subject: Nba Tickets - Top 5 Fantasy Point Guards [print this page] Here is how I would rank the top point guards for fantasy basketball as we head into training camp for the 2010-11 NBA season:
1. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets: CP3 is still the best point guard in the league in my mind, and he's most definitely the top fantasy player at the position. Paul sells so many NBA tickets for a reason: he's an exciting player that produces in nearly every statistical category and can do pretty much everything on the court. He missed a lot of games last season due to injury, but he should ascend back toward the top of the fantasy basketball rankings when at 100 percent health. In 2008-09, when Paul was 100 percent, he put up averages of 23 points, 11 assists and six rebounds per game while chipping in nearly three steals per contest and shooting great percentages from the field and the line. He could end up being the best player in fantasy basketball, which he's done before, so I don't think there's a question about him topping this list.
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: He had a lot of name recognition coming out of Davidson due to a big NCAA Tournament run, but nobody expected him to put together the kind of rookie season that he did. Curry made the transition to the one exceptionally well, averaging 18 points, six assists and five rebounds per game and only getting stronger as the season wore on. A lot of rookies hit a wall at some point in the season, but Curry just got better and better and became the focal point of the Golden State offense. Curry also didn't disappoint as far as his reputation as a sharpshooter goes, hitting three-pointers at a 44 percent clip. He ended up a better defender than most expected as well, at least for fantasy purposes, swiping nearly two steals per contest. It's a bit of a risk to select him ahead of Utah's Deron Williams, but his upside is unparalleled by anyone this side of CP3.
3. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz: At one point in the offseason, the Jazz looked to be in serious trouble. They'd lost Carlos Boozer, their central post option, and the team looked like it could experience a significant regression in 2010-11. However, Kevin O'Connor was able to swing a deal that brought in big man Al Jefferson, one of the best post players in the NBA. Jefferson had a bit of a down year in 2009-10, but he was still recovering from a major injury. With Jefferson likely at 100 percent this season and Paul Millsap taking on a more prominent role, the Jazz shouldn't miss a beat. This bodes very well for the fantasy prospects of Williams, who was reportedly unhappy with the offseason until the team landed Jefferson. Williams is a steady force that will rack up the assists like few other players in the league.
4. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics: He's only getting better and he should have an even more prominent role with the team in 2010-11. As Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce continue to age, Rondo is going to be looked upon to do more for this team. If he can improve his jump shot even a little bit, he could be an elite fantasy option, but he's already a triple-double threat on a nightly basis as it is.
5. Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns: I think we'll see a dip in Nash's overall fantasy production this season, as his minutes are sure to decrease and his numbers should go down a bit with a lesser supporting cast, but he's still good for nice assist numbers and phenomenal percentages.
