NBA: Top 5 U-25 Point Guards in the League
Point Guard (PG) or “ball handler” or “play-maker” is perhaps has the most vital role in the team when it comes to running the team’s offense and making sure the right person has the ball at the right time. The position requires huge intellect and understanding of the coach’s game plan and in this manner it resembles the “quarterback” position in American Football.
Here’s a list of PG’s who have been making an impact in the league with their game at a young age under 25:-
5. John Wall
John Wall
2012-2013 stats:- 18.5 ppg, 7.6 apg, 4 rpg and 1.3 spg
He was drafted by the Washington Wizards as the 1st overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and ever since his arrival, they have made a steady climb each season from dead bottom before his rookie season to finishing 12th this past season. His impact on the team can’t be judged based on the record of the team as he doesn’t have the help on the offensive end to make an impact on the league table.
However, he is an extremely talented player and is known for his speed and explosive athleticism. He started his rookie season showing off his skill and talent by becoming only the second player in the NBA to record 9 assists or more in each of his first three games.
He recorded his first triple double of 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists to go along with 6 steals and only 1 turnover on Nov, 10. He became the third youngest player in NBA history to record a triple double.
He was named 2011 NBA Rookie game MVP at the 2011 ALL-STAR weekend and finished second in the Rookie of the year voted behind Blake Griffin and was named to the NBA All Rookie first team.