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Point Guard
The point guard (1) is the team orchestrator. They bring the ball up, organize plays, and find the right player at the right time. They spend more time with the ball than anyone else on the floor.
Key statistics
- 1Assists (AST)
- 2Assist-to-Turnover ratio (AST/TO)
- 3Steals (STL)
- 4Free Throw % (FT%)
- 5Points per game (PPG)
Amateur vs pro benchmarks
| Stat | Amateur | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Assists (APG) | 3-5 | 6-9 |
| AST/TO ratio | 1.5+ | 2.5+ |
| Steals (SPG) | 1.0-1.5 | 1.5-2.0 |
| Points (PPG) | 10-14 | 14-20 |
| FT% | 70%+ | 80%+ |
Tips to improve as a point guard
Work your AST/TO: a good point guard gives at least 2 assists per turnover.
Raise your FT%: you will be at the line late in close games if your team leads.
Track your time on ball: point guards should exceed 30% of team possession time.
Read defenses: great PGs anticipate, they do not react.
Iconic players
Chris PaulMagic JohnsonSteve NashTony Parker
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