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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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Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) shoots a basket against Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Chris Paul

One of the greatest point guards of all time, Chris Paul still finds himself in the top-three as he enters his 12th season. Paul is a “true” point guard. He plays with a pass-first mindset and is always trying to get his teammates going.

Paul is not only a great passer, he is a really good defender and a capable scorer. Paul has a very, very good all-around game. And, even as he gets up there in age, Paul still is an amazing talent. Hopefully the Clippers have one or two more good runs in them to give Paul a chance to cement his legacy with a ring.

The one knock on Paul is his playoff struggles. But, if you look at his numbers, he plays very well in the playoffs. Whether you chalk this up to the tough Western Conference or inferior talent earlier in his career, Paul is still an all-time great.

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