>>>POINT GUARD MADNESS<<<

The point guard is what coaches refer to as the "1" position on the floor. He is the coach general, a coach inside the floor. He is the player that possess the uncanny ability to get you the ball at the right time, at the right place. He is a director, orchestrating one play after another. He is the pace-setter, knowing how to speed things up and how to slow the tempo down. He is the time keeper, always aware of the ticks left on the clock. Give him an inch and he'll bury a three. Once in a while he'll break your knees with a cross-over dribble, then blow by you for a lay-up - or maybe even a no-look pass. He is a leader, someone you can count on to make the big plays.


These are qualities that characterize good point guards. But the great ones stand out because of their court smarts. Peter June "The Gladiator" Simon is remembered and known for as one of the tops in the league for his pin-point passing and his composed style of play. Mike "The Cool Cat" Cortez is arguably one of the best point guard to strut his stuff in the UAAP and PBA, displaying athleticism, great skills and an amazing feel for the game. Lewis Alfred "The Spitfire" Tenorio has risen the game to new heights in the point guard hierarchy because of his court savvy and clutch plays. He will always be hailed as one of the greatest because of his never-say-die attitude, an approach that requires a lot of mental toughness!


Not too many people realize the importance of a point guard. Many believes that it is always wise to choose a big man for the simple reason the height can't be taught. A tall player with less skill has a better chance than a skilled but a short player. The underlying notion is that, big men are probably bigger steals than point guards, but over the years, the point guards has evolved into mature and confident players who are aware of their worth and of what they can give to a team. They maybe lacking in height but come game time, they certainly stand tall inside the court.