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NBA Power Rankings: All 30 Backcourts

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 13, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) drives in below Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) and shooting guard Ben McLemore (16) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) drives in below Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) and shooting guard Ben McLemore (16) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Sacramento Kings (Darren Collison & Ben McLemore)

The Sacramento Kings turned heads when they shipped breakout performer Isaiah Thomas to the Phoenix Suns via sign-and-trade. Sacramento made nearly as many waves when it signed point guard Darren Collison to a three-year deal.

Collison steps in to provide speed, defense and high-quality playmaking, but he’s alone as a proven commodity in the backcourt. Ben McLemore was disappointing in 2013-14 and Nik Stauskas has promise, but he’s only a rookie.

Sacramento has two star-caliber scorers in DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay, but its backcourt offers nothing more than ifs and maybes.