NBA's 5 Best Shooting Guards

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MIAMI - DECEMBER 19:  Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat guards Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Arena on December 19, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Lakers 89-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ag

This is a list of the five best shooting guards in the NBA, entering the 2009-2010 season, along with some honorable mentions.

I hope you enjoy it, and I would like you to comment on who's too high or too low on the list in your opinion. I will also be writing a list of the best five players in the NBA at each position in the next week.

5. Vince Carter

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MARCH 27:  Vince Carter #15 of the New Jersey Nets drives against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on March 27, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,

Carter is still one of the best offensive players in the league, even though he isn't as explosive and athletic as he was a few years ago.

Last season, Carter averaged 21 points, five rebounds, 4.7 assists and one steal per game.

He also shot 44 percent from the field, 38.5 percent from the three-point line, and 82 percent from the free-throw line, while averaging only 2.1 turnovers per game.

He is a solid defensive player and will fit in well with the Magic as he is an excellent outside shooter and one of the best pick 'n roll players in the league.

4. Manu Ginobili

SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 11:  Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs during play against the Orlando Magic on January 11, 2009 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using t

Ginobili is one of the best all around guards in the league, when he's healthy. Last season, he averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game, while only averaging 26.8 minutes per game and not being completely healthy.

He is also very efficient, as he shot 45.4 percent from the field and 88.4 percent from the free-throw line, is a great three-point shooter, and only averages two turnovers per game. He is also a very good defensive player and a great winner, as he has won three rings and an Olympic gold medal.

3. Brandon Roy

HOUSTON - APRIL 30:  Guard Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 30, 2009 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ag

Roy is one of the best all-around players in the league, as he does everything on the court well and has no weaknesses. He averaged 22.6 points, 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and only two turnovers per game, while also being a solid defensive player.

He also shot a very good 48 percent from the field, 37.7 percent from the three-point line and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line. Finally, he is already a great leader, even though he is extremely young. He is one of the most clutch players in the league, as he hit a couple of game-winning shots this past season.

2. Dwyane Wade

MIAMI - MAY 01:  Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat pumps his fist after the heat get a stop in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at American Airlines Arena on May 1, 2009 in Miami, Florida.

Wade is one of the five best players in the league. He is one of the best offensive players in the league and is also a good defensive player. Last season, he averaged 30.2 points (led the league), 7.5 assists, five rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

He also shot 49.1 percent from the field and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line, while also improving his three-point shot as he made 1.1 threes a game at 31.7 percent. Wade single-handedly led the Heat from the worst record in the league to the fifth seed in the East. Finally, Wade is also dependable in the clutch.

1. Kobe Bryant

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86.  NOTE TO USER:  User expressly acknow

In my opinion, Kobe is still the best player in the league because his game has no weakness. He averaged 27 points, five rebounds, five assists and 1.5 steals. He shot 46.7 percent from the field, 35.1 percent from the three-point line, and 85.6 percent from the free-throw line, while averaging only 2.6 turnovers per game.

Kobe is also one of the best defensive players in the league because this past season he was again selected on the All Defensive First-Team for the seventh time in his career. Kobe is also a great leader and one of the most clutch players in the league. Finally, Kobe is the most competitive and hardest working player in the league.

Honorable Mentions

MIAMI - APRIL 27:  Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks backs down Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena on April 27, 2009 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: U

Joe Johnson

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