NBA Fans Argue About Which Point Guard They Would Want In Their Prime: “Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, Or John Wall?”

The 2010s gave us some amazing point guards, but who among Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, and John Wall would be picked as the best?

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The NBA is evolving at a faster pace than many had envisioned and is creating new stars with every draft class that is coming in. The NBA hasn’t felt this packed with talent in years and fans are enjoying it. However, nostalgia strikes even the best of us.

NBA fans on Twitter were dealt with their dose of nostalgia while getting into an argument over which point guard in their prime would be the best. The options were Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, and John Wall. The conversation got really interesting.

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As all basketball debates go, this was dominated by subjectivity and fans had many picks across these 4. It is hard to have a wrong pick as all these players in their absolute prime were the best players in the league. While Westbrook and Wall have slowed down in recent years, it doesn’t change the fact that they dominated the league in their prime.


The Story Behind All 4 Point Guards

Kyrie Irving came into the NBA in 2011 as the 1st overall pick in that year’s draft. He has gone on to become an NBA Champion and hit one of the most important game-winner in NBA history. He is also a multiple-time All-Star and is expected to add to his accolades if the Brooklyn Nets can stay afloat after a drama-filled summer. 

Damian Lillard is returning from an injury that saw him most of the 2021-22 season. His long-time backcourt partner CJ McCollum is gone, but the Blazers have added players like Jerami Grant to help Lillard this summer. The furthest Dame has gone in the playoffs was the 2019 Western Conference Finals, hitting an iconic series-winner on the OKC Thunder in the first round. 

Russell Westbrook is the only player here to have won an MVP. In his prime, Westbrook was unstoppable and putting up numbers that we hadn’t seen in generations. The all-time leader in triple-doubles might have never made it back to the highs of his 2012 NBA Finals appearance, but has had an incredible career.

John Wall is returning from a season-long absence as the possible 6th man for the title-favorite Los Angeles Clippers. Wall’s prime was cut short by injuries, but prior to that, Wall was one of the most electrifying point guards in the NBA and on track to be a mainstay as an All-Star.

All these players are not the same as they were during their years of domination in the 2010s, but they are all still incredibly capable of delivering today, even if some have regressed faster than others.   

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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