Who's the best "1"?

Breaking news! I think I am probably the first person to realize this, but the NBA right now is totally dominated by... point guards. Alright, obviously anyone who knows anything about the NBA knows that we are living in an era right now of amazing point guards. Almost every game I watch has at least one team with a point guard who can quarterback his team by either passing or scoring on his own, and some teams have the Cam Newton of point guards, the guy who can both pass and score. There has been a lot of debate about who is the best point guard. No one can be bold enough to say anyone specific because the very next night, another homie will go out and have an amazing game, and all of a sudden, that point guard is the best. Well, I will settle this debate as I break down the top ten point guards in the NBA.

1. Rajon Rondo

This probably does not shock too many people, except maybe Jazz fans who are sure they have the best point guard. But lets be honest about it, no one is more of a true point guard than Rajon. He can see the entire court and gets the ball to the right player at the right time. He also hustles more than anyone else on the court. If he is out there, you know that he will give you his best at all times. In the playoffs last season, when the big three looked more like the old three, Rondo put the entire team on his shoulders and lead the Celtics to the finals. There was no question about it, he was the best player on their team last season during the playoffs. And then he comes out this season and absolutely amazes everyone with a 24 assist game. The big three has become the big four. Rondo is the real deal. He is an amazing orchestrater of their offense, but at the same time, he can get his. He can go one on one against almost anyone and take the ball to the hoop for some of the sickest layups and dunks. He still needs to work on his jump shot, but I dont think there is any debate about this, he is currently the best point guard in the NBA.

2. Steve Nash

Year after year, this two time MVP amazes everyone. He does not get older, ever. Last season Nash shot 90% from the line, 50% from the field, and 40% from behind the arc. That was the third time in his career that he put up those numbers. Nash is the only player to do that three times, the only player to do it twice was another white guy, but one with a mustache, Larry Bird. I may be going out on a limb here, but Steve is one of the purest shooters that I have seen in my lifetime. I would say that only Ray Allen and Reggie Miller are better than Nash. He may be getting older, but his stats get even better. This season will be one of his biggest challenges to see if he can lead a team without Amare to the playoffs. Nash is almost guaranteed to score 18 or so a night and drop 10 dimes, but he has to figure out a way to carry an entire team on his back.

3. Russell Westbrook

My next three choices were all almost a tie for me, it was hard to pick who was better than the other. This choice may be a little biased, but what can I say, I LOVE to watch Russell Westbrook play. The Thunder are simply one of the most exciting teams to watch, but this season, it's not just because of the Durantchula, my boy Westbrook has figured out a way to lead this team, even without Kevin Durant at times. He is averaging 24 points a game and 8 assists. He and my next two point guards are all the type that can score at will and also dish it off to their teammates, but of the three, Westbrook looks the best doing it.

4. Deron Williams

My least favorite player in the NBA, but what can I say, he is good. This season has probably been the best of his career so far. He also has a great supporting cast behind him. I think he probably has the best cross over in the NBA and can knock the shoes off of any defender, including Lebron. He gets better every season and he has the potential to be better than any point guard to ever play in Utah, and yes, that means even John Stockton.

5. Derek Rose

Remember back when the Bulls were really really good? Well guess what? They're good again! Not quite as good as they were in the 90's, but thanks to Derek Rose, they may be on their way to being one of the elite teams in the east. Of all the point guards, I'd have to say that Rose is the best finisher at the rim. He does not just finish with a finesse lay up, he throws it down, and hard! He is averaging 25 points and eight assists this season and well, he is simply one of the most exciting young guards in the league. What would it be like if he had Jordan to pass it to? Although he does not have Jordan there in Chicago, he does have a nice group of players including Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, and JoaKim Noah who can do some damage when Rose gets them the ball. The Bulls are still a young team, but with D Rose at the head, I would not wanna play Chicago in the playoffs.

6. Chris Paul

Last season, I would have said CP3 was the best, but his injury took him out for the season and he just has not looked like he use to. Give him some time and I am sure he will reemerge as one the most elite.

7. Chauncy Billups

Mr. big shot is turning into Mr. old faithful. Year after year he shows that he can still come up big when he needs to. Unlike most of these other youngsters, Billups has shown that he not only knows how to get it done during the season, but he knows how to carry his team deep into the playoffs, he even has a ring.

8. Tony Parker

No one else on my list has as many rings as this frenchman. He knows how to lead his team, but he has no idea how to lead a marriage. Are you a freakin idiot Parker? How can you ruin a marriage to one of the worlds most gorgeous women? Well, at least he hasn't ruined his team like he did his marriage; the Spurs have the best record in the league currently.

9. Jason Kidd

This guy is old. Like grandpa old. His scoring numbers have gone down considerably, but he still knows how to get the ball off to Dirk and let him do the rest.

10. Steph Curry

This one may be a stretch. I realize that there are lots of other point guards who may be better than him, but of all the young guards, I see the most potential in Curry. His greatest problem is that he is a scorer and not a natural point guard. But he is learning and I think he will become one of the best within the next few years.

Good, but not great:

Raymond Felton

Jameer Nelson

Devin Harris

Future Bests:

John Wall

Tyreke Evens

Brandon Jennings

Goran Dragic