Floor general point guards

[G-train]

let's cut to the chase doe, is michael jordan the GOAT floor general ?

Not even in the discussion.
He was a scorer first and foremost.
They played a fast pace style that settled into the triangle.
Pippen was more of a General.

[90sgoat]

let's cut to the chase doe, is michael jordan the GOAT floor general ?

No Magic and then Kidd then Stockton.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

CP3 is much closer to Zeke than Kyrie.

[ZMonkey11]

Yes, haven't really watched him play much.

Who else would you compare him to?

I think the Kyrie comparison is alright. I think that Kyrie has better showie skills than Isiah, but Isiah just beat you off the dribble due to his quickness. Both attack the basket and are really creative with finishing.

But to be honest, there is no player in the league right now that I'd say has a similar playing style to Isiah.

Chris Paul probably comes closest with demeanor, skills, leadership ability, and ability to take over a game. A pass first guard that can score like a number one option if he is pushed into it, or hell if he feels like it.

Isiah had A.I. talent in scoring midrange and getting the shot he wanted with elite court vision. He knew the simple play, he knew the complex play, he knew the trick plays. All of this with a MJ killer instinct mentality.

[DoctorP]

Gary Payton could do the floor general thing.

[KNOW1EDGE]

Surprised no one has mentioned the Little General himself, Avery Johnson.

I think he personifies and set the standard for floor generals

[Duffy Pratt]

Good examples are Maurice Cheeks and Dennis Johnson.

[bizil]

When looking at PG's, u have three different kind of PG's who can be great players:

Pass first floor general AND can be a great scorer: Magic, Big O, Isiah, Frazier, Payton, Tiny, CP3, Nash

Pass first floor general but NOT really an alpha dog or great scorer: Stockton, Kidd, Cousy, Wall (could develop into a great scorer),Mark Jackson, Mo Cheeks, Rondo

Score first PG's: Curry (in my book, the best floor general of this group) Westbrook, Rose, Arenas, Irving, Lillard

Score first PG's or combo guards who eventually moved to SG more exclusively: The Pearl, AI, World B Free, Monta Ellis

[SHAQisGOAT]

Good examples are Maurice Cheeks and Dennis Johnson.

Forgot about Mo Cheeks, definitely can be named. DJ post-84 is a good example, like I've said.

Payton and Zeke can also be mentioned.

[G-train]

Surprised no one has mentioned the Little General himself, Avery Johnson.

I think he personifies and set the standard for floor generals

Someone did