NBA: Ranking The Five Best Guard Duos In The League Entering 2016-17

Feb 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stand on the court against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stand on the court against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard
Sep 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard /

Honorable Mentions

Jeff Teague and Monta Ellis – Indiana Pacers

Combined averages: 29.5 points, 10.6 assists, 6.0 rebounds

With the addition of Teague to the Pacer backcourt, Monta Ellis now has a top 15 point guard as a running mate. Monta Ellis is an undersized shooting guard who happens to be one of the best “pure” scorers in the NBA at his position.

Jeff Teague is an all around point guard who can take over games with his speed alone. This will be the first year these to have played together, so there will be some kinks they need to work out. As they build chemistry with one another, the Eastern Conference should watch out for the Indiana Pacers.

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Chris Paul and J.J. Redick – Los Angeles Clippers

Combined averages: 35.8 points, 11.4 assists, 6.1 rebounds

Chris Paul may very well be the best “pure” point guards in the NBA. He is a fearless leader who will do just about anything to win. His running mate, Redick, is three-point specialist.

Redick is known who for constantly running off of screens to create an open shot. What holds this duo back is their lack of ability to make a run in the playoffs consistently.

However, this year if they remain healthy the Los Angeles Clippers could make a push for the Western Conference Championship series, that is if they can stay healthy.

Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade – Chicago Bulls

Combined averages: 30.9 points, 16.3 assists, 10.1 rebounds

Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade are easily the most polarizing backcourts in the NBA today. Both have had issues with one another on the court in the past (Celtics vs Heat playoff series). However, these two will look to put that aside and make the best of it.

Rondo is a ball dominant guard who relies on his speed and craftiness, on the other hand Wade is one of the best shooting guards of all time who has shown he can carry a team to the title. With this being both of their first times playing for the Bulls, they are going to be an intriguing team to watch.

The biggest question mark that surrounds this duo is the lack of shooting, neither are a threat from the perimeter, but both are great leaders.