When discussing the NBA's top point guards the names most commonly mentioned are Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Steve Nash, Derrick Rose, and Rajon Rondo.
Most observers would place Paul and Williams at the top of this list, because their games are more well-rounded, and they have arguably been the most dominant players at their position.
Rose, Nash and Rondo are all great point guards, but there are fundamental flaws in the make-up of their games which prevent them from occupying the same space as Paul and Williams.
Rose may be the strongest point guard in the league, and he has the quickness to get to the rim at will, and Rondo may be the NBA's best defensive point guard, but neither has a reliable jump shot from 15 feet.
Nash is probably the NBA's best offensive point guard, and he has great vision in the open court, but he also has the reputation as a poor defender, that has followed him throughout his career.
Paul and Williams exist on a higher tier than the previously mentioned players because they have all of the same strengths and fewer weaknesses.
There are merits for each as the NBA's top point guar ...
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