There have been so many great lead guards in the game of pro basketball and each with their own skill-set. While many will say that Magic Johnson was the best of all-time there are many that say it’s the “Big O” Oscar Robertson! After that it gets kind of hazy! During these playoffs we might not see any great point guard play but there have been quit a few in the past that have left us spell bound. So, with that said here is my top 10:
10. Deron Williams
At the tender age of 26, Deron Williams has already thrown his name into the ring as one of the all-time greats at point guard. In Utah, D-Will is yet another product of the Jerry Sloan school that preaches intelligence, heart, and above all else, the pick and roll. Before a 2010 free agency move that shipped his running mate to Chicago, Williams to Carlos Boozer clearly had us flashing back to visions of Stockton to Malone.
At 6’3 and 210 pounds, Deron Williams is a load. On the perimeter, the man is impossible to contain, as he can barrel into the lane at will to either set the table for a cutting wing man or finish with either hand at the cup. In space, Williams has mastered the art of the step-back three, where he feints a drive, delivers a forearm shiver, and fades behind the arc to knock down yet another dagger and fire up the crowd at Salt Lake. Continue reading →