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NBA Power Rankings: Eastern Conference point guards

By Parker Hurley

Feb 20, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Who are the top point guards in the NBA’s Eastern Conference? We take a look at who makes the grade and who fails miserably.

The point guard position appears to be the deepest in the NBA. It seems as if there are 15 players who can consider themselves a top five point guard in the league. In the Eastern Conference alone there are players who some may argue are top five players at their position, but struggle to get into the top five of their own conference. It is a deep position.

So how do the top floor generals in the NBA stack up against each other? Here are the top fifteen point guard in the Eastern Conference.

15. Terry Rozier

Rozier is having a strong second year. He is providing a spark off of the bench for the Celtics on offense and defense. His defensive abilities show that he will be staying in the league for a long time.

14. Ish Smith

Smith is getting to start for the Detroit Pistons while Reggie Jackson is out. He is averaging nine points and six assists thus far and proving that for some teams he can be a starting-caliber player.

13. Elfrid Payton

If Payton could figure out a shot he could go much higher on the list. Payton is a strong defender and creates more turnover chances than he makes as a point guard.

12. Jeremy Lin

Lin has been given the starting duties in Brooklyn, and he has been a solid piece. He is averaging 15 points per game and is getting the young team to show some life.

11. Derrick Rose

It is so tough to rank Rose because there is the thought of what he was versus what he may actually be. Still, he is averaging 15 points per game, and his usage is down making him more efficient.

10. Rajon Rondo

Rondo has been a fine fit in Chicago so far, and no qualms have come up in ego between him, Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler.

9. Dennis Schroder

Schroder is an exciting young player who is igniting the Hawks with his increased role and minutes. At 23, he still a lot of upside in this league.

8. Jeff Teague

Teague is still finding points in 2016, despite struggling from the field. When the Pacers find their chemistry, and they will, Teague should be a key piece for that team.

7. Reggie Jackson

In the playoffs last season Jackson showed that he is not just a lower end starting point guard, but one that can lead a team. If he can recover from a knee injury, he can take the Pistons back to the playoffs this season.

6. Goran Dragic

Dragic has seen a spark in his usage and is having a strong start to his season. He is strong with the ball in his hands and in the pick and roll offense.

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