Total Point Guard Power rankings: Rondo takes control

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November 25, 2012; Orlando, FL, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) goes in for a lay up against the Orlando Magic during the first half of the game at The Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-US PRESSWIRE

Here at KJG, we will begin using the Total Point Guard Rating to critique and rank point guards throughout the NBA season, devised by our own Anthony Brown.

This ranking system has been over a year in the works and can be fully explained here. Without further a due, here are the top 10 point guards thus far in the regular season.

You can find the most recent rankings before this week’s, here.

With Rajon Rondo’s assist streak getting all the attention, taking control of the top spot from Chris Paul seemed like a forgone conclusion. What wasn’t expected was an appearance by Goran Dragic on these rankings:

Rank	Prev	Player	Pts	Ast	Reb	Stl	TO	DRtg	Win Shares	Games	TPGR	Change
1	2	Rajon Rondo	13.5	13.7	4.8	1.9	3.3	106	0.156	13	32.84	+1
		We are witnessing something special as Rondo is chasing Magic Johnson‘s double-digit assist streak.
2	1	Chris Paul	15.8	9.6	3.7	2.7	2.4	101	0.256	13	32.63	-1
		Clippers have cooled off after a blistering start, but CP3 is still outplaying anyone not named Rondo.
3	4	Russell Westbrook	21.8	8.4	4.7	1.6	3	106	0.161	14	29.63	+1
		Westbrook has upped his assists from last season by nearly 3 per game. Play-making that is welcomed in OKC after the departure of James Harden.
4	7	Brandon Jennings	17.5	7.5	3.3	3.5	2.2	100	0.142	11	28.81	+3
		Jennings continues to impress, especially on defense averaging 3.5 steals and only allowing one point per possession.
5	3	Kyle Lowry	18.3	6.1	5.9	2.3	2.3	101	0.224	8	28.08	-2
		Jose Calderon scored 19.89 in TPGR, but couldn’t help the Raptors very much in the win column. Hopefully Lowry can turn it around now that he’s back.
6	N/A	Tony Parker	17.7	7.5	3.3	0.8	2.2	106	0.136	13	25.67	+5
		The Spurs own the second best record in the league and Parker’s efficient play is a big reason why.
7	N/A	Deron Williams	16.8	8.5	2.8	1	3	107	0.157	12	25.32	+4
		Even with Williams shooting below 40 percent, he has Brooklyn pushing for a top spot in the East.
8	6	Jrue Holiday	18.6	9.2	3.9	1.4	4.3	105	0.095	14	24.98	-2
		Holiday would be much higher on this list if it weren’t for 4.3 turnovers a game.
9	N/A	Goran Dragic	16	7.1	2.8	2.1	2.1	109	0.181	14	24.56	+2
		An impressive 7:2 to turnover ratio has fans asking Steve Nash who? Ok, probably not.
10	8	Kemba Walker	18	6	4	2.3	2.5	104	0.108	12	23.61	-2
		If anyone doubts Walkers top 10 ranking, Charlotte has a better record than nine of last years playoff teams.