Ranking The Top 10 Point Guards In the NBA
By Cole Patty
March 3, 2013; Orlando FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) calls a play as he dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
8: Mike Conley, 13.6 PPG, 6.2 APG, 2.6 RPG, 17.58 PER
He’s the best defensive point guard in the game (counting Avery Bradley as a SG) and expertly commands an offense. The best part of Conley’s game is that he is an excellent three point shooter, while most distributors (Rondo, Wall) aren’t. His numbers really aren’t at the level some of these other guys are, but the defense is the first thing that makes up for it. Playing within his role in Memphis is another. Conley isn’t the focus of the offense with Gasol and Randolph – and he shouldn’t be – but he plays the role perfectly.