Post by aar on Aug 5, 2015 2:32:58 GMT
This article will break down the best of the best in the NBADSL at the shooting guard position.
Shooting guards at the elite level are hard to find in the league and teams are hard pressed to trade them, but which one is the best?
This list provides a breakdown including what tier each starting point guard falls into (in no particular order):
Tier 1: Sure fire studs/Superstars
Jalek Felton SG 31 6'6'' 207 A B+ C+ C+ C C
Davon Dillard SG 32 6'9'' 235 B+ A D B+ C D
Mitch Richmond SG 29 6'6'' 225 B+ A- C+ B+ C C
Mahney Long SG 29 6'5'' 189 B A- C+ B+ C- C
Tier 2: All-Stars/Potential Future All-Stars
Kobe Paras SG 31 6'7'' 210 B- A B- B- C C
Ray Allen SG 25 6'5'' 205 C+ A C+ C+ C- B
Vince Carter SG 20 6'6'' 225 B C+ C+ C C- B
Peja Stojakovic SG 23 6'9'' 220 C+ A- D+ C+ C A
Dan Majerle SG 29 6'7'' 225 B+ A- C B- C C
Allen Iverson SG 24 6'0'' 165 B B+ B+ B C- C
Michael Porter SG 26 6'8'' 211 B- A- C B C+ C
Latrell Sprewell SG 28 6'6'' 210 B B+ C+ A- C- C
Jerry Stackhouse SG 24 6'6'' 218 A- B- C+ C+ D+ B
Kobe Bryant SG 21 6'7'' 210 B B C B- C A
Tier 3: Solid Starters/Future Starters
Manu Ginobili SG 21 6'6'' 210 C+ B C+ C+ D+ B
Richard Hamilton SG 21 6'6'' 185 C+ B- C B- D+ A
Cuttino Mobley SG 23 6'4'' 190 C A- C+ A- C- C
Luke Jeter SG 24 6'5'' 218 B- C C A- C+ B
Eddie Jones SG 25 6'7'' 200 B A- C B C C
Albert King SG 34 6'6'' 215 B- B+ C+ B C+ F
Mark Aguirre SG 34 6'7'' 245 B- B+ C- C C D
Allan Houston SG 25 6'6'' 200 B A- C+ C+ C- C
Antonio Daniels SG 22 6'4'' 195 B B B- C+ D- B
Keifer Sykes SG 32 6'0'' 180 B- A- C B- D+ D
Isaiah Rider SG 26 6'6'' 223 B A- C C+ C B
Tier 4: Bench Players/Journeymen
Maximo Salazar SG 26 6'6'' 179 C+ B C+ B+ C- B
Raja Bell SG 22 6'5'' 210 C B C- B+ C C
Malik Sealy SG 27 6'9'' 210 B- C D+ B+ C+ D
Analysis: This is a position with very few sure fire studs and a lot of up and coming talent. Once a position with little depth in the league, the SG position is slowly improving and features a lot of up and comers.
TOP-5 POINT GUARDS IN NBADSL:
This list is based on the following criteria that combines several factors ranked in order of how they are weighted:
1) Current Skills
2) Current Trade Value
3) Value to their team
4) Upside
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Kobe Paras SG 31 6'7'' 210 B- A B- B- C C
2040-41 Stats: 33.7 mpg 16.0 ppg 5.5 rpg 3.9 apg 0.7 spg 0.8 bpg 1.7 topg 43.8 FG% 87.2FT% 38.8 3P%
Is this the same guy who was traded for Shaq and was the league MVP just four seasons ago?
I'd like to think that Paras can somehow return to form and become the player that he once was, but the outlook is not so good.
I'm sure that the Celtics more than anyone want the old Kobe Paras back and at the moment, that's a big ask. Who knows what a training camp can do for him, he can either bounce back or fade into obscurity. The Celtics are hoping for the further and dread the latter.
Vince Carter SG 20 6'6'' 225 B C+ C+ C C- A
The 2nd overall pick in this year's draft and most expected him to go first overall. Carter looks to be a future stud in this league.
His trade value is through the roof, but without any previous stats, he will not crack the top-5.
5) Kobe Bryant SG 21 6'7'' 210 B B C B- C A
2040-41 Stats: 33.6 mpg 13.4 ppg 6.2 rpg 2.8 apg 1.6 spg 0.4 bpg 2.1 topg 40.7 FG% 74.9 FT% 27.3 3P%
From one Kobe to another.
Yes, he's been in the league for two seasons. Yes, his stats suck and his percentages are even worse. But let's be real, it's Kobe.
All it takes is one TC and Kobe is a B+ B+ C B C B type player and his value absolutely explodes.
Despite having Benji and Mutombo, the Sonics most valuable player on the trade market would have to be Kobe. That's why he ends up on this list.
4) Allen Iverson SG 24 6'0'' 165 B B+ B+ B C- C
2040-41 Stats: 36.5 mpg 19.1 ppg 5.4 rpg 3.8 apg 2.3 spg 0.2 bpg 3.1 topg 44 FG% 76.6 FT% 37.4 3P%
Iverson was just traded for the top overall pick in the draft, which goes to show what sort of value he has.
While he is on the small side for an SG, his scoring ability cannot be understated.
His percentages are improving and he was on a Grizzlies team that went to the finals.
His trade value is sky high and he can play. His ratings next season could jump to B A- B+ A- C- C, which would be studly on a rookie deal.
3)Mitch Richmond SG 29 6'6'' 225 B+ A- C+ B+ C C
2040-41 Stats: 38.7 mpg 27.0 ppg 6.9 rpg 3.8 apg 2.1 spg 0.1 bpg 3.0 topg 45.8 Fg% 79.3 FT% 39.6 3P%
Initially, the Magic decline Richmond's contract demands, but eventually decided it would not be worth him risking exploring the free agent market.
Richmond is one of the most dynamic outside scoring threats in the league and he has expanded that game to include inside scoring as well. He is also a solid defender and a plus rebounder.
The only thing that is something of a liability are his suspect handles, which most GMs can handle.
The scary thing with Richmond is that he has had some struggles in the past. He needs to continuously have good TCs to maintain his value as it is now.
2) Jalek Felton SG 31 6'6'' 207 A B+ C+ C+ C C
2040-41 Stats: 39.5 mpg 31.1 ppg 7.7 rpg 3.9 apg 2.1 spg 0.3 bpg 1.8 topg 47.9 FG% 84.6 FT% 36.6 3P%
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The most dynamic scorer in the league.
When you have Felton on your team in any offense, you can bank on 30+ ppg.
He is an incredible rebounder for his position, he shares the ball and he gets steals. Really, Felton does it all and deciding between him and our top choice was not an easy task.
Felton can take you to the finals on his back when he gets going.
1) Davon Dillard SG 32 6'9'' 235 B+ A D B+ C D
2040-41 Stats: 34.4 mpg 29.9 ppg 6.8 rpg 1.8 apg 2.1 spg 1.1 bpg 2.1 topg 49.9 FG% 79.6 FT% 48.4 3P%
In a razor thin decision, the best shooting guard in the league is Davon Dillard, whom the Rockets plucked from free agency a few years back and he proceeded to explode.
Just a hair under 30 ppg, nearly 7 rpg, Dillard blocks, steals, defends. He does it all.
It's hard to argue putting him over Felton based solely on his defensive merits and that's why Dillard gets the nod.
Shooting guards at the elite level are hard to find in the league and teams are hard pressed to trade them, but which one is the best?
This list provides a breakdown including what tier each starting point guard falls into (in no particular order):
Tier 1: Sure fire studs/Superstars
Jalek Felton SG 31 6'6'' 207 A B+ C+ C+ C C
Davon Dillard SG 32 6'9'' 235 B+ A D B+ C D
Mitch Richmond SG 29 6'6'' 225 B+ A- C+ B+ C C
Mahney Long SG 29 6'5'' 189 B A- C+ B+ C- C
Tier 2: All-Stars/Potential Future All-Stars
Kobe Paras SG 31 6'7'' 210 B- A B- B- C C
Ray Allen SG 25 6'5'' 205 C+ A C+ C+ C- B
Vince Carter SG 20 6'6'' 225 B C+ C+ C C- B
Peja Stojakovic SG 23 6'9'' 220 C+ A- D+ C+ C A
Dan Majerle SG 29 6'7'' 225 B+ A- C B- C C
Allen Iverson SG 24 6'0'' 165 B B+ B+ B C- C
Michael Porter SG 26 6'8'' 211 B- A- C B C+ C
Latrell Sprewell SG 28 6'6'' 210 B B+ C+ A- C- C
Jerry Stackhouse SG 24 6'6'' 218 A- B- C+ C+ D+ B
Kobe Bryant SG 21 6'7'' 210 B B C B- C A
Tier 3: Solid Starters/Future Starters
Manu Ginobili SG 21 6'6'' 210 C+ B C+ C+ D+ B
Richard Hamilton SG 21 6'6'' 185 C+ B- C B- D+ A
Cuttino Mobley SG 23 6'4'' 190 C A- C+ A- C- C
Luke Jeter SG 24 6'5'' 218 B- C C A- C+ B
Eddie Jones SG 25 6'7'' 200 B A- C B C C
Albert King SG 34 6'6'' 215 B- B+ C+ B C+ F
Mark Aguirre SG 34 6'7'' 245 B- B+ C- C C D
Allan Houston SG 25 6'6'' 200 B A- C+ C+ C- C
Antonio Daniels SG 22 6'4'' 195 B B B- C+ D- B
Keifer Sykes SG 32 6'0'' 180 B- A- C B- D+ D
Isaiah Rider SG 26 6'6'' 223 B A- C C+ C B
Tier 4: Bench Players/Journeymen
Maximo Salazar SG 26 6'6'' 179 C+ B C+ B+ C- B
Raja Bell SG 22 6'5'' 210 C B C- B+ C C
Malik Sealy SG 27 6'9'' 210 B- C D+ B+ C+ D
Analysis: This is a position with very few sure fire studs and a lot of up and coming talent. Once a position with little depth in the league, the SG position is slowly improving and features a lot of up and comers.
TOP-5 POINT GUARDS IN NBADSL:
This list is based on the following criteria that combines several factors ranked in order of how they are weighted:
1) Current Skills
2) Current Trade Value
3) Value to their team
4) Upside
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Kobe Paras SG 31 6'7'' 210 B- A B- B- C C
2040-41 Stats: 33.7 mpg 16.0 ppg 5.5 rpg 3.9 apg 0.7 spg 0.8 bpg 1.7 topg 43.8 FG% 87.2FT% 38.8 3P%
Is this the same guy who was traded for Shaq and was the league MVP just four seasons ago?
I'd like to think that Paras can somehow return to form and become the player that he once was, but the outlook is not so good.
I'm sure that the Celtics more than anyone want the old Kobe Paras back and at the moment, that's a big ask. Who knows what a training camp can do for him, he can either bounce back or fade into obscurity. The Celtics are hoping for the further and dread the latter.
Vince Carter SG 20 6'6'' 225 B C+ C+ C C- A
The 2nd overall pick in this year's draft and most expected him to go first overall. Carter looks to be a future stud in this league.
His trade value is through the roof, but without any previous stats, he will not crack the top-5.
5) Kobe Bryant SG 21 6'7'' 210 B B C B- C A
2040-41 Stats: 33.6 mpg 13.4 ppg 6.2 rpg 2.8 apg 1.6 spg 0.4 bpg 2.1 topg 40.7 FG% 74.9 FT% 27.3 3P%
From one Kobe to another.
Yes, he's been in the league for two seasons. Yes, his stats suck and his percentages are even worse. But let's be real, it's Kobe.
All it takes is one TC and Kobe is a B+ B+ C B C B type player and his value absolutely explodes.
Despite having Benji and Mutombo, the Sonics most valuable player on the trade market would have to be Kobe. That's why he ends up on this list.
4) Allen Iverson SG 24 6'0'' 165 B B+ B+ B C- C
2040-41 Stats: 36.5 mpg 19.1 ppg 5.4 rpg 3.8 apg 2.3 spg 0.2 bpg 3.1 topg 44 FG% 76.6 FT% 37.4 3P%
Iverson was just traded for the top overall pick in the draft, which goes to show what sort of value he has.
While he is on the small side for an SG, his scoring ability cannot be understated.
His percentages are improving and he was on a Grizzlies team that went to the finals.
His trade value is sky high and he can play. His ratings next season could jump to B A- B+ A- C- C, which would be studly on a rookie deal.
3)Mitch Richmond SG 29 6'6'' 225 B+ A- C+ B+ C C
2040-41 Stats: 38.7 mpg 27.0 ppg 6.9 rpg 3.8 apg 2.1 spg 0.1 bpg 3.0 topg 45.8 Fg% 79.3 FT% 39.6 3P%
Initially, the Magic decline Richmond's contract demands, but eventually decided it would not be worth him risking exploring the free agent market.
Richmond is one of the most dynamic outside scoring threats in the league and he has expanded that game to include inside scoring as well. He is also a solid defender and a plus rebounder.
The only thing that is something of a liability are his suspect handles, which most GMs can handle.
The scary thing with Richmond is that he has had some struggles in the past. He needs to continuously have good TCs to maintain his value as it is now.
2) Jalek Felton SG 31 6'6'' 207 A B+ C+ C+ C C
2040-41 Stats: 39.5 mpg 31.1 ppg 7.7 rpg 3.9 apg 2.1 spg 0.3 bpg 1.8 topg 47.9 FG% 84.6 FT% 36.6 3P%
%
The most dynamic scorer in the league.
When you have Felton on your team in any offense, you can bank on 30+ ppg.
He is an incredible rebounder for his position, he shares the ball and he gets steals. Really, Felton does it all and deciding between him and our top choice was not an easy task.
Felton can take you to the finals on his back when he gets going.
1) Davon Dillard SG 32 6'9'' 235 B+ A D B+ C D
2040-41 Stats: 34.4 mpg 29.9 ppg 6.8 rpg 1.8 apg 2.1 spg 1.1 bpg 2.1 topg 49.9 FG% 79.6 FT% 48.4 3P%
In a razor thin decision, the best shooting guard in the league is Davon Dillard, whom the Rockets plucked from free agency a few years back and he proceeded to explode.
Just a hair under 30 ppg, nearly 7 rpg, Dillard blocks, steals, defends. He does it all.
It's hard to argue putting him over Felton based solely on his defensive merits and that's why Dillard gets the nod.
