The NBA's 10 Best Shooting Guards for Next Season

Marcel  Mansour by Columnist Written on September 05, 2008
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3. Allen Iverson (Nuggets)

A.I. has been one of the greatest offensive players since coming to the league, as he can score with the best of them and still average around seven to eight assists. Last season, he averaged over 26 points, seven assists, and three rebounds while shooting a solid 46 percent from the field, 34.6 percent from the three-point line, and 81 percent from the free-throw line.

He also averaged two steals a game. Even though he is 33-years old, he has the athletic ability and toughness to maintain his stats next season.

 

2. Dwyane Wade (Heat)

When healthy, Wade is one of the most explosive scorers in the league. Last season, he averaged 24.6 points, seven assists, and four rebounds while shooting 47 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from the three-point line, and 76 percent from the free-throw line.

He also averages 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks, but he led the league in turnovers, with a terrible 4.4 a game. He is also very clutch and one of the most entertaining players in the league.

 

1. Kobe Bryant (Lakers)

Kobe is simply the best player in the NBA and one of the greatest of all time. He is as good as any player, offensively, in the history of the game, has become a solid passer, and is good rebounder.

He is also a great perimeter defensive player and one of the most clutch and fearless players ever.

Last season, he won his first MVP award (about damn time), as he averaged over 28 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists while shooting 46 percent from the field, 36 percent from the three-point line, and 84 percent from the free-throw line, along with 1.8 steals, as he led a young Lakers team to the Finals.

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