What is the best NBA point guard rivalry of all time?

Blood feuds and mutual-respect duels alike, from hardwood generals of the 1980s to modern buzzer-beater grudges. Which one defined the position?

1

Magic Johnson vs Isiah Thomas

The iconic 1980s friendship-turned-feud between the Lakers and Pistons floor generals.

1000pts

2

Kyrie Irving vs Damian Lillard

Clutch shot-makers who traded highlight duels throughout the 2010s.

888pts

3

Chris Paul vs Rajon Rondo

Two of the fiercest competitors whose on-court feuds boiled over repeatedly.

652pts

4

Damian Lillard vs Russell Westbrook

Immortalized by Lillard's series-ending wave-goodbye buzzer-beater.

565pts

5

Stephen Curry vs Kyrie Irving

Two elite handles who traded blows across dramatic NBA Finals matchups.

462pts

6

Steve Nash vs Tony Parker

Suns-Spurs playoff wars that defined a decade of Western Conference basketball.

462pts

7

Gary Payton vs John Stockton

A gritty 1990s clash of elite two-way floor generals in the Western Conference.

339pts

8

John Stockton vs Kevin Johnson

Jazz-versus-Suns postseason showdowns between two premier passing guards.

188pts

9

Russell Westbrook vs Chris Paul

Explosive tension turned mutual respect after they became Thunder teammates.

188pts