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The NBA Midseason Rankings- Shooting Guards

By Kohl Rast

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 20: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 20, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 20: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 20, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 10: Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 10: Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

20. Justin Holiday (CHI)

stats: 13.7 ppg, 2.3 apg, 4.6 rpg, 1.1 spg, 1.3 tov

Holiday has been one of the bright spots to a very tough season in Chicago. Despite being a player who has been irrelevant most of his career, he has found his place with the Bulls, who needed someone to step in for the departed Jimmy Butler. Obviously he was never going to fill those shoes, but he hasn’t done a bad job.

19. Wesley Matthews (DAL)

stats: 12.2 ppg, 2.9 apg, 3.1 rpg, 1.1 spg, 1.4 tov

Wesley Matthews is such a tough player to get a read on. Sometimes he can make you feel like every dollar of his contract is deserved. Then he will go 1-12 from three-point the very next game. His ranking is largely because of his inconsistency, but when he is on, he can be very dangerous.

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 23: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls a play during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 23: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls a play during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

18. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (LAL)

stats: 13.7 ppg, 2.1 apg, 4.8 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.4 tov

The Lakers have put together a lot of talent on their roster this year, and siging KCP has been a good addition for them. He has become pretty consistent over his last few seasons and has blossomed on both ends of the court. Still, the depth of talent at the shooting guard position is no joke.

17. Avery Bradley (DET)

stats: 15.7 ppg, 2.1 apg, 2.4 rpg, 1.2 spg, 2.4 tov

The former Boston Celtic has had a very respectable season so far and continues to shoot the ball pretty well. Detroit really needs good shooters around Andre Drummond and Bradley is becoming the top option for the Pistons. His defense is still great, but Detroit still needs him to do a little more to get involved.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 3: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after the 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-106 at Wells Fargo Center on January 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 3: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after the 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-106 at Wells Fargo Center on January 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

16. J.J. Redick (PHI)

stats: 17.3 ppg, 3.3 apg, 2.8 rpg, 0.5 spg, 1.5 tov

The sharpshooter finally made his way out of LA and is doing some great things in Philly. Not only is he at a career high for points, but his involvement in the offense is also improving. His defense remains his weak point, however, and keeps him out of the conversation for top 10-12 shooting guards.

15. Jaylen Brown (BOS)

stats: 14.2 ppg, 1.4 apg, 5.6 rpg, 1.1 spg, 1.7 tov

The Celtics are an anomaly of a team this year. Not only have they been able to lead the East despite losing arguably their 2nd best player for the season, they also have been able to rely heavily on some young players. Jaylen Brown is one of those youngsters that has found his place on both ends of the court. The Celtics have a good one.

CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 18: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic lays one in against Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 18: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic lays one in against Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

14. Evan Fournier (ORL)

stats: 17.9 ppg, 2.9 apg, 3.3 rpg, 0.9 spg, 2.0 tov

Another one of those players that have really blossomed this year, Evan Fournier has been shooting lights out this season. Although the Magic have really struggled this year, it has been impressive what Fournier has been able to accomplish. If he does get traded, he could move up this list.

13. Gary Harris (DEN)

stats: 17.1 ppg, 3.3 apg, 2.8 rpg, 2.0 spg, 1.9 tov

The youngster for the Nuggets has become yet another important puzzle piece for the almost completed Denver puzzle. He has integrated himself perfectly into the offense and has become a very impressive young player. The sky is the limit for Harris, who is severely underrated in the current league.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 22: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during a NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on January 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 22: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during a NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on January 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

12. Jrue Holiday (NOP)

stats: 18.6 ppg, 5.1 apg, 4.4 rpg, 1.5 spg, 2.7 tov

The shooting guard classification for Holiday is interesting considering most would call him a point guard, but such is the NBA in its current state, where Mavs fans have seen Yogi Ferrell playing small forward on occasion. Even still, Holiday is an incredibly talented player and, seeing as he has stayed pretty healthy so far this season, things are looking up for the veteran.

11. Donovan Mitchell (UTAH)

stats: 19.2 ppg, 3.4 apg, 3.3 rpg, 1.5 spg, 2.6 tov

The steal of the 2017 NBA Draft, Donovan Mitchell may have started the season a little bit slow, but has been anything but that since. Now the playmaker for a Jazz team in desperate need of one, Mitchell has proven himself as a great player and a leading candidate to take home the Rookie of the Year award.

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