The indirectly assigned duty of a point guard is to lead, on and off the court. They are supposed to take initiative, following the instructions from the head coach, and orchestrate a plan for their teammates on how everyone’s hands will touch the rock through smooth ball movement, ultimately leading to an open shot. This is identical to the quarterback of a football team.
Chris Paul will have complete responsibility for these duties next season, and the LA Clippers will have his 20 years of experience to back them up. This will keep players motivated in the midst of adversity, among many other tough situations, as Paul has seen it all and has the keys to unlocking the light at the end of the tunnel at a faster pace.