2013 Central Division Position Power Ranking: Point Guards

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5.) Milwaukee Bucks

January 27, 2013; Orlando FL, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Knight (7) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Point Guards:

Brandon Knight

Production: 2012-2013 season: 13.3 PPG; 4 APG; 3.3 RPG; 2.7 TO

Value: Last year of Rookie deal.

Projection: 2013-2014 season: 14.7 PPG; 4.2 APG; 3.1 RPG; 2.5 TO

Luke Ridnour

Production: 2012-2013 season: 11.5 PPG; 3.8 APG; 2.5 RPG

Value: Last year of 4 year- $16 million deal: Will make approximately $4.32 million this season.

Projection: 2013-2014 season: 12.2 PPG; 5.0 APG; 2.4 RPG

Nate Wolters

*Production: 2012-2013 College Statistics: 22.3 PPG; 5.8 APG; 1.7 STL

Value: First year of Rookie Deal

Projection: 2013-2014 season: 3.2 PPG; 1.5 APG; 0.4 STL

– The Milwaukee Bucks went through some major personnel change this offseason. During the summer time, Bucks GM John Hammond totally revamped the Bucks at the point guard position, bringing in a whole new set of guards. They added college standout Nate Wolters via the draft during the second round, reacquired former Milwaukee Buck guard Luke Ridnour in a three-team deal during the Free Agency period, and added young prospect and projected starter Brandon Knight to the fold after trading disgruntled guard Brandon Jennings to Division rival Detroit.

Milwaukee brings in two young point guards in Knight and Wolters, that can grow under the leadership of longtime point guard Luke Ridnour. Knight, who played both backcourt positions in Detroit, has received a bad rap for his high turnover average and his inability to see plays unfold, but Milwaukee is getting a guy who will put it all on the line to win, a ruthless worker, and all around great guy. Knight gets a new start in Milwaukee and hopefully he can resurrect his early  career as a Buck.