Ranking the 7 best available point guards in NBA free agency
By Rob Greene
NBA Point Guard #1: Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
Everyone knows the constant mantra. If it was not “always something,” with Kyrie Irving regarding sudden choices, the re-arranging of priorities would cause unreliability sprinkled with the spread of distraction. Numerous landscapes would have been maintained and undamaged. The other slogan beyond that? No matter the tornado or whirlwind Irving has been through, he is still arguably the most skilled basketball figure to pick up a rock. The trajectory and horizon of whatever organization’s door he walks through have winning projections no matter what.
This season, the three-time All-NBA guard averaged 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists while shooting his usual, highly efficient 49.4 percent from the field. Irving shot 37.9% from three with a true shooting percentage of 61.3% in his 60 games. His numbers remained nearly the same after requesting out to Dallas in February, with his efficiency at the two-guard position aside from Luka Doncic rising even higher: 51 FG/39.2 3P%. Irving was the best fourth-quarter scorer in the league.
He started out the year knowing the circumstances from his past where things were trending from his past decisions that annually distracted. November came, and that is where the conclusion of his Nets’ career began. It is certainly inappropriate when one of the most famous figures in the world, let alone athletically, acts incoherent toward their wrongdoings. Irresponsibility in acknowledgment of the power of the platform.
It was stellar and resulted in the Nets winning 18 of 20 before Durant’s injury, but Irving had much more to make up for than a few months for his past actions. Especially when the plan was uncommonly thought, he was welcomed into ownership’s chair, instructing a long-term extension with Brooklyn. That led him to another implosion in Dallas, as their collection of issues planted them from top seed to rock bottom upon Irving’s arrival.
During that winning streak, there was a real belief that the diversion of the Nets’ egos was out the window. Everything, every little obstruction and hindrance, is an interruption. Things were finally coming up roses, so you now see the reason for the rumor about Durant and Irving not speaking. Hence his Suns-imagination also getting erased for what it was for spectators.
Given every little thing the eight-time All-Star has mastered negatively off the court, Bobby Marks has stated this several times. He is not four-year eligible. Through all the unreliabilities and distractions, it is easy for any outside organization to put themselves in the shoes of the culprits behind Irving’s destruction. Ask any of his stops, beginning with the request out of Cleveland.
The 2016 champ has stated that he will take his time with his free agency. As it turns out, there may not be much to choose from. It was announced by Marc Stein in the last 24 hours that the Mavericks are the only bidder. The other participants in the Lakers roster have notably turned their attention to Chris Paul and other guards. Though it was predictable that Irving may have primarily looked their way if Dallas only offered his appropriate and well-earned two-year deal, To make that statement scream even louder, he has appeared in 65 regular-season games just once since 2016-17 with the Cavs.
Irving will always be one of the best shows in the sport. He is the most skilled player to hit the hardwood when he abides by the rules. It’s what he brings upon himself that has rubbed a tad of dirt on his name.