5. Dwyane Wade (19.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 44.8% FG, 78.2% FT) D Wade may have passed his prime a few seasons ago, but he is still one of the best in the game. He’s no longer the player that he was when he won the scoring title in 2009 and he typically won’t light up the score sheet these days. But Wade is still one of the best all-around players at the 2 and is close to 20 PPG on the season. I still trust Wade more than most players in the league, because he has proved himself time and time again.
4. Klay Thompson (22 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.1 APG, .470/.413/.866) Thompson is arguably the best pure shooter in the NBA. This year’s three point competition winner absolutely lights it up from long range. Thompson’s shot is a thing of beauty and every shot he takes looks identical. Thompson isn’t just a shooter and has become one of the better wing defenders in the league. Thompson is a versatile guard and when his shot starts to fall, he is as dangerous as any player in the league.
3. DeMar DeRozan (23.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 44.7% FG, 84.4% FT) DeRozan has staked his claim as one of the best guards in the league. The Raptors, led by the backcourt duo of DeRozan and Lowry, have become one of the best teams in the NBA and currently sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference. DeRozan has a unique skill set for a 2 guard in today’s NBA. He is not really a three point shooter, but he has an incredibly effective mid-range jumper. He’s also a great slasher and has a knack for getting to the free throw line (8.7 FTA/G).
2. Jimmy Butler (22.2 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.7 SPG, 45.4% FG, 82.9% FT) Butler is my favorite 2 guard in the league. He is the best two way player at the position and arguably the best two way player in the league. Butler is a workhorse. He is the Bulls primary option on offense and he typically guards the opposing team’s best wing player. Butler is on pace to lead the league in minutes per game for the third consecutive season and seemingly never gets fatigued. He has steadily improved his game every season and is a supreme competitor.
1. James Harden (28.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 7.1 APG, 1.6 SPG, .430/.338/.868) Harden is without a doubt the best offensive 2 guard in the league. He can score with the best of them and is carrying a bad Rockets team this year. Say what you want about his defense and you will probably be right, but his offensive game is undeniable. Harden is 2nd in the league in assists for a non-point guard and 2nd in the league in MPG. There are few players I trust with the ball in their hands down the stretch of a close game than Harden.
Honorable mention: C.J. McCollum, Bradley Beal, J.J. Reddick, Wes Matthews, Khris Middleton
(Image provided Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports)
Grayson Gold-Garvey
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