While only ten players are allowed on the court at a time, five from each team. Every player has a role to fulfill while on the court. NBA Basketball consists of five different positions in which they are all played differently and by different players to contribute in a game. The different positions are point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. The point guard, also known as the one, job is to set up plays and run the offense. The point guard create ways for other teammates to score. The point guard must be skilled in controlling the ball, making sure it gets to the correct players, understanding the coach and his game plan, excellent court vision, and speedy. A point guard normally drives the ball to the basket
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Shooting guards can also bring the ball up court, just as a point guard because they have descent dribbling skills. Shooting guards are known for long range jump shots and three-pointers. A shooting guard generally averages around a 40% from three-point range. In addition, most two guards are strong, athletic, and have the ability to get inside the paint and drive to the basket. Shooting guards are also good free throw shooters. Opponents want to minimize fouling these guards and sending them to the free throw line. Shooting guards are between 6’4’’ and 6’7’’. Some popular shooting guards are Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane …show more content…
A center has a great amount of strength and body mass which allows them to create space in the post-up game and make shots. A center also does jump balls, with the exception of Tim Duncan. A center is also good at rebounding. They generally have low free throw percentages. Opponents purposely foul centers, especially during close games, to send them to the line because many of them are not great shooters. Centers mostly lead the team in rebounds and blocks. They have an advantage because they are the tallest person on their team. The average height of a big man is 6’9’’ or taller. Some popular centers are Dwight Howard, Deandre Jordan, Al Horford, and Joakim
Shooting guards can also bring the ball up court, just as a point guard because they have descent dribbling skills. Shooting guards are known for long range jump shots and three-pointers. A shooting guard generally averages around a 40% from three-point range. In addition, most two guards are strong, athletic, and have the ability to get inside the paint and drive to the basket. Shooting guards are also good free throw shooters. Opponents want to minimize fouling these guards and sending them to the free throw line. Shooting guards are between 6’4’’ and 6’7’’. Some popular shooting guards are Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane …show more content…
A center has a great amount of strength and body mass which allows them to create space in the post-up game and make shots. A center also does jump balls, with the exception of Tim Duncan. A center is also good at rebounding. They generally have low free throw percentages. Opponents purposely foul centers, especially during close games, to send them to the line because many of them are not great shooters. Centers mostly lead the team in rebounds and blocks. They have an advantage because they are the tallest person on their team. The average height of a big man is 6’9’’ or taller. Some popular centers are Dwight Howard, Deandre Jordan, Al Horford, and Joakim