So, I was saying in another thread how I've watched so much Suns ball that when I think of prototypical players at certain positions I always think of Suns players. Then I realized that was not true for the center position; I wonder if that means anything.
So to me, as someone who has watched almost exclusively Suns basketball (and youth rec league ball), here is my list.
Prototypical PG:
Steve Nash
Ball dominant, probes all over, inside, outside, inside, outside, keep probing, someones open, hard pass assist, repeat.
OR
Take the high-screen, and, well, you know the rest.
I wish he could guard on the perimeter better, although I thought he got beat up too much about his defense. He played smart team d and was always where he was supposed to be. He just was susceptible to being beat 1-1 off the dribble. A little more speed and athleticism on per miter d and he is perfect.
(Note: Kj's actually more of a favorite to me but the "prototypical" award goes to nash)
Prototypical SG:
Hmmm I don't know actually. I thought I had everyone but a 5. Oh wait. Yeah this is easy.
Dan Marjele (or however you spell it).
A great shooter who would hit those deadly high pressure cold blooded shots, consistently and reliably.
Prototypical SF:
Shawn Marion
Rebound hungry, faster than a big man, decent shot, good around the basket, can finish in transition, good feet and hands defending the perimeter, long under the basket.
Prototypical PF:
Amare pre-injury
Set high screen, roll hard, dunk or watch the shooter hit, repeat.
I won't talk about defense
OR
Charles Barkley
Tough as nails, reliable, deadly shooter when the game is on the line, willing to bang underneath. Not sure about his size.
Actually I give the edge to Barkley. Dude really had a lot of heart and put it all out there.
I know I'm a total homer. Whatever that's how I do.
I have two questions:
1) Who are your list of players, 1 at each position, that you think is a perfect textbook model for that position, that you would prototype your ideal player from at each position (any team).
2) Is there a suns 5 that fits? I know Amare played center a lot but he is definitely not my prototypical center. I would probably choose a non-Suns player like Shaq (I guess he is a former Sun) or... actually nm. I'm taking Tim Duncan. (Wait does Duncan play 4 or 5? In my head he is a 5.)
EDIT: I think I am lying to myself about the power forward. Barkley had a lot of heart but when I think of a prototype I think I size and skillset. So I don't know.
