Top 5 Point Guard Rankings: Russell Westbrook

May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the fourth quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won 120-111. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the fourth quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won 120-111. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Now one of the biggest debates in the NBA is who’s the best point guard. Some characterize pass first point guards as better, while others consider scoring point guards better. There are many factors to take into account. Today, we rank the Top 5 point guards.

Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

What I’ll try to do is make a judgment based on all around game.

(Note that this is not who has the best team or a career achievement award)

After careful consideration, I’ve narrowed the list down to five point guards. Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Steph Curry, kyrie Irving, and John Wall.

Next, I’ll show how Westbrook matches up with each point guard and give you my final top 5 point guard rankings.

Next: Westbrook vs Wall