Best defensive guard v. small quick opponents

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Best defensive guard v. small quick opponents 

Post#1 » by penbeast0 » Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:02 pm

You are facing prime Calvin Murphy in a 7 game series. Who are your top 5 small quick defensive guards (both man defense and help defense) of all time? This player will never face a defensive assignment with a guard over 6'2 (NBA playing height so more like 6' to 6'1 reality) so don't worry about how they match up against bigger guards.
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Re: Best defensive guard v. small quick opponents 

Post#2 » by SHAQ32 » Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:03 pm

Mookie Blaylock, Allen Iverson (still holds playoff record for steals in a game), Muggsy Bogues (pest), Young MJ, John Stockton
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Re: Best defensive guard v. small quick opponents 

Post#3 » by 70sFan » Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:13 am

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Re: Best defensive guard v. small quick opponents 

Post#4 » by wojoaderge » Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:34 am

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Re: Best defensive guard v. small quick opponents 

Post#5 » by YesEmbiid711 » Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:51 am

Some names to consider:

Michael Jordan
Tony Allen
Nate McMillian
Gary Payton/Jrue Holiday (as long as the guard doesn't move off-ball too much)
Sidney Moncrief
Michael Cooper
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