NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Shooting Guards (SG)

John  Lorge by Senior Writer Written on October 01, 2008
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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.

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Who is your top SG?

  • Kobe Bryant
  • Dwyane Wade
  • Jason Richardson
  • Andre Iguodala
  • Vince Carter
  • Joe Johnson
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Results - Author Poll

Who is your top SG?

  • Kobe Bryant

    58.5%
  • Dwyane Wade

    23.1%
  • Jason Richardson

    3.8%
  • Andre Iguodala

    5.4%
  • Vince Carter

    4.6%
  • Joe Johnson

    4.6%
  • Total votes: 130
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