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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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Feb 24, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton (2) dribbles the ball in front of Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Monta Ellis (11) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Dallas Mavericks won 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton (2) dribbles the ball in front of Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Monta Ellis (11) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Dallas Mavericks won 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

23. Dallas Mavericks (Raymond Felton & Monta Ellis)

The Dallas Mavericks are the first example of an imbalanced backcourt. Monta Ellis is a star—as was put on display in the 2014 playoffs—but Raymond Felton is coming off of the worst season of his up-and-down career.

The potential is there for Felton to return to his pick-and-roll glory. Ellis is a dynamic playmaker who can alleviate defensive pressure, Dirk Nowitzki is still an elite scorer and Tyson Chandler is excellent coming off of high screens.

Until that actually happens and Felton plays like it’s 2010-11, or until Dallas starts Jameer Nelson, its ranking suffers.