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Will he buy into a smaller role on a contender or will he favor being the main guy on teams with lower expectations? He can score and assist decently well and can really defend when focused.

2021/22 stats: 13.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.6 apg, 0.1 bpg, 43.1 FG%, 34.4 3P%
2021/22 earnings: $5,890,000
Career earnings: $75,670,502
Agent: Mark Bartelstein

Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran point guard who still possesses solid quickness and playmaking chops.

2021/22 stats: 5.3 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 1.9 apg, 42.3 FG%, 41.5 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $7,622,467
Career earnings: $64,098,272
Agent: Raymond Brothers

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Had solid moments with Charlotte as a shooter. Can still score the basketball some.

2021/22 stats: 8.4 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.5 apg, 40.1 FG%, 33.7 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $607,284
Career earnings: $35,512,375
Agent: Bernie Lee

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Solid at driving to the basket and making the intelligent play, though his streakiness as a shooter affects his impact.

2021/22 stats: 10.6 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.0 apg, 40.2 FG%, 30.8 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $3,000,000
Career earnings: $6,961,220
Agent: Kevin Bradbury

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Despite his age, can still take care of some playmaking and shooting during his time on the floor.

2021/22 stats: 4.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.4 apg, 38.6 FG%, 35.2 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $2,641,691
Career earnings: $115,777,250
Agent: Bill Duffy

Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

Athletic point guard with some playmaking ability as a drive-and-disher.

2021/22 stats: 4.8 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.5 apg, 41.6 FG%, 34.5 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $343,988
Career earnings: $2,323,711
Agent: Aaron Turner

Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

At his best on the defensive end, inconsistent offensive player.

2021/22 stats: 7.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.6 apg, 43.1 FG%, 9.1 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $312,080
Career earnings: $27,238,466
Agent: Aaron Mintz

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Undersized point guard who plays with quickness and toughness. Flashy passer but unreliable outside shooter.

2021/22 stats: 5.1 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, 36.1 FG%, 30.1 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $3,200,000
Career earnings: $6,400,000
Agent: David Carro

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Athletic guard who likes to get to the basket but struggles as a shooter.

2021/22 stats: 4.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.8 apg, 36.1 FG%, 24.3 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $462,629
Career earnings: $462,629
Agent: Todd Ramasar

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Athletic point guard who can run an offense and hit shots off the dribble.

2021/22 stats: 4.2 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.2 apg, 42.6 FG%, 34.6 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $233,973
Career earnings: $233,973
Agent: Mike George

Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Quick point guard with good vision with the ball in his hands.

2021/22 stats: 2.0 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 1.9 apg, 29.6 FG%, 32.1 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $462,629
Career earnings: $600,005
Agent: Robert Fayne

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Slashing point guard with drive-and-kick chops and defensive intensity.

2021/22 stats: 11.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 7.5 apg, 36.5 FG%, 12.5 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $37,223
Career earnings: $37,223
Agent: Brian Jungreis

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Very limited as a shooter but a tough-nosed point guard with good defensive stopped prowess who can slash and score at the bucket.

2021/22 stats: 3.3 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1.8 apg, 49.0 FG%, 18.5 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $463,211
Career earnings: $463,211
Agent: Justin Haynes

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Experienced point guard who can’t really shoot but can get to the rim and run a second-unit offense.

2021/22 stats: 3.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 38.3 FG%, 22.2 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $2,239,544
Career earnings: $29,356,044
Agent: Chafie Fields

Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Promising young point guard who is very quick with the ball in his hands and who can shoot off the dribble.

2021/22 stats: 0.5 ppg, 0.4 rpg, 0.4 apg, 21.4 FG%, 16.7 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $462,629
Career earnings: $462,629
Agent: Omar Cooper

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Scrappy point guard who is a pest on defense and can hit open shots.

2021/22 stats: 1.6 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 0.4 apg, 50.0 FG%, 44.4 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $774,727
Career earnings: $8,028,681
Agent: Joel Bell

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Smooth point guard with quick feet and plus-instincts defensively.

2021/22 stats: 7.4 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 53.8 FG%, 41.7 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $85,081
Career earnings: $194,950
Agent: Aaron Turner

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Lack of size and athletic ability have hurt him in trying to replicate his college production in the NBA. High IQ point guard.

2021/22 stats: 2.0 ppg, 0.1 rpg, 1.0 apg, 36.4 FG%, 33.3 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $462,629
Career earnings: $462,629
Agent: Mark Bartelstein

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Point guard with some playmaking chops.

2021/22 stats: 1.2 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 0.3 apg, 29.4 FG%, 16.7 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $300,443
Career earnings: $300,443
Agent: Andrew Morrison

Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Flashy guard who likes to create for others.

2021/22 stats: 4.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 28.6 FG%, 16.7 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $10,635
Career earnings: $10,635
Agent: Sam Goldfeder

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Explosive guard who can throw down huge dunks.

2021/22 stats: 4.0 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 50.0 FG%, 33.3 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $106,352
Career earnings: $106,352
Agent: Daniel Poneman

Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Point guard with solid ball-handling skills.

2021/22 stats: 1.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.6 apg, 66.7 FG%, 50.0 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $462,629
Career earnings: $462,629
Agent: Chris Emens

Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Great size at point guard with defensive potential.

2021/22 stats: 0.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.0 FG%, 0.0 3PT%
2021/22 earnings: $462,629
Career earnings: $462,629
Agent: Brandon Rosenthal