1.Initiator: the basic function of any point guard – comes down the court and gets the team into the offense. They are likely players who just get the job done without taking risks. This type of point guard probably has an average to below average usage rate, average assist ratio, and average to below-average pure point rating.
The following PGs fall under this category:
Rafer Alston, Beno Udrih, Sebastian Telfair, Mike James, Steve Blake, Jarrett Jack, Mike Conley, Mario Chalmers, Derek Fisher, Luke Ridnour, Mike Bibby
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2.Distributor: These are the players who have the court vision and ability to find players in scoring position and get them the ball to pick up the assist. They might take a few more risks than an initiator, but also limit egregious mistakes. This type of point guard is characterized by a below average usage rate, an above average assist ratio, and an above average pure point rating.
The following PGs fall under this category:
Steve Nash, Jose Calderon, Rajon Rondo, Jason Kidd, Chris Duhon
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3.Pure Facilitator: These are the players who will make the highlight film passes that make you think they have “eyes in the back of their heads”. They take considerably more risks and might have more turnovers, but also have the ability to break down a defense and create scoring opportunities by forcing the defense to shift. This type of point guard is characterized by an above average usage rate, an above average assist ratio, and above average pure point rating.
The following PGs fall under this category:
Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Baron Davis, Tony Parker, Chauncey Billups, Jameer Nelson
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4.Scorer: These are point guards who can break down a defense and score for themselves more effectively than the pure facilitator. They have a scorer’s mindset, but also have the skill to initiate or distribute. These types are characterized by at or above average usage rates, below average assist ratios, and at or below average pure point ratings.
The following PGs fall under this category:
Andre Miller, Derrick Rose, Rodney Stuckey, Maurice Williams, Russell Westbrook, Monta Ellis, Devin Harris, Raymond Felton
Laatst bewerkt: 18 jan 2012