This might not be a popular opinion but I think there is a very strong argument that Kyrie isn't among the top 6 guards. I love Kyrie, I am not someone who hated the trade or are still in love with IT. I think Irving has been great this year but a lot of other guards have been too. I could see an argument for:
1st Team: Harden, Curry
2nd Team: Westbrook, DeRozan
3rd Team: Lillard, Oladipo or Paul
I agree with this (mostly)
1st Team: Harden, Curry
2nd Team: Westbrook, Lillard
3rd Team: DeRozan, Paul/Irving
Harden and Curry are far and away the better guys.
Westbrook puts up just absurd stats and I don't see a guy who is close to another triple-double being left off the list. I slot in Lillard up there too because he's statistically superior to anyone else and leads a resurgent Portland team.
To me those are clear choices. So now it comes down to DeRozan, Oladipo, Paul, Irving and Butler. Frankly, that's a toss up. I give a nod to DeRozan because I think he's really been the reason for the resurgence of Toronto. Paul gets the final spot because he's made life easier for Harden while putting up outstanding performances. But if he misses too many other games then I'd give the final nod to Irving over Olapido and Butler.
It's interesting to see these rankings. How is it again that Irving is a top 10 superstar in the NBA when on many lists he's not even a top 5 guard?