Top 5 Shooting Guards

[Andrew]

Today's reveal:
http://www.easports.com/nba-live/news/2 ... er-ratings

1. James Harden (90)
2. Kobe Bryant (89)
3. Dwyane Wade (86)
4. Lance Stephenson (85)
5. DeMar DeRozan (85)

[bigh0rt]

What used to be the league's strongest, deepest position is now its weakest and thinnest? Yikes.

[Kevin]

Many are still developing . But Kobe with an 89 overall

[Andrew]

What used to be the league's strongest, deepest position is now its weakest and thinnest? Yikes.

I was thinking the same thing, particularly after the Top 5 point guards list gave us four players rated 90+.

[TBM]

I think center will wind up being the weakest position.

[twai1012]

I'm curious about Stephenson on this list. I will pick up Monta Ellis to replace him.

[bigh0rt]

What used to be the league's strongest, deepest position is now its weakest and thinnest? Yikes.

I was thinking the same thing, particularly after the Top 5 point guards list gave us four players rated 90+.

I remember when Lebron was entering his rookie season, Paul Pierce criticized him for playing the 3, saying he was 'ducking' having to square up with all the Shooting Guards in the league... Pierce, McGrady, Iverson, Allen, Carter, Kobe, Ginobili, Wade, even Rip Hamilton. Now the talent there is as barren as it gets. It used to be THE position to play in the NBA. Now everybody is either running the point or a swingman.

[NBALIVEFernando]

I'm curious about Stephenson on this list. I will pick up Monta Ellis to replace him.

Monta was pretty darn close to making it.

Since they're so close, it's not a matter of who's better but preference.

[chicagoRAW]

Klay Thompson not up there is a head-scratcher

[NBALIVEFernando]

Klay Thompson not up there is a head-scratcher

I understand.

But, all the guys that are up there were either the primary option or primary playmaker.

We know he's definitely a great, great shooter and a real good defender. Just came up a little bit shorter in the areas that were favored for the shooting guard overall.

[Andrew]

I think center will wind up being the weakest position.

Good call.