With the growth of age, players began to decline, and 35 years old almost became an inevitable watershed. However, it is another matter for Cassel, because at the age of almost 37, he still averaged 17.2 points and 6.3 assists per game.
Castle did what other point guards failed to do in 30 years. He led the Los Angeles Clippers through the first round of the playoffs. Trading Kyle Jaritch for Kassel could be one of the most unbalanced deals in a long time.
The Clippers have great trust in their old guard, and they renewed his contract for two years, hoping that their team will continue to maintain a good state and will not fall back into the lottery area.
It's hard to choose between Kassel and Barron Davis, but if it's about which player my own team wants, then considering the factors of health and attitude, Kassel is the better choice.
9. Kirk Hinrich-Chicago Bulls
In terms of data alone, Kirk Hinrich is not higher than Kassel, but unfortunately, the intangible assets that Hinrich brings to the team cannot be measured by data.
Hinrich can contribute to both offense and defense. Although he often needs the role of guest shooting guard when partnering Chris Duhong in the backcourt, he still sends 6.4 assists per game. Bulls coach Scott skeels once called him the team's best player, and he had no doubt about it.
The Bulls had a great summer: they brought ben wallace, the biggest free agent, and chose two outstanding rookie Thales Thomas and Swiss Thabo Sevosha at the top. However, if you think that the excellent performance of the Bulls is not necessarily related to Hinrich, then you are joking with yourself.
8. King mike bibby-Sacramento
The King's 2005-2006 season was a year of change. However, people seem to ignore that mike bibby also has a breakthrough season. White defender, who set his own season average scoring record, averaged 2 1. 1 minute, breaking the 20-point mark for the first time.
Because of Artest's unpredictability, this team will regard Bibby as a leader and expect him to prove it with actions. After peja stojakovic and chris webber were both sent away, it was clear that the King's management had made Bibby the core of their future.
7. Jason Kidd-New Jersey Network
Who would have thought that jason kidd would be the seventh in the league's top point guard list? However, let's face it, by the time he was 33, he was already going downhill. However, even if his state declines, he is still a fantastic player. Once the opportunity arises, he can make his teammates behave more easily and better, and he is a real leader on the court.
The next two years will determine Kidd's position in people's memory, and his cooperation with Vincent Carter and Richard Jefferson, the most luxurious backcourt combination, will become more and more tacit.
Kidd made nine triple doubles last season, which is his constant threat. However, his absence from the All-Star Game for the first time in a long time shows that his state is indeed declining and his career is coming to an end.
6. chris paul-New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Chris Paul, in his first season in the NBA, fell to the fourth place in the draft, which proved that he was the real first choice for the central guard position of the rookie.
If he can keep this performance, he will enter the all-star game next season. In fact, it was he who made the rebuilt Hornets a strong contender for playoff seats in the Western Conference throughout the season.
After welcoming Peja Stojakovic and Tai Sen Chandler, Paul has more work to do in the new season, but there is no doubt that he has the potential to become the best point guard in the league in the next few years.
5. Gilberto Arenas-Washington Wizards
According to the promotion rate of Gilberto Arenas year by year, it will break out in a few years. In the past season, Arenas increased his previous scoring record of 25.5 points per game to 29.3 points.
Although Arenas failed to lead the Wizards to beat LeBron James and his Cavaliers in the playoffs, he scored in front of anyone and proved his reason for being selected as the best third team in the NBA season. Arenas was also brave in the playoffs, averaging 34 points in the series against the Cavaliers.
And all this can only be done by a second-round rookie of that year.
4. Tony Parker-San Antonio Spurs
When you look at the league's shooting percentage rankings, you will find that big men have a huge advantage over guards, and it is usually the case. However, after Shaquin O 'Neill and Eddie Curry, the two players with the highest shooting percentage this year, who is the player with the third highest shooting percentage? The answer is Tony Parker. In fact, at many times of the season, Parker leads the league in scoring inside, and this is a statistic designed for big centers to show their dominance inside.