Rajon Rondo has filled that roll unbelievably. He has stepped up to the plate and been the on-court leader that Boston needed to bring it all together. He is as much to thank for Boston's NBA leading record as are the Big Three.
9. Andre Miller (Philadelphia 76ers)
Philadelphia fans are tough. Anybody who has watched Donavon McNabb play knows that. So I thought it would be nearly impossible for somebody to come in and try to replace Allen Iverson and not get booed off the floor. Despite my fears, Miller has come to Philadelphia and actually improved the team. He runs the break with the best of them and has been the point guard Philadelphia has badly needed for a while.
10. Allen Iverson (Denver Nuggets)
My scepticism in putting Iverson on this list, and my reason for putting him so low on it, is in no way a shot at his skill. Iverson is a great player—maybe the best penetrator in the league. Pound-for-pound, he is probably the best player in the NBA.
However, Iverson's skill set is more suited to a 2-guard.
The reason he has played as a point guard for most of his career is he hasn't been on a team with a true point guard since he had Eric Snow with Philadelphia. The fact that he is on this list speaks of his versatility. Having him No. 10 isn't an insult, it's a compliment.
As is true with all sports-related articles, this is strictly my opinion. I tried to keep it free of bias, but I am only human, and I'm sure that some bias is implemented. Feel free to comment on my list. I'm open to anything from criticism on the order these players are in, to names of players I've left out.
Let me know what you think.
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