What is a point guard ? Well, relatively speaking they are usually the smallest players on court. [most NBA PGs are over 6 feet tall, for heaven's sake !][In Miyagi's case.. he's well 168 cm]. They are the people who change the pace of the game. They decide who will get the ball, when and where. They are in charge of each attack. A point guard has to be able to think fast. They have to create opportunities whenever possible so that their team could score.
A point guard has to throw all his selfishness away because a point guard has to think pass first, shot second. This is to make the offense runs smoothly. [See, Miyagi rarely shoots] Point guard controls the tempo of the game. A point guard should always be calm and must be immune under pressure.
Poise and savvy are more important than speed and quickness, because a point guard have to make split-second decisions and make most of the opportunities as they arise. must be unflappable and adaptable. The point guards have to be able to give the ball to whoever he thinks is the perfect player to score. Point guard must know how to handle the ball, to dribble and pass instinctively, and without second thought. He can't look at the ball when he should be looking out for an open teammate. You must be able to control the ball to make sharp pass while dribbling, dribble between your legs, or whatever you need to create the spce you need to set up the play.
He must be able to run a fast break properly. Fast break means to move the ball towards your basket quickly to get an easy shot before the other team has the chance to set up their defense. [As demonstrated by Hanamichi (#17) , Fujima (#11) and Koshino (#1 cool ]. Also no look pass, meaning you don't look directly towards your target, but make a point to looks in different direction in order to confuse the defenders. [As demonstrated by Miyagi (#9, #10,)] A point guard should always try to keep the ball in the center of the court so that he can capitalize on breakdowns of the defense.
A point guard has to throw all his selfishness away because a point guard has to think pass first, shot second. This is to make the offense runs smoothly. [See, Miyagi rarely shoots] Point guard controls the tempo of the game. A point guard should always be calm and must be immune under pressure.
Poise and savvy are more important than speed and quickness, because a point guard have to make split-second decisions and make most of the opportunities as they arise. must be unflappable and adaptable. The point guards have to be able to give the ball to whoever he thinks is the perfect player to score. Point guard must know how to handle the ball, to dribble and pass instinctively, and without second thought. He can't look at the ball when he should be looking out for an open teammate. You must be able to control the ball to make sharp pass while dribbling, dribble between your legs, or whatever you need to create the spce you need to set up the play.
He must be able to run a fast break properly. Fast break means to move the ball towards your basket quickly to get an easy shot before the other team has the chance to set up their defense. [As demonstrated by Hanamichi (#17) , Fujima (#11) and Koshino (#1 cool ]. Also no look pass, meaning you don't look directly towards your target, but make a point to looks in different direction in order to confuse the defenders. [As demonstrated by Miyagi (#9, #10,)] A point guard should always try to keep the ball in the center of the court so that he can capitalize on breakdowns of the defense.
Slamdunk's main Point Guards :
Shohoku » Miyagi
Shoyo » Fujima
Ryonan » Sendoh or Uekusa
Kainan » Maki
Toyotama » Itakura
Sannoh » Fukatsu
My fave PG in Slamdunk :
» Miyagi : Of course !!
» Fujima : He controls the team. He too collects points for Shoyo. Overrall a very skilled player and coach. (eventhough he has not enough experience like the other coaches)
» Sendoh : He is always calm and he has the qualifications needed for a PG. In Kainan vs Ryonan match, he passes first, shot second. He passes to Fukuda even though he used to be the primary point collector. (Even Maki have to admit that he's good...)
» Maki : MVP of the year, what can I say ? Score points and can spot opponents' weaknesses. He also keeps his cool. He knows where his teammates are.
» Fujima : He controls the team. He too collects points for Shoyo. Overrall a very skilled player and coach. (eventhough he has not enough experience like the other coaches)
» Sendoh : He is always calm and he has the qualifications needed for a PG. In Kainan vs Ryonan match, he passes first, shot second. He passes to Fukuda even though he used to be the primary point collector. (Even Maki have to admit that he's good...)
» Maki : MVP of the year, what can I say ? Score points and can spot opponents' weaknesses. He also keeps his cool. He knows where his teammates are.
