Sentences with phrase «if the point guard»

But don't forget the season that Robertson has had; it could have been even better if point guard Johnny Moore (who was felled by meningitis in December) had been in the lineup to take some pressure off Alvin.

When he comes down with a defensive rebound, his instructions are to take it and go, even if the point guard (who in Moore's absence has been Wes Matthews or Jon Sundvold) is open.

If the point guard is distributing the ball he's still very much involved offensively, and since he always has the ball in his hands it's easier to get him going as opposed to the front court players where if they don't get a few chances early they can almost get lost in the game plan.

Not exact matches

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«But if the pass is there and the right play is to make a pass to somebody else, as the point guard you've got to learn how to do that and I think I've gotten a lot better at it.»

There aren't very many useful cards under 4K in this collection right now, but if you're thin at point guard, Abdul - Rauf might be a good fit, depending on your play style.

After he had scored 22 points in an 83 - 74 win over SMU on Jan. 12, Hawaii senior guard, Predrag Savovic, was stymied by a question: If the Rainbows were somehow to outdo the accomplishments of Hawaii's 1971 - 72 team — which finished 24 - 3 and was the school's first to make the NCAA tournament — what should this year's team be called?

Not if you saw 5» 5» point guard Jennifer Rizzotti of the New England Blizzard in the ABL opener.

If you do the math, that's a 27 - 49 record (big ups to Bryan Crawford for the stat) against the five best point guards in the NBA right now.

After wasting its 1997 lottery pick on point guard Antonio Daniels — who was traded to the San Antonio Spurs on this year's draft day for forward Carl Herrera and rookie guard Felipe Lopez — the Grizzlies sought to redeem themselves last June when they used the second selection to get Arizona's Mike Bibby, a sharpshooting playmaker who handles the ball as if it were attached to his palm with a string.

The best rebounder in the league, one of the best pick and roll point guards in the league, and a legit option to go to if the offense breaks down.

If anything, they should probably bring in another point guard (ideally a George Hill / Patrick Beverley type) who can play alongside Rose and possibly replace him eventually.

And if he can play the point guard this year even better; it somewhat relieves Pikiell for having to scramble to find his true point guard of future.

Then if the Bulls find a stud PG in the 2017 draft (it's a great point guard class), Moore can essentially move off the ball or become the third guard off the bench.

Their best players are a rookie point guard and a second year center, if everything breaks right I could see them getting to the finals, but I could also see them making some mistakes and blowing struggling to get out of this or the next series.

It's possible, but if Cleveland hangs onto the pick Alabama point guard Collin Sexton would be an ideal selection.

If you track transfers, it's because they landed senior Mark Lyons from Xavier to fill their void at point guard.

If they don't fear the inside they guard the shooters to the three point line and our offense shuts down.

If Cleveland is looking for its next point guard with Thomas set to enter free agency, Alabama's Collin Sexton or Duke's Trevon Duval could help.

Even if Jameer Nelson returns, the Magic need a young point guard whom they can groom to one day replace Nelson, who'll turn 31 in February, as Nelson continues his natural devolution into latter - years Mike Bibby.

But if leading the New York Knicks to four wins in the four games he's made his contributions doesn't convince you he's making real progress as a starting NBA point guard and doesn't convince you he's around for the long haul, maybe some history will.

The Hawks have quite a few holes in their roster, especially if they don't re-sign Smith and Teague doesn't receive the $ 4.5 million qualifying offer Atlanta would need to extend to have a chance to keep the point guard in town.

If the Mavericks select someone for next year, Michael Carter - Williams (scouting report) is a possibility at the point guard position.

It'll just be a lot easier for the Warriors if their superstar point guard is available.

Even if he sticks with his studies, over the coming months his mind will likely wander off to the dream he still entertains: that some NBA scout will catch a glimpse of him, perhaps at one of those predraft cattle calls, and take a liking to his ability to finish a fast break with a sudden dunk or slap chest - to - chest defense on an opposing point guard.

No one is really sure if Mudiay is a rotation - level point guard still in Year 3.

And while the position is so stacked that not a lot of teams are hurting for point guards, there are enough teams that really need one (Denver, Orlando, New York, Brooklyn if they're not confident about Lin's health) to make things complicated.

If a coach has three really good point guards, that's great — but only one can play the point at any given time.

It's not often that Okpala is off, but if he is, junior shooting guard Brendan Harrick is capable of picking up some slack with his 12.3 points per game season average.

If Hill's medical records check out, he'd be a huge aid to a team looking to make a leap with a need at point guard.

The whole point was for him to deter drives and allow the guards to recover, even if it meant often allowing shots from the in - between area.

While Chicago recently locked up backup point guard Aaron Brooks, could they look to bring in the former North Carolina Tar Heel if he hits the market?

Denver could also look to add a point guard if Andre Miller leaves for free agency, but they'll probably draft the best available in Patrick Young.

A point guard is supposed to lift his teammates, but if those same teammates can't hit open shots or finish his passes, he won't get assists.

However, if your overall feeling about the trade is positive, then your observation of the newly created problem of lack of point guard depth, is pointless and lacks any real value.

Duke is going to need a point guard if Trevon Duval is a one - and - done as expected.

Don't feud with your team's All - Star point guard if you want to stick around.

If he's expecting starting point guard money, forget it.

If Villanova wins a second national championship in Brunson's three seasons there, the junior point guard will have been the catalyst that made the latest title happen.

If you're Stephen Curry, a slender 6» 3» jump shooter who was the breakout star of last spring's NCAA tournament, you're hoping to show NBA scouts that you can run the point as a combo guard.

I don't think Patty's contract is that bad, keeping in mind that he's an excellent back up point guard; I bet he's trade - able if the Spurs wanted to.

I'm all for grabbing a guard at some point in the draft but I'd prefer McGlinchy over Hernandez and Wynn if all available and we can't trade down.

McKillop says his motion offense is flexible enough that Curry doesn't need to be a pass - first point guard like Richards, and he also reserves the right to move Curry back to his old position if necessary.

Next year's draft looks light on point guard talent, which means he could gain first - round hype if he has a big enough junior season.

If Wall can find a way to recapture the energy that makes him one of the league's most exciting point guards, this series becomes much more interesting.

If Hinrich is unable to play, Nate Robinson will likely get the start at point guard with Marquise Teague becoming the top backup off the bench.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) If the Washington Wizards are missing All - Star point guard John Wall, they certainly aren't showing it.

If you trade Irving for Leonard, the Celtics can't let Rozier walk because they would not have another point guard.

The go - to guy has to be Ilgauskas because he's tough enough to force himself into good position on the floor, he understands the game like a point guard, and if you double him he'll pick you apart.»

He handles the ball like the point guard, he beats up his opponents with the dribble on the regular occasions, there is no need for him to speed up, that's not his game, if he try that he will become turnover prone player, he's adjusting the game up to his own speed, sometimes when he sees advantages he can be even quicker, how many centers can run the fast break with the ball, run over the entire Clipper defense and throw the perfect alley op pass to Millsap for the dunk??? Nothing wrong with his handle and speed, I don't agree with you at all about improvement of his game.