Available Lead Guards

Rocket said:
Your response forced me to Google this because I questioned my aging memory.
Here's what came up:

Several NBA players have transitioned from primarily playing as a shooting guard to taking on point guard duties. Notable examples include Allen Iverson, Stephen Curry, and Chris Paul.

Here's a more detailed look at some of these players:
  • Allen Iverson:
    Iverson was known as a versatile guard who could play both shooting guard and point guard positions. His ability to score and handle the ball made him a valuable asset at either position.

  • Stephen Curry:
    Initially drafted as a shooting guard, Curry has evolved into one of the best point guards in NBA history, known for his exceptional shooting and court vision.

  • Chris Paul:
    Paul, another versatile guard, has a successful career as both a shooting guard and point guard. His playmaking and defensive skills make him a standout player at either position.

  • Jason Kidd:
    Kidd also made the transition from shooting guard to point guard, known for his passing and court vision.

  • John Stockton:
    Stockton, a legendary point guard, also started his career primarily as a shooting guard.

  • Steve Nash:
    Nash, a highly skilled point guard, also had some experience playing the shooting guard position.
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Sorry but Jason Kidd was never, ever a shooting guard in any universe. Same for others on this list.
 
Rocket said:
Your response forced me to Google this because I questioned my aging memory.
Here's what came up:

Several NBA players have transitioned from primarily playing as a shooting guard to taking on point guard duties. Notable examples include Allen Iverson, Stephen Curry, and Chris Paul.

Here's a more detailed look at some of these players:
  • Allen Iverson:
    Iverson was known as a versatile guard who could play both shooting guard and point guard positions. His ability to score and handle the ball made him a valuable asset at either position.

  • Stephen Curry:
    Initially drafted as a shooting guard, Curry has evolved into one of the best point guards in NBA history, known for his exceptional shooting and court vision.

  • Chris Paul:
    Paul, another versatile guard, has a successful career as both a shooting guard and point guard. His playmaking and defensive skills make him a standout player at either position.

  • Jason Kidd:
    Kidd also made the transition from shooting guard to point guard, known for his passing and court vision.

  • John Stockton:
    Stockton, a legendary point guard, also started his career primarily as a shooting guard.

  • Steve Nash:
    Nash, a highly skilled point guard, also had some experience playing the shooting guard position.
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Where did you find this?

I saw Iverson, Kidd, Paul and Curry play in college. Curry is one IIRC was a combo the others played PG.

Iverson’s starting backcourt mates in his two years at Gtown was George Butler and Victor Page. Neither one of those guys were PG’s especially Page.

Paul’s backcourt mate his two years at Wake was Justin Gray. Paul lead the team in assists both years.

Kidd backcourt mates his two years at Cal were Jerod Haas (definitely a SG) and his last year was some guy named McQueen (Haas transferred to Kansas). Considering he had 3 times the assists than others (7 and 9) he definitely was the PG.

Based on stats, Nash’s first two years might have been as a SG but move to PG as a Junior.
 
Marillac2 said:
Never heard of this kid before, but those stats do have my attention. He played 2 years in Canada college ball…how the hell does that impact eligibility?
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I am pretty sure it would count against his ncaa eligibility. He played 2 years at Guelph University in Ontario. From the same home town as SGA, which means very little.
 
SJU85 said:
Where did you find this?

I saw Iverson, Kidd, Paul and Curry play in college. Curry is one IIRC was a combo the others played PG.

Iverson’s starting backcourt mates in his two years at Gtown was George Butler and Victor Page. Neither one of those guys were PG’s especially Page.

Paul’s backcourt mate his two years at Wake was Justin Gray. Paul lead the team in assists both years.

Kidd backcourt mates his two years at Cal were Jerod Haas (definitely a SG) and his last year was some guy named McQueen (Haas transferred to Kansas). Considering he had 3 times the assists than others (7 and 9) he definitely was the PG.

Based on stats, Nash’s first two years might have been as a SG but move to PG as a Junior.
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LMF - please do your thing.
 
redmannorth said:
I am pretty sure it would count against his ncaa eligibility. He played 2 years at Guelph University in Ontario. From the same home town as SGA, which means very little.
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Well it Juco doesn’t count, maybe playing in a Non-NCAA school in another country doesn’t count either.
 
L J S A said:
Must have been Google AI spitting out that nonsense. Kidd came out of the womb a PG.
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We are discussing point guards and who is available. Pitino has taken an historically defined SG and described him as a POINT guard.
We are also looking at a possible player that fits mostly the PG definition.
Jackson will be transitioned into a combo role...whether some of you Xperts agree or not.

As for my examples of guys that played BOTH roles during a stage in their HS and college careers, some here think they were purely point guards. If that floats your boats of expertise God bless.

en.wikipedia.org

Combo guard - Wikipedia

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Rocket said:
Your response forced me to Google this because I questioned my aging memory.
Here's what came up:

Several NBA players have transitioned from primarily playing as a shooting guard to taking on point guard duties. Notable examples include Allen Iverson, Stephen Curry, and Chris Paul.

Here's a more detailed look at some of these players:
  • Allen Iverson:
    Iverson was known as a versatile guard who could play both shooting guard and point guard positions. His ability to score and handle the ball made him a valuable asset at either position.

  • Stephen Curry:
    Initially drafted as a shooting guard, Curry has evolved into one of the best point guards in NBA history, known for his exceptional shooting and court vision.

  • Chris Paul:
    Paul, another versatile guard, has a successful career as both a shooting guard and point guard. His playmaking and defensive skills make him a standout player at either position.

  • Jason Kidd:
    Kidd also made the transition from shooting guard to point guard, known for his passing and court vision.

  • John Stockton:
    Stockton, a legendary point guard, also started his career primarily as a shooting guard.

  • Steve Nash:
    Nash, a highly skilled point guard, also had some experience playing the shooting guard position.
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Those are some of the purest PGs of all time. I’m okay with some combo guards so long as one of them is to the PG side of the continuum.
 
billthetruth said:
Hear you but Repole & Co. can change any situation on a dime..lol
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I admittedly know nothing, but I’m not sure Lewis as a freshman will be appreciably better than the mid-major kids we’re looking at. But, based on what I read, sounds like he’d be a lot more expensive.

Repole is a huge asset for us, but I suspect there is a cap to our NIL funds. For instance, I think Wilcher leaving created space for us to get Mitchell.
 
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