One of the most asked questions among NBA fans is who would you pick to start a franchise with? This is a very interesting question because there are so many ways to think about it.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Are you picking this player for just his skill? How much does the players’ age matter? Are you picking a player that you believe can sell the most tickets? There is a plethora of young guards in the NBA right now, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey, and Anthony Edwards to name a few. Who of this bunch would be the best the build a team around?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently 8-4 and led by their point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA is 25 years old and has already been selected to an All-NBA first team. This season he is averaging 28.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2.6 steals per game. SGA is also very efficient, shooting 51% from the floor. A big weakness he has on offense is his three point percentage. The former Kentucky Wildcat is shooting 32% from three point range.
Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana is currently 7-4 and this is in big part due to the play of Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton is averaging 24.7 points per game, 12.7 assists per game, shooting 52% from the floor, and 43% from three. He was selected to his first all-star game last season and is only 23 years old. He is the best play-maker of the group and also shoots the ball very well.
Tyrese Maxey
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the top teams in the eastern conference right now. They have a record of 8-3. The 23-year old is averaging 27.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game while shooting 48% from the floor and 42% from three. He has made the loss of James Harden seem like a gain with his play.
Anthony Edwards
The biggest surprise of the NBA season so far may be the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota is 8-3 and playing great defense. They are only allowing 105.6 points per game, which is second best in the NBA. A big part of their team defense is the perimeter defense of Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards. Edwards is one of the best defenders in the NBA along with being a great offensive player. He is averaging 26.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Edwards has also been very efficient, shooting 46% from the floor and 37% from three.
Out of these four, I would pick Anthony Edwards to start my franchise. He is the youngest of the four and the best defender. He is also a very popular player that helps the Timberwolves both on and off the floor. Edwards is an emerging superstar that will be a top five player in the NBA sooner, rather than later.
