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NBA Position Rankings: Elfrid Payton and the point guards

By Ryan Doyle

Feb 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul during the second half of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Clippers won 107-93. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul during the second half of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Clippers won 107-93. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Isaiah Thomas

Isaiah Thomas has been a major piece in the Boston Celtics’ rejuvenation. Thomas has helped the Celtics reach the playoffs in the past two seasons. He has been the team’s best player since his arrival, and he provides a serious scoring spark whenever he is on the floor.

Thomas averaged just more than 22 points per game last season and was selected to his first All-Star Game. Thomas and the Celtics are primed to have a big 2017 with the addition of Al Horford.

Everyone knows Thomas is only 5-foot-9, yet he plays like he is a foot taller in big games. Thomas had a great playoff run and was a big reason as to why the Celtics pushed the Hawks in the playoffs.

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