.511
|
.844
|
.297
|
791
|
Gervin defines scoring greatness as the above stat line
shows. 26.2 points per game and over 51 percent from the field is unparalleled.
The Iceman has four scoring titles and nine All-Star appearances to support his
regular season greatness. If it weren’t for his lack of playoff resume, Gervin
would be No. 4 on this list.
4. Dwyane Wade
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
24.8
|
5.1
|
6.1
|
1.8
|
.489
|
.768
|
.289
|
662
|
Yes, 31-year-old Dwyane Wade is already one of the greatest
shooting guards of all time. A two-time NBA champion who led his team to the
2006 title with one of the greatest playoff performances of all time (per ESPN),
Wade is also a nine-time All Star, NBA scoring champion, and Sportsman of the Year.
His overall greatness may be subject to debate once his career is over after teaming
up with LeBron James but in terms of individual, he’s already No. 4 as a
shooting guard.
3. Jerry West
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
27.0
|
5.8
|
6.7
|
N/A
|
.474
|
.814
|
N/A
|
932
|
The man in the NBA logo had an illustrious career despite
his small stature at 6’2” and 185 pounds. A Laker for the entire duration of
his career, he won a scoring title in 1970, an NBA championship in 1972, and
was a 14-time All-Star.
2. Kobe
Bryant
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
25.5
|
5.3
|
4.7
|
1.5
|
.454
|
.837
|
.336
|
1235
|
The Black Mamba. Not much to say that you don’t already know
about the five-time champion and prolific NBA scorer. Two-time scoring
champion, NBA MVP, 15-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA First Team…and he’s still
adding on at age 34. Quite simply, Kobe is one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
1. Michael Jordan
Points
|
Rebounds
|
Assists
|
Steals
|
FG %
|
FT %
|
3PT %
|
Games played
|
30.1
|
6.2
|
5.3
|
2.3
|
.497
|
.835
|
.327
|
1072
|
The greatest player of all time is, of course, also the
greatest shooting guard of all time. Some of his many accomplishments: six-time
NBA champion and Finals MVP, five-time NBA MVP, 14-time All-Star, 10-time
scoring champion, three-time steals champion. A great quote that epitomizes the
career of Jordan from coach Doug Collins
after MJ’s game-winner against the Cavs in the 1989 playoffs: “that play was ‘give
the ball to Michael and everyone else get the @##@#% out of the way.’”
Check out the rest of our "greatest of all time" series where we have ranked the top-10 point guards, centers, and overall players in NBA history.
Check out the rest of our "greatest of all time" series where we have ranked the top-10 point guards, centers, and overall players in NBA history.
There we go! Kobe bean getting some love. Btw, after he gets 120 more assists, Kobe will be in that club with Clyde Drexler as well! Overall, very fair rankings. Not much to debate :/
ReplyDeleteI'd argue to say Allen Iverson deserves to be on this list if Mr. Clutch gets considered a SG.
ReplyDeleteAI's in with my list of greatest PGs of all time. Either place he goes though, the Answer is definitely one of the best ever.
ReplyDeletewhere is allen iverson ? ? ?
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ReplyDeleteBeen wondering if AI is in the all time greats as a pg then why did he play as an sg his whole career? i mean he was the only small sg that dominated the league at one point so i think you should put ai in the sg not in the pg cause that is ai's real position. JUST SAYING :)
ReplyDeleteWade should probably move up a spot or two. He's the best defensive shooting guard
ReplyDeleteI like me some D-Wade but there's no way he's better than Kobe and probably not better than the Logo.
ReplyDeleteI might put Dennis Johnson in my top 10. I think he's underrated. Nba finals MVP, all nba first team, etc.
ReplyDeleteSure he's underrated but there's really no room for him in the top-10. I'd say he's right in that 11-15 range.
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