Where does Kyrie Irving's height rank amongst the top PGs in the NBA today?
Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is known as one of the most electric players in the NBA. Irving’s elite handle and footwork combined with his tough shot-making ability and clutchness also make him pound-for-pound one of the best players in the league.
At just 6-foot-2, Irving is a bit on the smaller side in terms of star point guards in the league. So if he was a few inches taller, perhaps he would be even more dominant.
On that note, here is how Kyrie Irving’s height compares to other current star point guards around the league.
Notable star point guards who are shorter than Kyrie Irving
As for star point guards that are shorter than Kyrie Irving, there are a few. The shortest is Phoenix Suns All-Star Chris Paul. At 6-foot-0, Paul is one of the shortest players in the entire league. But he makes up for it through his toughness and by being one of the best playmakers of all time.
Other short star point guards include Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Darius Garland, and Toronto Raptors All-Star Fred VanVleet. All three of them stand at 6-foot-1 but make up for it with their speed, handles, and tough shot-making ability as well.
Notable star point guards who are the same height as Kyrie Irving
As for star point guards that are the same height as Irving (6-foot-2), there are a couple of elite ones. These include Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry and Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard.
Curry is well-known to be the greatest shooter of all time, but Lillard isn’t far behind when it comes to his elite deep shooting range.
Notable star point guards who are taller than Kyrie Irving
There are also a few notable young star point guards that stand an inch taller than Kyrie Irving at 6-foot-3. These include Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant and Sacramento Kings rising star De’Aaron Fox. Both players rely on their elite athleticism and finishing ability inside the paint.
A few notable veteran point guards are 6-foot-3 as well. These include Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday and New Orleans Pelicans star, CJ McCollum.
Holiday has long been one of the league’s top guard defenders as well as a reliable third-scoring option. Meanwhile, McCollum is one of the top scorers of all time to have never made an All-Star team.
Notable star point guards standing 6-foot-5 or taller
Currently, the majority of NBA point guards are 6-foot-3 or shorter as the point guard position is known to be the shortest in the league. However, there are still a few very elite point guards that are 6-foot-5 or taller.
These include Philadelphia 76ers superstar point guard James Harden (6-foot-5), one of the greatest guard scorers in NBA history. Harden used to be considered a shooting guard but has taken on more of a playmaking role over the last few years.
Indiana Pacers rising star Tyrese Haliburton also stands at 6-foot-5 and at age 22 already looks like one of the league’s best playmakers.
When it comes to elite point guards who are small forward size, there are also a couple who both stand at 6-foot-7. These include Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. Doncic's unique combination of size, playmaking, and tough shot-making ability has him looking like the future face of the league.
It also includes Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball, who has struggled with injuries this season but has proven to be a versatile playmaker when healthy.
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