LAS VEGAS: Sir’Dominic Pointer knew early on he was limited in what he could do offensively, so he focused on defense. He guarded at every level, earning the Big East co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at St. John’s.
“I was trying to make it as a freshman and they finally gave it to me my senior year,” Pointer said. “But they only gave me half of it.”
Now he’s defending something else completely — a roster spot. And it might just be a losing battle.
Pointer was selected 53rd overall in last month’s draft based primarily on his ability to defend.