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Philadelphia 76ers: Where Ben Simmons ranks among all starting point guards

By Christopher Kline

Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics | Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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24. Kris Dunn, Chicago Bulls

Dunn made positive steps with the Bulls last season, emerging as a quality defender at the one spot. That alone will make him one of Chicago’s most important pieces next season, as he’ll need to pick up the slack for Zach LaVine and Jabari Parker on the perimeter.

23. Darren Collison, Indiana Pacers

Collison keeps chugging along as a perfectly average starting point guard. He’s an efficient three-point shooter, solid playmaker and decent defender. He doesn’t move the needle for Indiana, but he’s a serviceable stopgap until they find another high-end guard to pair with Victor Oladipo.

Part of me thinks Oladipo emerges as the full-time point guard this season, with Tyreke Evans taking on secondary ball-handling duties at the two spot. Until then, though, Collison will remain a steadfast contributor.

22. Patrick Beverley, Los Angeles Clippers

Beverley missed all but 11 games with injury last season. He’ll presumably start next season in the Clippers’ starting five, forming a tenacious defensive backcourt alongside Avery Bradley. As a quality three-point shooter and elite one-position defender, Beverley still has value to a team trying to make a playoff push.