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Washington Wizards: Where John Wall Ranks Among NBA’s Top Point Guards

By Blaise Malley

Feb 28, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) defends in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 112-108. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) defends in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 112-108. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry was not talked about much early in the season. Everyone was focusing on the Kevin Durant-Westbrook feud, or Westbrook and Harden’s individual excellence, or Isaiah Thomas coming up huge in the fourth quarter.

Quietly, Curry was excellent for most of the season. He didn’t have the ball as much as in his two MVP campaigns, but he was still ruthlessly efficient.

After Durant went down with a long-term injury, Curry fell into a somewhat prolonged slump, but has bounced back nicely in the past couple weeks, as the Warriors look to solidify themselves as the number one seed in the West.

Curry is still the league’s scariest 3-point shooter, and despite fewer looks, he is averaging 25 point per game.

Verdict: Wall has taken a leap forward this season, and Curry a slight step back. Curry is still a two-time MVP, and he has proven that he is a superstar in this league. Curry over Wall.

Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Whatever you think of Russell Westbrook, he is having a historic season.

He does shoot too much, especially from three. He does chase rebounds instead of contesting shots. He does turn the ball over. He does come up surprisingly small in nationally televised games. But , he also plays with an unparalleled-in-the-history-of-the-NBA motor.

He does lead the league in scoring, ranking second in assists and top 15 in rebounds. He is leading an otherwise mediocre roster, and one that does not fit his skill set very well, to the sixth seed in the West.

Russ has beaten every NBA championship contender not named the Golden State Warriors. He is averaging a triple-double and will almost unquestionably end the season with those ridiculous numbers. Westbrook is the single most explosive athlete and most terrifying force in the NBA today.

Verdict: Wall does a lot of what Westbrook does, but Westbrook is a little more athletic and a little more dynamic. Westbrook is more likely to shoot you out of game, but also more likely to shoot you into one. This is actually closer than some might think, but Westbrook over Wall somewhat comfortably.

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