[h=2]1. Magic Johnson[/h]
Teams
Los Angeles Lakers (1979-91, 1995-96)
Honors
Three-time MVP (1986-87, 1988-89, 1989-90), three-time Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA selection, Hall of Fame
Championships
5 (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
Career stats
19.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 11.2 APG, .520 FG%
The player
The greatest point guard in NBA history. Magic had unparalleled vision; he could see players get open and deliver the ball beforethey even realized they were open. He could play any spot on the court as well. -- J.A. Adande
His Game 6 in the 1980 Finals, while jumping center as a 20-year-old rookie, has to be on the Mt. Rushmore of greatest postseason performances in league history. -- Micah Adams
No one was more dynamic, or magical, with the ball in the open court than Earvin Johnson. He lifted the Lakers, and transition basketball, to ethereal levels. He was transcendent. -- Rob Peterson
One can only imagine how impressive his career totals might have been if not for the HIV virus. He had the best peak for any point guard in NBA history, hands down. -- Kevin Pelton
[h=2]2. Oscar Robertson[/h]
Teams
Cincinnati Royals (1960-70), Milwaukee Bucks (1970-74)
Honors
MVP (1963-64), 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, Rookie of the Year (1960-61), Hall of Fame
Championships
1 (1971)
Career stats
25.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 9.5 APG, .485 FG%
The player
Mr. Triple Double was so far ahead of his time in terms of size, speed, strength and stats. -- Peterson
He was the forerunner of Magic Johnson and LeBron James, and it's telling that both of those stars revere the Big O. -- Brad Doolittle
Robertson's averaging a triple-double in 1961-62 is probably overrated because it was a product of the fast-paced play in the 1960s, but his role in the Milwaukee Bucks' early '70s championship run is probably underrated. -- Pelton
Perhaps the most incredible part of the Big O's triple-double season is that he finished third in MVP voting (behind winner Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, who averaged 50.4 PPG). -- Adams
[h=2]3. John Stockton[/h]
Teams
Utah Jazz (1984-2003)
Honors
10-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, five-time All-D selection, Hall of Fame
Championships
None
Career stats
13.1 PPG, 10.5 APG, 2.2 SPG, .384 3P%
The player
Surely the most underappreciated great player in NBA history because he was quietly dependable rather than flashy and never broke through on the biggest stage. The true driving force of his partnership with Karl Malone. -- Pelton
So precise with his passes and timely with his shots. His huge hands allowed him to pass as effectively with one hand as most could with two. -- Adande
He led the NBA in assists nine straight seasons from 1987 to 1996. -- Adams
He could hurt defenses in so many ways: Controlling tempo was one, and he was a hell of a defender, too. -- Peterson
[h=2]4. Stephen Curry[/h]
Teams
Golden State Warriors (2009-present)
Honors
MVP (2014-15), two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection
Championships
1 (2015)
Career stats
21.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 6.9 APG, .441 3P%
The player
The best shooter ever not just in terms of accuracy but also in creatively getting looks with but a sliver's opening and with unlimited range. -- Doolittle
Over the past season and a half, Curry has played point guard as well as anyone else in NBA history. -- Pelton
No player his size, 6-foot-3, has ever bent defenses to his will as Curry does. -- Peterson
He's one of only a few players in history who has been deemed too good for the sport's own good. -- Haberstroh
[h=2]5. Isiah Thomas[/h]
Teams
Detroit Pistons (1981-94)
Honors
Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA selection, Hall of Fame
Championships
2 (1989, 1990)
Career stats
19.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 9.3 APG, 1.9 SPG
The player
Thomas was ultra-quick with the ball and, at any moment, could pull up for a deadly jump shot. At 6-foot-1, he's the shortest NBA Finals MVP in league history, a reflection of his unique ability to dominate at the point guard position. -- Adande
The only players in NBA history with more games with 20 points and 10 assists are Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson. -- Adams
Thomas was as tough as they come, could score with the best of them (such a sweet stroke) and, make no mistake, was the baddest of the Bad Boys. -- Peterson
Thomas' willingness to share the spotlight helped make the Bad Boy Pistons incredible, and he had a consistent ability to step up his game in the postseason during Detroit's title runs (and near miss in 1988). -- Pelton
Earvin Magic Johnson ✔ @MagicJohnson
ESPN ranked the Top 10 PGs of all time & they have @iamisiahthomas ranked 5th. There's no way Stockton & Curry are better than Isiah.
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2016-01-13T17:40:28+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 13 Jan 2016, 17:40:28 (UTC)">12:40 PM - 13 Jan 2016</time>
Earvin Magic Johnson ✔ @MagicJohnson
Let me remind everyone, young and old, I played against @iamisiahthomas when he was hurt & hobbling on one leg...
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2016-01-13T17:43:30+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 13 Jan 2016, 17:43:30 (UTC)">12:43 PM - 13 Jan 2016</time>
Earvin Magic Johnson ✔ @MagicJohnson
...and @iamisiahthomas still scored 25 points in one quarter in the NBA Finals!
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2016-01-13T17:45:26+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 13 Jan 2016, 17:45:26 (UTC)">12:45 PM - 13 Jan 2016</time>
Rounding out the Top 10
Chris Paul
Steve Nash
Jason Kidd
Walt Frazier
Bob Cousy
Teams
Los Angeles Lakers (1979-91, 1995-96)
Honors
Three-time MVP (1986-87, 1988-89, 1989-90), three-time Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA selection, Hall of Fame
Championships
5 (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
Career stats
19.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 11.2 APG, .520 FG%
The player
The greatest point guard in NBA history. Magic had unparalleled vision; he could see players get open and deliver the ball beforethey even realized they were open. He could play any spot on the court as well. -- J.A. Adande
His Game 6 in the 1980 Finals, while jumping center as a 20-year-old rookie, has to be on the Mt. Rushmore of greatest postseason performances in league history. -- Micah Adams
No one was more dynamic, or magical, with the ball in the open court than Earvin Johnson. He lifted the Lakers, and transition basketball, to ethereal levels. He was transcendent. -- Rob Peterson
One can only imagine how impressive his career totals might have been if not for the HIV virus. He had the best peak for any point guard in NBA history, hands down. -- Kevin Pelton
Teams
Cincinnati Royals (1960-70), Milwaukee Bucks (1970-74)
Honors
MVP (1963-64), 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, Rookie of the Year (1960-61), Hall of Fame
Championships
1 (1971)
Career stats
25.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 9.5 APG, .485 FG%
The player
Mr. Triple Double was so far ahead of his time in terms of size, speed, strength and stats. -- Peterson
He was the forerunner of Magic Johnson and LeBron James, and it's telling that both of those stars revere the Big O. -- Brad Doolittle
Robertson's averaging a triple-double in 1961-62 is probably overrated because it was a product of the fast-paced play in the 1960s, but his role in the Milwaukee Bucks' early '70s championship run is probably underrated. -- Pelton
Perhaps the most incredible part of the Big O's triple-double season is that he finished third in MVP voting (behind winner Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, who averaged 50.4 PPG). -- Adams
Teams
Utah Jazz (1984-2003)
Honors
10-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, five-time All-D selection, Hall of Fame
Championships
None
Career stats
13.1 PPG, 10.5 APG, 2.2 SPG, .384 3P%
The player
Surely the most underappreciated great player in NBA history because he was quietly dependable rather than flashy and never broke through on the biggest stage. The true driving force of his partnership with Karl Malone. -- Pelton
So precise with his passes and timely with his shots. His huge hands allowed him to pass as effectively with one hand as most could with two. -- Adande
He led the NBA in assists nine straight seasons from 1987 to 1996. -- Adams
He could hurt defenses in so many ways: Controlling tempo was one, and he was a hell of a defender, too. -- Peterson
Teams
Golden State Warriors (2009-present)
Honors
MVP (2014-15), two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection
Championships
1 (2015)
Career stats
21.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 6.9 APG, .441 3P%
The player
The best shooter ever not just in terms of accuracy but also in creatively getting looks with but a sliver's opening and with unlimited range. -- Doolittle
Over the past season and a half, Curry has played point guard as well as anyone else in NBA history. -- Pelton
No player his size, 6-foot-3, has ever bent defenses to his will as Curry does. -- Peterson
He's one of only a few players in history who has been deemed too good for the sport's own good. -- Haberstroh
Teams
Detroit Pistons (1981-94)
Honors
Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA selection, Hall of Fame
Championships
2 (1989, 1990)
Career stats
19.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 9.3 APG, 1.9 SPG
The player
Thomas was ultra-quick with the ball and, at any moment, could pull up for a deadly jump shot. At 6-foot-1, he's the shortest NBA Finals MVP in league history, a reflection of his unique ability to dominate at the point guard position. -- Adande
The only players in NBA history with more games with 20 points and 10 assists are Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson. -- Adams
Thomas was as tough as they come, could score with the best of them (such a sweet stroke) and, make no mistake, was the baddest of the Bad Boys. -- Peterson
Thomas' willingness to share the spotlight helped make the Bad Boy Pistons incredible, and he had a consistent ability to step up his game in the postseason during Detroit's title runs (and near miss in 1988). -- Pelton
Earvin Magic Johnson ✔ @MagicJohnson
ESPN ranked the Top 10 PGs of all time & they have @iamisiahthomas ranked 5th. There's no way Stockton & Curry are better than Isiah.
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2016-01-13T17:40:28+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 13 Jan 2016, 17:40:28 (UTC)">12:40 PM - 13 Jan 2016</time>
Earvin Magic Johnson ✔ @MagicJohnson
Let me remind everyone, young and old, I played against @iamisiahthomas when he was hurt & hobbling on one leg...
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2016-01-13T17:43:30+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 13 Jan 2016, 17:43:30 (UTC)">12:43 PM - 13 Jan 2016</time>
Earvin Magic Johnson ✔ @MagicJohnson
...and @iamisiahthomas still scored 25 points in one quarter in the NBA Finals!
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2016-01-13T17:45:26+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 13 Jan 2016, 17:45:26 (UTC)">12:45 PM - 13 Jan 2016</time>
Rounding out the Top 10
Chris Paul
Steve Nash
Jason Kidd
Walt Frazier
Bob Cousy
