Top 10 Point Guards in the Western Conference

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Oct 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives the ball defended by Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

3.) Chris Paul

Arguably one of the best point guards to ever play the game, Chris Paul comes in as the third best point guard in the NBA.

Is it possible for Paul to be the third best point in the West and be one of the top five players in the league? Absolutely, especially when you take the two guys in front of Paul on this list and put them with LeBron and Durant.

Paul finished last season averaging 19 points and 10 assists a game as the Clippers secured the fourth seed out West. Looking to be on a collision course with the Warriors in the second round, both Griffin AND Paul went down with injuries. The season was over.

Now Paul comes back leading this same Clippers group for maybe the last time together. He is still the best passing point guard in the league and arguably the best defending point in the league. Most even call him the best leader in the game.

If Paul and the crew stay healthy, look for the Clippers to push San Antonio for the second seed out West.

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