Five best point guards in the NBA

In a free agency when Nash went to the Lakers, Deron re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets and Jeremy Lin’s publicized move to the Rockets, debates seem to arise on if a point guard is actually worth all this hype?

The effect a point guard has on a basketball game is immense, often unsung. He may not score as many points as the shooting forward, pick up as many rebounds as the center or power forward, but the point guard does influence the game. His steals, assists, turnovers and play calls over the course of 48 minutes or more can prove intensely decisive between a win and a loss.

Here is a look at the 5 best point guards in the league. And don’t blame me if you do not find ‘Linsanity’ or Mr. Ball hog from Oklahoma here!

5. Steve Nash – Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 11: Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash arrives at the 2012 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

PPG: 12.5, APG: 10.7 and SPG: 0.6

Hadn’t it been for his age, FG% and being the sole driving force behind the Phoenix Suns, Steve Nash wouldn’t have made it to the fifth position. Instead, he would have lost it to Tony Parker with the Frenchman racking up stats of a lifetime – 18 PPG, nearly 8 assists and a steal per game. However, Parker plays in a much better team where the Spurs are eternal contenders to win the league. The same could not have been said about Nash’s previous team, the Suns.

The two-time MVP plays an instrumental role in bringing the best out of his team mates. Just take a look at Amar’e Stoudamire now at the Knicks and his performances at the Suns. Isn’t there significance deterioration in form for the present Madison Square Garden ‘fire extinguisher’? (Wait, who in this world would break their hand during a playoff game by punching a fire extinguisher – utter nonsense, Amar’e!). Having never been to the NBA finals despite posting record numbers, Nash moved to the greener pastures of LA to team up with Kobe Bryant. Staying closer to his kids might also yield in bringing home that NBA title which has evaded him throughout his entire career.

The Canadian is not an athletically equipped player like other point guards in the NBA but his tenacity, vision and wit makes him a nuisance to play against. Known as one of the greatest 3 point shooters of all time, Nash will be a force to contend with the Lakers. Consider this – Nash calls pick and roll with Gasol or Bynum in the line up or fakes it Kobe for a clutch shot, who wouldn’t bet on this Lakers team to win the league. No human is perfect and Steve Nash’s weakness is his defense which might seem not a problem with METTA WORLD PEACE playing small forward at the Staples Center. Don’t be surprised if this NBA veteran puts up another stellar performance this upcoming season.