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Points Per Game: 19.5
Rebounds Per Game: 7.2
Assists Per Game: 11.2
Titles: 5
Tidbits: One of the only players in NBA history that could play every position at a high level. Known for his \"magical\" passes. A 12-time All-Star, three-time MVP and Finals MVP.
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Points Per Game: 13.1
Rebounds Per Game: 2.7
Assists Per Game: 10.5
Titles: 0
Tidbits: He is the all-time assists and steals leader. Ran the pick-and-roll better then any point guard in NBA history. A 10-time All-Star, he appeared in two NBA Finals."; spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i++] = new Array("","3. Oscar Robertson","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Jervay%2C%20John/NBA/Top%20Pg%27s%20ever/080507_Oscar-Robertson.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "358", "247", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i-1].body = "

Points Per Game: 25.7
Rebounds Per Game: 7.5
Assists Per Game: 9.5
Titles: 1
Tidbits: \"The Big O\" averaged a triple-double during the 1961-62 season and also averaged a triple-double over the first five seasons of his career (30.3 ppg, 10.6 asst, 10.4 rpg). A 12-time All-Star, he has one MVP trophy.

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Points Per Game: 19.2
Rebounds Per Game: 3.6
Assists Per Game: 9.3
Titles: 2
Tidbits: A 12-time All-Star and the MVP of the 1990 NBA Finals. During the 1984 playoffs, he scored 16 points in under two minutes against the New York Knicks to send the game into overtime.
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Points Per Game: 18.9
Rebounds Per Game: 5.9
Assists Per Game: 6.1
Titles: 2
Tidbits: One of the best defensive point guards in NBA history. A great scorer and rebounder. A seven time All-Star known for his style on and off the court.

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Points Per Game: 11.1
Rebounds Per Game: 2.8
Assists Per Game: 6.7
Titles: 1
Tidbits: Cheeks ranks third all-time in steals and eighth in all-time assists. A four-time All-Star, he played in three NBA Finals in a four-year span. "; spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i++] = new Array("","7. Bob Cousy","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Jervay%2C%20John/NBA/Top%20Pg%27s%20ever/080507_Bob-Cousy.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "358", "259", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i-1].body = "

Points Per Game: 18.4
Rebounds Per Game: 5.2
Assists Per Game: 7.5
Titles: 6
Tidbits: A 13-time All-Star. The MVP of the 1957 season. He has won more titles than any other point guard in NBA history.
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Points Per Game: 18.8
Rebounds Per Game: 2.3
Assists Per Game: 7.4
Titles: 1
Tidbits: A six-time All-Star, he is the only player ever to lead the league in scoring and assists in the same season (34 ppg and 11.4 apg, 1972-73)."; spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i++] = new Array("","9. Jason Kidd ","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Jervay%2C%20John/NBA/Top%20Pg%27s%20ever/080507_jason-kidd.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Mark Lennihan", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "358", "246", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i-1].body = "

Points Per Game: 14.5
Rebounds Per Game: 6.7
Assists Per Game: 9.2
Titles: 0
Tidbits: Appeared in two NBA Finals. An eight-time All-Star. One of the smartest passers ever."; spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i++] = new Array("","10. Gary Payton ","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Jervay%2C%20John/NBA/Top%20Pg%27s%20ever/080507_Garry-Payton.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Elaine Thompson", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "317", "278", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i-1].body = "

Points Per Game: 16.3
Rebounds Per Game: 3.9
Assists Per Game: 6.7
Titles: 1
Tidbits: A nine-time All-Star. The Defensive Player of the Year in 1996. Known for his lockdown defense that gave him the nickname of \"The Glove.\" Was a great scorer, leader and trash talker."; spt_NBA_Top10pgsever[i++] = new Array("http://msnbc.msn.com/id/24505083","VOTE","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/ColorBoxes/Styles/ColorBoxImages_GlobalOnlyPlease/bg_gold_grade.gif","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "20", "1", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); // END editorial data