KnowraPoint guardLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Point guard, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 1Narrower topic 8Magic JohnsonNarrower topic: Johnson turned the position into a platform for directing the entire Lakers attack.Basketball positionBroader topic: This role most directly illustrates the position’s responsibility for directing play.Sue BirdNarrower topic: Bird's defining position centered on controlling tempo and setting up teammates.Isiah ThomasNarrower topic: Thomas's role required him to direct Detroit's attack while remaining a scoring threat.John StocktonNarrower topic: Stockton’s playmaking exemplified the position’s traditional responsibilities.Oscar RobertsonNarrower topic: Robertson’s role demanded playmaking while leaving room for substantial scoring and rebounding.Bob CousyNarrower topic: Cousy helped establish the point guard as an inventive offensive leader, not merely a ball distributor.Steve NashNarrower topic: Nash exemplified the position's playmaking responsibilities while adding elite scoring.Jalen BrunsonNarrower topic: Brunson’s role centers on initiating Knicks possessions and creating shots.