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Who is the greatest NBA point guard of all time?

By YPB Team

From Magic Johnson's showtime passing to Stephen Curry's revolutionary three-point shooting, the point guard position has produced some of basketball's most iconic players. Who is the greatest of all time?

  1. Magic Johnson — ranked #11
    Magic Johnson
    LA Lakers legend who won 5 championships with his unmatched vision, versatility, and showtime charisma across 13 seasons.
  2. Stephen Curry — ranked #22
    Stephen Curry
    Golden State Warriors sharpshooter who revolutionized the NBA with his three-point shooting, winning 4 titles and back-to-back MVP awards (2015, 2016), the second the only unanimous vote in NBA history.
  3. John Stockton — ranked #33
    John Stockton
    Utah Jazz cornerstone who holds the all-time NBA records for assists and steals across 19 seasons, the ultimate team player.
  4. Oscar Robertson — ranked #44
    Oscar Robertson
    The Big O, who averaged a triple-double over an entire NBA season in 1961-62 — a record not matched for 55 years.
  5. Isiah Thomas — ranked #55
    Isiah Thomas
    Detroit Pistons captain who led the Bad Boys to back-to-back championships in 1989-90 with his ferocious competitive drive.
  6. Chris Paul — ranked #66
    Chris Paul
    The Point God whose elite court vision, passing precision, and relentless leadership made him one of the most respected players of his generation.
  7. Jason Kidd — ranked #77
    Jason Kidd
    Triple-double machine and Hall of Famer who won his lone championship as a player with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 after two Finals appearances.
  8. Gary Payton — ranked #88
    Gary Payton
    The Glove — Seattle SuperSonics enforcer whose defensive dominance at point guard earned him the Defensive Player of the Year award in 1996.
  9. Steve Nash — ranked #99
    Steve Nash
    Two-time MVP Canadian point guard whose creative passing and pick-and-roll mastery redefined modern NBA offense in Phoenix.
  10. Allen Iverson — ranked #1010
    Allen Iverson
    The Answer — Philadelphia 76ers icon whose fearless style, scoring crown titles, and cultural impact made him one of the most beloved players ever.
  11. Pete Maravich — ranked #1111
    Pete Maravich
    Pistol Pete, the most spectacular ball-handler of his era whose freewheeling style and scoring records still awe fans decades later.
  12. Bob Cousy — ranked #1212
    Bob Cousy
    The Cooz — Boston Celtics magician who invented modern point guard play and won six championships in the 1950s and '60s.
  13. Chauncey Billups — ranked #1313
    Chauncey Billups
    Mr. Big Shot — the clutch Detroit Pistons guard who led his team to the 2004 championship and earned Finals MVP honors.
  14. Tony Parker — ranked #1414
    Tony Parker
    San Antonio Spurs French playmaker who won four championships alongside Tim Duncan and was named Finals MVP in 2007.
  15. Derrick Rose — ranked #1515
    Derrick Rose
    Chicago Bulls prodigy who became the youngest MVP in NBA history at age 22 with his explosive athleticism and electrifying drives.
  16. Rajon Rondo — ranked #1616
    Rajon Rondo
    Boston Celtics playmaker whose extraordinary court vision and passing artistry anchored their 2008 championship and four All-Star selections.
  17. Damian Lillard — ranked #1717
    Damian Lillard
    Portland Trail Blazers franchise cornerstone known for his loyalty, clutch shot-making, and elite scoring — including a buzzer-beater for the ages.
  18. Nate Archibald — ranked #1818
    Nate Archibald
    Tiny Nate — the only player in NBA history to lead the league in both scoring and assists in the same season.
  19. Kyrie Irving — ranked #1919
    Kyrie Irving
    The 2011 top pick and Rookie of the Year, whose three-pointer in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals sealed the Cavaliers' championship.
  20. Russell Westbrook — ranked #2020
    Russell Westbrook
    2017 MVP who has averaged a triple-double in four seasons and holds the NBA record for career triple-doubles, passing Oscar Robertson.
  21. Walt Frazier — ranked #2121
    Walt Frazier
    Walt 'Clyde' Frazier, floor general and top perimeter defender of the New York Knicks teams that won the franchise's first two championships, in 1970 and 1973.
  22. Lenny Wilkens — ranked #2222
    Lenny Wilkens
    Hall of Fame playmaker for the Hawks and SuperSonics, a player-coach in Seattle, who retired from coaching with a then-record 1,332 NBA wins.

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Sorted by position, one of them drops out: a 6ft 9in point guard with four assist titles qualifies, a small forward does not: https://youpick.best/articles/magic-johnson-vs-larry-bird-ranked

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