![]() ![]() ![]() At this point in his career, Harden is more effective as an over-qualified second option, as opposed to the number one option. Kyrie Irving rarely played and Kevin Durant was hurt, leading Harden to leave the Nets. Harden was in an unusual position in Brooklyn. Since being traded to Philadelphia last season, the Beard has mastered the pick-and-roll with Joel Embiid racking up assists. He has shifted to the point after spending most of his career as a two-guard. James Harden is no longer the dominant league MVP he once was but he is still a talented guard who can be lethal with the ball in his hands. Last season: In 65 games (37.2 minutes per game) - 22 points on 41.0 FG% (33 from 3-point, 87.7 from the FT line), 7.7 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 1.3 steals At 6’1”, Garland is at a disadvantage defensively, but his contributions on the other side of the ball make him one of the league’s best point guards. He had the eighth-highest points per possession on iso opportunities last season. He is able to make the difficult passes that create easy shots for teammates like Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Garland’s playmaking is among the best in the league. Shooting over 38% from beyond the arc, Garland can make opponents pay from all over the court. Garland’s shooting and playmaking make him one of the league’s best guards. Like Morant, Garland made his first All-Star game last season. A large part of the team’s success was Darius Garland’s breakout season. Last season: In 68 games (35.7 minutes per game) - 21.7 points on 46.2 FG% (38.3 from 3-point, 89.2 from the FT line), 3.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.3 stealsīefore being decimated by injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers were a playoff contender. Honorable Mentions: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LaMelo Ball, Cade Cunningham Photo by Lauren Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images 10. Great point guards in 2022 must get their teammates open looks while also creating their own shots. Point guards in the modern NBA are much different than the floor generals of old. With more nationally televised games and more coverage, the pressure will be higher, and how the Grizzlies respond will be a reflection of Morant’s performance. With talent comes expectations and after Morant’s incredible campaign last season, all eyes will be on him. HoopsHype recently ranked the top 25 point guards for the 2022-23 season and Morant was third. ![]() In the site’s most recent list, Morant was ranked eighth, right behind Luka Dončić and LeBron James. In 2021, Morant was not ranked in The Ringer’s top 25 players in the NBA list. A season ago he was often slotted in the late 20s or even 30s in many rankings. He has soared up lists and rankings of NBA players. Morant’s breakout season even won him the 2022 Most Improved Player award. Ja went from a talented player with a bright future to a bonafide superstar in MVP conversations. Last season, Ja Morant emerged as one of the league’s premier talents. ![]()
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