2026 NBA draft thread

[Winter]

I've struggled with trying to define or explain the traditional position labels and why I don't see NBA basketball that way anymore. I think it just comes down to being able to play on-ball and/or off-ball. The "PG" is probably better in PnR, ISO, and higher AST/TOV than a "SG", whereas the SG is probably better at off-ball movement, CnS, assisted 3PT, attacking closeouts, etc.

The league has been going away from the true traditional PG, where they run every half court set and really "run the team's offense". The biggest thing is having the size to be effective next to others. If you're 6'5 you can play next to a small guard or be the smallest one on the floor and truly be multiple. I guess that's why the 'combo-guard' term was coined.

My only uncertain feeling about Burries is that he may not have enough playmaking in his arsenal. I'm sort of counting on that being offset by having Flagg, Kyrie, and possibly another player in the rotation to compensate.