So if you know me, you know I love basketball and that my #1 and only team is the Lakers. I was watching the Knicks game last night (certainly not by choice...I'm not a Knicks fan) but as I watched Lin play, I decided to come up with my favorite point guards.
*This isn't in any particular order*
Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose is the greatest point guard in the game since Majic Johnson... well that's what they say. Now here is a guy who knows what his strengths are. He has a Jordan type take-it-to-the-basket ethic. He knows how to work the perimeter. He has ambidextrous skill and power in the paint (argue that all you want). He's not a one dimensional guy which he shouldn't be. He doesn't have a great court vision like Rondo but give him time. With Rose's intangible skills, I bet he'll make it into the Hall of Fame point guard in a couple years. Once again just give him time.
Rajon Rondo
Playing for the Boston Celtics, this dude right here is only 6 ft 1... kinda short if you ask me. Why I chose him as one of the best point guards? He's a solid decision maker..point blank. He doesn't second guess himself.. he just shoots. He's a great rebounder with beautiful transitions. Unfortunately, he's underrated. I don't know why.. dude has such great court vision. Maybe it's because he's so unselfish and is willing to pass the ball to any of his teammates.
Critics say his flaw is an inconsistent jump shot... oh come on... he's a point guard... It's not about making shots, it's about taking the shots you can make.
Chris Paul
Now playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul is still a force to be reckoned with. Paul is also a true point guard who looks to pass the ball first (unlike Derrick Rose). He is an excellent defensive rebounder. He's a great shooter and definitely finishes in the paint. I love watching him play. To sum up what I just said... He's the definition of a franchise point guard - elite shooter, elite passer and a tenacious ball winner.
Now I just gotta keep my eye on Lin for another year.