Point
Guard skills
Guard skills
This skill allows a guard to move with the ball while avoiding defenders.
Ball Handling
This Los Angeles Lakers point guard was nicknamed “Magic.”
Who is Magic Johnson?
Dribbling the ball up the court past half court to begin the offense.
What is bringing the ball up?
This Memphis Grizzlies guard is known for explosive dunks and speed.
Who is Ja Morant?
This is the main job of a point guard on offense.
What is running the offense / playmaking?
This skill helps a guard read teammates and defenders to make the right pass.
What is court vision?
This Golden State Warriors guard is known for revolutionizing 3-point shooting.
Who is Stephen Curry?
A pass thrown the length of the court to a teammate for an easy basket.
What is an outlet pass?
This Dallas Mavericks guard is famous for step-back threes and elite playmaking.
Who is Luka Dončić?
This type of pass hits a teammate off the floor to avoid defenders.
What is a bounce pass?
This type of shot is often used by smaller guards in the lane over taller defenders.
What is a floater?
This former Phoenix Suns point guard was called “The Point God.”
Who is Steve Nash?
When a defender pressures the ball handler the entire court.
What is a full-court press?
This Oklahoma City Thunder star won the 2017 NBA MVP.
Who is Russell Westbrook?
The basketball term for passing to a teammate who immediately scores.
What is an assist?
This defensive stat measures how often a guard takes the ball away from opponents.
What are steals?
This Detroit Pistons point guard led the “Bad Boys” teams to two championships.
Who is Isiah Thomas?
When a player fakes a pass or shot to fool the defender.
What is a pump fake?
This Atlanta Hawks guard is known for deep threes and floaters.
Who is Trae Young?
This offensive action happens when a guard uses a teammate’s screen to create space.
What is a pick and roll?
The ability to stay calm and make plays late in games is often called this.
What is clutch?
This Hall of Fame Utah Jazz point guard holds the NBA record for assists.
Who is John Stockton?
A pass thrown without looking at the receiver.
What is a no-look pass?
This Milwaukee Bucks guard is known for elite defense and perimeter scoring.
Who is Damian Lillard?
A point guard must read this to decide whether to shoot, pass, or drive.
What is the defense?