Let’s be honest—every NBA season, a handful of point guards get a little too much love. Maybe it’s because of flashy highlights, social media hype, or simply the fact that they play in a big market. Whatever the case, we’re here to have some fun and rank the 15 most overrated current NBA point guards.
Now, before fans get too mad—this doesn’t mean these guys are bad. Most of them are really, really good! But are they living up to the hype? That’s another story. Let’s dive in.
15. Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
Jrue is an elite defender—one of the best in the game. But offensively? He can disappear at times, and his numbers don’t always match his reputation. Celtics fans love him, but let’s not act like he’s that much better than other top-tier guards.
14. Chris Paul (San Antonio Spurs)
Listen, CP3 is an all-time legend. No question. But in 2025? His days as a dominant force are behind him, and his impact is more about leadership than actually taking over games. Yet, somehow, he still gets talked about like he’s in his prime.
13. D’Angelo Russell (Brooklyn Nets)
If you only watched his best highlights, you’d think he’s a superstar. But true NBA fans know the truth—he’s inconsistent, struggles in big moments, and isn’t exactly locking anyone up on defense.
12. Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
FVV secured his bag from the Rockets, but has he lived up to it? Not quite. His efficiency has dipped, and he’s not a true franchise-changing point guard. He’s good—but $40M-a-year good? That’s another debate.
11. Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Okay, Knicks fans, relax. Brunson is a great player. But MVP chants? Already?! He’s a high-level scorer and leader, but let’s not put him in the same conversation as the league’s true elite just yet.
10. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
Cade has all the talent in the world and the Pistons are getting better, but he hasn’t quite made the jump to elite point guard just yet. Injuries haven’t helped, but we keep hearing about how he’s about to break out. At some point, it needs to happen.
9. Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers)
The hype around Scoot was insane before he even stepped on an NBA court. He’s still young and he might be great one day, but right now? Overrated.
8. James Harden (LA Clippers)
“System player” or “I am the system”? Either way, the days of Harden being an MVP-level point guard are long gone. He still has moments of brilliance, but the Clippers’ offense often stalls when he’s running the show.
7. Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)
Trae puts up crazy stats, but his defensive effort is… let’s just say optional. The Hawks are stuck in mediocrity, and despite his offensive wizardry, he’s not carrying his team to wins like the true top-tier PGs.
6. LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
The highlights are elite. The social media buzz is real. But the impact? Still waiting on that. LaMelo can fill up a box score, but he needs to translate that into winning.
5. Jordan Poole (Washington Wizards)
Poole was supposed to be the guy in Washington. Instead, he’s shooting wild step-back threes and making Shaqtin’ A Fool highlights on a nightly basis. The Wizards might regret that contract already.
4. Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
Kyrie is one of the most skilled players in NBA history. But team success? That’s another story. Luka did the heavy lifting in Dallas, so we’ll see how Kyrie fares without him.
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3. Ben Simmons (LA Clippers)
If we’re still calling Simmons a point guard, he has to be on this list. Every season, there’s talk of a “bounce-back,” but at this point, it’s mostly wishful thinking. The talent is there, but where’s the aggression?
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2. Russell Westbrook (Denver Nuggets)
Prime Westbrook was a beast. But today? His energy is fun, but his efficiency is brutal, and he’s far from a top-tier PG. He can still be effective in small doses, but he’s no longer a game-changer.
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1. Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
Ja is electric. He’s a human highlight reel. But does he really make his team that much better? Off-court issues, injuries, and an up-and-down Grizzlies team have cooled the hype—at least for now.
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