Shooting guards are, and have been for a very long time, one of the most exciting positions on the floor. Not really known for versatility, shooting guards are tasked with being scorers. Be it a pick and pop shooting guard or a slasher, shooting guards are known for their offensive versatility rather then their stat sheet stuffing. But what separates the best shooting guards from the rest are their ability to score in a myriad of ways while also contributing in other ways on the court.

5. Tracy McGrady

Though he played the small forward extensively throughout his career, and was included in my 'The NBA's Top Five Small Forwards' article, he has made the two position his role in recent years while still maintaining his dynamic and versatile skill set. When not injured, Tracy McGrady is one of the most dangerous players in the entire league. He has the ability to get his shot off and hit his buckets accurately from everywhere on the court. Alongside his cousin Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady in his prime was perhaps one of the top five most powerful finishers at the rim and was known for his explosive dunks and agile layups. But don't let that fool you, leave Tracy McGrady a little space outside and he will hit a jumper right in your face. When Tracy McGrady is on his game, he is unguardable, which is a hallmark of elite shooting guards. If you leave T-Mac open he'll hit a jumper, get too close and he will blow past you for the easy basket; and if you try and stop him you'll end up giving him two easy points at the charity stripe. As of late, the dominant offensive juggernaut within Tracy has been mostly dormant but he is still in the upper echelon of offensive players in the NBA and has shown signs of the monster within. Perhaps with Ron Artest playing lock-down D and taking pressure of T-Mac to guard elite scoring threats, Tracy can focus on his offense and reclaim the scoring title he is still capable of winning.

Career Averages: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal.

4. Allen Iverson

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