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Naph

Years ago

What is a true point guard

Delly is/was perceived as a low-usage, playmaking SG. He's not considered a true PG because he is perceived as struggling to bring the ball up the floor against NBA pressure.

The Cavs could put him on the floor with the more ball-dominant guards like Kyrie and Waiters, and he'd make the right pass and hit open shots.

I have little doubt that he will change that perception, develop a tighter handle, and have a long career as a PG in the NBA.

For any that are curious the original article (and plenty of Delly related arguments) can be found at http://www.fearthesword.com/2014/7/25/5937369/cleveland-cavaliers-reportedly-interested-in-signing-will-cherry-to

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Bear

Years ago

It is interesting how some media people still pigeon-hole players into positions on a basketball court, especially these days of combination guards and centre forwards etc!

The juorno' is behind the times, we now tend to read things like scoring guard, combination guard, pass first guard and alike.

Teams appear to run more than one guard on the floor to suit the game or their opponent's defensive structures, coaches care less about a point or shooter, they will ask a player to run point for a while and take the shot when open.

Saying Kyrie is a PG is ridiculous, his decision making is no where near Matt's regardless. In Kyrie's case it is, give him the ball and unleash him...

What is a true Point Guard? The answer certainly isn't in that article, but Delly is certainly as close to one that we will see now days!

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Beantown

Years ago

Yeah dumb article by the sounds of it. Delly is clearly the purest PG on that roster. Moreso than Irving, who is more a scorer than a guy who sets his team-mates up thus far in his career. Probably written by Cherry's agent trying to get him a gig!

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