Coming off a successful stint with Team USA, Williams will continue to develop into the confident, all-around point guard his team needs. Williams will attempt to reduce the 279 TO he had last season, but his FG%, FT% and APG all improved from his sophomore season.
6. Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons
Mr. Big Shot is the strongest PG in the NBA and it showed with only 2.1 TO per game last season. Chauncey is a terrific shooter, especially from the stripe.
Unfortunately he is getting older, his minutes are down and Flip Saunders is gone which means the Rodney Stuckey youth movement could continue to see time. Don’t reach up to take Billups as a top 5 PG.
7. Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks
Expect Kidd to be more comfortable in Dallas this season as he gets used to playing with Dirk and the gang. His rebounds dropped from 8.1 to 6.5 when he went to the bigger Mavericks, but those are still great PG numbers from the triple-double threat. Kidd won’t score a ton, but his all around numbers make him a rare commodity.
8. Jose Calderon, Toronto Raptors
Calderon is a fantastic shooter and averaged 8.1 assists per game in only 30 minutes of play. Jermaine O’Neal adds another option for Calderon, who does not score a lot, but capitalizes on opportunities. The native of Spain averaged 1.1 steals per and only 1.5 TO per contest. If you don’t need a scorer, his stock should rise.
9. Andre Miller, Philadelphia 76ers
With the addition of Elton Brand it should provide another passing option for the veteran entering his 11th year. You know what you will get with Andre Miller, which is everything but three pointers. As a career 45.8 percent FG shooter and 79.9 percent FT shooter, you sound not worry about Miller being a bust. He’s good pick, especially if you are averse to risk.
10. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
Parker is the layup king of the NBA, and despite knocks on his shooting ability, he shot 49.4 percent last season. Parker has averaged over 18 points per game for each of the last three seasons. Eva hasn't seemed to hold back his game at all. He is consistent, and a low risk pick.
Next Best:
Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets
Harris is the man in New Jersey, but they lost Jefferson, and his numbers didn’t boost much after the trade.
Mike Bibby, Atlanta Hawks
As the Hawks look to make the playoffs for a 2nd straight year, Bibby’s solid play and leadership will be called on every night.
T.J. Ford, Indiana Pacers
Ford can dish and play D, how will he work with his new teammates?
Mo Williams, Cleveland Cavilers
Mo will give the Cavs a true PG to play along side LeBron, but his PPG may suffer.
Randy Foye, Minnesota Timberwolves
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