The Best 25 Guards in NBA History
Michael Jordan tops the list, but what about Magic, Kobe, and West? How high is Steph Curry, and who didn’t make the cut?
The NBA is now over 70 years old, and its history is littered with great performances from giant centers, skilled forwards, and nifty guards. But it’s the tiny guards who capture our attention as fans more than anyone else. They must overcome a size disadvantage by being quicker, sneakier, more agile, peskier, or just flat better. And with the introduction of the three-point line in the 80s, the smaller guards had another new advantage: shooting.
The older NBA game tilted heavily towards its big men. Names like Wilt, Kareem, and Russell others dominated the early decades while guards were typically supporting players. But in the modern game, the guards are the stars. So who are the greatest 25 guards in NBA history? Let’s count them down from 25 to 1, starting with a few honorable mentions that didn’t quite make the list. Who do you disagree with, and who did I miss? Let’s see your comments below!
