The Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA in 2025: Playmakers, Scorers, and the Next Generation

By Jason Bolton April 21, 2025 11:26

The point guard position continues to evolve, blending traditional floor generals with score-first maestros. As the 2024-25 season unfolds, these 10 players are redefining what it means to run an NBA offense, combining stats, leadership, and clutch performances to dominate the league.

1. Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers)

Stats: 33.9 PPG, 9.8 APG, 9.2 RPG, 48.7% FG (2023-24)
Dončić remains the gold standard, leading all point guards in scoring and ranking second in assists. His near triple-double averages and league-high usage rate (37.2%) make him the most complete offensive engine. "He’s a 6'7" cheat code," ESPN’s Zach Lowe noted, praising Dončić’s ability to "dictate tempo like a young LeBron". With the Lakers eyeing another deep playoff run, his 1.4 steals per game add underrated defensive grit.

2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)

Stats: 32.7 PPG, 6.2 APG, 5.1 RPG, 52.6% FG
SGA’s scoring title and MVP-caliber season (68 Thunder wins) cement his place here. His .898 free-throw percentage and league-leading 2.3 steals per 75 possessions highlight two-way dominance. "He’s the best guard at drawing fouls since prime Harden," an Eastern Conference scout told The Athletic.

3. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)

Stats: 26.8 PPG, 5.1 APG, 39.7% 3PT
At 37, Curry remains lethal, sinking 4.1 threes per game. His 147 playoff games (most among active point guards) and leadership of a resurgent Warriors squad prove age hasn’t dimmed his impact. "When he gets hot, it’s still game over," teammate Draymond Green said after Curry’s 13-threes-in-two-games outburst in April².

4. Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)

Stats: 28.1 PPG, 6.7 APG, 47.9% FG
Brunson’s All-NBA campaign fuels New York’s title aspirations. His 5.2 clutch-time PPG (top-10 league-wide) and improved playmaking (career-high 6.7 APG) underscore his growth. "He’s the best Knicks floor general since Clyde Frazier," MSG Network’s Mike Breen declared during a March broadcast.

5. Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)

Stats: 20.1 PPG, 11.2 APG, 1.2 SPG
Haliburton’s league-leading assists and 37.4% three-point shooting make him the prototype modern point guard. Indiana’s top-ranked offense hinges on his passing vision, which produced a 20-assist game against Brooklyn in January. "He’s Jason Kidd with a jumper," TNT’s Stan Van Gundy quipped.

6. Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)

Stats: 24.6 PPG, 7.1 APG, 5.8 RPG (pre-injury)
Morant’s electrifying return from suspension (25+ points in 12 of his first 15 games) reminded fans of his upside. However, a late-season knee injury raises durability questions. "When healthy, there’s no more explosive guard," Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins asserted.

7. Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)

Stats: 25.7 PPG, 10.3 APG, 36.1% 3PT
Young’s playmaking (10.3 APG, second overall) offsets streaky shooting. His 30-foot daggers and league-leading 4.3 "deep threes" per game keep defenses honest. "He’s the NBA’s best bad-shot maker," Hawks GM Landry Fields told local radio.

8. De’Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings)

Stats: 26.5 PPG, 5.9 APG, 1.9 SPG
Fox’s clutch gene (6.1 PPG in crunch time) and improved defense (1.9 steals, top-5 among guards) anchor Sacramento’s playoff push. "He’s faster with the ball than anyone except Ja," Kings coach Mike Brown said after a 40-point Fox masterclass.

9. Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)

Stats: 25.9 PPG, 6.2 APG, 41.3% 3PT
Maxey’s breakout season (career-highs across the board) earned him his first All-Star nod. His 43-point explosion against Miami in March showcased his scoring upside. "He’s the perfect third star next to Embiid," ESPN’s Brian Windhorst noted.

10. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)

Stats: 22.1 PPG, 7.5 APG, 5.8 RPG
Cunningham’s do-it-all approach (top-10 in guard rebounds) provides hope for Detroit’s rebuild. His 6'7" frame and improved efficiency (44.9% FG) suggest stardom is near. "He’s a 22-year-old version of Penny Hardaway," Pistons legend Isiah Thomas said on NBA TV.

The Verdict
This list blends established superstars (Dončić, Curry) with rising talents (Maxey, Cunningham). Notably absent: Damian Lillard (efficiency dip) and James Harden (role shift), whose primes have yielded to younger legs. As the playoffs approach, these 10 floor generals will dictate pace, space, and the NBA’s next era.