In basketball what is the difference between a point guard and a guard?
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Like others said.  There are two types of guards.  The point guard who is supposed to be the best passer and playmaker of the team and the off guard or shooting guard who is normally a decent passer but more of shooter and scorer.
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On paper, it really looks like Kobe Bryant is the better player because of his accomplishments and natural athletic talent.  But taking everything into consideration, I believe that Allen Iverson is the better player.\n\nIverson is an enigma.  A 6'0'' guard who is fourth all-time in season scoring averages.  He has played though many injuries where others may have faltered.  At 30, he has refined his game (and become more of a point guard) and still continues to be as effective and as productive as he was in his 20's.\n\nHope this helps.
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Basketball can be played by as few as two players. However, organized basketball games include two teams comprised of five players per team. Each team can have more than five players, but only five players per team are allowed on the court at one time.\n\nThe team's head coach determines when players go in and come out of the game. Reserve players enter the game through a process called substitution. Substitutions can only occur when play stops, such as during a timeout or when the referee calls a violation.\n\nEach player on a team is categorized by position. There are five positions on a traditional basketball team: \n    * Point guard - This player is typically the best dribbler and passer on the team. The point guard is sometimes called the floor general, which indicates the key role that the point guard plays.\n\n    * Shooting guard - The shooting guard, also called the two guard, is typically a team's best outside shooter on the team. This player flanks the point guard and moves around the court to try to create some space to take a shot that is uncontested by the opposition.\n\n    * Power forward - The power forward is usually near the basket and moves from one side of the basket to the other to try to get free from the opposition player that is guarding him. Power forwards also are skilled rebounders.\n\n    * Small forward - The small forward is typically a better outside shooter than a power forward and is usually smaller than a power forward.\n\n    * Center - Traditionally, the center is the tallest player on the team. The center's role is to establish a position near the basket to allow him/herself an easy jump shot. On defense, the center attempts to block shots and grab rebounds.
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The technical foul is really a play in its self. In college basketball a player can shoot a three, hit it, and a off the ball foul get called on another player not guarding the shooter, the person getting fouled hits both free throws. A two person 5 point play.\n\nOr shoot the three get fouled miss the free throw get your own rebound and put it back in. 5 points one player.
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Please know what you are talking about before you ask question only 3 or 2 point shots in basketball. There are 4 point plays but thats the highest. \n\n     Like How to Stand\n\n     I think its hilarious that you believe that your question makes sense. The only way a ref would give you eight points if you throw it backwards from full court
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Position eligibility in basketball is always a little stranger than it is in other sports. Part of it might be that the position designations are a little iffy at times. Teams don't always have two guards, two forwards and a center on the floor. Besides, I don't think Yahoo has any set minimums for position eligiblity for hoops. It just is whatever they say it is. You might petition their fantasy sports people to see about getting this player's eligibility changed. If it's the player that I'm thinking of, I imagine quite a few other people have had the same complaint.
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What is so cool about a guy who doesn't have to jump to dunk the ball?\n\nShow me a guard who can sky any day before Yao
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Magic Johnson revolutionized the point guard position.  Before he came along, players his size played power forward pretty much exclusively.  He also helped revitalize the NBA game.  He brought much needed excitement to the NBA and he also gave Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the jolt of energy he needed to continue playing a high level.
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It is when a defensive player stays in the paint not guarding a person for more than 3 seconds. It results in a technical foul and a free throw awarded to the other team. Here's the actual rule from the NBA rules website.\n\nSection VII—Defensive Three-\nSecond Rule\na. The count starts when the offensive\nteam is in control of the ball in the\nfrontcourt.\nb. Any defensive player, who is\npositioned in the 16-foot lane or the\narea extending 4 feet past the lane\nendline, must be actively guarding an\nopponent within three seconds.Actively\nguarding means being within arms\nlength of an offensive player and in a\nguarding position.\nc. Any defensive player may play any\noffensive player.The defenders may\ndouble-team any player.\nd. The defensive three-second count is\nsuspended when: (1) a player is in the\nact of shooting, (2) there is a loss of\nteam control, (3) the defender is actively\nguarding an opponent, (4) the defender\ncompletely clears the 16-foot lane or\n(5) it is imminent the defender will\nbecome legal.\ne. If the defender is guarding the player\nwith the ball, he may be located in the\n16-foot lane.This defender is not\nrequired to be in an actively\nguarding/arms distance position. If\nanother defender actively guards the\nplayer with the ball, the original\ndefender must actively guard an\nopponent or exit the 16-foot lane. Once\nthe offensive player passes the ball, the\ndefender must actively guard an\nopponent or exit the 16-foot lane.\nPENALTY:A technical foul shall be\nassessed.The offensive team retains\npossession on the sideline at the free\nthrow line extended nearest the point\nof interruption.The shot clock shall\nremain the same as when play was\ninterrupted or reset to 14 seconds,\nwhichever is greater.\nIf a violation is whistled during a\nsuccessful field goal attempt, the\nviolation shall be ignored and play shall\nresume as after any successful basket.
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Shaq is a better guy\nKobe is a better player
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There is no real set group of positions...each team utilizes different players in different ways. However, the best general lineup looks like this:\n\nPoint Guard (PG): He generally runs the offense. He may not do a lot of shooting, but he does a whole lot of passing and play-calling. If he is a good shooter, he will shoot three-pointers or drive the lane. NBA Example: Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns.\n\nShooting Guard (SG): Arguably, this is the best pure shooter on the team. His job is what it sounds like: shooting. He also passes and sets screens. He tends to be a good jump shooter, and also excels at catch-and-shoot and shooting off the dribble. NBA Example: Ray Allen, Seattle Supersonics.\n\nSmall Forward (SF): He is kind of in the middle. He needs to have some size so he can play down low with the big guys, but he also needs to be a good jump shooter. He sets a lot of screens for the guards, and also needs to be able to rebound. NBA Example: Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons.\n\nPower Forward (PF): A big man, but not necessarily the biggest man, he focuses most on playing inside and getting layups and short jump shots. However, if he can shoot the long jumpers, it is appreciated. He also needs to be good at defense and rebounding. NBA Example: Tyson Chandler, Chicago Bulls.\n\nCenter (C): The big man. Period. His job is to play inside defense, rebound, and provide an interior offense. He is usually a good shot blocker, and usually will not score a whole heck of a lot. A good night for a center is 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. He sets a lot of screens for people to shoot off of, and doesn't dribble the ball that much. NBA Example: Shaquille O'Neal, Miami Heat
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The distance of where the 3-point line is in relation to the basket, and the fact that the NBA has a semicircle underneath the basket that has something to do with charging, whereas high school doesn't. Otherwise, the court is the same.
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Don't really understand your question. If your asking who is better, that questionis unanswerable. They are completely different players. Nash is a point guard. His job is to dish the ball and to be the leader on the floor, almost like an extension of his coach. TMac is a scorer. His job, basically, is to score and rebound. If you like at their track records, it is arguable that Nash is a greater asset to his team. He has taken his team furtehr into the playoffs than TMac. Also, TMac always seems to get hurt. Nash is always reliable, and he's white.
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I ususally say that Lebron is better, but there's no denying that man. I just understand how one player can score 81 points but the point guard only has 5 assists.
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I can understand Sports, but I'm confused as to why this is in Basketball.
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Never foul a jump shooter espicially behind the 3 point line...when you do it twice somebody doesnt have there mind in the game.....
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kobe is the best guard in the leage\n\nshaq the best center\n\nif i had to take one though i would choose kobe because he is younger