Top 5 Current NBA Shooting Guards

By Eric M

The Basketball sport has seen some quite phenomenal talent over time. One of the most exciting positions to watch in a basketball match is the Shooting Guard. The shooting guard is among the five conventional basketball positions. A shooting guard is responsible for scoring against the opponent and stealing the ball from them.

There have been numerous shooting guards in NBA since its inauguration, and here’s a list of the Top 5 Current NBA Shooting Guards.

James Harden

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James Harden is among the greatest basketball players ever to grace the game. He currently plays for Houston Rockets after moving from Arizona State University. In 2018, James Harden was the overall NBA MVP besides appearing in the NBA All-star seven times. Moreover, James has been an All-NBA first-team pick a total of 5 times.

Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson is famous for his height; he is among the tallest NBA basketballers. He’s a current player of the Golden State Warriors and is considered one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. Klay previously played for his college, Washington State University, during his time there. He has become an NBA champion and has been included in the All-Star team thrice in his career.

DeMar DeRozan

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DeMar is undoubtedly one of the most significant current NBA players. He played for San Antonio and was previously a player at his college’s University of Southern California. DeMar DeRozan has appeared in the NBA All-Star catalog four times in his career. Moreover, he was on the All-NBA third and second teams in 2017 and 2018, respectively. He is ranked among the best shooting guards in the NBA.

Victor Oladipo

Victor Oladipo plays for Indiana Pacers and is considered one of the best active NBA shooting guards. He appeared in the NBA All-Star twice in his career and in the NBA All-Defensive team in 2018. He was also recognized as the most improved player in 2018 and got an award. In the same year, he recorded the most ball steals in NBA.

Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal plays for Washington Wizards and has achieved a one-of-the-best shooting guards status during his NBA career. Brad became an NBA All-Star twice in his career. Before he was a player at Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal played for his college, the University of Florida.