Best NBA Shooting Guards: Take a look at the top five shooting guards of all time in NBA based on career averages of points, rebounds, assists and field goal percentage.
A Shooting Guard’s responsibility is to knock big amount of points for his team to move them onto the scoreboard in significant manner. Be it modern day great James Harden or arguably the G.O.A.T of basketball Michael Jordan, the shooting guard position has seen some big names playing at its position.
Best Shooting Guards Of All Time In NBA
- James Harden
He was the MVP in 2017-18 season, and has also led his Houston Rockets single handedly into the NBA Conference Finals. Ever since he has joined Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 season, Harden’s stats have improved even more than before. Having said that, be it inside the paint or behind the arc, Harden is considered to be a threat from anywhere on the court,
Career Stats
PPG- 25.2
RPG- 5.5
APG- 6.5
FG%- 44.4
- Dwayne Wade
Arguably the best and undoubtedly the most loyal player of Miami Heat. Dwayne Wade won 3 NBA Championships. Wade was not only an elite scorer but also worked hand-in-hand with his teammates to improve upon their performance. Regarded as one of thee most lovable NBA Players, Wade surely knew how to upset any opposition with his offensive abilities. He was the NBA Finals MVP in 2005-06 season.
Career Stats
PPG- 22.1
RPG- 4.7
APG- 5.4
FG%- 48.0
- Oscar Robertson
One of the greatest Guards who has embraced the NBA, Oscar Robertson had a great vision, strength and was effective on both ends of the floor. He played at four positions- small forward, shooting guard, point guard, and even power forward. Another interesting fact, about ‘Big O’ was the first player to average a triple-double for an entire season.
Career Stats
PPG- 22.5
RPG- 7.5
APG- 9.5
FG%- 48.5
- Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was not an inspiration for everyone off the court, but on it as well. Having left his heart out for the LA Lakers in every single game, Kobe Bryant’s offensive powers need no introduction. From dunks to logo 3s, Bryant knew how to do it all.
Career Stats
PPG- 25.0
RPG- 5.2
APG- 4.7
FG%- 44.7
- Michael Jordan
Whether or not he is the G.O.A.T of basketball, remains to a debatable topic. But there evidently was no single player who was not dominated by Michael Jordan in the 1990s. Having led the Chicago Bulls 6 Championships. He is a 5-Time MVP and 6-time Finals MVP Awardee.
Career Stats
PPG- 30.1
RPG- 6.2
APG- 5.3
FG%- 49.7