The ranking of the 30 best Shooting Guards playing in the NBA. Who will win the first place?
The role of the Shooting Guards is one of the most important in NBA teams, but this player must not just limit himself to making a basket. An excellent Shooting Guards must also know how to defend, assist and grab rebounds. In this ranking you will find the 30 Shooting Guards based on the data collected in the past years. Enjoy the reading!
His excellent ability to contribute in games with heavy threes, but also with steals and blocks, Danny Green in perspective is one of the most incisive Shooting Guard in the NBA.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 8.6
Rebounds: 3.6
Assists: 1.6
Steals: 0.9
3FG / G: 1.7
FG%: .387
FT%: .769
Constantly improving in terms of 3-point shots, KCP is one of the most fearsome Shooting Guards in the NBA. This is also due to the influence of LeBron James during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2017-18
Statistics Points: 13.4
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 2.2
Steals: 1.4
3FG / G: 2.1
FG%: .426
FT%: .789
With the succession of his seasons in the NBA, Dejounte Murray is demonstrating how one can evolve in the game of basketball. In fact, he was born as a Playmaker but through training he is confirming himself as an excellent Shooting Guard, thus advancing his range of action.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 8.1
Rebounds: 5.7
Assists: 2.9
Steals: 1.2
3FG / G: 0.1
FG%: .443
FT%: .709
If there is a player in the NBA to keep an eye on it is Josh Richardson: his stats, both in the offensive and defensive phases, grow every season which have allowed him to capture the attention of the insiders.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 12.9
Rebounds: 3.5
Assists: 2.9
Steals: 1.5
3FG / G: 1.6
FG%: .451
FT%: .845
Jaylen Brown's growth, season after season, is there for all to see. If he can maintain these stats and improve them, he will surely be a formidable opponent for anyone.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 14.5
Rebounds: 4.9
Assists: 1.6
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 1.7
FG%: .465
FT%: .644
Croatian Bojan Bogdanovic has established himself in the NBA becoming one of the most decisive Shooting Guards in the league. Thanks to his powerful physique he is almost unbeatable in the contrasts and to this he adds an excellent aim in the shots. Watch out for this giant who can still amaze.
Points: 14.3
Rebounds: 3.4
Assists: 1.5
Steals: 0.7
3FG / G: 1.9
FG%: .474
FT%: .868
Despite the serious injury suffered some time ago, Dion Waiters has recovered well and aims to be one of the best Shooting Guards in the NBA championship. The statistics of a few years ago only confirm his perspective.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 14.3
Rebounds: 2.6
Assists: 3.8
Steals: 0.8
3FG / G: 1.7
FG%: .398
FT%: .739
His numbers will not be like those of other Shooting Guards, but Nicolas Batum is one of the most consistent players throughout the season. At any time you can rely on his person, thus making him a precious resource in pink.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 11.6
Rebounds: 4.8
Assists: 5.5
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 1.4
FG%: .415
FT%: .831
The average points per game of the last few seasons is growing more and more, without however breaking through 20. This disappointed his great admirers, who expected a clear improvement in this regard. On the other hand, Fournier has improved his average of successful 3 shots and the percentage of free throws he scored.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 17.8
Rebounds: 3.2
Assists: 2.9
Steals: 0.8
3FG / G: 2.2
FG%: .459
FT%: .867
Constantly growing, season after season, Eric Gordon is the classic Shooting Guard that has its strength in its constancy. His contribution with 3-point shots, free throws and rebounds is always invaluable in the team's game economy.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 18.0
Rebounds: 2.5
Assists: 2.2
Steals: 0.6
3FG / G: 3.2
FG%: .428
FT%: .809
J.J. Reddick is an NBA veteran who has always had his say on the pitch. Although potentially its peak has reached it, one can only rely on one of the best Shooting Guards around given its constancy.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 17.1
Rebounds: 2.5
Assists: 3.0
Steals: 0.5
3FG / G: 2.8
FG%: .460
FT%: .904
In recent seasons in the NBA Tim Hardaway Jr. has seen more minutes on the pitch: this has allowed him to grow both as a player and in numbers. The data on points, steals, rebounds, assists and 3 points are constantly growing and do not seem to stop doing it.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 17.5
Rebounds: 3.9
Assists: 2.7
Steals: 1.1
3FG / G: 2.3
FG%: .421
FT%: .816
In recent years, Barton has averaged 15.7, 13.7 and 14.4 points per game. And he improved his defense. A safety for anyone who has the pleasure of being on a team with him.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 15.7
Rebounds: 5.0
Assists: 4.1
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 1.9
FG%: .452
FT%: .805
Ever since he made his NBA debut, Evans has always done well even if he didn't start as a starter in his various teams. But that hasn't denied him the chance to establish himself as one of the most reliable Shooting Guards in the league.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 19.4
Rebounds: 5.1
Assists: 5.2
Steals: 1.1
3FG / G: 2.2
FG%: .452
FT%: .785
LaVine surprised everyone when he made his NBA debut for his crystalline quality, but bad luck fell on him with a serious injury that kept him away from the court for a long time. The injury is now behind him and Zach is showing what he showed at the beginning, both in terms of numbers and importance for the team.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 16.7
Rebounds: 3.9
Assists: 3.0
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 1.8
FG%: .383
FT%: .813
What amazed all the insiders was Jackson's steady growth from the day of his NBA debut. Its numbers are soaring visibly and are confirming it as one of the most reliable Shooting Guards in circulation.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 13.1
Rebounds: 4.6
Assists: 1.5
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 0.7
FG%: .417
FT%: .634
The eyes of all the insiders were on him on the day of his debut, and Gary Harris did not disappoint. Its growth, both in the offensive and in the defensive phase, is evident and does not seem to want to stop, one of the best Shooting Guards in perspective.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 17.5
Rebounds: 2.6
Assists: 2.9
Steals: 1.8
3FG / G: 2.3
FG%: .485
FT%: .827
Murray has made a name for himself in the NBA thanks to the triple scored during these seasons. His precision in that fundamental amazed everyone and to this is added his ability to affect every game. Each match is established as one of the best Shooting Guards in the league.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 16.7
Rebounds: 3.7
Assists: 3.4
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 2.0
FG%: .451
FT%: .905
Williams is a veteran in the NBA and in recent years has established himself as one of the most important Shooting Guards around. Excellent both in defensive and offensive phases, Williams seems not to feel the years that pass and remains reliable for his team.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 22.6
Rebounds: 2.5
Assists: 5.3
Steals: 1.1
3FG / G: 2.4
FG%: .435
FT%: .880
It's amazing that a technically strong player like Klay Thompson finished so low on the NBA's best Shooting Guards rankings. This is because, despite the exceptional numbers, the consistency of performance is not his strong point and unfortunately, in important moments of the seasons, he has the defect of missing and not contributing to his team.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 20.0
Rebounds: 3.8
Assists: 2.5
Steals: 0.8
3FG / G: 3.1
FG%: .488
FT%: .837
Middleton's steady growth is there for all to see and on the pitch he shows it match after match. Some of his seasons in the NBA have been of the highest caliber and he seems to have found a constancy of his to exploit to help his team.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 20.1
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 4.0
Steals: 1.5
3FG / G: 1.8
FG%: .466
FT%: .884
Hayward impressed everyone with his great usefulness both in the offensive and in the defensive phase. At the peak of his career, however, he suffered a very serious injury that kept him away from the fields for a long time. He has now recovered and aims to be one of the NBA's leading Shooting Guards.
2016-17 Statistics * (Missed all but 1 game in 2017-18)
Points: 21.9
Rebounds: 5.4
Assists: 3.5
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 2.0
FG%: .471
FT%: .844
When looking at the rookies of his generation, no one seemed impressed by Donovan Mitchell, but since his NBA debut this player has been wowing audiences with great plays. Its growth is constant and who knows if in the future it will be able to establish itself as the best Shooting Guards in the league.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 20.5
Rebounds: 3.7
Assists: 3.7
Steals: 1.5
3FG / G: 2.4
FG%: .437
FT%: .805
CJ McCollum brings value and versatility to his team. With three consecutive seasons averaging over two points of 3 and over 20 points per game, it's a sure bet for another fantastic season in the NBA.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 21.4
Rebounds: 4.0
Assists: 3.4
Steals: 1.0
3FG / G: 2.3
FG%: .443
FT%: .836
A serious hand injury stopped him from growing up, but on his return he proved to be among the NBA's strongest Shooting Guards.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 24.9
Rebounds: 4.5
Assists: 4.7
Steals: 0.9
3FG / G: 2.7
FG%: .432
FT%: .878
Historic landmark of the Raptors attack, DeMar DeRozan has always been one of the strongest Shooting Guards in the NBA championship. His high stature makes him physically insurmountable and helps him a lot in the defensive phase, while his technical qualities impose themselves in terms of points scored per game.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 23.0
Rebounds: 3.9
Assists: 5.2
Steals: 1.1
3FG / G: 1.1
FG%: .456
FT%: .825
His great offensive penchant for the role of Shooting Guard made Bradley Beal one of the NBA's foremost players in that role. His vision of the game is precious for his teammates, who play his perfect assists to be able to score.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 22.6
Rebounds: 4.4
Assists: 4.5
Steals: 1.2
3FG / G: 2.4
FG%: .460
FT%: .791
On the lowest step of the podium is Jimmy Butler, one of the NBA's brightest stars. Still very young, Butler has ample room for growth despite the fact that his numbers are currently top players. He will write pages of NBA history, for sure.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 22.2
Rebounds: 5.3
Assists: 4.9
Steals: 2.0
3FG / G: 1.2
FG%: .474
FT%: .854
In second place we find the young Victor Oladipo, extremely offensive Shooting Guard who grows more and more every season. To this he combines a great defensive solidity, which provides substance to his team.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 23.1
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 4.3
Steals: 2.4
3FG / G: 2.1
FG%: .477
FT%: .799
James Harden is the league’s most feared shooter, the strongest Shooting Guard in the entire NBA. He manages to give substance both in the offensive and defensive phases and the numbers prove it. A growing career for Harden, who aims to write important pages of this sport.
2017-18 Statistics
Points: 30.4
Rebounds: 5.4
Assists: 8.8
Steals: 1.8
3FG / G: 3.7
FG%: .449
FT%: .858