I never wanted to be a point guard.
It just kind of happened.
I thought I was a two guard; a scorer. The basketball equivalent of a striker in football. Think Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant.
When a bucket is needed, they step up and take the tough shots. When the game is on the line the ball is in their hands.
They’re high risk/high reward.
I could score. I could score in droves.
I could drop 30 points and the team might still lose.
And I quickly got fed up of losing. Plus, I’m short.
As a point guard, I have the ball in my hands more than any other player and every team member relies on me to get them involved, play to their strengths and control the pace of action.
A good PG knows every teammate.
Where on the floor they score from and where they miss. If they prefer to catch at chest or face height. If they need eye contact or if you can sneakily throw a no-look assist to them.
And them knowing that you’re always the first back on defence if something doesn’t go to plan.
It all comes down to knowing your team’s individual strengths and putting them in a position for them to succeed.
Eyes up. Ears open.
Always learning about your team and how to make them better.
Success will follow. Even if you’re a bit short.
Be more point guard.
