With the season still on the fence, I’ve decided to create some position rankings. I did this before the started as well, but things have changed since then. The special part about the, “Off The Top,” series is that it is just off the top of my head. I don’t go looking up stats. I’ve looked up two things: What positions they are listed as according to https://www.basketball-reference.com and to create a list of point guards so I wouldn’t forget any names.
The Top 5
1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets: With LeBron James moving to point guard, Durant moved to #1 at his position. A man that can score from anywhere and in any fashion he chooses. Brooklyn can’t wait for him to finally take the floor.
2. Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers: The Claw is right there with Durant as arguably the best small forward in the game. He’s the best defender in the league, a great leader and can score in just about anyway. It’s not always flashy but it always gets the job done.
3. Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers: George is “1b,” in the great Clippers Duo. A great scorer from the perimeter and a great defender as well. He, along with Leonard, gives LAC arguably the best perimeter duo in the NBA.
4. Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat: Butler has a reputation for a bad attitude but he’s helped Miami become a top team in the East. He’s a great defender and tough as nails who just wants to win.
5. Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks: Middleton is a big overlooked in the league even as an All-Star. He’s a terrific shooter with great size to play the wing and a very good defender. He’s not exactly a household name but he helps give Milwaukee a great chance at winning an NBA Championship.
The Rest
6. Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
7. Bojan Bogdanovic, Utah Jazz
8. TJ Warren, Indiana Pacers
9. Kelly Oubre, Phoenix Suns
10. DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs
11. Gordon Hayward, Boston Celtics
12. Rodney Hood, Portland Trail Blazers
13. Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic
14. Will Barton, Denver Nuggets
15. OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors
16. Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets
17. Duncan Robinson, Miami Heat
18. Derrick Jones Jr, Miami Heat
19. Joe Harris, Brooklyn Nets
20. De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks
21. Danuel House, Houston Rockets
22. Cam Reddish, Atlanta Hawks
23. Otto Porter, Chicago Bulls
24. Josh Hart, New Orleans Pelicans
25. Jae Crowder, Miami Heat