Ranking the 5 best available NBA free agent point guards in 2023
By Jakob Ashlin
Best available NBA free agent point guards: 1. Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving is one of the most controversial superstars in the NBA, but he is the clear No. 1 free agent point guard this summer. He is one of the most talented ball handlers and scorers in league history. Last season, he was arguably better than ever. He averaged 27.1 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. He knocked down a career-high 57.4 percent of two-point field goals and shot 37.9 percent from deep.
With Irving, the Dallas Mavericks went only 8-12, but blaming Irving is ludicrous. According to Cleaning the Glass, they were +14.3 points per 100 possessions better with Irving on the floor. The Mavericks were severely lacking depth, and losing Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith only accelerated that problem. This offseason, retaining Irving is an absolute necessity. Otherwise, it will become very difficult to build a playoff-level supporting cast around Luka Doncic.
Irving’s unpredictable nature could make some teams wary, but remember, there was still plenty of activity surrounding him at the trade deadline. The Lakers, Clippers, and Suns are all teams to watch.
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