The transition of Isaiah Canaan from point guard to shooting guard is becoming an increasingly effective move for the 76ers.
Although he is undersized for the position, Canaan is thriving as a long-range threat in the Sixers' up-tempo, pick-and-roll offense. The 6-foot, 201-pound Canaan stays positioned at the three-point line as point guard Ish Smith maneuvers around defenders. Smith has three options - shoot the ball, find power forward/center Nerlens Noel for an alley-oop or dish to someone in the perimeter.
Canaan has been clutch lately when he's on the receiving end of the passes.
The third-year veteran has averaged 12 points while making 17 of 34 three-pointers over the last seven games.