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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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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 10: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards dribbles up court against Brandon Jennings #3 of the New York Knicks in the first half of the preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 10, 2016 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 10: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards dribbles up court against Brandon Jennings #3 of the New York Knicks in the first half of the preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 10, 2016 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

2. John Wall

The Wizards are in a bit of a funk, and a lot of questions have been thrown out there around John Wall. Many are probably surprised to see that Lowry, a player fresh off of his Eastern Conference Finals appearance is behind Wall, who missed the playoffs in a healthy season in Washington. However, there is still just something that Wall brings that makes him such an elite caliber point guard.

To start, when Bradley Beal is injured, this team lacks scoring in a big aside from Wall. Wall is a creator first, and a player looking to get others involved. He has averaged 10 assists per game over the past two seasons and averaged nine assists per game right now. Forcing him to be the primary scorer takes a bit away from his game, but he is still a strong scorer nonetheless, averaging 23.5 points per game this season.

What really makes Wall better than most though is his athleticism. It keeps him involved defensively against any player in the league and offensively can wear down even the most prominent point guards. He is non-stop and continues to come at you through the air, and with the ball in his hands. The Wizards need to find a way to build a team around Wall because they are wasting some really impressive years right now. Still, Wall is an elite point guard in the NBA, and through the trials and tribulations, he deserves the praise.

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