top PG of all time

[Real Tomato Ketchup]

Can't believe (unless I missed it) that no one has mentioned Dennis Johnson. His prime was a little before my time, but from what I heard right after he passed away he was tough as nails.

[bdictjames]

John Stockton. All-time leader in assists, which is basically what a PG is supposed to do.

[Reggie Miller]

I cheated and looked on basketball reference.com.

Norm Van Lier, one of the Van Arsdale brothers, and player-coach Bob Cousy at the very end, Jerry Lucas, and Wayne Embry on their best team. That team with Embry and Lucas had to be pretty damn good. Lucas is a hall of famer and Embry was an all star several times.

Oscar Robertson was the first known diagnosed case of Barkely/Malone Syndrome. Cincinatti never could get past those great Celtics teams of the era. Cincinatti lost to them several years in a row in the playoffs.

[Obstructed_View]

I used to love to watch the assist board as Magic and Stockton would lead each year anywhere from 12-15 assists a game. Just amazing. I didnt know how amazing it was till I see how seldom we see any point gaurd avg more then 7 assists a game these days.

Mark Jackson was routinely on that list as well.

[resistanze]

John Stockton. All-time leader in assists, which is basically what a PG is supposed to do.

Why not go by APG in that case?

[wildbill2u]

Everyone talks about the athleticism and miraculous skills of the modern era player--and they're right--but there were some standout players who had those skills in previous eras. You could say they helped invent the game--and some of the plays-- we see today.

A case in point. I'm old enough that I started watching the NBA in the 50s and saw Cousy play. He was a unbelievable dribbler a la Marques Haynes (if you don't know that reference deduct 10 points) and the first player to drive to the basket while passing the ball around his body and laying up with the opposite hand. And his deadeye behind the back passes--in an era where the two-handed pass was demanded by many coaches--made all us kids want to try them too.

How many of you realize the lane was widened to its current width because of the physical dominance and athletic ability of Wilt Chamberlain?

That's why they are remembered and usually wind up on those top 50 lists. I suppose their fame will fade as fewer people are around to explain their deserving status as 'top' players.

[SRJ]

About Mark Jackson, since his name finally came up.

Jax was one of my favorite players. I didn't put him on my list because he was slow as could be, a defensive no-show. But if this was a list of accurate passers, Jax was as good as it got. I don't know that Magic, Stockton, or Kidd were any better at getting the ball to the right guys than Jax was. IMO he was as good at delivering the ball as anyone else.

[cherylsteele]

two questions:
Wasn´t Jerry west a PG?I think he was.(If so he should be on that list)
another question
What about Mark Price?I know His Injuries didnt make him play all He could´ve have too,but still a heck of a PG.

You could almost include Johnny Moore. His career was cut short by illness, but he was a top PG in his prime as well. He has a career assist avg of 7.4. He may have not been top ten but could have wound up being honorable mention.

[RC's Boss]

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