The starting point guard. So many responsibilities and expectations come from securing that role. Point guards are supposed to be the smartest players on the court, an extension of the coach and the player that dictates the entire pace of the game. Point guards operate under a controlled chaos.
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They’re asked to be playmakers, scorers, defensive stoppers and in this day age they better be able to knock down outside shots.
Today will mark the first installment of our series counting down the top five players at each position for the Atlanta Hawks.