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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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Nov 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) reacts after hitting a three point shot in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Hawks 100-96. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) reacts after hitting a three point shot in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Hawks 100-96. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kemba Walker

Walker has come a long way from being the star of a NCAA National Championship run, to the leader of a playoff-caliber NBA team. He has steadily improved his game every year since being drafted and it feels as if he is now getting the credit for being the All-Star caliber point guard he is.

Walker has yet to make an All-Star game, but it feels as if the 2016-17 season is the year for the 6-foot-1, UConn product. Walker has a career high in points this season, averaging 24 per game. His assists are right on par with his career average, but this season Walker has been creating more steals per game than his past and is turning the ball over less than he typically has.

The Hornets are currently right in the thick of the playoffs, and look to be one of the most prominent teams in the Eastern Conference this year. A lot of that can be attributed to the increased performance of Walker and it would be tough to argue that any another player is the best player or the leader of the Hornets. Walker most certainly deserves to crack the top five for point guards in the Eastern Conference, and as he continues his ascent up the league charts, may find himself top five in the NBA in the not so distant future.

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