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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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Apr 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jerryd Bayless (11) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Celtics 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jerryd Bayless (11) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Celtics 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Detroit Pistons (Brandon Jennings & Jodie Meeks)

The Detroit Pistons could just as quickly have a Top 15 backcourt. Stan Van Gundy is superb at maximizing the talent of his players, specifically shooters and pick-and-roll facilitators.

After Brandon Jennings struggled so mightily as a scorer in 2013-14, thus offsetting his career-year facilitating, Detroit’s ranking drops. D.J. Augustin, Will Bynum and Jodie Meeks create valuable depth, but this comes down to an absence of star-power.

Until Kentavious Caldwell-Pope emerges as that player or Jennings finally reaches All-Star form, the Pistons’ backcourt is quite underwhelming.