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Power ranking NBA Western Conference point guards

By Connor Learn

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) go head-to-head tonight in a meeting of two stars in today's FanDuel daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) go head-to-head tonight in a meeting of two stars in today's FanDuel daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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3. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Most players don’t improve noticeably at the age of 31. But then again, most players aren’t Chris Paul. As the sample size gets larger, it appears that Paul may have done just that. During an offseason in which he needed to rest a fractured hand, he decided to get Lasik eye surgery and it may have drastically improved his outside shooting. He’s shooting a career-best from three by four percent (44.3%) and is playing some of the best basketball of his career.

The Los Angeles Clippers have taken the league by storm thus far this year. They are 13-2 and have had numerous blowout wins. They’re averaging the second-most points per game on offense and allowing the third least. Their point differential is best in the league by three points. Los Angeles is firing on all cylinders.

If the season ended today, Paul may very well be MVP. Already arguably the most complete point guard in league history, his improved shooting could have brought his game to a new level. The Clippers playing at this level are real NBA title contenders. Chris Paul isn’t ready to hand the West over without a fight.

Key Statistics

  • 18.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 8.6 apg, 29.9 PER, 24.4 Usage
  • First in Win Shares, Second in Box +/-, 21.6 Player Impact Rating,44.3% from three
  • Clippers 13-2
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