The NBA has changed dramatically over the past decade. After Kobe Bryant retired, the NBA slowly transitioned from the era of shooting guards and forwards to the era of point guards. After Xiao Hua took over the NBA in 2014, the league strongly promoted point guards.
Today, we can see the emergence of outstanding point guards such as Alexander and Doncic in the NBA. To this end, the US media "Fadeaway World" lists the ten best point guards in the draft in the past ten years; ranked by strength, who is overrated or underrated.
1.Doncic
Doncic currently averages 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in his career. As the third overall pick in the first round of 2018, Doncic was traded to the Mavericks by the Hawks. Today, the Hawks regret it. Doncic has an excellent body shape, is both offensive and defensive, can play low-post singles, and break through the top of the inside line. On the other hand, Trae Young's defense is full of loopholes. In the 2023-24 season, Doncic averaged 34 points per game, once again breaking many historical records. Doncic ranks first on this list, which is not a big problem.
2. Trae Young
Trae Young currently averages 25.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 9.5 assists in his career. The Mavericks originally selected Trae Young and traded the Hawks for Doncic. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 27.3 points and 10.9 assists per game. In fact, with Trae Young's current strength, he is ranked second and is seriously overestimated.
3. Alexander
Alexander currently averages 22.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in his career. He was selected by the Hornets with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and was traded to the Thunder in 2019 in exchange for Paul George. Since playing for the Thunder in 2020, he has averaged 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game. In the 2023-24 season, Alexander was selected as an All-Star starter by averaging 31.3 points, 5.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Alexander's ranking remains to be tested. After all, he has only played well for two seasons, and this season he is highly praised by the league.
4. Ja Morant
Ja Morant currently averages 22.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in his career. As the second overall pick in the first round of 2019, Ja Morant has made great progress and became an All-Star for two consecutive seasons. However, he was not self-disciplined enough and was suspended by the league for 25 games in 2023 due to off-field issues. In the 2023-24 season, he finally ended his suspension and only played 9 games. He had to undergo surgery due to a shoulder injury and is now directly reimbursed for the season. In terms of talent, Ja Morant should be ranked second. When encountering excellent physical confrontation, Ja Morant has more impact than other players.
5. Fox
Fox currently averages 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists in his career. In 2017, the Sacramento Kings selected Fox for the fifth time in the NBA draft. After Fox entered the NBA, he showed his excellent speed and rhythm. Since 2021, Fox is averaging 25.0 points, 6.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game. In the 2023-24 season, Fox scored 27.5 points, leading the Kings to a record of 27 wins and 18 losses, ranking fifth in the Western Conference. Last season, he led the Kings to break their long-lasting playoff drought and have a chance to enter the playoffs consecutively this season.
6. Haliburton
Haliburton currently averages 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists in his career. He was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 12th overall pick in 2020. Later, he forced the team to trade him because he was dissatisfied with the Kings' playing time. Just two seasons after joining the Pacers, he became an All-Star. Haliburton is averaging 22.8 points and 12.0 assists per game this season. The Pacers are currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference and have a chance to return to the playoffs.
7. Jamal Murray
Jamal Murray currently averages 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in his career. Selected by the Nuggets with the seventh overall pick in the first round of 2016, he averaged 21.0 points per game in the 2023-24 season. He performed at an MVP level in the playoffs of the 2019-20 season, but unfortunately suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the 2020-21 season. However, in the 2022-23 season, he helped the Nuggets win the championship in the playoffs.
8. Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson currently averages 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in his career.Selected with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, Jalen Brunson, who plays for the Knicks this season, is one of the best point guards in the league and has led the Knicks to the top five in the Eastern Conference this season. This season he averaged 27.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.
9. LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball currently averages 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists in his career. As the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, he averaged 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game in the 2023-24 season. LaMelo Ball's talent is much better than his two brothers. Unfortunately, he suffered too many injuries and only played 184 games in 4 seasons in his career.
10. Maxi
Maxi currently averages 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists in his career. As the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, he averaged a career-high 25.7 points, 6.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game in the 2023-24 season. Maxey has shown excellent offensive scoring ability, and now he has become this year's All-Star substitute.
