NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Shooting Guards (SG)

These rankings should help you prepare for your draft, and spur some debate.  Some of these players can play multiple fantasy positions.

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Top 10

1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angles Lakers

The NBA’s reigning MVP is coming off of an impressive season that included an appearance in the NBA Finals.  KB24’s 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.8 steals per game were not the best of his career, but they were all above his career averages.  His 532 rebounds were second best amongst Shooting Guards. 

The Black Mamba will boost your team’s shooting percentages, and he only had one single digit scoring night in 82 games last season.


2. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

Before the Olympics there were a lot of question marks surrounding D-Wade.  Then the Olympics happened. 

Wade looks better than his old self and should play with a vengeance this season as he attempts to regain his position as the best guard not named Kobe. Playing along-side Marion should create many fast-break opportunities for sixth year player out of Marquette.


3. Jason Richardson, Charlotte Bobcats

Richardson made 3.0 threes per game last year and increased his free throw percentage by 10 points to 75.2 percent.  The do-it-all guard will add steals and a few blocks, while not turning the ball over. 

Richardson is in his prime, he started all 82 games, and played 38 minuets per contest, both are career bests.


4. Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers

Iguodala is more of a slasher than a traditional SG, but his 19.9 points per game average proved he can consistently put it in the bucket.  New teammate Elton Brand should take pressure off Andre and help him increase is assist numbers. 

He shot 82.0 percent from the stripe in 06-07, he is a career 46.8 percent shooter, and Iguodala more than doubled his three pointers made from the previous year with 101. The other AI led Shooting Guards in steals, and boards up too.

5. Vince Carter, New Jersey Nets

Vince will have to pickup the scoring load now that Jefferson is gone.  Last season, his scoring average of 21.3 was below his career average of 23.8 but his 45.6 percent field goals percentage and 81.6 percent free throw percentage were both above his career average.  Vince broke the five assists per game mark the fist time in 07-08 and pulled down six boards a night. 

Expect Vince to regain some of the notoriety as a premier SG in the league this season.

6. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks

Joe Johnson is a 6-7 combo guard with a full tool belt.  He passes, rebounds and will score from all over the floor.  Joe shot 83.4 percent from the stripe in 379 free throw attempts, both career bests. 

Johnson has seen a lot of flux in his scoring average, but you can anticipate 20+ points per game this season.  Johnson led all shooting guards in assists last season.

7. Kevin Martin, Sacramento Kings

Kevin Martin is one of the more accurate shooters in the league and boosted his scoring average to 23.7 last season.  An injury last winter slowed his production, but he finished the season strong, averaging over 26 points in the last two months of the season. 

Not really an all around player, but Martin is a nice addition as a shooter.

8. Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers

Roy boosted his scoring average to 19.1 and assists average to 5.8 last season.  With the addition of Greg Oden, the former Rookie of the Year should have another passing option to look for on the young, talented Trail Blazers.  Brandon Roy is strong with the ball and takes smart shots.  Expect his free throw percentage and three point field goals to increase this season as he continues to develop.

9. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

As a rookie, Durant averaged 20.3 points, 1.0 steals, .09 blocks and snagged 4.4 rebounds per game.  These numbers should increase with added strength and experience.  A very good free throw shooter at 87.3 percent, Durant will continue to develop his three point shot and his ability to find field goal opportunities in the half court. 

KD is a potential All-Star for the team formerly named the Sonics.

10. Mike Dunleavy, Indiana Pacers

The former Dukie blew up in his first full season with the Pacers.  Dunleavy set career marks in points per game with 19.1, field goal percentage at 47.6 percent, three pointers made with 165 (shooting 42.4 percent), free throw percentage at 83.4 percent, and APG with 3.5.  His new responsibilities with the Pacers also led to a career high in turnovers with 2.3 per night.  MD Jr is a very accurate shooter and hits the boards well with his 6-9 frame. 

With all of the highs last season, don’t overrate Dunleavy, but don’t underrate him either.  He is a viable selection as a 4-10 SG.



Next Best:

Josh Howard, Dallas Mavericks

Howard lead Shooting Guards in rebounds with 532 in 76 games last season but needs to tone-down off court issues.


Ray Allen, Boston Celtics

Allen isn’t getting any younger and his minutes may fall in the low 30s as the team saves him for the playoffs.  Draft if you lack threes or free throw percentage. percent


Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks

Redd will share the perimeter with Jefferson now, which may take away shots, but give him more open shots too.


Mike Miller, Minnesota Timberwolves

Millers scoring ability will be much needed in Minnesota, he shot an outstanding 50.2 percent from the field last season.


Jamal Crawford, New York Knicks

Former mentor and coach Isaiah Thomas is now gone, but Crawford should excel in D’Antoni’s system.


Stephen Jackson, Golden State Warriors

Jackson reached the 20 points per game plateau and shot 501 threes last season, he plays D too.


Tracy McGrady, Houston Rockets

T-Mac has been often injured in his career but can still fill it up, board, and pass like an elite SG.  His shooting percentages were down last season.


Richard Hamilton, Detroit Pistons

Rips points and minutes have been on a steady decline the past few seasons but he may be the most accurate shooter in the league.


Ben Gordon, Chicago Bulls

Gordon is in a contract dispute and the Bulls are loaded with guards.  A trade could pay huge dividends for fantasy owners.


Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs *Injured*

That bald spot isn’t getting any smaller on Manu’s head but he is still a clutch performer.



Don’t Sleep On: 

Ronnie Brewer, Utah Jazz

Brewer is an active defender who takes quality shots.


J.R. Smith, Denver Nuggets

With more court time Smith could be an elite Shooting Guard.  He is one of the better three ball shooters in the league.


Mickael Pietrus, Orlando Magic

In a starting role for the Magic, the “European Michael Jordan” may finally get a chance to live up to his draft hype.


Francisco Garcia, Sacramento Kings

Poor mans Kevin Martin.


Ricky Davis, Los Angles Clippers

Davis could be an explosive sixth man in LA.


Martell Webster, Portland Trail Blazers

Webster entering his fourth year after jumping from Seattle Prep High School will be expected to score and board off the bench.

Be sure to look at my Point Guard (PG), Small Forward (SF), Power Forward (PF), and Center (C) rankings.