Ranking The Top 10 Point Guards So Far...

Joel Piton
Dec 5
7 min read

It’s been just over five weeks since tip-off, and the point guard position has been dictating the pulse of the season, especially when it comes to scoring. It seems every team has a floor general putting on a show night after night. These are the ten point guards that have so far controlled the pace, elevated their teammates, and flat-out taken over games when their number was called. But with plenty of basketball still to be played, this list is far from permanent: for now, though, here are the top 10 PG's so far this NBA season.

Josh Giddey (CHI)

2025-26 Stats:

21.0 PPG - 10.0 RPG - 9.2 APG

48.6 FG%

Josh Giddey has quietly been crafting an All-Star case in Chicago, stuffing the stat sheet with rapid-fire triple-double level production. At 6'8", Giddey makes a rare case for himself at the point guard: he ranks third in the league in assists and even cracks the top 10 in rebounds, a rare feat for any player, let alone a primary ball handler. He’s also shooting a career-best 38.6% from deep, forcing defenses to respect his perimeter threat more than ever.

This season he's been using his size and defensive awareness as a keen advantage, guarding multiple positions and control tempo on both ends of the floor. The Bulls have a losing record right now, but if the tide turns they might finally be on track to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021–22, and Giddey’s evolution will be a massive reason why.

Jamal Murray (DEN)

2025-26 Stats:

24.7 PPG - 4.5 RPG - 6.6 APG

50.3 FG%

Jamal Murray continues to operate as Denver’s primary scorer—not always loud on paper, but consistently lethal in impact. Averaging 23 points and six assists, Murray has mastered the art of shot creation. Following a 52 point, 10 three pointer, record breaking outburst, Murray is demanding respect. He boasts the highest Player Efficiency Rating of his career, and despite Denver’s system not leaning heavily into isolation, Murray ranks in the 91st percentile in isolation efficiency, showing just how dangerous he is when he’s called upon to break down defenders on his own.

With the Nuggets sitting at 15–6 and 3rd in the West, one truth is becoming clear—Jamal Murray might be the best player in the league to have never made an All-Star team. That window might be closing soon.

James Harden (LAC)

2025-26 Stats:

26.9 PPG - 5.6 RPG - 8.4 APG

43.7 FG%

Following a 55-point explosion, James Harden is starting to look eerily reminiscent of his 2018 MVP form. He’s currently averaging north of 28 points per game—his highest output since the 2019–20 season—and sits fifth in the league in assists, proving he’s still one of the NBA’s best dual-threat offensive creators. The stepbacks are smoother, the pacing is vintage, and his control of tempo remains unmatched. However, as much as Harden is lighting it up individually, the team context drags his ranking down.

The Clippers are just 6–16, and things have only gotten tougher after losing a key piece in their title goal in Bradley Beal to injury. With the release of CP3 Tuesday, it's hard to take this franchise seriously at all this season. With Los Angeles applying for a disabled player exception, it’s clear they're preparing for a rocky stretch ahead. If the tide doesn’t turn soon, Harden’s game may be going to waste in a season where wins aren't following.

De'Aaron Fox (SAS)

2025-26 Stats:

25.0 PPG - 3.6 RPG - 6.3 APG

49.3 FG%

De’Aaron Fox is torching defenses this year, putting up 25 points and 6 assists on a Spurs team overflowing with young guard talent. With Wembanyama sidelined, Fox has kept San Antonio competitive at 15–6 and sitting 4th in the West. His lightning-quick first step, crafty drives, and deadly pull-up game make him one of the toughest covers in the league on any given night.

Fans are still waiting to see if De'Aaron's move to San Antonio was the right choice. With the Kings second to last in the Western Conference, it's easy to say yes, but it's clear Fox is still focused on more than winning the breakup. He’s locked in on elevating a young Spurs core, keeping them afloat in Wembanyama’s absence and proving he can be the engine of a legitimate playoff contender rather than just a really good, fun to watch player.

Stephen Curry (GSW)

2025-26 Stats:

27.9 PPG - 3.7 RPG - 4.0 APG

47.1 FG%

Stephen Curry continues to challenge Father Time with averages of 28 points per game, three rebounds and four assists—production that would be stellar for any one, let alone a 37-year-old guard shouldering a franchise. While his assist numbers aren’t great, that’s largely because Golden State’s offense still depends heavily—almost entirely—on his gravity and shot-making to function. The spacing, motion, and flow all start and end with Steph.

Off the court, his high-profile departure from Under Armour has dominated headlines, but his play deserves more attention, even if the Warriors’ record is leaving the fans polarized. At 11–11 and barely hanging onto the eighth seed, Golden State is teetering on the edge of contention, and it’s becoming increasingly clear, Curry can’t do this alone anymore. If the Warriors want to remain relevant, it’s going to take much more than nightly heroics from two 36-year-olds in Butler and Draymond and their all-time great. For now, though, Curry remains a nightly highlight reel, even as the team around him struggles to keep up.

Jalen Brunson (NYK)

2025-26 Stats:

27.6 PPG - 3.2 RPG - 6.4 APG

47.1 FG%

Jalen Brunson is putting together another crafty season, averaging 27 points per game and firmly cementing himself among the league’s elite. His scoring efficiency, footwork, and clutch gene have kept the Knicks afloat, guiding them to a 14–7 record and a current hold on the third seed in the East. What makes Brunson’s impact even more impressive is how much he carries offensively, both as a scorer and decision-maker—on many nights, he is the Knicks’ entire offensive engine.

Finishing just 10th in MVP voting last year felt like an undersell, and this season only strengthens the argument that Brunson deserves to be in that top-tier conversation. With the roster lacking depth and OG Anunoby sidelined, the weight on his shoulders is heavier than ever. Brunson keeps delivering, night after night, and he’s not just leading the Knicks anywhere but the promised land.

Tyrese Maxey (PHI)

2025-26 Stats:

32.5 PPG - 4.8 RPG - 7.5 APG

47.0 FG%

It almost feels unfair putting Tyrese Maxey at No. 4, considering just how electric he’s been. Maxey has officially arrived as one of the league’s premier guards, averaging 32 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds—ranking second in the entire NBA in scoring. He’s no longer just a streaky scorer—he’s a full-blown superstar with the numbers and performances to back it up. From 50-point eruptions to clutch moments, Maxey has showcased elite three-level scoring this season and unquestionable takeover ability.

What makes Maxey special is the ease of his offense: he glides to the rim in explosive bursts, heats up from the midrange in seconds, and is shooting 41% from deep. Now with Paul George finally back in the lineup, the 76ers are poised to climb from their current 9th seed, and Maxey’s growth as a leader and primary bucket-getter is the driving force. He’s no longer the future of Philadelphia—he’s the present, and he’s thriving.

Cade Cunningham (DET)

2025-26 Stats:

27.6 PPG - 6.5 RPG - 9.2 APG

45.2 FG%

The Detroit Pistons are 17–5 and playing the best basketball the franchise has seen in years—and Cade Cunningham is the reason why. Even with injuries limiting their full-strength potential, Cade has elevated this young roster into legitimate contenders through sheer leadership and production. Averaging 27 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds, he currently ranks second in the league in assists and still manages to carve out scoring opportunities of his own, sitting 13th in points per game.

This isn’t just improvement, it’s a full-fledged leap. Coming off an All-NBA Third Team selection last season, Cunningham has taken another step toward superstardom, controlling each and every game with maturity. His vision, timing, playmaking, and shot creation have all leveled up, and it’s clear now more than ever: Cade’s ceiling is every bit as high as any guard in the NBA. The breakout is official.

Luka Doncic (LAL)

2025-26 Stats:

35.3 PPG - 8.9 RPG - 8.9 APG

47.8 FG%

Averaging a league-high 35 points per game, Luka Doncic has turned the Lakers into a nightly problem—and made Nico Harrison rethink every single decision he's made. While Los Angeles waited patiently for LeBron’s return, Luka held it down, stacking wins and lighting up defenses, guiding the Lakers to a 16–5 start and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Newly listed at 6'8", Luka’s size and shot creation make him unstoppable—not just over point guards, but over any defender. He’s already made NBA history by becoming the first player in the league’s 79-year existence to record at least 400 points and 100 assists through the first 12 games of a season.

And perhaps the most underrated part? His defense. Luka’s defensive rating has taken a massive leap since Dallas, and this is a guy who was once considered a defensive liability. The bag is deeper, the vision is sharper, and most importantly—he’s winning. LeBron may be back, but make no mistake—this is becoming Luka’s team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC)

2025-26 Stats:

32.8 PPG - 4.7 RPG - 6.5 APG

54.8 FG%

This should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. The Oklahoma City Thunder are 21–1, holding a four-game cushion over the rest of the Western Conference—without even being fully healthy. They look too talented for anyone to realistically challenge them right now. And at the heart of it all is the reigning MVP.

His consistency has reached borderline lunacy. Shai has scored 30 or more points in 15 of the Thunder’s first 18 games, and he’s controlling games so efficiently that he doesn't even needs to play in the fourth quarter because the deficit is too large by then. And just to show how absurd his reliability has become: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20 or more points in every single game since October 30, 2024—a near-record breaking run approaching 90 games. That’s not just production—that’s dominance at an all-time level. A bad game from him is as rare as sasquatch, and he’s the definition of Tier 1. Right now, there is no point guard more dependable, more composed, or more unstoppable than him.

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For now, these are the heavy hitters—but the NBA is all about momentum, and one hot stretch, cold streak, or injury could flip this list on its head. The race for point guard supremacy is far from over, and if the first five weeks are any indication, it’s only going to get more competitive from here. Who do you think will make the jump next?